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Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions for software licensing and its services ("Terms of Use") constitute a legal agreement between Vitel SMS Technologies Limited and merchants (whether an individual or a legally recognized entity) engaged in any lawful business for the provision of services.

The Company offers a suite of messaging software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions under the name "Vitel SMS" ("Solution"), allowing its customers to manage communications with their users.

The Company may delegate its rights, duties, and obligations under these Terms of Use to authorized representatives. Any reference to "Vitel SMS" in these Terms of Use shall also include such authorized persons acting on behalf of the Company.

These Terms of Use are an electronic document under the Information Technology Act, 2000, including the rules and regulations under it. They do not require any physical or digital signatures.

These Terms of Use are published in accordance with the provisions of Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011, which mandate the publishing of terms of use, privacy policies, and other guidelines for accessing or using electronic services and devices.

BY USING THE SOLUTION, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE SOLUTION. THE COMPANY MAY MODIFY THESE TERMS FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT https://www.vitelsms.com/terms-of-service

DEFINITIONS

  • Applicable Law refers to all applicable country statutes, acts, rules, and regulations.
  • Applicable Data Protection Law includes laws and regulations regarding data protection, including the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, and, when enforced, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) of 2023.
  • Beta Products refers to pre-released versions of the Solution, which are provided to the Client for testing under real-world conditions.
  • Business Day refers to any day except Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays on which banks in Mumbai are open for business.
  • Intellectual Property includes all intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Personal Data refers to any information relating to an identifiable person as per the Applicable Data Protection Law.
  • SaaS means software as a service.
  • Subscription Commencement Date refers to the date on which the Client accepts these Terms of Use.
  • Scheduled Maintenance refers to routine maintenance of the Solution for which the Client will be notified in advance.
  • Third-Party Services refers to external services made available under the Solution, such as WhatsApp.
  • Update refers to revisions or improvements made to the Solution.
  • Upgrades refers to new versions of the Solution designed to enhance its functionality.

TERM

These Terms of Use remain in effect until terminated in accordance with the terms outlined herein ("Term"). The agreement will automatically renew unless explicitly revoked by the Client in writing.

GRANT OF LICENSE

The Company grants the Client a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Solution during the Term. This license is subject to the terms and conditions mentioned herein and is provided on a subscription basis. The Client does not receive ownership or any proprietary rights to the Solution.

The Solution will be made available as a SaaS model, where the Company hosts the Solution on a centralized system. The Client's subscription starts on the Subscription Commencement Date, regardless of any Trial Period. Any delays in the implementation due to the Client’s actions will not change this date, and fees will be charged as per the Terms.

The Client’s continued use of the Solution constitutes acceptance of any Updates or Upgrades provided by the Company. Use of the Solution is also subject to additional terms and conditions and the privacy policy, available at [insert link for Privacy Policy].

LICENSE AND USE OF SOLUTION

The Client must provide all necessary information, including identity, address, and payment details, for availing the Solution. The Solution is non-exclusive, and the Company retains the right to update, modify, or upgrade the Solution at its discretion.

The Client agrees not to:

  • Sell, sublicense, transfer, or exploit the Solution.
  • Disable or circumvent any security features.
  • Modify or create derivative works based on the Solution.
  • Reverse engineer the Solution or access it for competitive purposes.

Any breach of these terms will be considered a material violation, and the Company reserves the right to terminate access to the Solution.

LICENSE FEE AND PAYMENT TERMS

The Client agrees to pay the Subscription Fee and any additional Usage Fees associated with using the Solution. All fees are exclusive of taxes, and the Client is responsible for all applicable taxes.

The Company may suspend access to the Solution if payments are not made on time, and any overdue payments may be subject to interest.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Both Parties represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement, and both have obtained all necessary approvals required under the Applicable Law.

The Client further warrants that:

  • It can fulfill its financial obligations.
  • It has obtained all necessary third-party approvals required for utilizing the Solution.
  • It is compliant with all applicable laws.

SUSPENSION OF ACCESS

The Company may suspend the Client’s access to the Solution if:

  • The Client’s usage poses a security risk.
  • The Client is delinquent in payment.
  • The Client breaches the Terms of Use.

During suspension, the Client remains responsible for all fees incurred.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Both Parties agree to keep all Confidential Information shared between them secure and to use it only for fulfilling their obligations under these Terms of Use. This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of this agreement.

TERMINATION

The Client may terminate the agreement before the Trial Period ends. After the Trial Period, the Client may terminate by giving written notice before the Auto Renewal date. Upon termination, all rights granted revert to the respective Parties.

SERVICE LEVELS

The Company aims to make the Solution available 95% of each financial year, barring any force majeure events or scheduled maintenance. If the Solution fails to meet this standard for two consecutive months, the Client has the right to terminate the agreement.

THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS

The Company makes no warranties regarding third-party applications integrated with the Solution. The Client acknowledges that third-party services come with their own terms, and the Company is not liable for any issues arising from such services.

DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

The Client is responsible for ensuring compliance with Applicable Data Protection Laws and obtaining relevant consents from users. The Company will process Personal Data only as necessary to provide the Solution.

DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

The Company provides the Solution "as is" without warranties of any kind. The Company is not liable for errors, bugs, viruses, or interruptions in service.

INDEMNITY

The Client agrees to indemnify the Company against any losses arising from a breach of these Terms of Use. Similarly, the Company agrees to indemnify the Client for any third-party claims related to the Solution.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Neither Party shall be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages. The Company's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the Client in the preceding 12 months.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All intellectual property related to the Solution remains the property of the Company. The Client agrees not to contest the Company’s ownership of its intellectual property during or after the Term.

PUBLICITY

The Company reserves the right to use the Client’s name and logo for marketing purposes, and the Client provides a perpetual license for this usage.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party will be held liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond their control, such as natural disasters, strikes, or government actions.

For any communication or notices, you can contact the Company at:

New Jersey 295 Durham Avenue, Suite D, South Plainfiled, NJ – 07080
Email: sales@vitelsms.com
Phone: 855-558-4835