Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: September 14, 2026 · Last Updated: September 21, 2026 · Version: 2026-09-21

These Terms & Conditions govern use of the TempleLinq mobile application, website, and all related services (collectively, the "Platform"). TempleLinq operates a two-sided platform connecting Hindu Temples ("Temple Administrators") with Devotees. Both parties are bound by these terms. Please read them carefully — by creating an account or using the Platform in any capacity you agree to be bound by everything below.

Apple & Google Play users: These Terms apply in addition to the Apple App Store Terms of Service and Google Play Terms of Service respectively. Apple Inc. and Google LLC are not parties to these Terms, are not responsible for the Platform or its content, and have no obligation to provide support for it.

1. Definitions

Term	Meaning
"TempleLinq" / "we" / "us"	TempleLinq Inc., the company that owns and operates the Platform.
"Platform"	The TempleLinq iOS app, Android app, website (templelinq.com), and any APIs, embeds, or tools we make available.
"Temple" / "Temple Administrator"	Any Hindu religious organization, trust, or institution that has claimed, verified, or been onboarded as a temple on the Platform.
"Devotee"	Any individual who creates a personal account to discover temples, donate, book services, or participate in the community.
"User"	Any person or entity using the Platform, including Temples, Devotees, and Volunteers.
"Volunteer"	Any individual who registers through the Platform to provide voluntary, unpaid service to a Temple.
"Project" / "Donation Project"	A fundraising campaign created by a Temple on the Platform for a stated purpose.
"Marketplace"	The classified-style section of the Platform where approved non-religious goods and services may be listed, as defined in Part D.
"Broadcast"	Any push notification, announcement, banner, or mass message sent to Devotees via TempleLinq's notification infrastructure.
"Temple Page"	A Temple's profile, listings, events, and associated content as presented within the Platform.
"Content"	Any text, image, video, audio, data, or other material submitted to or published through the Platform.
"Platform Fee"	The service fee TempleLinq charges on transactions processed through the Platform.
"KYB"	Know Your Business — identity and compliance verification required for Temple onboarding.

2. General Eligibility & Account Terms

2.1 Eligibility — Account Creation

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account on the Platform. By creating an account you represent that you meet this requirement.

2.2 Eligibility — Financial Transactions

You must be at least 18 years of age to make any financial transaction on the Platform, including donations, service bookings, and Marketplace purchases. Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may browse the Platform and follow temples but may not make, authorize, or initiate any payment. Temple Administrator accounts must be managed by an authorized representative who is at least 18 years old. By initiating any payment you represent that you are 18 or older.

2.3 Account Accuracy

All information provided during registration or at any time afterward must be accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for keeping your account information up to date. TempleLinq reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account where information is found to be false, misleading, or outdated.

2.4 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account. TempleLinq is not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized access caused by your failure to keep credentials secure.

2.5 One Account Per Entity

Each Temple may maintain only one verified Temple account per physical location. Creating duplicate or shadow accounts to circumvent restrictions, suspensions, or Platform Fees is prohibited and grounds for permanent removal.

2.6 Account Inactivity

If a Devotee account shows no login or activity for a continuous period of 24 months, TempleLinq may send a notice to the registered email address. If no action is taken within 30 days of that notice, the account may be permanently deleted. Donation records are retained separately in accordance with our Privacy Policy. TempleLinq is not liable for any loss arising from account deletion under this policy.

Temple accounts inactive for 12 consecutive months may receive a notice. Continued inactivity may result in the Temple Page being unpublished until the Temple Administrator re-confirms active status.

2.7 Death of an Account Holder

Devotee accounts: A verified immediate family member or legal representative may request account deletion or the retrieval of donation records by contacting [email protected] with a copy of the death certificate and, where applicable, documentation of legal authority (e.g., letters testamentary). TempleLinq will not transfer, memorialize, or grant access to accounts — only deletion or record retrieval is available.

Temple Administrator accounts: Temples are advised to maintain at least one secondary administrator on their account at all times. TempleLinq bears no liability for account access issues, loss of data, or interruption of service arising from a Temple's failure to designate a secondary administrator. If the sole administrator is deceased and no secondary administrator exists, the Temple organization's governing body may designate a successor by submitting governing authority documentation to [email protected]. TempleLinq reserves the right to suspend a Temple Page pending resolution of any administrator succession dispute.

