Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at https://hakr.in/ (the "Website") and the software consultancy and development services provided by HakrTech Software Solutions ("we", "us", or "HakrTech").

By using our Website or engaging our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal authority to enter into a binding agreement, and agree to these Terms in their entirety.

2. Services

HakrTech Software Solutions provides software-related services including, but not limited to:

• Software consultancy and technology advisory
• Web and mobile application development
• Cloud infrastructure and DevOps services
• UI/UX design
• API development and systems integration

The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any engagement are governed by a separate written agreement, Statement of Work (SOW), or Master Service Agreement (MSA) entered into between HakrTech Software Solutions and the client.

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only - to learn about our services, contact us, read our blog, and interact with our content.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Use the Website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or abusive
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or our systems
• Transmit any malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the Website without our written consent
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Post or transmit unsolicited communications (spam)

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website - including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software - is the property of HakrTech Software Solutions or its licensors and is protected by applicable Indian and international intellectual property laws.

You may view, download for personal non-commercial use, and print pages from the Website, provided you do not modify the content and include our copyright notice.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use HakrTech's trade names, trademarks, service marks, or logos without our prior written consent.

4.1 Client Work Product

Ownership of work product developed under a client engagement is governed exclusively by the applicable MSA or SOW. In the absence of a written agreement specifying otherwise, all intellectual property rights in deliverables remain with HakrTech until full payment is received.

5. Confidentiality

Any confidential or proprietary information disclosed by either party in connection with an engagement shall be treated with strict confidence and not disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law. Specific confidentiality obligations are detailed in individual client agreements.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses
• The information on the Website is complete, accurate, or current
• Any defects will be corrected

Blog articles and general content on this Website are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional, legal, or financial advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HakrTech Software Solutions shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages - including loss of profits, data, or goodwill - arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall not exceed ₹5,000 (Indian Rupees five thousand) or the amount you have paid us in the 3 months preceding the claim, whichever is lower.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or fraud.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Before initiating legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute amicably through good-faith negotiation for a period of 60 days.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HakrTech Software Solutions, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms or your use of the Website.

12. Force Majeure

HakrTech Software Solutions shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms or any agreement to the extent such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, internet or infrastructure outages, or other force majeure events.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable client service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and HakrTech Software Solutions regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

15. Changes to these Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via a prominent banner on the Website and, where applicable, by email. Your continued use of the Website after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

16. Contact

Questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms should be directed to: