Terms of Service

Last updated: [DATE — e.g., June 30, 2026]

Welcome to Gems Lore. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of gemslore.com (the “Site”), operated by One Digit Media (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms carefully.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Eligibility

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old, or who use the Site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.

You agree not to:

Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content except as permitted in Section 4;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems;
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
Use automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our permission;
Interfere with or disrupt the Site or other users’ use of it;
Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm others.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site — including articles, text, guides, images, photographs, graphics, logos, and the “Gems Lore” name and branding — is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

View and read content for your personal use;
Share links to our pages;
Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original page.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

Copy, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our content;
Use our content or images for commercial purposes;
Present our content as your own.

If you wish to use our content beyond what is permitted here, please contact us.

5. User-Generated Content (Comments)

The Site may allow you to post comments or other content (“User Content”). You are solely responsible for your User Content and agree that it will not:

Be unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, hateful, or threatening;
Infringe anyone’s intellectual property or privacy rights;
Contain spam, advertising, or malicious links;
Contain false, misleading, or harmful information, including unsafe medical or health claims.

By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and moderate that content on the Site. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, edit, refuse, or remove any User Content at our discretion, and to manage comments in line with our comment practices.

6. Informational Content and No Professional Advice

The content on the Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. In particular:

The metaphysical and healing properties of crystals described on the Site are based on folklore and tradition, not scientific fact;
The Site does not provide medical, psychological, financial, legal, or other professional advice;
Some minerals can be hazardous if handled improperly.

Your use of this information is at your own risk. Please review our full Disclaimer, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, including its important notes on health, safety, and crystal toxicity.

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising

The Site contains affiliate links and displays third-party advertising. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Advertising is served by third parties, including Google. For details, see our Affiliate Disclosure, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. We are not responsible for the products, services, or content of advertisers or affiliate partners.

8. Third-Party Links and Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that we do not own or control. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components. Any reliance you place on the Site’s content is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, One Digit Media and Gems Lore, and their respective owners, contributors, and affiliates, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss, injury, or damage arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our total liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless One Digit Media and Gems Lore from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or any law or third-party rights.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect and use information. By using the Site, you consent to those practices.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, or remove your User Content, at any time and for any reason, including for violation of these Terms, without notice or liability.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Peshawar, Pakistan, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. You agree that any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Pakistan, except where prohibited by applicable law.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site.