2.8 Modifications to These Terms

TempleLinq may update these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes via in-app notification or email at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. General Acceptable Use

3.1 Prohibited Conduct — All Users

Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law or regulation.
Post Content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, hateful, or discriminatory on the basis of caste, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
Impersonate any person, temple, deity, organization, or TempleLinq employee.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform or its underlying infrastructure.
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data without prior written consent.
Introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code into the Platform.
Engage in any conduct that could unreasonably impair or damage the Platform.
Solicit personal information from minors.
Use the Platform to facilitate any activity that violates these Terms.

3.2 Content Standards

All Content posted on the Platform must be truthful, must not mislead, must respect the sanctity of Hindu religious traditions, must not contain spam, and must not infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party. TempleLinq reserves the right — but has no obligation — to review, remove, or restrict any Content that violates these standards.

4. Temples Temple Administrator Terms

4.1 Verification & Onboarding

Before a Temple may publish a Page, accept donations, or communicate with Devotees, it must complete TempleLinq's onboarding process, which includes:

Identity verification: Submission of governing documents, leadership attestation, and proof of operational status.
KYB: Confirmation of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or equivalent recognized religious charitable organization status.
Stripe Connect onboarding: Completion of Stripe's identity and banking verification to enable payment processing.
Secondary administrator designation: At least one secondary administrator must be named during onboarding (see Section 2.7).

TempleLinq reserves the right to revoke verified status if information is found to be inaccurate, if 501(c)(3) status lapses, or if the Temple otherwise ceases to meet eligibility criteria.

4.2 Branding Restrictions

Prohibition on "Powered by TempleLinq" and Similar Claims:

Temples may not use the phrase "Powered by TempleLinq," "Built on TempleLinq," "In partnership with TempleLinq," or any substantially similar phrase in any medium — including the Temple's own website, printed materials, social media profiles, email signatures, or signage. The TempleLinq name, logo, wordmark, and brand identity are our exclusive intellectual property. Use by Temples is governed solely by Section 12 and any separate written brand license we may issue.

4.3 No Affiliation Claims

Temples may not represent, imply, or suggest any organizational affiliation, partnership, endorsement, ownership interest, or official relationship with TempleLinq — whether to Devotees, the press, government bodies, donors, or the general public. A Temple's presence on the Platform means only that it has been verified and is an active participant; it does not confer any partnership or commercial relationship beyond the scope of these Terms.

Violations of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 may result in immediate suspension and may constitute trademark infringement subject to legal action.

4.4 Fundraising Rules — Projects & Donations

4.4.1 Permitted Fundraising

Temples may create Donation Projects for purposes directly related to the temple's religious mission and community service, including: temple construction, renovation, or maintenance; purchase of religious articles or ceremonial equipment; religious education and youth programs; disaster relief administered through the temple organization; and operational costs.

4.4.2 Prohibited Fundraising

Political Fundraising — Strictly Prohibited:

Temples may not create Donation Projects or solicit funds for any political campaign, political party, ballot initiative, political action committee (PAC), political candidate, or any activity that could constitute a political contribution under federal or state law. This prohibition is absolute.

4.4.3 Funds Directed Outside the Temple Organization

Mandatory Beneficiary Disclosure — Displayed on the Donation Project Page:

If any portion of funds raised will be directed to a beneficiary other than the temple organization itself, the Temple must clearly state: (1) the name of the beneficiary organization, (2) the specific purpose for which those funds will be used, and (3) the percentage or fixed amount to be directed externally.

This disclosure must appear prominently on the Donation Project page, visible to all Devotees before they donate. TempleLinq reserves the right — but assumes no obligation — to review projects for compliance with this requirement. TempleLinq may reject, unpublish, or hold funds from any project where this disclosure is absent, vague, or potentially misleading, but makes no guarantee that all projects will be reviewed prior to publication. Responsibility for compliance rests solely with the Temple.

4.4.4 Project Progress Reporting — Mandatory Condition of Listing

By creating a Donation Project, the Temple irrevocably accepts the following as automatic conditions of its continued listing on the Platform:

A progress report must be submitted every 90 days from the project launch date, and every 90 days thereafter until the project is marked complete. Each report must include:

A written update describing progress made, funds utilized, and current project status.
At least two (2) dated photographs or video evidence demonstrating verifiable progress.
An itemized breakdown of all expenses disbursed since the prior report.

Automatic consequences of non-compliance — these are not discretionary acts by TempleLinq; they are contractual consequences the Temple agrees to upon creating a project:

Day 91 (report overdue): The project is automatically suspended from TempleLinq's active donation listing. New donations cannot be accepted until the overdue report is submitted.
Day 121 (30 days after suspension notice): If no report is submitted, the project may be permanently removed from the donation listing and pending disbursements withheld.

Progress reports submitted by the Temple are retained by TempleLinq as part of the donation record. TempleLinq bears no liability for any delay in transmission or for a Temple's failure to comply with this requirement. Responsibility for reporting rests solely and entirely with the Temple.

4.4.5 Abandoned Projects

A Donation Project is considered abandoned if: (a) the Temple's project has been suspended under Section 4.4.4 and the Temple has not submitted the overdue report within the subsequent 30-day window, or (b) the Temple's account has been suspended or terminated while the project remains open, or (c) the Temple's verified status has lapsed and has not been reinstated within 60 days.

Upon a project being declared abandoned by TempleLinq:

New donations to the project will be halted.
TempleLinq will endeavor to notify affected Devotees by email and in-app notification but bears no liability for any failure to do so.
Where Stripe has not yet processed disbursement and funds remain in the Temple's connected account, TempleLinq will attempt to pause future payouts using available API controls. TempleLinq bears no liability for funds already disbursed, in transit, or otherwise beyond TempleLinq's ability to recover through Stripe's API.
TempleLinq will make reasonable attempts to notify the Temple over a 30-day window. TempleLinq bears no liability for the Temple's failure to respond. If the Temple does not respond or cannot be reached, TempleLinq may, at its sole discretion, return any frozen undisbursed amounts to Devotees via the original payment method where Stripe's API permits. Where return is not technically possible (e.g., the original payment method is closed), TempleLinq will hold the funds in accordance with applicable unclaimed property laws. TempleLinq is not liable for any loss suffered by a Devotee as a result of a Temple abandoning a project.
Funds already disbursed to the Temple prior to abandonment are not recoverable by TempleLinq except through separate legal action.

4.5 No Direct Sale of Merchandise or Services

Temples may not use the Platform to directly sell, promote, or advertise merchandise or services to Devotees. This covers physical products, paid services offered outside the Platform's verified booking system, and third-party products. The only permitted channel is the TempleLinq Marketplace (Section 8).

4.6 No Political or Social Justice Content

Temples may not use any Platform feature — banners, event descriptions, Broadcasts, push notifications, or Project pages — to make political statements, social justice statements, or statements on any matter unrelated to the temple's religious activities and community programming.

Prohibited content includes: endorsement of or opposition to any political candidate, party, or ballot measure; statements on immigration policy or legislative matters; social activism campaigns not tied to the temple's core religious mission; and politically charged messaging regardless of charitable framing.

As a general guide: a first violation may result in a warning and removal of the content; a second violation may result in suspension of Broadcast privileges; a third violation may result in permanent removal from the Platform. TempleLinq reserves the right to deviate from this escalation at its sole discretion, including taking immediate permanent action where the severity of the violation warrants it. TempleLinq bears no liability for its decision to act more or less swiftly than this general guide suggests.

4.7 Devotee Blocking Policy

A Temple Administrator may block a Devotee from accessing the Temple's Page where the Devotee has engaged in behavior that is reasonably construed as offensive, disrespectful, or contrary to the temple's religious traditions — including harassing communications, sacrilegious Content, or repeated community guideline violations despite warnings.

A blocked Devotee loses access to that Temple's Page, events, projects, and Broadcasts, and may not submit donations or bookings to that Temple. They retain full access to the rest of the Platform.

Anti-Retaliation: Temples may not use the blocking feature to suppress legitimate negative feedback, reviews, or complaints submitted through official Platform channels. Blocking a Devotee whose only conduct was filing a good-faith grievance may itself constitute a Terms violation.

Blocked Devotees may appeal to TempleLinq at [email protected]. TempleLinq's determination on appeals is final.

4.8 Temple Communication Standards

All Broadcasts and messages sent through TempleLinq's infrastructure must relate directly to temple activity, religious events, worship schedules, community programs, or verified Donation Projects. They must not promote external businesses, competing platforms, or redirect Devotees off-Platform to circumvent Platform Fees.

4.9 EIN Requirement

Temple Administrators must provide a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN) within 7 business days of creating a Temple account. The EIN is used to verify the temple's nonprofit status and is required to complete the KYB process. Temples that do not provide a valid EIN within 7 business days will have donation and payment features disabled until the EIN is submitted and verified. The temple listing remains live. The EIN is the unique identifier for trial eligibility — one free trial period is available per EIN, ever, regardless of account cancellations or administrator changes.

4.10 Stripe Connect Onboarding Deadline

To activate payment features (donations and service bookings), Temple Administrators must complete Stripe Express onboarding within 45 days of account creation. The free trial period begins when Stripe onboarding is completed, not at account creation. Accounts that do not complete Stripe onboarding within 45 days will have payment features disabled until onboarding is completed. TempleLinq is not liable for any loss of donation revenue resulting from a Temple's failure to complete onboarding within this window.

4.11 Data Responsibilities of Temples

Temple Administrators who access Devotee information through the Platform may use that information only for the purpose of fulfilling the specific transaction or service. They must not use Devotee data for third-party marketing, resale, or any purpose beyond direct service delivery. They must comply with applicable data protection laws and must report any suspected data breach to TempleLinq within 24 hours of discovery.

5. Devotees Devotee Terms

5.1 Using the Platform as a Devotee

As a Devotee you may use the Platform to discover temples, follow temple updates, receive notifications, donate to verified temples and projects, book temple services, and participate in the community. All use is subject to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

5.2 Why Donate Through TempleLinq — Accountability Commitment

Every temple that accepts donations through TempleLinq has irrevocably agreed to the following as a binding condition of using this platform:

Every active Donation Project must be accompanied by a progress report every 90 days — including a written update, itemized expense breakdown, and dated photographic or video evidence of progress.
Progress reports submitted by the Temple are retained by TempleLinq as part of the donation record.
If a Temple fails to report, their project is automatically suspended from the donation listing. They cannot accept new donations until they comply.
If the Temple continues to not report, the project may be permanently removed from the Platform.

These consequences are contractual obligations the Temple accepted when creating the project, not discretionary enforcement decisions by TempleLinq.

Note: TempleLinq does not independently audit or verify the accuracy of temple-submitted reports. Accountability rests with the Temple. TempleLinq's role is to hold the reporting obligation in place and make submitted reports available on the project page. See Section 15 (Disclaimers).

5.3 Donations — No Refund Policy

ALL DONATIONS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

TempleLinq is a charitable donation platform. When you make a donation to a Temple or Donation Project, you are making a voluntary charitable contribution. Donations are not refundable under any of the following circumstances:

You change your mind after donating.
You are dissatisfied with how the Temple used the funds.
You have a disagreement with the Temple or its administrators.
The Temple did not perform a service or event to your expectation.
You did not read the project description or beneficiary disclosure before donating.
The Temple's progress report was delayed or unsatisfactory to you.

The only circumstances under which a refund may be issued are:

A Donation Project is cancelled by TempleLinq or the Temple before any funds have been disbursed to the Temple, and a refund is technically feasible to the original payment method.
A project is declared abandoned under Section 4.4.5 and undisbursed funds remain available.
A refund is required by applicable law (e.g., a court order).
A duplicate charge occurred due to a verified technical error — reported to us promptly and subject to our verification.

Even in the above circumstances, refunds are subject to Stripe's processing capabilities and may not be possible if the original payment method is no longer active. Funds already disbursed to a Temple cannot be refunded by TempleLinq.

5.4 Chargebacks

By making a donation or payment on the Platform, you expressly agree not to initiate a chargeback with your card issuer or bank except in the sole circumstance of proven, unauthorized use of your payment method by a third party.

The following are not valid grounds for a chargeback on this platform:

Dissatisfaction with how donated funds were used.
A change of mind or buyer's remorse.
A dispute with the Temple or its administrators.
Belief that the donation was not worth making in hindsight.
Failure to receive a non-monetary benefit (e.g., prasad, puja acknowledgment) that is not a guaranteed deliverable under these Terms.

Consequences of an unwarranted chargeback:

TempleLinq reserves the right to contest any chargeback we determine to be unwarranted ("friendly fraud") with the card network, and will submit evidence including your acceptance of these Terms, transaction records, and project documentation.
A chargeback fee of $25 per disputed transaction may be charged to the account or recovered from any future transactions.
Your account may be immediately suspended pending investigation.
If an unwarranted chargeback is upheld by the card network, your account will be permanently terminated.
TempleLinq reserves the right to pursue recovery of chargeback losses through collections or legal action where the amount warrants it.

If you believe you were charged in error, contact us at [email protected] before initiating a chargeback. We will investigate and, if an error is confirmed, resolve it faster and at lower cost to both parties than a card dispute.

5.5 Service Bookings

ALL SERVICE BOOKINGS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

When you book a puja, prasad, or other service through the Platform, you are making a non-refundable commitment. TempleLinq will not process refunds for service bookings under any circumstance, including cancellation by the Devotee, dissatisfaction with the service, or failure of the Temple to perform. If a Temple chooses to offer a refund or accommodation as a goodwill gesture, that arrangement is between the Devotee and the Temple exclusively and does not involve TempleLinq or its payment infrastructure.

The Temple — not TempleLinq — is responsible for fulfilling booked services. You may report a Temple's failure to perform a booked service to [email protected]. TempleLinq may, at its sole discretion, investigate and take such action as it deems appropriate, but is under no obligation to act and bears no liability for its decision to act or not act.

5.6 Devotee Community Standards

When interacting with Temples or other Devotees you agree to treat all temples, deities, religious traditions, and community members with respect; refrain from posting abusive, harassing, or defamatory Content; not submit false reviews or fabricated complaints; and not use the Platform to solicit funds or recruit members for external organizations.

5.7 Being Blocked by a Temple

A Temple may block you from accessing their Page for conduct the Temple deems offensive or contrary to their faith tradition (Section 4.7). A block by one Temple does not affect your access to any other Temple or Platform feature. Appeals may be submitted to [email protected].

6. General Reviews & Ratings

6.1 Who May Submit Reviews

Only Devotees with a verified account who have donated to or booked a service with a Temple may submit a review of that Temple. Reviews submitted without a genuine first-hand experience are prohibited.

6.2 Review Standards

Reviews must be honest and based on your actual experience. Reviews must not contain: false statements of fact; hate speech; personal attacks on temple staff or other Devotees; Content that violates Section 3.2; or any material that discloses another person's private information.

6.3 Prohibited — Incentivized Reviews

Temples may not offer, and Devotees may not accept, any compensation, discount, free service, prasad, priority booking, or other benefit in exchange for submitting a review — positive or negative. Any review submitted in exchange for compensation is prohibited and may be removed at TempleLinq's sole discretion. Temples found to be soliciting incentivized reviews may receive a strike; TempleLinq reserves the right to suspend the Temple's rating visibility after repeated violations. In accordance with FTC guidelines, any material relationship between a reviewer and a Temple that could influence the review must be disclosed in the review text.

6.4 Temple Response to Reviews

A Temple Administrator may post one public response to any review of their Temple. Responses must be professional, factual, and non-abusive. Temples may not use responses to threaten, demean, or pressure a reviewer to alter or remove their review. Violating response conduct may result in the response being removed and a warning issued to the Temple.

6.5 Review Removal

TempleLinq will remove a review only under the following circumstances:

The review contains provably false statements of fact reported with supporting evidence.
The review contains hate speech, prohibited Content, or violates Section 3.2.
The reviewer has a verified conflict of interest (e.g., a current or former employee of the Temple, a competing organization).
The review is required to be removed by a valid court order.

TempleLinq will not remove a review solely because a Temple disputes it, finds it unfair, or disagrees with its content. A Temple disagreeing with a review is addressed through the public response mechanism in Section 6.4.

6.6 Defamation

Devotees who post reviews containing false statements of fact that damage a Temple's reputation may be liable to the Temple under defamation law. TempleLinq will cooperate with valid legal process requiring disclosure of reviewer information. Submitting a false review is also grounds for account termination.

7. General Volunteers & Temple Events

7.1 Volunteer Relationship

Volunteers registered through the Platform are not employees, agents, contractors, or representatives of TempleLinq. The volunteer relationship exists solely between the Volunteer and the Temple. TempleLinq is a technology platform that facilitates the connection only. TempleLinq has no obligation to provide compensation, workers' compensation coverage, benefits, or insurance to any Volunteer in connection with their temple service.

7.2 Temple's Responsibility for Volunteers

Temples are solely responsible for: supervising and directing Volunteers; ensuring Volunteer activities comply with applicable law; maintaining any insurance or liability coverage required for their organization; and treating Volunteers in accordance with applicable federal and state volunteer protection laws.

7.3 Volunteer Assumption of Risk

By registering as a Volunteer, you acknowledge that volunteer service at a temple may involve physical activity and associated risks. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with your volunteer service. You agree that TempleLinq is not liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage — whether to person or property — arising from your volunteer activities at a Temple.

7.4 Temple Events — TempleLinq as Discovery Platform Only

TempleLinq is a technology intermediary. We are not the organizer, co-organizer, sponsor, or host of any temple event listed on the Platform. Temples are solely responsible for the planning, safety, legal compliance, and conduct of their events. TempleLinq has no liability whatsoever for any incident, injury, loss, damage, or claim arising from attendance at or participation in any event discovered through the Platform.

