SAHYA LEGAL

Terms and Conditions

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Sahya platform, including website and mobile applications, operated by [Company Legal Name], having its registered office at [Registered Address] (Sahya, we, us, our). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

1. Definitions

  • Customer: Any individual booking services through the Platform.
  • Service Professional / Provider: Independent service provider registered on the Platform.
  • Booking: A confirmed service request upon payment of the Minimum Service Charge.
  • Minimum Service Charge (MSC): Upfront amount payable to confirm a booking.
  • Completion: Marking of service as completed within the Platform.
  • Arrival Confirmation: Timestamped digital confirmation by Provider upon reaching service location.
  • Commission: Platform service fee deducted from Provider payout.

2. Nature of Platform

  • Sahya is a technology intermediary that facilitates connections between Customers and independent Service Professionals.
  • Sahya does not employ Service Professionals, supervise service execution, or guarantee service outcomes.
  • Service Professionals operate as independent contractors.

3. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must have legal capacity under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
  • You must provide accurate information.

4. Account Responsibility

  • Users are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of login credentials.
  • Users are responsible for ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Users are responsible for all activity under their account.
  • Sahya may suspend accounts for false information or misuse.

5. Booking and Payment Terms

  • A Booking is confirmed only upon payment of MSC.
  • The remaining service amount is payable post-service via online payment through the Platform, or Cash on Delivery (where available).
  • Sahya deducts Commission from Provider payouts.
  • Sahya may withhold settlement during disputes.

6. Anti-Circumvention

  • Users and Providers shall not cancel a booking to complete services outside the Platform.
  • Users and Providers shall not avoid Commission by off-platform payments.
  • Violation constitutes material breach and may result in suspension or termination, withholding of payouts, and legal recovery of damages.

7. User Conduct

  • Users shall not engage in fraudulent bookings.
  • Users shall not harass or threaten Service Professionals.
  • Users shall not misuse in-app chat.
  • Users shall not attempt platform manipulation.

8. Limitation of Liability

  • Sahya's liability shall not exceed the lesser of the total booking value, or the MSC paid.
  • Sahya shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses, service defects, or Provider misconduct.

9. Indemnification

  • Users agree to indemnify and hold Sahya harmless from any claims arising from misuse of Platform, fraud, or injury/property damage caused by their conduct.

10. Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: Laws of India.
  • Jurisdiction: Courts of [Your State].
  • Any dispute shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by Sahya.
  • Seat of arbitration: [Your City].
  • Arbitration governed by Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

11. Force Majeure

  • Sahya shall not be liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control including natural disasters, government action, network failure, strikes, or pandemics.

12. Grievance Officer

  • Name: [Insert Name]
  • Email: [Insert Email]
  • Response Time: Within 15 days.

13. Modifications

  • Sahya may modify these Terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance.