Privacy Policy

The web application and mobile application “BOOK MY SAARTHI” (collectively referred to as “Platform”) is owned and operated by DESHATAN  VENTURE PRIVATE LIMITED (“we”, “us”, “our” and terms of similar meaning), a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and having its registered office at SHOP NO. F 203, SAPPHIRE NINETY SECTOR 90, Garhi Harsaru, Garhi Harsaru, Gurgaon- 122505, Haryana.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data of the following persons (jointly referred as “you”):

    a. Visitors: individuals who visit our Platform;

    b.Users: individuals who: (i) use, request or receive Services provided on our Platform; (ii) contact us through our website, Platform or by                      telephone; (iii) enter into our contests orCompetitions; or (iv) subscribe to our updates or blog; 

    c. Agents: representatives of businesses who: (i) use, request or receive our Services; (ii) contact us through our website, Platform or by                        telephone; (iii) enter into our contests or competitions; or (iv) subscribe to our updates or blog; and

    d.Drivers: individuals who provide or submit applications to us to provide Services through our Platform individually or through partner companies.

2. Your use (both as an unregistered user and registered user) of the Platform is subject to the terms of this privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) and Our Terms and Conditions.

3. By using the Platform, and/or by registering with us, you signify that you have carefully read, understood and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any of the terms of or any part of this Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using the Platform.

4. This Privacy Policy may be altered, edited, amended, modified, reviewed, revised or substituted by us at any time with or without prior notice and users are requested to read the Privacy Policy before using or accessing the Platform. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the latest version of the Privacy Policy.
5. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, process, transfer and use the Personal Data provided to us when using our Platform. We only collect Personal Data from minors with the prior consent from a person with parental responsibility for the minor.
6. Our Platform connects users of our applications to drivers, including individuals using other modes of transportation, and helps facilitate and manage such drivers to provide on-demand delivery services and
purchasing services (“Services”).
7. This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of Our Terms and Conditions.

2. Collection of Information

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, the term your ‘Personal Data’ includes personal information that can be used to uniquely identify or contact a single person, which is collected by us to provide specific Services to you through the Platform. The Personal Data collected by the us inter alia include the following:

  • Traffic Data. We tracks certain information about you when you visit the Platform. The information that is tracked includes information such as: (a) IP addresses; (b) domain servers; (c) types of computers system accessing the Platform; (d) types of web browsers used to access the Platform; (e) referring source which may have sent you to the Platform’s URL; and (e) other information associated with the interaction of your browser and the Platform. 
  • Personal Information. In order for you to use certain features of the Platform (such as creating an account on the Platform), you would be required to register with us. You may need to provide certain personal information (such as your e-mail address, phone number, name, address, etc.,) and certain sensitive Personal Data or information (such as passwords, credit card details, debit card details and bank account information). Additionally, Drivers would be required to provide information such as the identification number and expiration date of the driving license, vehicle information and picture, vehicle insurance information, date of birth, any personal information related to the use of the services by the Platform etc.
  • Transactional Data. All transactional data created during use of our Services such as geolocation, transaction information, app or website usage and device data, and communications data.
    Cookies Data. Please refer to our Cookie Policy, which can be obtained here
  • Web Analytics. We may use third party web analytics services to track and analyze your interaction with the Platform, such as page visits, options selected, mouse clicks, mouse movements, scrolling activity as well as any text that you choose to type into the Platform. We use this information to enhance your experience.

We may also collect Personal Data through your entry into our competitions, contests, subscribing to our blog or updates, or sending us correspondence on our Platform or by telephone. We may also collect Personal Data for Drivers who participate in our Driver Referral Program and Driver Campaign (“Drivers’ Programs”) to the extent relevant in processing Drivers’ request to enter or participate in the Drivers’ Programs. 

If the collection and provision of certain Personal Data is mandatory, we will indicate as appropriate. If you do not provide us with the mandatory
Personal Data or agree to this Privacy Policy, we will not be able to provide the access to the Platform or provide our Services to you.

We only collect Personal Data that we reasonably need for use in connection with the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. We do not collect Personal Data that is unnecessary or excessive.

3. Use of Your Information

The information collected by us through our Platform maybe used interalia for the following purposes:

  •   to allow you to use our Services on the Platform and to carry out our obligations arising from any contracts between you and us.

to allow you to undertake or initiate any transactions on the Platform for internal record keeping by us; to improve our Services; to improve your usage of the Platform, to manage your account, etc.; to process payments with respect to transactions initiated on the Platform; to respond to your comments, reviews and questions, provide customer support and better service; to communicate important notices or changes to the Services provided by us on the Platform, use of the Platform and the terms/policies which govern the relationship between you and us;

  • for internal purposes of us such as enhancing security of the Platform, auditing, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis and research conducted either indirectly/directly by us;
  • for promotion and marketing purposes by us; to track the order status, processing and delivery as applicable to you; for collating your feedback, providing offers, doing surveys and conducting research on our user base for usage and improvement of Services; any other purpose that helps to improve our services and benefit you.

Personal Data collected by us may not be used for other purposes, unless: (a) you have expressly given your prescribed consent to the use for the relevant other purposes; (b) the purpose is directly related to the purpose for which the Personal Data was collected; or (c) we are permitted to use the Personal Data for other purposes arising from an exemption or otherwise in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Your Personal Data collected by us will not be sold, exchanged, shared, transferred or given to a third party for their direct marketing without your prior consent.

4. Security and Sharing of Personal Data

Your Personal Data will be stored on servers located within India.

Our Services require that we share your Personal Data with other users. This includes: (a) sharing Users’ or Agents’ full name, telephone number, Personal Data contained in free text box voluntarily entered by a User, and pick up or drop off locations with Drivers after a delivery has been initiated for the purposes of completing a delivery; and (b) sharing the Driver’s name, telephone number, driver profile information, vehicle information, vehicle picture and geolocation with Users or Agents after a delivery has been initiated for the purposes of completing a delivery;

We may also share your Personal Data with our employees, officers, third party suppliers, business partners, data processors, auditors, legal advisors etc., for the purpose of fulfilling Services to you.

We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or when we believe that such disclosure is appropriate to comply with law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process. We may disclose Personal Data to law enforcement offices, third party rights owners, or others in good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to enforce Our Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy; or protect the rights, property or personal safety of our users or the general public.

We may need to disclose your information, to (i) protect and defend the rights or property of Ours, including to enforce our agreements, policies, and Terms and Conditions and; (ii) protect the personal safety of you, we, our members and employees, or any person, in an emergency; and (iii) protect us from incurring any legal liability. In such an event, we shall be under no obligation to specifically inform you or seek your approval or consent.

Any content or Personal Data that you share or upload on any current or future publicly viewable portion of the Platform (on discussion boards, in messages and chat areas, etc.) will be publicly available, and can be viewed by others. If you provide a mobile phone number and/or e-mail address, we, or other parties registered on the Platform may call you or send you communications in relation to your use of the Platform or any transaction initiated by you on the Platform.

By accessing the Platform you signify that you have carefully read, understood and agree to be bound by and consent to the collection, use, transfer, retention, alteration, deletion of your information as provided in this Privacy Policy and/or the Terms and Conditions.

While you have the option to refuse consent, you understand that we cannot provide the service to you unless you consent to this Privacy Policy and/or Terms and Conditions. You may withdraw consent given earlier through notice in writing provided that we would not be able to provide the service to you. Further, in case of such withdrawal, we will delete such personal information unless we are under an obligation under applicable law to retain the same.

We will ensure third parties are under obligations of confidentiality and compliant with this Privacy Policy before we share your Personal Data with any third parties. Some persons to whom we transfer your Personal Data may be located outside India, in locations that may not have in place data protection laws that are substantially similar to India.

Once we receive your Personal Data, we will use all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that your Personal Data is stored securely and protected by us and our data processors against unauthorized or accidental access, processing, erasure, loss or use.

Your Personal Data will be kept confidential and secure except for the purposes and uses as set out in this Privacy Policy and will only be disclosed on a “need-to-know” basis.

If we outsource and entrust your Personal Data with data processors, we will use contractual and other means to monitor the data processors’ compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Our security measures may include SSL certificate signing, TLS encryption and hashed password storage.

