Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using the Way to Enlightenment website ("the site"), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site.

Educational, Informational Content

The content on this site — including articles, stories, verse explanations and any other material — is provided for educational and informational purposes about Buddhist teachings and history. It reflects one presentation of these ideas among many possible ones and is not a substitute for formal study, personal practice guidance from a qualified teacher, or professional advice of any kind. See our Disclaimer for more detail.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by anyone else. You agree not to attempt to disrupt the site's operation, scrape or republish its content at scale without permission, or use the site to distribute harmful or unlawful material.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the original written content, design and layout of this site are the property of Way to Enlightenment and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or republished without permission, other than for personal, non-commercial reading and reasonable, attributed quotation. Traditional Buddhist texts, stories and teachings referenced on this site are, by their nature, part of a shared cultural and religious heritage and are not claimed as original to this site; where a passage or translation carries its own copyright, that is noted where relevant.

External Links

This site may link to third-party websites, videos, or services for reference or further reading. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any external site. Including a link does not imply endorsement of everything on that site.

Your Responsibility

Any decisions you make based on content found on this site — including decisions related to your health, wellbeing, finances, or personal life — are your own responsibility. Please use judgment and, where appropriate, consult a qualified professional, as described in our Disclaimer.

Limitation of Liability

This site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Way to Enlightenment shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content.

Changes to the Site & These Terms

We may update, modify, or remove content on this site, and may revise these Terms & Conditions, at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about these Terms & Conditions can be sent through our Contact page.