Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Connections application ("App"), these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") will automatically apply to you. You should ensure that you read them carefully before using the App.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not install or use the App.

2. Intellectual Property Rights & Usage Restrictions

The App itself, and all trademarks, copyrights, database rights, source code, and other intellectual property rights related to it, belong strictly to Malhotra Apps (Rahul Malhotra).

You are not allowed to copy, modify, adapt, or create derivative versions of the App or any part of the App.
You are not allowed to attempt to extract, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the source code of the App.
You are not allowed to translate the App into other languages or re-brand it under another name.

3. Services, Charges, and Device Security

Malhotra Apps is committed to ensuring that the App is as useful and efficient as possible. We reserve the right to make changes to the App or to introduce charges for its services at any time and for any reason. We will never charge you for the App or its services without making it explicitly clear to you exactly what you are paying for.

Device Security Responsibility

The Connections App stores and processes personal contact data that you provide to us to deliver the Service. It is your sole responsibility to keep your device and access to the App secure.

We strongly recommend that you do not jailbreak or root your phone, which is the process of removing software restrictions and limitations imposed by the official operating system of your device. Rooting or jailbreaking could make your phone vulnerable to malware, viruses, and malicious programs, compromise your phone’s security features, and cause the Connections App to malfunction or cease working entirely.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

The App utilizes third-party services that declare their own Terms and Conditions. Below are the links to the Terms and Conditions of third-party service providers used by the App:

5. Network Data Charges & Device Battery Disclaimer

Certain functions of the App require an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data). Malhotra Apps cannot take responsibility for the App not working at full functionality if you do not have access to Wi-Fi or have exhausted your mobile data allowance.

Data Charges: If you use the App outside of a Wi-Fi network, your mobile network provider’s terms will still apply. You may be charged by your mobile provider for data usage or roaming charges while using the App. You accept full responsibility for any such charges. If you are not the bill payer for the device, we assume you have received permission from the bill payer.
Battery & Device State: Malhotra Apps cannot accept responsibility if your device runs out of battery, turns off, or malfunctions, preventing you from using the Service or displaying Caller ID overlays.

6. Ironclad Limitation of Liability & Reliance Disclaimer

      PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS THE DEVELOPER’S AND MALHOTRA APPS’ LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
    

When using the App, it is important to bear in mind that although we endeavor to ensure the App is updated, secure, and correct at all times, we rely on third parties (such as Google Firebase) to process and store information.

Malhotra Apps and the Developer (Rahul Malhotra) accept NO liability for any loss, direct or indirect, data corruption, security breach, server downtime, or system failure you experience as a result of relying wholly or partially on the functionality of the App.

Please refer to Section 5 of our Privacy Policy for full details on our Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability.

Absolute Monetary Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the total aggregate liability of Malhotra Apps, the Developer (Rahul Malhotra), or their affiliates, agents, and licensors arising out of or relating to the App, services, or these Terms, under any and all legal theories (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, or otherwise), exceed ₹1 (One Indian Rupee) or the total amount actually paid by you (if any) to use the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.

User Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Malhotra Apps, Rahul Malhotra, and their affiliates, officers, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your access to or use of the App; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any privacy right, data protection right, or intellectual property right; or (iv) any claim that your contact submissions or user content caused damage to a third party.

7. App Updates and Termination

At some point, we may wish to update the App. The App is currently available on Android — the requirements for the system (and for any additional systems we decide to extend the availability of the App to) may change, and you will need to download updates if you want to keep using the App.

Updates: Malhotra Apps does not promise that it will always update the App so that it remains relevant to you or compatible with the Android OS version installed on your device. However, you agree to always accept updates to the application when offered.
Termination: We may also wish to stop providing the App and may terminate its use at any time without giving prior notice of termination to you. Upon termination, all rights granted to you in these Terms will end, and you must stop using the App and delete it from your device.

8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions and any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to the App shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You expressly and irrevocably agree that the competent courts located in New Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter or dispute arising hereunder.

9. Statutory Grievance Redressal Officer (IT Rules, 2021 & DPDP Act, 2023)

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the details of the designated Grievance Officer and Data Fiduciary Representative for Connections are provided below:

Name: Rahul Malhotra
Designation: Grievance Officer & Data Protection Lead, Malhotra Apps
Grievance & Support Email: malhotra-apps-support@googlegroups.com
Statutory Timeline: Acknowledgments will be provided within 48 hours, and grievances will be resolved within 30 days from receipt.

10. Changes to These Terms & Conditions

We may update our Terms and Conditions from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms & Conditions on this page and updating the Effective Date.