Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 30/03/2026
Welcome to VAANIK, operated by Vaanik Commerce Technology Private Limited (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the VAANIK mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using VAANIK, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1Eligibility and User Base
VAANIK is intended for use by the general public.
- You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service.
- If you are under 18, you confirm that you are using the Service under parental or legal guardian supervision.
2Account Registration
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
- Maintain and promptly update your account details.
- Keep your login credentials secure.
You are responsible for: All activities that occur under your account.
Account Suspension or Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, provide false information, or engage in fraudulent activity.
3Services Overview
VAANIK provides a platform for discovering and transacting local goods and services.
We act as a platform provider, not the direct seller or service provider (unless explicitly stated).
4Payments and Subscriptions
Payment Model
Payments may be processed through In-App Purchases (Apple App Store / Google Play) or third-party payment gateways.
Fees
Certain features or services may require payment.
Refund Policy
All payments are non-refundable, unless required by applicable law or platform policies.
Taxes
You are responsible for any applicable taxes.
5User-Generated Content
Users may upload content including photos, text, listings, and reviews. You retain ownership of your content.
License Grant
By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the Service.
Prohibited Content
You agree not to upload content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, defamatory, or violates intellectual property rights.
6Intellectual Property
All rights related to VAANIK, including app design, source code, branding, and logos, are the exclusive property of Vaanik Commerce Technology Private Limited.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without permission.
7Third-Party Services
VAANIK integrates with third-party services like Firebase and various payment gateways. Users are also bound by the terms of our third-party service providers.
We are not responsible for the performance, availability, or policies of third-party services.
8Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Service for unlawful purposes, interfere with system security, or use automated systems (like bots or scraping tools) without permission.
9Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for data loss, financial loss, business interruption, or unauthorized access to your account. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
10Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vaanik Commerce Technology Private Limited, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11Termination of Service
We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time. You may stop using the Service at any time.
12Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
13Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in India.