Your privacy is critically important to us. At The ChitraHarsha Vāhana, we have a few fundamental principles:

• We are thoughtful about the personal information we ask you to provide and the personal information that we collect about you through the operation of our services.
• We store personal information for only as long as we have a reason to keep it.
• We aim for full transparency on how we gather, use, and share your personal information.

Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us at registration. This includes your name, email address, mobile number, and address. For job role applications or advanced verification, we may collect professional details, ID proof numbers (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN), and bank account details. We also collect information from your interaction with our AI services (like the Vāhana AI Chat) to improve performance and personalization.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to create your account, provide our services (including payments via 'The ChitraHarsha VPK Pay'), verify your identity, communicate with you, and for internal research and development. Data collected from our AI/NLP modules is used to train and refine our models to serve you better.

Data Security: Our Highest Priority

We are committed to "quantum-level" security principles and employ a multi-layered defense strategy. All user data is stored in secure, government-compliant cloud databases, likely within Indian borders as per national data sovereignty acts.

Our protocols include:

• **Advanced Encryption:** All data, both at rest and in transit, is protected with state-of-the-art encryption.
• **Blockchain Data Management:** We utilize blockchain-inspired ledgers for critical data (like transactions and vehicle ownership) to ensure it is immutable and verifiable.
• **Active Threat Monitoring:** Our security team actively performs **dark web monitoring** to detect if any user credentials have been compromised in external breaches. We also employ proactive **malware and phishing monitoring** to protect our platform and users from attacks.
• **Regulatory Compliance:** We are fully compliant with the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), and align with global standards such as GDPR. We adhere to all security and privacy guidelines set by major online platforms and search engines like Google to ensure a safe browsing experience.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your private personal information. We share information only in limited circumstances, such as with third-party vendors needed to run our services, for legal compliance with Indian government regulations, or with your explicit consent.

Welcome to The ChitraHarsha Vāhana. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Account Registration and Security

You must register for an account to access many features of the Platform. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and any passkeys associated with your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We require multi-factor authentication (like OTP verification) for sensitive actions.

2. Freemium and Paid Services

Our Platform operates on a "Freemium" model. Basic services ("Guest Mode") are free, but access to advanced features (like the downloadable client, 3D modeling tools, or "Ideation Core") requires a paid subscription. All applicable fees will be clearly disclosed to you.

3. Payments and Transactions

We provide two primary methods for payment: (1) **"The ChitraHarsha VPK Pay,"** our proprietary UPI payment gateway, and (2) **Cryptocurrency**, including our own **ChitraHarsha Coin (CHC)**. All transactions are final and non-refundable, except as required by law. By using our payment services, you agree to their respective terms and acknowledge that cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on a secure, irreversible ledger.

4. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality (including the "Vāhana Ideation Core") are and will remain the exclusive property of The ChitraHarshaVPK Ventures and its licensors. Our trademarks and copyrights may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Platform in any way that violates Indian or international law, infringes on the rights of others, or attempts to reverse-engineer our AI/ML models or other proprietary technology.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we implement world-class security, we cannot guarantee 100% security. In no event shall The ChitraHarsha Vāhana be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Platform.