Devotees attend temple events at their own risk. TempleLinq recommends that Devotees verify event details directly with the Temple before traveling, as TempleLinq cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of event listings.

7.5 Large Public Events

Temples are solely responsible for obtaining any insurance, permits, and safety compliance required for their events. TempleLinq bears no liability for any event-related incident, injury, or claim regardless of the size of the event or whether the Temple maintained any insurance coverage. TempleLinq's role is limited to providing the technology through which the event was discovered.

8. Marketplace Marketplace Terms

8.1 What the Marketplace Is

The TempleLinq Marketplace is a classified-style section where Devotees and Temple Administrators may list certain goods and non-religious services. It is the only channel through which Temples may make goods or services available to Devotees on the Platform.

8.2 Permitted Listings

Devotee-to-Devotee: Community-oriented goods and services offered by individual Devotees.
Temple non-religious services: Administrative or community-oriented services offered by the temple organization that are not part of the temple's core religious offerings (e.g., hall rentals for secular events, community kitchen access, parking).

8.3 Prohibited Marketplace Listings

Religious services, puja bookings, or prasad — these belong in the verified service booking system.
Counterfeit, illegal, or stolen goods.
Weapons, alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances.
Adult content or services.
Financial products, multi-level marketing schemes, or investment solicitations.
Listings that replicate verified service bookings to circumvent Platform Fees.

8.4 Marketplace Transactions

Unless a Marketplace transaction is processed through TempleLinq's integrated payment system, TempleLinq is not a party to the transaction, makes no representations about listing accuracy or quality, and has no obligation to mediate disputes. Marketplace participants transact at their own risk.

Where a Marketplace transaction is processed through TempleLinq's payment system, all sales are final and non-refundable. TempleLinq will not process refunds for Marketplace transactions. Any accommodation between buyer and seller is their own arrangement and does not involve TempleLinq's payment infrastructure.

9. General Payments, Fees & Financial Compliance

9.1 Payment Processing

All monetary transactions are processed by Stripe. By making or receiving payments you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. TempleLinq never stores, accesses, or retains credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or bank account details. All such data is handled exclusively by Stripe.

9.2 Subscription Plans & Platform Fees

TempleLinq offers two subscription plans. All fees are deducted automatically at the time of transaction. Current rates are published at templelinq.com.

Starter Plan — $30/month

4% platform fee on all donations and service bookings (flat rate)
100 published events per calendar year (January 1 reset). Hard limit — publishing additional events requires upgrade to Community.
8 simultaneously active fundraising projects. Hard limit — activating additional projects requires upgrade to Community.
Unlimited volunteers

Community Plan — $60/month

4% platform fee on all donations and service bookings (flat rate)
Unlimited published events
Unlimited active fundraising projects (subject to TempleLinq approval)
Unlimited volunteers

Free Trial

Both plans include a 3-month free trial with no credit card required at signup. The trial begins when TempleLinq approves the Temple's claim. One free trial is available per EIN, ever — cancelling and re-claiming a temple does not reset trial eligibility. After the trial period, a valid payment method is required to continue using payment features.

Billing Terms

Upgrades (Starter to Community) take effect immediately upon payment confirmation.
Downgrades (Community to Starter) are handled manually on a case-by-case basis and take effect January 1 of the following year. Contact us at [email protected] to initiate a downgrade request.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial months.
TempleLinq reserves the right to change subscription pricing or fee rates with 30 days written notice to active Temple Administrators. Changes take effect at the start of the Temple's next billing cycle following that notice period. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised rates.

Cover Fee Option

Donors may optionally choose to cover all platform and processing fees at the time of donation. When this option is selected, the donor's charge is increased so that the Temple receives 100% of the intended donation amount. This option is presented to donors at checkout and is not required.

9.3 Disbursements to Temples

Funds are held by Stripe and disbursed to the Temple's connected Stripe account on Stripe's standard payout schedule, minus Platform Fees. TempleLinq may place a hold on disbursements where: a project's required progress report is overdue; a dispute or investigation is pending; verification documentation has expired; or TempleLinq has reason to believe disbursement would facilitate a violation of these Terms or applicable law.

9.4 Chargebacks — Temple Obligations

If a Devotee initiates a chargeback, associated funds may be reversed from the Temple's connected account. Temples agree to cooperate with TempleLinq in contesting chargebacks and to indemnify TempleLinq for chargeback fees or losses arising from the Temple's own conduct or failure to fulfill a service. Devotee chargeback obligations are governed by Section 5.4.

