Copyright Policy & Complaint Process

This Copyright Policy sets forth the principles governing the intellectual property and copyright status of all elements comprising the mobile application AaradhyaSetu – Aarti & Bhakti, published by Vaibhavi More (“Publisher”, “Developer”, “we”, or “our”).

We believe in honest, fact-based compliance. We do not make false claims that all devotional hymns are our proprietary creation, nor do we ignore the rights of modern copyright holders. Our objective is to preserve sacred cultural traditions faithfully while respecting intellectual property laws under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and international copyright treaties.

To maintain legal rigor, the material included within AaradhyaSetu is categorized into three distinct classes:

2.1 Classical Devotional Texts (Public Domain)

The vast majority of Aartis, Stotras, and Mantras in AaradhyaSetu are centuries-old sacred devotional poems composed between the 13th and 18th centuries by revered saints of Maharashtra and Vedic traditions, including:

• Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj (1275–1296): Author of the celebrated Pasaydan, Aarti Gyanraja, and devotional abhangas.
• Sant Namdev Maharaj (1270–1350): Author of numerous traditional Vitthal Aartis and kirtan literature.
• Sant Eknath Maharaj (1533–1599): Author of Sri Dattatreya Aartis and dawn Kakad Aartis.
• Sant Tukaram Maharaj (1598–1649): Author of beloved Vitthal compositions and hymns.
• Samarth Ramdas Swami (1608–1681): Author of Sukhakarta Dukhaharta (Shri Ganesh Aarti), Maruti Stotra, and Sri Ram Aartis.

Under the laws of India and international copyright statutes, copyright expires 60 years after the death of the author. Because these revered saint-poets lived hundreds of years ago, their original poetic texts belong to the public domain and humanity's shared heritage. The Developer claims no copyright ownership over these historic texts themselves.

2.2 Modern Devotional Compositions (Attributed In Good Faith)

A small number of widely chanted aartis in Maharashtra were composed in the late 19th or 20th century. Examples include:

• Aarti Gajanan Maharajanchi (composed by Saint Das Ganu Maharaj, 1868–1962).
• Aarti Sainathanchi (traditional Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan prayer repertoire).
• Aarti Shri Santoshi Matechi (attributed to Milindmadhav).

These beloved aartis are included in AaradhyaSetu in good faith as traditional devotional prayers widely recited across households and public mandals. Full author attribution is provided in the App. If any living author, literary estate, or verified copyright holder believes that an entry requires formal licensing, adjustment, or removal, we provide a prompt and respectful takedown process as detailed below.

2.3 Original Editorial and Contextual Text

The English phonetic transliterations, contextual deity introductions, festival descriptions in the 2026 calendar, cultural notes, and explanatory texts were uniquely researched and written by Vaibhavi More for AaradhyaSetu. These original written works are protected by copyright (© 2026 Vaibhavi More).

While public domain prayer texts cannot be owned by anyone, the unique software compilation, visual structure, and interactive design of AaradhyaSetu are proprietary creative works:

• Compiled Flutter Source Code: All application software logic, Riverpod state controllers, GoRouter navigation architecture, Hive database seeding algorithms, text rendering pipelines, and custom widgets are © 2026 Vaibhavi More.
• Branding & Insignia: The name AaradhyaSetu™, the custom Om emblem with gold border, and brand typography are proprietary to Vaibhavi More.
• Database Schema & Catalog Structure: The structured categorization, metadata taxonomy, and indexing of the devotional catalog are proprietary compilation works under Section 13 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
• Color Palette & UI Themes: The custom devotional palette (Maroon #6F1D1B, Burgundy #4A1015, Gold #D4AF37, and Warm Devotional background #FFF8EF) and visual styling are original UI/UX designs.

Users of AaradhyaSetu are granted full permission to:

• Recite, read, study, and chant from the Application for personal, family, and spiritual devotion.
• Read or recite prayers aloud in domestic prayer spaces, satsangs, temples, and religious ceremonies.
• Share individual aarti excerpts or generated devotional text cards with friends and relatives via messaging apps (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or email) using the in-app “Share” button for personal, non-commercial spiritual fellowship.

Without prior express written authorization from the Developer, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

1. Extracting, scraping, decompiling, or harvesting the structured internal database files, catalog files, or proprietary English transliterations for inclusion in a competing commercial application or website.
2. Repackaging the Application APK, stripping developer credits, or distributing modified or clone versions on third-party app stores or APK mirror repositories.
3. Using the AaradhyaSetu name, brand logos, or promotional screenshots in connection with any commercial product, advertisement, or unauthorized service.

If you are a copyright owner, literary executor, or an agent authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe in good faith that any content in AaradhyaSetu infringes upon your copyright, please follow our formal Notice and Takedown procedure:

Upon receipt of a properly formatted copyright notification at vaibhavi.more297@gmail.com:

• Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your notice within 48 to 72 business hours.
• Verification: The Developer will inspect the disputed item against historical publications, public domain registries, and attribution records.
• Prompt Action: If the claim is substantiated, we will promptly take appropriate action within 7 business days, which may include:
  • Updating or correcting the author and source attribution;
  • Modifying the disputed wording or replacing the text; or
  • Removing the item completely from the subsequent release build of the Application.
• Communication: We will notify you in writing once the remediation has been implemented.

If content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistaken identity or misidentification of public-domain literature, a counter-notification may be submitted.

A valid counter-notification must state the claimant's identity, specify the removed material, provide evidence of public domain status or valid license, and contain a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of courts in India. If a valid counter-notification is received and verified, the material may be restored in a subsequent update, unless the original complainant files a court action.

AaradhyaSetu does not host public user uploads or community-submitted forum files. All bundled content is curated and verified directly by the Developer. As such, third-party user repeat-infringer mechanisms are not applicable to the internal architecture of the App.

All copyright notices, licensing inquiries, and takedown communications should be addressed to the Developer: