Welcome to VanshApp (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services.

By accessing or using VanshApp, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Definitions

“Service” refers to the VanshApp platform for creating and managing vanshavali (family tree) and genealogy records.

“User” / “You” refers to any individual accessing or using the platform.

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identifiable individual.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or have legal parental/guardian consent to use this service.

By using VanshApp, you confirm that:

• • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• • You comply with applicable laws

3. User Account & Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities under your account.

• • You agree to provide accurate and complete information
• • You are responsible for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend accounts with false or misleading information.

4. Nature of Service

VanshApp provides tools to create, manage, and share family trees and genealogy records. We do not verify accuracy of user data.

VanshApp provides tools to:

• • Create and manage family trees (vanshavali / kul vriksh)
• • Store genealogy and ancestry records
• • Share family data with authorized users

We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted data.

5. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of your data but grant us a limited license to store, process, and display it. You retain ownership of the data you upload, including:

• • Family member details
• • Genealogy records
• • Uploaded content

However, by using the platform, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• • Store
• • Process
• • Display this data for providing the service.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

We comply with Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and GDPR principles where applicable.

You have rights to access, correct, delete, and withdraw consent for your data. We process your data in accordance with applicable laws including:

• • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
• • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)(where applicable)

Your Rights:

You have the right to:

• • Access your personal data
• • Correct inaccurate data
• • Request erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• • Withdraw consent
• • Request data portability (where applicable)

7. Lawful Use

You agree not to misuse the platform, upload false data, or violate any laws. You agree NOT to:

• • Upload false, misleading, or harmful data
• • Violate privacy rights of others
• • Upload unlawful or offensive content
• • Attempt unauthorized access or hacking
• • Use the platform for fraudulent purposes

Violation may result in account termination and legal action.

8. Sensitive Data

You must have consent before uploading family members’ data.

You must ensure that:

• • You have consent to upload data of family members
• • You do not upload sensitive personal data without authorization

We are not liable for misuse of third-party data uploaded by users.

9. Intellectual Property

All platform content (except user data) is owned by VanshApp.

All platform elements including:

• • Design
• • Software
• • Branding
• • Content (excluding user data)

are owned by VanshApp and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• • Copy
• • Modify
• • Distribute

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for hosting, analytics, etc.

We may use third-party providers for:

• • Hosting
• • Analytics
• • Payment processing

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

11. Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

We aim for uninterrupted service, but we do not guarantee:

• • Continuous availability
• • Error-free performance

We may suspend services for maintenance or upgrades.

12. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for data loss, damages, or interruptions.

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

VanshApp shall not be liable for:

• • Data loss
• • Indirect or consequential damages
• • Business interruption
• • Unauthorized access due to user negligence

Use of the service is at your own risk.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify VanshApp against claims arising from misuse.

You agree to indemnify and hold VanshApp harmless from:

• • Claims arising from your data
• • Violation of these Terms
• • Misuse of the platform

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• • You violate these Terms
• • Required by law
• • Security risks are identified

You may also delete your account at any time.

15. Data Retention

Data is retained as long as needed or legally required.

We retain your data:

• • As long as your account is active
• • As required by law

You may request deletion at any time.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

17. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Jurisdiction:

18. Contact Information

Email: support@vanshapp.com

Website: https://vanshapp.com

By using VanshApp, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.