9.5 Anti-Money Laundering & OFAC Compliance

Users may not use the Platform to transfer, donate, or otherwise move funds to any individual or entity: (a) designated on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list; (b) subject to U.S. economic sanctions; or (c) in connection with any activity that would violate the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) or applicable anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

TempleLinq relies on Stripe's compliance infrastructure for transaction monitoring and is required to cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities regarding suspicious transactions. TempleLinq reserves the right to freeze funds, suspend accounts, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required by law without prior notice to the User.

9.6 Taxes

Temples are solely responsible for determining whether donations received are tax-deductible and for issuing appropriate acknowledgment letters to donors. TempleLinq provides donation records as a convenience but does not confirm tax-deductibility and is not liable for any tax consequences arising from Platform transactions.

9.7 Unclaimed Funds

Undisbursed funds associated with abandoned projects or terminated accounts that cannot be returned to Devotees will be held in accordance with applicable state unclaimed property laws. Where required, such funds will be reported and remitted to the appropriate state authority.

10. General Copyright & DMCA

10.1 DMCA Safe Harbor

TempleLinq respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and will remove infringing Content upon receiving a valid takedown notice.

10.2 Designated Copyright Agent

To report alleged copyright infringement, send a written notice to our Designated Copyright Agent:

Copyright Agent — TempleLinq, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice

10.3 Requirements for a Valid Takedown Notice

To be valid under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the allegedly infringing material and sufficient information to locate it on the Platform (e.g., URL).
Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address).
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

10.4 Counter-Notice

If you believe your Content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to [email protected] containing: your signature; identification of the removed material and its prior location; a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification; your name, address, and phone number; and consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, TempleLinq may restore the Content within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant files a court action.

10.5 Repeat Infringer Policy

TempleLinq reserves the right to terminate the accounts of Users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers. A User who receives three (3) valid and uncontested DMCA takedown notices within any 12-month period may have their account permanently terminated at TempleLinq's sole discretion.

10.6 Misuse of DMCA

Submitting a false DMCA notice is a federal offense under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) and may result in liability for damages and attorneys' fees. TempleLinq reserves the right to terminate the account of any User who misuses the DMCA process.

11. General Communications & Notification Consent

11.1 Transactional Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive transactional communications from TempleLinq via email and in-app notification. These include: donation receipts, booking confirmations, account security alerts, password resets, required legal notices, and project progress reports. Transactional communications are necessary for the operation of your account and cannot be opted out of while your account remains active.

11.2 Marketing & Broadcast Notifications

TempleLinq and Temples may send you marketing communications, event announcements, and Broadcasts only if you have explicitly opted in. You may opt out of these communications at any time through your notification preferences in the app, or by tapping "unsubscribe" in any marketing email. Opt-out requests for marketing communications will be honored within 10 business days.

11.3 Temple Broadcasts — Follow-Gated

A Temple may send a Broadcast only to Devotees who have explicitly followed that Temple on the Platform. Temples may not send Broadcasts to all Platform users, to Devotees who have not followed them, or to any third-party list. Mass messaging to non-followers is a violation of these Terms and will result in suspension of Broadcast privileges.

11.4 TCPA Compliance

To the extent that push notifications or SMS messages are sent to your mobile device, you consent to receive such communications in connection with your use of the Platform. You may revoke this consent at any time through your device or app notification settings. TempleLinq complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

11.5 CAN-SPAM Compliance

All marketing and promotional emails from TempleLinq comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, including a clear identification that the message is an advertisement and a one-click unsubscribe mechanism. We honor all opt-out requests within 10 business days. Transactional emails are exempt from CAN-SPAM opt-out requirements.

11.6 Third-Party Links

Temple Pages and Platform Content may contain links to external websites or resources. TempleLinq is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site. Linking to an external site does not constitute endorsement. You access third-party links at your own risk.

12. General Intellectual Property

12.1 TempleLinq's IP

The TempleLinq name, logo, wordmark, app design, user interface, software, and all related proprietary materials are owned exclusively by TempleLinq and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants any User any right to use TempleLinq's brand assets except as expressly permitted in a separate written brand license.

12.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of original Content you create and submit to the Platform. By submitting Content, you grant TempleLinq a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt that Content for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Platform. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license.

12.3 Feedback

Any suggestions, ideas, or feedback you provide regarding the Platform may be used by us freely and without compensation or attribution.

