Last Updated: March 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any website, program, digital platform, or service operated by GCIL (“Services”), you agree to these Terms.

Where required, users must affirmatively accept these Terms through a click-through or similar mechanism.

If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.

2. Nonprofit Nature of Organization

GCIL is a nonprofit religious and educational organization.
Services are provided for informational, charitable, and educational purposes only.

Participation does not create any professional advisory relationship.

3. Eligibility and Minor Participation

Users must be:

  • 18 years or older, or
  • Using Services under supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Parents/guardians accept responsibility for minors’ use of Services.

GCIL does not guarantee continuous supervision in online environments.

4. User Accounts

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Maintain confidentiality of credentials
  • Notify GCIL of unauthorized access

We may suspend accounts to protect platform integrity or safety.

5. Donations and Charitable Contributions

Donations:

  • Are voluntary charitable contributions
  • May be used for general charitable purposes unless restricted in writing
  • Do not create entitlement to specific program outcomes

Donations are generally non-refundable except:

  • Duplicate transactions
  • Processing errors
  • Where required by applicable law

Tax deductibility depends on donor circumstances.

6. Courses, Programs, and Subscriptions

GCIL may:

  • Modify content
  • Reschedule programs
  • Replace instructors
  • Discontinue offerings

This does not constitute breach of contract.

Refund eligibility is governed by published refund policies.

No guarantee is made regarding educational or spiritual outcomes.

7. Acceptable Use

Users shall not:

  • Violate laws
  • Harass or threaten others
  • Upload malicious software
  • Infringe intellectual property
  • Attempt unauthorized access
  • Misrepresent GCIL or its scholars
  • Use automated scraping, AI training extraction, or bulk downloading tools

GCIL may remove content or terminate access without notice.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials including lectures, translations, books, graphics, recordings, and digital content are protected by copyright and other laws.

Users receive limited, non-transferable license for personal educational use only.

Commercial use, redistribution, AI dataset harvesting, or derivative works are prohibited.

9. User-Generated Content

Users grant GCIL a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and moderate submitted content.

GCIL may remove content that violates law, policy, or community standards.

10. Educational and AI Disclaimer

Content is educational and informational only.

GCIL does not provide:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Personal religious rulings

AI tools may assist in content production; accuracy is not guaranteed.

Users must exercise independent judgment.

11. Third-Party Services

Services may rely on:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud hosting
  • Video platforms
  • Communication tools

GCIL is not liable for third-party outages or policies.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Texas and Florida law:

GCIL shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or opportunity
  • Decisions based on educational content
  • Service interruptions or cyber incidents

Total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of:

  • Amount paid by user in prior 12 months, or
  • USD $100.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be limited.

13. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless GCIL and its affiliates from claims arising from:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Misuse of Services
  • Infringement of third-party rights
  • Illegal conduct

14. Force Majeure

GCIL is not responsible for failure or delay caused by:

  • Natural disasters
  • Government actions
  • Utility failures
  • Cyberattacks
  • Epidemics or pandemics
  • War or civil unrest
  • Vendor service outages

15. Privacy and Data Rights

Use of Services is subject to Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Residents of certain jurisdictions, including Texas and Florida, may have specific data rights.

Requests may be submitted via published contact channels.

16. Accessibility

GCIL strives to maintain website accessibility consistent with applicable disability laws.

Users needing accommodations may contact us.

17. Termination

GCIL may terminate access for:

  • Policy violations
  • Safety concerns
  • Operational needs

Termination does not affect accrued legal rights.

18. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by laws of the State of Texas.

For users residing in Florida, consumer disputes may also be subject to mandatory protections under Florida law.

Venue for litigation shall be Denton County, Texas, unless arbitration applies.

19. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

Where permitted:

  • Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
  • Arbitration shall occur in Denton County, Texas
  • Parties waive right to jury trial and class actions

Each party shall bear its own legal costs unless the arbitrator decides otherwise.

20. Changes to Terms

GCIL may update Terms periodically.

Material changes will be communicated where feasible.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

21. Contact

Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning
(an initiative of Al-Mawrid United States)
3620 N Josey Ln, Suite 230
Carrollton, Texas 75007 USA

Email: admin@almawridus.org
Website: www.ghamidicenter.com