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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR QR CODE CREATION AND USAGE

Open Network for Digital Commerce (“ONDC” / “We”/ “Our”) serves as a network facilitator. We do not act as a buyer or seller, neither do we interact or onboard any buyer or seller but provide open technical protocol that enable communication between various network participants (“NPs”).
To empower sellers to expand their presence on the ONDC Network and allow buyers to easily purchase from their preferred identified stores, ONDC has enabled technological standards that can allow NPs to generate standard QR codes (“QR Code(s)”)
The terms and conditions laid out in this document apply to all users and creators of QR Code, including but not limited to, buyer app, seller app and buyer.
We do not store or access any personal data of buyer or seller or user of the QR Code The management of data during transactions is the sole responsibility of the respective buyer apps or seller apps, according to their privacy policies and applicable laws.

Always verify the source of the QR Code before scanning. Avoid unsolicited QR Codes received via SMS or email, which may contain malicious software.
After scanning a QR Code, carefully read the URL of the website or app to ensure it is legitimate and not a phishing site.

You use the QR Code services provided by ONDC at your own risk. These services are provided on an ‘as is’ basis without any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and freedom from computer viruses or other harmful code. We do not warrant that the services will be operational, error-free, secure, or safe, or that they will function without disruptions, delays, or imperfections.

By scanning or creating a QR Code, you agree to adhere to the standards and protocols defined by ONDC, including Our Branding Guidelines. You must ensure that all QR Codes created or used by you reflect the authorized branding and presentation standards established by ONDC
While promoting ONDC QR Code by using third party services or products, their own terms and privacy policies will govern your use of those products or services.

You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ONDC, its affiliates and associates, as well as their respective directors, key managerial personnel, employees, officers, shareholders, agents, representatives, subcontractors, consultants, and third-party providers from and against all losses, claims, and damages, including legal fees, resulting from your violation of any term of these terms and conditions, your violation of any third-party right, or your breach of any applicable laws. This indemnification obligation will survive the expiry or termination of these terms and your use of the ONDC QR Code.

ONDC, including its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the QR Code services.

Any changes to these terms will be effective from the date of publication on Our website and without prior notice.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, then to the extent necessary, it shall be severed and deleted, and the remaining provisions shall survive and remain in full force and effect.
Any express waiver or failure to exercise promptly any right under these Terms and Conditions will not create a continuing waiver or any expectation of non-enforcement.
These terms are governed by the laws of India, and disputes will be adjudicated exclusively in the courts of New Delhi.
For buyers, any disputes related to transactions conducted using the QR Code should be resolved using the mechanisms provided by the respective buyer app or seller app.
NPs may decide to provide their own feature and technology sets to generate standard QR codes with appropriate density for each scanning of the code. Usage of such QR codes will be governed by the terms and conditions provided by the respective NP.

By using Our services, including the scanning, creating, or promoting of QR Codes through ONDC, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not accept these terms in full, you must not use Our services. Your continued use of Our services following any updates to these terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.