Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to IndiaTax.AI. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and IndiaTax.AI. Please read them carefully before using our platform. Your continued use of the platform signifies your acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

Platform Nature and Services

IndiaTax.AI is an AI-assisted tax preparation and filing platform designed to streamline your tax compliance process:

• • AI-Assisted Guidance: Our platform provides AI-assisted tax guidance, workflow automation, and tools to help you prepare and file Income Tax returns.
• • Conversational AI: Conversations with our platform may involve a public Large Language Model (LLM) to answer your tax-related queries and provide assistance.
• • Data Processing: Anonymous tax context may be sent to the LLM only for the purpose of answering your specific queries and improving your experience.
• • Automated Workflows: The platform automates various tax preparation tasks, document processing, and compliance checks to enhance efficiency.
• • Technology-Driven Service: Our services combine advanced AI technology with tax domain expertise to deliver a modern tax filing experience.

Eligibility

To use IndiaTax.AI, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• • Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• • Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• • Accurate Information: You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and use of the platform.
• • Compliance: You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction when using our services.
• • Account Integrity: You may not create an account on behalf of another person without their explicit authorization.

Account Responsibilities

When you create an account with IndiaTax.AI, you are responsible for:

• • Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and password.
• • Unauthorized Access: Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.
• • Account Activity: All activities that occur under your account, whether authorized by you or not.
• • Information Accuracy: Ensuring all information provided in your account is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• • Single User Account: Your account is for your personal use only and may not be shared with or transferred to others.

User Responsibilities

As a user of IndiaTax.AI, you agree to the following responsibilities:

• • Accurate Information: You must provide accurate, complete, and truthful tax information when using the platform. Incorrect or misleading information may result in errors in your tax filings.
• • Review Before Submission: You are responsible for reviewing all final tax filings, calculations, and documents before submission to tax authorities. IndiaTax.AI serves as a preparation tool, but final review and approval are your responsibility.
• • Compliance with Laws: You must ensure your tax filings comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
• • Proper Use: You must not misuse, abuse, or attempt to circumvent any features or security measures of the platform.
• • No Reverse Engineering: You must not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise discover the source code or underlying algorithms of the platform.
• • Timely Filing: You are responsible for meeting all tax filing deadlines. IndiaTax.AI provides reminders as a courtesy, but ultimate responsibility lies with you.

Service Limitations and Disclaimers

Please be aware of the following limitations of our services:

• • Algorithmic Responses: AI responses are generated algorithmically using advanced machine learning models. While we strive for accuracy, these responses may not always be perfect or applicable to every unique situation.
• • Not Professional Advice: IndiaTax.AI does not provide legal, financial, accounting, or professional tax advice. The platform is a tool to assist with tax preparation, not a substitute for professional consultation.
• • Complex Situations: For complex tax situations, unique circumstances, or specialized advice, you should consult with a qualified tax professional or chartered accountant.
• • Platform Updates: We may update, modify, enhance, or discontinue features, services, or functionalities at any time without prior notice.
• • Service Availability: While we strive for continuous availability, the platform may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
• • Regulatory Changes: Tax laws and regulations change frequently. We update our platform to reflect these changes, but there may be delays in implementation.

Data Handling and Privacy

Our data handling practices are designed to protect your privacy:

• • Purpose Limitation: User tax data is collected only for the purposes of tax filing, preparation, and sending compliance alerts and reminders.
• • Secure Processing: All data is processed securely using industry-standard encryption and security protocols.
• • No Selling of Data: Your personal tax data is not sold, rented, or traded to third parties for any commercial purpose.
• • No Advertising Use: Your data is not used for advertising, marketing to third parties, or promotional purposes without your explicit consent.
• • Privacy Policy: For detailed information about our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Prohibited Activities

When using IndiaTax.AI, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• • Illegal Activities: Using the platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.
• • False Information: Deliberately providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• • Security Breaches: Attempting to breach, circumvent, or disable any security features or access controls.
• • System Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the platform, servers, or networks connected to the service.
• • Unauthorized Access: Accessing or attempting to access accounts, systems, or data that you are not authorized to access.
• • Automated Tools: Using bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the platform without our express written permission.
• • Intellectual Property Violations: Copying, modifying, distributing, or creating derivative works of our content, software, or services without authorization.
• • Reselling Services: Reselling or redistributing our services without explicit written permission.

Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in the platform and its content belong to IndiaTax.AI:

• • Platform Ownership: The IndiaTax.AI platform, including its design, software, algorithms, features, and functionality, is owned by IndiaTax.AI and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• • Content Rights: All content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and documentation, is the property of IndiaTax.AI or its licensors.
• • Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the platform for its intended purpose.
• • Your Data: You retain ownership of the tax data and personal information you provide. By using the platform, you grant us a license to use this data to provide our services.
• • Trademarks: IndiaTax.AI and related logos, trademarks, and service marks are the property of IndiaTax.AI and may not be used without permission.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our platform may integrate with or link to third-party services:

• • Third-Party Integrations: IndiaTax.AI may use third-party services for payment processing, analytics, AI models, and other functionalities.
• • External Links: The platform may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by IndiaTax.AI.
• • No Endorsement: We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
• • Your Responsibility: You access third-party services at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.
• • LLM Providers: We use public Large Language Model providers for conversational AI. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee their data handling practices.

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

Please read the following disclaimers carefully:

• • "As-Is" Basis: The platform is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• • No Warranty: We do not warrant that the platform will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• • User Input Errors: IndiaTax.AI is not liable for errors, penalties, or issues arising from incorrect, incomplete, or misleading user inputs or information.
• • User Discretion: Users agree to use the platform at their own discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for your tax filings and compliance with tax laws.
• • Limited Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, IndiaTax.AI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.
• • Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the platform shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
• • Professional Advice: We are not responsible for any consequences arising from your decision not to seek professional tax advice for complex situations.

Indemnification

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

• • Your use or misuse of the platform
• • Your violation of these Terms of Use
• • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• • Your infringement of any third-party rights
• • Errors in your tax filings resulting from inaccurate information you provided

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the platform:

• • User Termination: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account closure feature in the platform.
• • Our Right to Terminate: We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.
• • Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the platform will cease immediately, and you must discontinue all use.
• • Data After Termination: We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.
• • Survival: Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification shall survive termination.

Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided us with your email address)
• • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of the platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the platform.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of India:

• • Applicable Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
• • Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
• • Informal Resolution: Before filing a formal dispute, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution.
• • Arbitration: For eligible disputes, both parties may agree to resolve the matter through binding arbitration under applicable Indian arbitration laws.

Severability and Waiver

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of IndiaTax.AI.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing your questions and concerns promptly.