Terms of Service
Legal agreement governing the use of Iceipts enterprise operations platform
Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "Customer", "Client", "User", or "you") and Iceipts Technology Private Limited ("Iceipts", "we", "us", or "our") governing your access to and use of the Iceipts enterprise operations platform, including HRMS, industrial automation solutions, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
Important Notice
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services. Please read these Terms carefully before proceeding.
1. Acceptance of Terms
You accept these Terms by:
- Creating an account on the Iceipts platform
- Signing a Master Service Agreement (MSA) or Order Form
- Accessing or using any part of our Services
- Clicking "I Agree" or similar acceptance mechanism
2. Service Agreement
2.1 Services Provided
Iceipts provides a unified enterprise operations platform consisting of:
- Enterprise HRMS: Payroll, attendance, performance management, employee lifecycle, compliance
- Industrial Automation: Dispatch management, fleet tracking, mining automation, logistics ERP
- Government Compliance: Vahan/Sarathi integration, e-Way Bill, e-Invoice, GST automation
- IoT Integration: RFID tracking, GPS monitoring, weighbridge automation, gate systems
- AI-Powered Analytics: Predictive insights, automated workflows, intelligent reporting
- Custom Development: Industry-specific modules, API integrations, workflow customization
2.2 Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Uptime Guarantee: 99.9% monthly uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance)
- Support Response: Critical issues within 2 hours, standard issues within 24 hours
- Data Backup: Daily automated backups with 90-day retention
- Performance: API response time < 2 seconds for 95% of requests
- Maintenance Windows: Scheduled maintenance notified 72 hours in advance
2.3 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services with 30 days' notice. Material changes that adversely affect your use will entitle you to terminate the Agreement with a pro-rata refund.
3. User Obligations & Acceptable Use
3.1 Account Security
You agree to:
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Implement strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
- Ensure all users comply with these Terms
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Prohibited Activities
You must NOT:
- Use the Services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the platform
- Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- Scrape, data mine, or extract data using automated means
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Services without authorization
- Use the Services to compete with Iceipts or develop competing products
- Violate any applicable laws, including data protection and privacy regulations
3.3 Data Accuracy
You are responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of Customer Data uploaded to the platform. You represent that you have all necessary rights and consents to upload and process such data.
4. Payment Terms
4.1 Subscription Fees
- Pricing: As specified in your Order Form or subscription plan
- Billing Cycle: Monthly, quarterly, or annual (as selected)
- Currency: Indian Rupees (INR) or US Dollars (USD) for international clients
- Payment Method: Bank transfer, UPI, credit card, or as mutually agreed
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 30 days before renewal
4.2 Late Payments
Invoices are due within 15 days of issuance. Late payments are subject to:
- Late fee of 1.5% per month (or maximum permitted by law)
- Service suspension after 30 days of non-payment
- Account termination after 60 days of non-payment
- Recovery of all collection costs and legal fees
4.3 Taxes
All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST, VAT, sales tax). You are responsible for all taxes except those based on our net income. We will invoice taxes separately where required.
4.4 Refund Policy
- Trial Period: 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers (if applicable)
- Annual Subscriptions: Pro-rata refund if we materially breach SLA
- Setup Fees: Non-refundable once implementation begins
- Custom Development: Non-refundable after project kickoff
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Iceipts IP
The Services, including all software, designs, trademarks, trade secrets, algorithms, and documentation, are owned by Iceipts and protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services solely for your internal business purposes.
5.2 Customer Data
You retain all rights to your Customer Data. You grant us a limited license to host, process, and analyze your data solely to provide the Services. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and service improvement.
5.3 Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property. We may use such feedback without compensation or attribution.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information disclosed during the term of this Agreement. Confidential information includes:
- Customer Data, business strategies, and financial information
- Iceipts source code, algorithms, and technical documentation
- Pricing, security measures, and implementation details
Confidentiality obligations survive termination for 5 years, except for trade secrets which remain confidential indefinitely.
7. Warranties & Disclaimers
7.1 Our Warranties
We warrant that:
- Services will perform substantially as described in documentation
- We will use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
- We have the right to provide the Services
- Services will comply with applicable laws
7.2 Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED ABOVE, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation. We do not warrant that the Services will meet your specific requirements or achieve particular results.
8. Limitation of Liability
IMPORTANT LIABILITY LIMITATIONS:
- Indirect Damages: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost revenue, or lost data.
- Liability Cap: Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- Exceptions: The above limitations do not apply to: (a) our gross negligence or willful misconduct, (b) data breaches caused by our security failures, (c) intellectual property infringement, or (d) death or bodily injury caused by our negligence.
8.1 Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet failures, or pandemics.
9. Indemnification
9.1 Your Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Iceipts harmless from claims arising from:
- Your use of the Services in violation of these Terms
- Customer Data you upload (including infringement or privacy violations)
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Unauthorized use of the Services by your employees or contractors
9.2 Our Indemnification
We will indemnify you against claims that the Services infringe third-party intellectual property rights, provided you notify us promptly and cooperate in the defense. Our remedy may include obtaining rights, modifying the Services, or refunding fees.
10. Termination
10.1 Termination by You
- Cancel subscription with 30 days' notice before renewal date
- Terminate for cause if we materially breach and fail to cure within 30 days
- Download your data before termination (available for 30 days post-termination)
10.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately if you:
- Breach these Terms, especially prohibited activities
- Fail to pay undisputed fees for 60 days
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Threaten the security or integrity of our platform
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- All licenses and access rights immediately cease
- You must pay all outstanding fees
- We will delete your data after 30 days (unless legally required to retain)
- Confidentiality, indemnification, and limitation of liability provisions survive
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of India. The courts of Pune, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
11.2 Arbitration
Any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Arbitration shall be conducted in Pune by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon.
11.3 Injunctive Relief
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or confidentiality breaches without waiting for arbitration.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with your Order Form and Master Service Agreement (if applicable), constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements.
12.2 Amendments
We may update these Terms with 30 days' notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material adverse changes give you the right to terminate with a refund.
12.3 Assignment
You may not assign this Agreement without our written consent. We may assign to affiliates or in connection with a merger or sale.
12.4 Severability
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
12.5 Waiver
Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or to report violations:
Iceipts Technology Private Limited
Legal Department: legal@iceipts.com
General Inquiries: sales@iceipts.com
Phone (India): +91 8308099400
Phone (UAE): +971 561944600
Registered Office: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Website: https://iceipts.com
Acknowledgment & Acceptance
BY USING THE ICEIPTS PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY OR LEGAL ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND SUCH ENTITY TO THESE TERMS.