Minara Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Minara (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Minara is a free mobile application that serves as an all-in-one Islamic companion. The service includes:

• Accurate prayer times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha with real-time countdown
• Multiple calculation methods (Muslim World League, ISNA, Egyptian, Umm Al-Qura, Karachi, Diyanet) and madhab support (Shafi'i, Hanafi)
• Azan playback with 25+ reciters and per-prayer notification settings
• Quran reader with multiple reading modes, translations, audio recitation, and Hifz (memorization) mode
• Kudu: AI-powered Islamic quiz feature with solo, live multiplayer, and challenge modes
• Hadith collections from trusted sources with search, favorites, and daily notifications
• 121 duas from Hisnul Muslim with dua routines and thematic categories
• Prayer tracker with streaks, insights, Garden of Light, and makeup prayer logging
• Islamic habit builder with templates, custom habits, and milestone celebrations
• Prayer circles for community activity tracking and weekly summaries
• Qibla compass for accurate direction finding
• Asmaul Husna (99 Names of Allah) with daily rotation
• Ramadan tools including fasting progress, calendar, and schedule tracking
• Hijri (Islamic lunar) calendar
• Sadaqa feature for earning charity through rewarded content
• Lock screen and home screen widgets
• Location-based prayer times (automatic or manual city selection from 21,800+ cities)
• Offline mode with smart caching for prayer times, Quran, azan audio, and hadith
• Optional account via Sign in with Apple for cloud sync and notifications
• Support for 77 in-app languages

3. Eligibility

Minara is rated 9+ and is suitable for users aged 9 and older. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

5. Free Service and Advertising

Minara is provided as a free service with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or premium tiers. All features are available to all users at no cost. The app is supported by advertising.

• No payment or billing information required
• All features are available to everyone
• No hidden fees or charges
• The app displays ads (banners and rewarded video) to support ongoing development
• Rewarded video ads in the Sadaqa feature allow you to earn charity points by watching ads voluntarily

6. Acceptable Use

While using Minara, you agree not to:

• Use the app for unlawful purposes
• Attempt to reverse engineer or disrupt the service
• Share false or misleading information about prayer times or Islamic content
• Use automated systems to access the app
• Interfere with other users' experience
• Attempt to overwhelm or abuse our servers
• Exploit the quiz or leaderboard systems through cheating or manipulation
• Share offensive, inappropriate, or un-Islamic content through circles or social features

7. Prayer Time Accuracy

We strive to provide the most accurate prayer times possible using established Islamic calculation methods. However:

• Prayer times are calculated based on astronomical data and selected calculation method
• Accuracy may vary based on your location and settings
• We recommend verifying times with your local mosque or Islamic authority
• Different calculation methods may yield slightly different results
• You are responsible for selecting the appropriate calculation method and madhab for your tradition

8. AI-Generated Content

Minara's Kudu quiz feature uses artificial intelligence to generate quiz questions. By using Kudu, you acknowledge that:

• Quiz questions and answers are generated by AI and may occasionally contain inaccuracies
• AI-generated content is for educational and entertainment purposes only
• AI-generated content should not be considered authoritative religious guidance
• Only your selected quiz preferences (topic, difficulty, language) are sent to the AI service\u2014no personal data is shared
• You should verify important religious matters with qualified Islamic scholars

9. Intellectual Property

The app and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the app
• Use our trademarks or logos without permission
• Create derivative works based on the app
• Remove or alter copyright notices
• Extract or reuse any portion of the app's code or content

10. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Minara is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Absolute accuracy of prayer times, Quran translations, hadith content, or AI-generated quiz content
• Compatibility with all devices or iOS versions
• That the app will meet all your requirements

12. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount you paid for the app in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Religious Content

Minara is designed to assist Muslims in performing their religious obligations. We strive to respect Islamic tradition and scholarship. However:

• We are not religious scholars or authorities
• The app is a tool and should not replace consultation with qualified Islamic scholars
• Different Islamic schools and traditions may have varying practices
• Users should verify important religious matters with their local Islamic authority
• Quran translations are provided for reference and may vary by translator
• AI-generated quiz content (Kudu) may contain inaccuracies and is not a substitute for scholarly guidance
• Hadith content is sourced from established collections but should be cross-referenced with scholarly works

14. Community Features

Minara includes social features such as prayer circles, challenges, and leaderboards. When using these features:

• You are responsible for the content you share within circles
• Circle owners may remove members at their discretion
• We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates these Terms
• Leaderboard rankings are based on app activity and may be reset periodically
• We are not responsible for interactions between users within circles

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of the service
• Technical or security reasons

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting the app or requesting account deletion through the app's settings.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms in the app or on our website. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Pennsylvania.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: