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Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Digital Encyclopedia (Dhamma Pitak).
These terms apply to the website, web reader, listening features, stories, quiz, idea lineage, and the upcoming mobile app.
1. App & Website Usage
This application and website are strictly intended for non-commercial educational, research, and public reading purposes to provide free digital access to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s literature without any paywall or commercial monetization.
2. User Account & Security
Sign-in is authenticated securely via official Google OAuth 2.0. We never store passwords or financial data. Users are responsible for maintaining their own Google account security.
3. Copyright, Literature & Fair Dealing
All original historical volumes and speeches are curated from official publications (BAWS) of the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India) and the Government of Maharashtra. Under Section 52(1)(a) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (Fair Dealing for educational and research purposes), these works are presented strictly free for public benefit. We claim no ownership over the original historical texts. All intellectual property rights pertaining to the application software code, user interface (UI/UX), and platform architecture are copyrighted by Avichal Global.
4. Cyber Security & IT Act Compliance
Dhamma Pitak operates in strict compliance with Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Safe Harbor intermediary rules). Any unauthorized data scraping, penetration testing, cyber tampering, or distribution of malicious payload is strictly prohibited under Sections 43 and 66 of the IT Act, 2000.
5. Grievance Redressal & Takedown
If any copyright owner or authority has inquiries or requests regarding content hosted on this platform, they may reach our Grievance mechanism at support@dhammapitak.com. Upon verified notification, appropriate review and remedial action will be processed promptly.
6. Terms Updates & Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Maharashtra, India. Last updated: 2026.