Terms and Conditions

AgBharath Global Sustainability Alliance Association

Effective Date: 09-Sept-2025
Last Updated:  25-09-2025

1. Introduction and Welcome

Who We Are: AgBharath Global Sustainability Alliance Association is a Section 8 company established on 6th September 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013 (CIN: U88900TS2025NPL203594). We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing awareness about digital agricultural benefits, farmer prosperity, training, and rural empowerment through Sustainable employment and entrepreneurship creation.

Agreement: By using our website (https://www.agbharat.org), mobile applications, or any of our services, you agree to follow these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our services.

2. Our Services and Mission

What We Offer:

  • Digital Agriculture Training: Education programs about benefits and applications of digital technologies in farming
  • Skill Development Programs: Capacity building for sustainable employment and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Educational Platforms: Mobile and web applications for digital agricultural learning
  • Community Building: Connecting farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and stakeholders for knowledge sharing
  • Research and Development: Impact studies on digital agriculture adoption and rural development

Our Mission:

We focus on digital agricultural awareness, training, rural empowerment, and creating sustainable employment/entrepreneurship opportunities – all conducted without profit distribution to members.

Target Users:

  • Individual farmers and farming communities
  • Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
  • Corporate partners and CSR entities
  • Researchers and academic institutions
  • Government agencies and policy makers
  • Rural entrepreneurs and job seekers

3. User Registration and Account Management

Account Setup Requirements:

  • Information Accuracy: Provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration
  • Verification Process: Mobile number verification may be required for account activation
  • Security Responsibility: Keep your account credentials confidential and secure
  • Account Activity: You are solely responsible for all activities under your account

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent (as per Indian Majority Act, 1875)
  • Corporate Users: Must have proper authorization and valid registrations under applicable laws
  • Legal Compliance: Must comply with all applicable central and state laws
  • Training Programs: Must meet program-specific eligibility criteria
  • Genuine Intent: Entrepreneurs seeking support must have genuine intent for sustainable rural business development
  • Educational Partners: Institutions must have proper accreditation for partnership programs

Account Management:

  • Security Obligations: Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
  • Termination Rights: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms

4. Subscription, Payment Terms and Non-Profit Operations

Service Pricing Structure:

  • Free Services: Core educational content and basic training programs
  • Paid Services: Specialized training programs with minimal fees strictly for cost recovery and program sustainability
  • Pricing Transparency: All subscription plans and pricing displayed clearly on our website and applications
  • Currency: All fees are in Indian Rupees (INR) and inclusive of applicable taxes (GST)
  • Payment Timing: Payment required in advance for subscription services

Payment Processing and Compliance:

  • Secure Processing: Payments processed through RBI-approved payment gateways only
  • Record Keeping: We maintain transaction records as per applicable financial regulations
  • Tax Obligations: TDS will be deducted as per Income Tax Act, 1961, where applicable
  • GST Compliance: Tax invoices provided as per GST rules for paid services

Section 8 Company Financial Transparency:

  • Non-Profit Operations: All revenues used solely for digital agriculture awareness and rural empowerment activities – no profits distributed to members/directors
  • Regulatory Filing: Annual financial statements filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs as required
  • Mission Alignment: Surplus funds (if any) utilized exclusively for training, awareness, and rural development programs

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

  • Refund Period: Refund requests must be made within 7 days of payment
  • Processing Timeline: Refunds processed within 14 working days after approval
  • Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions may auto-renew unless cancelled before renewal date
  • Subscription Management: Users can manage subscription settings through account dashboard

5. User Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities

Permitted Activities:

  • Learn from our training programs and use our educational platforms
  • Participate in community discussions and knowledge sharing
  • Apply digital agriculture knowledge in your farming practices
  • Connect with other farmers, experts, and rural entrepreneurs
  • Access free and paid services as per your subscription

User Obligations and Legal Compliance:

  • Information Accuracy: Provide honest details in training applications and programs
  • Legal Adherence: Comply with all applicable central, state, and local laws of India
  • Intellectual Property Respect: Follow Copyright Act, 1957; Patents Act, 1970; Trade Marks Act, 1999
  • Data Integrity: Provide accurate personal and professional information, update as needed
  • Account Security: Maintain confidentiality of account credentials

Prohibited Activities:

Legal Violations:

  • Violate any central, state, or local laws of India
  • Engage in activities prohibited under IT Act 2000 (cyber crimes, hacking, etc.)
  • Participate in money laundering or terrorism financing activities

Platform Misuse:

  • Upload harmful, offensive, defamatory, or obscene content
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or user accounts
  • Interfere with platform security or functionality
  • Engage in spamming or unsolicited communications

Educational Program Violations:

  • Provide false information in training applications
  • Misuse training resources for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Share proprietary training materials without permission
  • Disrupt training sessions or educational programs

Section 8 Compliance Violations:

  • Use platform for profit-making activities not aligned with our charitable objects
  • Extract personal profit from our not-for-profit educational services
  • Misrepresent association with our organization for commercial gain

Enforcement and Consequences:

Account Actions: We may suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activities, non-payment, or prolonged inactivity (12+ months with notice).

6. Intellectual Property Rights and Content Management

Company-Owned Content:

  • Platform Assets: All content, software, technology, training materials, logos, and databases on our platforms
  • Educational Materials: Training videos, curricula, research materials, and educational resources
  • User License: Users granted limited, non-exclusive license for personal or educational purposes only

User-Generated Content:

  • Ownership Rights: You retain ownership of content you submit through our Services
  • Usage Authorization: By submitting content, you grant us non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute for service delivery
  • Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for accuracy and legality of your content
  • Content Management: We reserve right to remove content violating these Terms

Intellectual Property Development:

  • Research Assets: All intellectual property developed through our projects belongs to the Company
  • Data Analytics: We may create derivative works from aggregated, anonymized user data
  • Third-Party Rights: Users must respect third-party intellectual property rights

7. Service Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Commitments:

  • Educational Quality: Evidence-based training from qualified experts
  • Platform Security: Appropriate technical and organizational security measures
  • Service Transparency: Fair treatment and honest communication
  • User Support: Prompt response to questions and concerns
  • Data Protection: Keep personal information safe and secure in India

Service Limitations and Disclaimers:

  • Outcome Limitations: We don’t guarantee specific results from training programs or awareness initiatives
  • Success Factors: Success in entrepreneurship, employment, or agricultural improvements depends on various external factors beyond our control
  • Educational Focus: Our programs are educational and awareness-focused, not commercial advisory services with guaranteed results

Areas of Limited Responsibility:

Training and Education Outcomes:

  • Individual learning outcomes or skill acquisition results
  • Employment opportunities or job placement success
  • Entrepreneurship success or business failure
  • Certification value or recognition by third parties

Technology and System Performance:

  • Technology implementation failures or challenges
  • Digital tool malfunctions or performance issues
  • Data loss or system failures during training
  • Compatibility issues with user devices or systems

External Environmental Factors:

  • Market conditions affecting rural businesses or employment
  • Government policy changes affecting rural development schemes
  • Economic factors impacting rural entrepreneurship
  • Social or cultural barriers to program implementation

Third-Party Service Dependencies:

  • Training partner performance or availability
  • Government scheme changes or discontinuation
  • Technology platform updates or changes
  • Partner organization policy modifications

Force Majeure Events:

  • Natural disasters, pandemics, or acts of God affecting program delivery
  • Government restrictions impacting training or awareness programs
  • Infrastructure failures affecting digital services
  • Internet connectivity or power supply issues in rural areas

Maximum Liability Limitation:

Legal Liability Cap: Our total liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, will never exceed:

  • For Free Services: INR 1,000 (One Thousand Rupees only)
  • For Paid Services: The amount you paid for the specific program in the preceding 12 months
  • Absolute Maximum: INR 25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Rupees only) per user per incident

This limitation reflects our not-for-profit mission and applies regardless of the legal theory of liability.