You are responsible for keeping your Platform password confidential. We advise you that you must not share your Platform password with anyone. We do not assume any legal duty due to the leak of the password.

The transmission of information through the internet is not completely secure. Although we adopt security measures to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee the security of your Personal Data transmitted to the Platform and any transmission is at your own risk.

5. Retention of personal data

We will keep your Personal Data for as long as your account registered with Our Platform is being accessed.

If your account registered with our Platform has not been accessed over a period of three years or we have closed your account upon your request (“End Date”), your Personal Data will be retained by us for seven years after the End Date. We may retain your Personal Data for a longer period if it is necessary for us to do so to comply with our contractual or legal obligations, and you consented to our continued retention of it.

At the end of the retention period, we will ensure that your Personal Data, all Platform related data and account-related information will be deleted. For any physical documents containing your Personal Data, the documents will be shredded or otherwise destroyed by means ensuring the confidential and secure destruction of the documents.

We will ensure that our data processors retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. Our data processors will delete Personal Data held if Personal Data is no longer required for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy unless any deletion is prohibited under law or it is in the public interest for the Personal Data to not be deleted.

6. Personal data access requests

You are entitled to request a copy of your personal data held by us under applicable law, unless we are exempted under applicable law from complying with a data access request. You are also entitled to have your data transferred to any other organisation in a machine-readable format. For such requests, please contact the Data Protection Officer through means specified in paragraph 13 of this Privacy Policy. We will establish tracking procedures to monitor the progress of compliance with data access requests.

Unless exempted from doing so, we will provide a copy of the requested data within 40 days after receiving a data access request. If we are unable to provide the copy of the requested data within 40 days, then we will:

     Notify you before the expiry of the 40 day period; and Provide the copy of the requested data as soon as practicable thereafter.

We may charge a fee for the direct and necessary costs incurred in complying with the data access request. This may include a time-spent charge for compliance (though the persons used will be appropriate for the corresponding task). Photocopying may be charged at INR 2 per page. We will specify the fees to you as soon as practicable.

In responding to your data access request, we will not disclose any Personal Data identifying any other individual unless that other individual consents or we can redact the document by omitting the names or other identifying particulars so that we do not disclose the identities of others.

We must refuse to comply with a data access request for any reason including the following reasons.

We are not supplied with information to be satisfied as to the identity of the person making the request or his authority;

 We cannot comply with the request without disclosing the Personal Data of a third party;
Where compliance with the request is for the time being prohibited by applicable law;
The request is not in writing in English;
We are not supplied with information to enable us to locate the requested personal data;
The request follows two or more similar requests, and it is unreasonable for us to comply with the request in the circumstances;
Another party controls the use of the requested data in a way that prohibits us from complying with the request (in which case we
must inform the applicant of the name and address of the other party); and We are permitted by law to refuse the request, or may rely on an
exemption from doing so.

If we refuse to comply with a data access request, we will give you written notice and provide reasons for refusal within 40 days from receiving the request.

We will keep a record of the particulars of the reasons for refusal of a data access request for at least four years from the date of refusal.

7. Personal data correction requests

You may request us to make necessary corrections in respect of any Personal Data that you consider inaccurate, after we have fulfilled a data access request from you.

We will correct any inaccurate Personal Data notified in a data correction request without charge and within 40 days of receiving the request.

We may refuse to correct the Personal Data if we believe the Personal Data is accurate or an expression of opinion or the proposed correction is inaccurate. We will inform you in writing of the refusal and the reasons for it.

We will keep a record of the particulars of the reasons for refusal of a data correction request for at least four years from the date of refusal. Deletion of your personal data

We respect your right to data deletion. You may request your data by:

Requesting your account to be closed as explained in “Retention of Personal Data” Withdrawing your consent to this Privacy Policy as explained in “Security and Sharing of Personal Data” Contacting our DPO at bookmysaarthi@gmail.com

We will respond to your request as soon as possible after reasonable and necessary identity verification procedures.

8. Applicable Laws

You agree that this Privacy Policy and any security measures that we may take to secure Personal Information (as defined under the Information Technology Act and the rules made thereunder) or Sensitive Personal Data or Information (as defined under the Information Technology Act and the rules made thereunder) on the Platform constitutes reasonable security practices and procedures under section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000..

9. Miscellaneous

External Links. While accessing the Platform you will come across external links to other websites. Although the Platform only looks to include quality, safe and relevant external links, you are required to exercise caution before clicking any external web links provided on the Platform. We disclaim all liability against any loss suffered by you from accessing those external links. Your use of such external links would be governed by the Terms and Conditions and the privacy policy of such external websites. Anti-Money Laundering Policy. In order to comply with anti-money laundering laws that exist in various jurisdictions we reserve the right to report suspicious transactions to federal, state, provincial or local authorities and law enforcement agencies within those jurisdictions. In exchange for us permitting you to participate in, use and access the Platform and Services you hereby grant us the right to report any transactions that we deem suspicious, as determined solely by us acting in its sole discretion. If for any reason we are of the belief or become aware of any transaction which we deem suspicious in nature, we may without prior notice or explanation to you take the following actions, which are in addition to all other rights and remedies available to us under this Privacy Policy, at law or in equity:

report such transaction to the concerned law enforcement agencies; de-activate or terminate your account on the Platform forthwith; restrict you from creating a new account on the Platform.

Suspicious transactions. If we have reasonable apprehension that you may be misusing our Services for any unlawful activities such as financing terrorism, or other criminal activities, you hereby grant us the right to report any transactions which we deem suspicious, as determined solely by us acting in its sole discretion.

10. Data Protection Officer

All comments, queries, data access requests or data correction requests relating to our use of your personal data are welcome and should be addressed to: Data Protection Officer (DPO), [bookmysaarthi@gmail.com]. Your personal information is collected and retained by [DESHATAN VENTURE PRIVATE LIMITED SHOP NO. F 203, SAPPHIRE NINETY SECTOR 90, Garhi Harsaru, Garhi Harsaru, Gurgaon- 122505, Haryana ]. You can also contact the DPO for any complaints regarding contravention of any provisions of the data laws. Such complaints will be resolved within 30 business days upon the receipt of the complaint.

THE PRIVACY POLICY IS AN ‘ELECTRONIC RECORD’ AS CONTEMPLATED UNDER SECTION 2(T) OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AND THE RULES THEREUNDER. THE PRIVACY POLICY BEING AN ELECTRONIC RECORD IS GENERATED BY A COMPUTER SYSTEM AND DO NOT REQUIRE ANY PHYSICAL OR DIGITAL SIGNATURES.

 

Community Guidelines

BOOK MY SAARTHI Community Guidelines were developed to enable a great experience for users, drivers, walkers, riders, merchants and businesses of the Uncle-Delivery app, the API and website (collectively referred to as “BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform”), and for them to feel safe and respected, while ensuring service quality.

Our guidelines apply to everyone who uses the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform including, but not limited to, users, drivers, walkers, riders, merchants and businesses. It is also applicable for all the interactions anyone may have with the BOOK MY SAARTHI employees and contractors, available through online support systems or over the phone.

In addition, in some instances, our guidelines apply to conduct outside of the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform that we become aware and have knowledge of, including, but not limited to, information received from other platforms, especially when such conduct may threaten the safety of the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

We warmly invite you to join us to support and provide a welcoming environment for everyone on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

Our guidelines below will explain some of the positive community engagement on the BOOK MY SAARTHI, as well as the behaviors or circumstances that may cause your experience on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform being affected. BOOK MY SAARTHI reserves full right to change or modify or in any way update our guidelines (including our policies which are incorporated into our guidelines) at any time. You are strongly recommended to read our guidelines regularly. The following guidelines which we will update regularly provide the basis for behavior we expect from all those in the BOOK MY SAARTHI community. Our guidelines are periodically reviewed and updated.

Understanding our guidelines are important. Not following any of our standards may be considered a material violation of the Terms and Conditions and may result in your experience on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform being affected, including a loss of access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform and/ or other consequences where applicable.

Guidelines for all of us :

Everyone who uses the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform shall adhere to BOOK MY SAARTHI Community Guidelines.

1. Respect

Fostering positive communication and service during every experience is our main objective in our guidelines and policies.

2. Safety

Our team is committed to working constantly to make your experience when using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform to be safer. Safety of our users, drivers and walkers are of utmost importance to us.

3. Follow the law:- 

We expect everyone who uses the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform to do their part to strictly adhere to relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of India.

4. Feedback

We value your feedback, thoughts, and concerns and welcome your comments, provided they are expressed in a way that is respectful to us and our community. Our team is continually improving our guidelines and policies, and your feedback is important to help us to take appropriate action to keep our guidelines relevant to your experience on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

Respect

Everyone in the BOOK MY SAARTHI community shall behave like one would want to be treated—with respect, courtesy, and compassion. The approach you take while using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform can leave an impact. That is why courtesy matters and why you are expected to exercise good judgement and behave decently toward other people when using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform and interacting with others in the BOOK MY SAARTHI community—just as you would in any public place.

Late deliveries are a problem for both the recipient and the sender, therefore always try to be on time to pick up or drop off your delivery. As safety is our top priority, you should always drive carefully within the speed limit and adhere to local traffic rules. You are strictly prohibited from contacting recipient or sender after the trip for any personal reasons. Even in a dispute, do not take matters into your own hands by yelling, using abusive language or other prohibited obscene actions by the laws of the Republic of India.

1.1 Physical Force or Injury, Coercion, Threats and Misconduct

You are strictly forbidden from committing any form of sexual offence. You should never involve in any sexual assault and misconduct related to sexual conduct or behavior at all times.

Do not touch anyone you just met while using the Uncle-Delivery Platform unnecessarily. However, there are exceptions that are permitted for people needing or requesting physical assistance for the parcel to be delivered. Any kind of physical force is strictly prohibited.

Respecting personal space and privacy is something we all cherish. Having a casual talk would be fine as long the other party is comfortable chatting with you. Do not inquire about other people’s personal lives or pass judgement on their appearance.

The following list provides examples of inappropriate conduct; however it is important to note that they are not exhaustive, sexual assault and misconduct can include any conduct. These may seem stricter than other platforms but that is because we want to keep you as safe as possible when you use the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

Do not ask personal questions as personal questions and infringing into personal space are generally deemed inappropriate (for example, about relationship status, monetary or sexual orientation).

Bear in mind that harassment differs according to societal and personal norms — for example commenting on appearance may be offensive to others. This includes both derogatory or “complimentary” comments. Do not make explicit comments or gestures as non-verbal gestures may constitute sexual harassment if the behavior is sexual in nature and make others uncomfortable (for example, slurs, or graphic or suggestive messages).

Do not flirt with anyone (for instance, non-verbal, being frisky, or being in too close proximity).

Displaying indecent material is not permitted (for example, sexually suggestive objects or pictures).

We strongly advise you to respect the privacy and personal space of other users. Texting or calling recipient or sender outside of professional grounds is both a form of harassment and a breach to his or her entitlement to personal security and data protection. Content that is pornographic, sexually explicit, or involves sexual violence or assault should not be shown. Avoid violent and aggressive behaviour at all times as Uncle-Delivery does not condone any form of violence or aggression. Everyone must not engage in aggressive behaviour, such as arguing verbally, using obscenity or innuendo, or making threats or physical violence.

1.2 Threatening and rude behavior

Angry or rude outbursts, aggressive or harassing behaviour are strictly prohibited. Avoid using abusive language or making gestures which condones any form of violence, aggression, disrespectful and inappropriate. Do not share graphic images (sexually explicit or depict physical violence) with others in the BOOK MY SAARTHI community; this includes sharing or distributing such images through BOOK MY SAARTHI’s online support systems or in connection with a BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform experience. While you might have different ideas or perceptions on topics such as religious belief and political choice, it may be a good idea to stay away from getting involved in such topics which can potentially be divisive. Everyone must not show any aggressive or rude behaviour, including getting into verbal disputes or vulgarity or making threats or physical assault. In the event of the situation getting out of hand, never take matters into your own hands or escalate the tensions (i.e. harasses or make threats whether the ride is ongoing or has ended). