Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Description of Service

digipinindia.in and digi-pin.in provide digital addressing services based on the DigiPin (Digital Postal Index Number) system developed by the Department of Posts, Government of India. Our services include:

• DigiPin generation from GPS coordinates
• DigiPin decoding to location coordinates
• Interactive map visualization
• Location sharing and navigation features
• QR code generation for DigiPin locations
• Integration with mapping services

Important Notice: This website is NOT an official government website. It is an independent, open-source project built using the DigiPin codebase provided by India Post. For official services, please visit dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home.

3. User Obligations

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Use the service only for lawful purposes
• Not interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Not use the service to transmit harmful content, viruses, or malicious code
• Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without prior permission
• Not misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Provide accurate location information when required

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 DigiPin Code and Algorithm

The core DigiPin algorithm and codebase are developed and owned by the Department of Posts, Government of India. They have released this code as open-source under the Apache 2.0 License. We have utilized and enhanced this open-source code to create this website.

4.2 Website Content

The design, layout, graphics, user interface enhancements, and original content of this Website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Map tiles, geocoding services, and other third-party content used on this Website remain the property of their respective owners (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, etc.) and are subject to their respective licenses.

5. No Warranty

This Website and all services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding GPS accuracy or location precision

We do not guarantee that the DigiPin codes generated will always be accurate or that the service will be available at all times. Location accuracy depends on various factors including GPS signal quality, device capabilities, and environmental conditions.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in location data
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
• Third-party content or services accessed through our Website

You acknowledge that you use location-based services at your own risk and should verify critical information through official sources.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Website integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Maps API and geocoding services
• OpenStreetMap for map tiles
• Nominatim for reverse geocoding
• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Microsoft Clarity for user experience insights

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for any issues arising from the use of these external services.

8. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content, feedback, or suggestions to us (via email or other means):

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such content
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content
• You agree that such content does not violate any third-party rights
• We reserve the right to use feedback to improve our services

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy. Key points include:

• We collect location data only with your explicit permission
• We use cookies and analytics to improve our service
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• Location data is not permanently stored on our servers

10. Disclaimer of Government Affiliation

This is NOT an official government website. digipinindia.in and digi-pin.in are independent, non-official projects:

• We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Government of India or the Department of Posts
• We use the open-source DigiPin codebase provided by India Post to create an enhanced user interface
• This website was developed as a hobby and learning project
• The Government of India and Department of Posts reserve all rights to request the removal of this website at any time
• For official DigiPin services, please visit: dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time
• Restrict or terminate your access to the Website for violation of these Terms
• Remove or modify any content on the Website
• Change or update features without prior notice

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless digipinindia.in, digi-pin.in, its operators, developers, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or share through the Website

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of India, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

15. 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. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: idigipin@gmail.com
• Website: digipinindia.in or digi-pin.in

For Official DigiPin Services: Contact the Department of Posts, Government of India at dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home

18. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms of Service
• You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You understand this is not an official government website
• You will use the service responsibly and ethically
• You accept the risks associated with location-based services