8. Privacy, Data Protection and Information Management

Information Collection Categories:

Personal Information:

  • Name, phone number, email address, location/address

Agricultural and Professional Data:

  • Farm size (number of acres), crop names and varieties, plantation/sowing dates
  • Farming practices, learning progress, training program participation

Technical Information:

  • Device information, IP address, website usage analytics, mobile app usage patterns

Data Usage Purposes:

  • Service Operations: Provide digital agricultural awareness and education programs, deliver training programs, facilitate rural empowerment initiatives
  • Communication: Send educational content, training notifications, program support
  • Research and Development: Conduct research on digital agricultural technologies, develop educational content, support policy development
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements, prevent fraud, enforce terms, respond to legal requests

Data Sharing Framework:

  • Educational Partners: FPOs, educational institutions, NGOs working toward digital agriculture awareness and rural empowerment
  • Government Agencies: For digital agriculture promotion, skill development programs, rural employment schemes (anonymized for policy development)
  • Training Collaborators: Educational institutions, skill development agencies supporting rural capacity building
  • Technology Partners: Digital platform providers supporting digital agriculture initiatives

User Data Rights:

  • Access and Correction: Request access to your information, correct inaccurate information
  • Consent Management: Withdraw consent for data processing, opt-out of non-essential communications
  • Data Portability: Request copy of your data in portable format
  • Data Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)

Data Protection Commitments:

  • Geographic Storage: All data stored within India – no international transfers
  • Security Implementation: Data encryption, access controls, regular security audits, employee confidentiality agreements
  • Regulatory Compliance: Full compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, IT Act 2000

9. Legal Protection and Indemnification Framework

User Indemnification Obligations:

You agree to protect, defend, and hold harmless the Company from claims arising from:

  • Conduct-Related Claims: Violation of these Terms or applicable laws, misuse of our Services
  • Content Liability: Information, data, or content you provide to us
  • Educational Program Outcomes: Participation decisions in training programs, application of learned skills
  • Business and Employment Results: Employment or entrepreneurship outcomes following our programs
  • Legal Compliance: Intellectual property infringement, defamation, privacy violations, criminal/civil liability from your actions

Company Indemnification Limitations:

Given our Section 8 not-for-profit status:

  • Insurance Coverage: Available professional indemnity and cyber liability coverage
  • Asset Protection: Charitable assets not exceeding INR 5 lakhs per incident
  • Liability Exclusions: Criminal liability or gross negligence by users excluded

10. Dispute Resolution and Legal Framework

Internal Resolution Process:

Stage 1: Direct Resolution (0-15 days)

  • Contact Method: Email grievances@agbharat.org or phone +91 9381582456
  • Response Timeline: Within 48 hours
  • Resolution Target: Within 15 days for most issues

Stage 2: Management Review (16-30 days)

  • Escalation Process: If not satisfied with initial response
  • Review Method: Independent review by senior management
  • Final Decision: Within 30 days total from initial complaint

External Legal Resolution:

Alternative Dispute Resolution:

  • Conciliation: Joint meeting with neutral facilitator
  • Mediation: Formal mediation under Arbitration and Conciliation Act 2015
  • Arbitration: Binding arbitration by sole arbitrator (claims exceeding INR 25,000)

Court Proceedings:

  • Consumer Protection: Under Consumer Protection Act 2019 through District/State/National Commission based on claim value
  • Civil Litigation: For non-consumer commercial disputes in courts of Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Specialized Courts: For intellectual property disputes, company law matters, cyber crimes

Emergency Resolution:

For urgent matters including data breaches or security issues: Direct escalation to senior management within 24 hours.

11. Legal Compliance and Regulatory Framework

Primary Legal Compliance:

  • Companies Act 2013: Section 8 provisions, annual filings, profit distribution restrictions
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: Data processing, consent management, user rights protection
  • Information Technology Act 2000: Cyber security, digital services, online safety protocols
  • Consumer Protection Act 2019: Fair practices, grievance redressal, service delivery standards
  • Goods and Services Tax Act 2017: Tax compliance and proper invoicing
  • Income Tax Act 1961: TDS obligations and tax compliance

Sector-Specific Regulatory Adherence:

Educational and Training Compliance:

  • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship guidelines for skill training programs
  • State skill development policies and certification standards
  • Digital literacy and computer training regulations

Rural Development Alignment:

  • Ministry of Rural Development schemes and guidelines
  • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) standards
  • Self-Help Group (SHG) regulations where applicable

Digital Platform Standards:

  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology guidelines for digital services
  • Digital India program alignment and accessibility standards
  • Cybersecurity frameworks for educational platforms

Non-Applicable Regulations:

We specifically do NOT engage in activities requiring compliance with:

  • Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Acts
  • Seeds Act 1966, Fertilizer Control Order
  • Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
  • Environmental clearances for industrial activities
  • Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) unless receiving foreign donations
  • Competition Act 2002 due to not-for-profit educational nature

12. Terms Modification and Version Control

Modification Rights and Process:

We reserve the right to modify these Terms to reflect:

  • Changes in our services or operational practices
  • Updates in legal requirements or regulatory frameworks
  • Improvements in technology or security protocols

User Notification Process:

  • Communication Methods: Website announcements and email notifications to registered users
  • Mobile Notifications: Push notifications through our mobile applications for significant changes
  • Advance Notice: 30-day advance notice for material changes affecting paid services

User Response Options:

  • Continued Usage: Constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
  • Service Termination: Option to terminate account before changes take effect if you disagree
  • Selective Consent: Some changes may allow granular acceptance of specific modifications

13. Organizational Commitments and User Rights

AgBharath’s Institutional Commitments:

  • Mission Dedication: Every service focused on farmer welfare, educational and rural development objectives
  • Financial Transparency: All earnings reinvested in enhanced programs for rural communities
  • Data Security: Personal information maintained securely within India’s borders
  • Service Fairness: Transparent communication and honest service delivery practices
  • Educational Excellence: Evidence-based training delivered by qualified expert instructors
  • Responsive Support: Timely response to user questions and service concerns

User Rights and Protections:

  • Information Transparency: Clear, comprehensive information about all services and associated fees
  • Privacy Protection: Robust protection for personal and agricultural data
  • Fair Treatment: Transparent service delivery and equitable user treatment
  • Financial Protection: Refund availability within 7 days for paid services with valid justification
  • Communication Rights: Prompt response to complaints and service inquiries
  • Account Control: Complete authority to delete account and associated data
  • Legal Recourse: Access to consumer forums and legal system for dispute resolution

14. Contact Information and Communication Channels

Primary Contact Information:

AgBharath Global Sustainability Alliance Association

  • Registered Address: Flat No 104, JMS Spectrum, Matrusri Nagar Colony, Miyapur, Hyderabad – 500049, Telangana, India
  • Website: https://www.agbharat.org
  • General Email: info@agbharat.org
  • Phone: +91 9381582456

Operational Hours and Availability:

  • Regular Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time
  • Emergency Support: Available 24/7 for urgent security issues and critical system problems

15. Final Agreement and Legal Binding

User Acknowledgment and Confirmation:

By accessing and using our services, you explicitly confirm that you:

  • Have thoroughly read and understood these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
  • Agree to comply with all stated rules, guidelines, and legal obligations
  • Understand our status as a non-profit educational organization with specific operational limitations
  • Recognize that program success depends significantly on your application of acquired knowledge
  • Commit to using all services responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws

Legal Framework and Jurisdiction:

  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of India
  • Jurisdictional Authority: Courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India maintain exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes
  • Document Language: This agreement is executed in English; translations provided for convenience only
  • Complete Agreement: These Terms combined with our Privacy Policy constitute the entire legal agreement between parties

Support and Clarification:

For any questions, concerns, or requests for clarification regarding these Terms, please contact our support team. We are committed to helping you succeed in your agricultural and rural development endeavors.

Thank you for joining AgBharath’s mission to empower rural India through digital agriculture awareness, education, and sustainable development initiatives.

Document Information:

  • Last Updated: 25-Sept-2025
  • Effective Date: 25-Sept-2025
  • Document Version: 1.1
  • Next Scheduled Review: 25-Sept-2026