13. General Privacy

Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

14. General Data Retention

14.1 Retention Periods

TempleLinq retains different categories of data for different periods:

Data Category	Retention Period	Reason
Account profile (name, email, preferences)	Duration of account + 3 years after closure	Support, fraud prevention
Transaction records (donations, bookings, fees)	7 years from transaction date	IRS / tax compliance
Donation project records	7 years from project close date	Charitable accountability, tax records
Stripe Connect onboarding records	7 years	KYB / AML regulatory requirements
Temple claim and verification records	Duration of claim + 3 years	Dispute resolution
Push notification logs	90 days	Delivery troubleshooting
Session and device logs	90 days	Security and abuse detection
Reviews and ratings	Until deleted by user or removed under Section 6.5	Platform integrity

TempleLinq does not store payment card numbers, bank account numbers, or CVV codes. All such data is handled exclusively by Stripe.

14.2 Account Closure and Deletion

When an account is closed, TempleLinq will remove or anonymize personal identifiers (name, email, phone) within 30 days of closure, except where continued retention is required by law or legitimate business need. Financial and transaction records subject to the 7-year retention requirement are retained in anonymized or pseudonymized form. Aggregated, de-identified data derived from your use of the Platform may be retained indefinitely for analytics and product improvement.

14.3 Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal data by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Data Deletion Request." We will respond within 30 days. Deletion requests are fulfilled to the extent not limited by:

Legal retention obligations (tax records, AML/KYC records, court orders);
Active dispute, chargeback, or fraud investigation;
Legitimate business interest in retaining records of incomplete transactions or unresolved project obligations.

Where we cannot fully delete data due to a legal obligation, we will inform you of the specific limitation and the anticipated retention end date.

14.4 Data of Minors

TempleLinq does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13. If we learn that data belonging to a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, it will be deleted promptly. Parents or guardians who believe data of a minor has been collected should contact us at [email protected].

15. General Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEMPLELINQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TempleLinq does not warrant that: the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free; Temple information is accurate, current, or complete; any donation will be used for its stated purpose; or any booked service will be performed to any particular standard. TempleLinq is a technology intermediary and has no liability for in-person events, volunteer activities, or the conduct of Temples or Devotees.

16. General Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEMPLELINQ AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TEMPLELINQ'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO ANY USER EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL PLATFORM FEES PAID BY THAT USER TO TEMPLELINQ IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the limitations above apply only to the extent permitted by law.

17. General Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TempleLinq and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms.
Your Content or any claim that your Content infringes a third party's rights.
Your use of the Platform in a manner not authorized by these Terms.
For Temples: any failure to fulfill a booked service, misuse of donation funds, or misrepresentation in a Donation Project.
For Temples: any political activity conducted in connection with the Platform in violation of Section 4.6.
For Devotees: any unwarranted chargeback initiated in violation of Section 5.4, including all associated chargeback fees and legal costs.
Any in-person event or volunteer activity arising from a connection made through the Platform.

18. General Suspension & Termination

18.1 Termination by You

Devotees may close their account at any time through the app. Temple Administrators must provide written notice to [email protected]. Termination does not affect obligations outstanding at the time of closure, including disbursement holds, reporting obligations, or Platform Fee obligations for completed transactions.

18.2 Termination or Suspension by TempleLinq

TempleLinq may suspend or terminate any account at any time, with or without notice, for: violation of any provision of these Terms; conduct posing a legal, reputational, or safety risk; inactivity (per Section 2.6); failure to maintain verified or KYB status; or direction from a law enforcement authority or court order.

18.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases. Outstanding donor funds may be held pending resolution if a Temple is terminated while active Donation Projects remain open. Provisions that by their nature survive termination — including Sections 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20 — shall survive.

19. General Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

19.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal dispute proceedings, contact us at [email protected] and allow 30 days for informal resolution.

19.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, conducted in English in the State of Delaware.

19.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND TEMPLELINQ AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims.

19.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek emergency injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm. Claims relating to intellectual property infringement may be brought in court without prior arbitration.

19.5 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any matter litigated in court shall be heard exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

20. General Miscellaneous

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and TempleLinq and supersede all prior agreements and representations.

20.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force.

20.3 No Waiver

TempleLinq's failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without TempleLinq's prior written consent. TempleLinq may assign freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

20.5 Force Majeure

TempleLinq is not liable for failure or delay resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, infrastructure outages, or pandemics.

20.6 Beta Features

TempleLinq may make experimental or beta features available from time to time. Such features are provided "as-is" with no service level commitments and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice.

20.7 Contact

For questions about these Terms, to report a violation, or to submit a complaint:

TempleLinq, Inc.
General: [email protected]
Copyright / DMCA: [email protected]