Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By using e-dukaan, you agree to these terms.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of e-dukaan's website, platform, and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our services.

Definitions

"Service" refers to the e-dukaan platform, website, and all related services provided by e-dukaan.
"User," "you," or "your" refers to the individual or entity using our Service.
"Company," "we," "us," or "our" refers to e-dukaan and its affiliates.
"Content" refers to all text, images, data, and other materials uploaded or created through our Service.

Account Terms

Account Creation

  • • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • • You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
  • • One person or legal entity may maintain only one account

Account Responsibilities

  • • You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
  • • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • • You may not share your account credentials with others
  • • You must keep your contact information up to date

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

Prohibited Activities

  • • To violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • • To sell illegal, harmful, or offensive products
  • • To infringe on intellectual property rights
  • • To transmit malware or harmful code
  • • To engage in fraudulent activities
  • • To spam or send unsolicited communications

Encouraged Use

  • • Build legitimate online businesses
  • • Provide excellent customer service
  • • Follow e-commerce best practices
  • • Respect customer privacy
  • • Maintain accurate product information
  • • Comply with applicable tax laws

Payment and Billing

Subscription Fees

  • • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • • We may change our fees with 30 days' notice
  • • Failed payments may result in service suspension

Transaction Fees

  • • Payment processing fees are charged by third-party providers
  • • We do not charge additional transaction fees on Pro and Enterprise plans
  • • Starter plan includes standard payment processing rates
  • • Refunds are subject to payment processor policies

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by e-dukaan and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights

You retain ownership of all content you upload to our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to use, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

Respect for Others

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others and not upload content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.

Service Availability

Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to provide reliable service with minimal downtime

  • We aim for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for damages caused by service interruptions
  • We maintain regular backups but recommend you keep your own copies

Termination

By You

  • • You may cancel your account at any time
  • • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing period
  • • You can export your data before cancellation
  • • No refunds for partial billing periods

By Us

  • • We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
  • • We will provide notice when possible
  • • Immediate termination for serious violations
  • • You may request data export within 30 days

Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT: Please read this section carefully as it limits our liability to you.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, e-dukaan shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any legal action must be filed in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, California.

  • • First, contact our support team to attempt resolution
  • • Disputes must be filed within one year of the claim arising
  • • Class action lawsuits are not permitted

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Notify you via email or through our Service
  • Provide at least 30 days' notice for material changes
  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Consider your continued use as acceptance of the new Terms

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact us.