Legal & Compliance

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

PahadiBridge ("we", "our", or "us") is a private, invite-only community platform owned and operated by VSR Labs. It is created to connect people from Uttarakhand (Garhwali & Kumauni communities) for jobs, business support, learning, discussions, and local updates.

Access and participation are privileges, not rights.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05-07-2026

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number (if provided)
  • Profile details (skills, profession, business information)
  • Content you post (questions, answers, job posts, comments)
  • Messages or feedback you send to us

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and actions taken on the site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as financial information, health data, or biometric data). If you choose to share such information in community posts, you do so at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for ensuring any such sharing complies with applicable laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provision of Services: To create and manage your account, enable your participation in the community, and provide you with the core services of the platform.
  • Communication: To send you important administrative messages, updates, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Improvement & Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve the user experience, and enhance the functionality and security of our platform.
  • Safety & Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, spam, abuse, and other activities that may threaten the integrity or security of the community.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. Visibility & Sharing of Information

Content you post is visible only to approved members of the PahadiBridge community unless explicitly stated otherwise.

We may share limited information with service providers (hosting, analytics, security), if required by law, or to protect the safety and integrity of the community.

4. Cookies

Cookies are used to maintain secure sessions, understand usage, and improve performance. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

5. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. Use of the platform is at your own risk.

6. Your Rights

  • Edit or delete your profile information
  • Request account deletion
  • Contact us regarding your data

Email: support@PahadiBridge.com

7. Children’s Privacy

PahadiBridge is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated version.

9. Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its rules, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns, complaints, or inquiries regarding your personal data or platform usage. You may contact our Grievance Officer at:

  • Name: Vijay Rawat
  • Designation: Founder & Grievance Officer
  • Email: grievance@PahadiBridge.com
  • Phone: +91 9105981026

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 05-07-2026

1. Acceptance and Platform Purpose

By accessing or using PahadiBridge, you agree to be bound by these Terms. PahadiBridge is a community-driven platform only for natives of Uttarakhand for discussion, support, opportunity sharing, and cultural connection. We act as an intermediary under the Information Technology Act, 2000. We are not an employer, recruiter, broker, financial advisor, or party to any transaction between users.

2. Account and Access

  • Access is a privilege granted at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate your account at any time for any reason, with or without notice, to protect the community.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

2.1. Platform Eligibility and Revocation

This platform is strictly for natives of Uttarakhand. We reserve the right to permanently revoke any account found in violation of this at any time. Account access will be immediately terminated if obtained through:

  • Unauthorized use of an invitation code
  • Transferred or shared invitation codes
  • Codes used by unintended recipients
  • Errors made during the approval process

3. User Responsibilities and Content Standards

You are solely responsible for all content you post. You agree not to post or share content that:

  • Is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or pedophilic.
  • Violates any person's privacy or intellectual property rights.
  • Contains hate speech, threats, or discriminatory language.
  • Misleads or deceives others, or constitutes spam or unauthorized promotion.

3.1. User Restrictions

  • Exclusive Access: Only native individuals from Uttarakhand may join.
  • Prohibited Sharing: You cannot share or transfer invitation codes.
  • Audit Rights: We actively review and revoke non-compliant profiles.
  • System Errors: Accounts approved by mistake will be deactivated.

4. Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of your content. However, by posting content on PahadiBridge, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content solely for the purpose of operating and providing our services.

5. Intermediary Status and Safe Harbor

PahadiBridge is an intermediary under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. We do not control, verify, or endorse user-generated content. We are not liable for any content, interactions, or actions of our users.

6. Intellectual Property

All platform design, logos, and software are our exclusive property. You may not copy, modify, or reverse-engineer any part of the platform without our prior written consent.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PahadiBridge, its founders, and team from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the platform.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights.

8. No Guarantees and Limitation of Liability

No Guarantees:

We do not guarantee responses, job placements, business outcomes, or the accuracy of information shared by users. You must independently verify all information.

Limitation of Liability:

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PahadiBridge is provided "as is." We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including data loss, downtime, or any decisions made based on community content. Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount you have paid us, if any.

9. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.

10. Platform Discretion and Account Revocation

The platform retains sole and absolute discretion regarding account eligibility and approval. In the event that an ineligible user is approved in error or under any other circumstances, we reserve the right to revoke access immediately. The platform bears no liability, obligation, or responsibility for any services, access, or benefits associated with the deactivated account.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Jurisdiction lies exclusively with the courts of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

13. Contact and Grievance Redressal

For any questions, concerns, or legal complaints, you may contact:

  • Grievance Officer: Vijay Rawat
  • Email: grievance@PahadiBridge.com
  • Phone: +91 9105981026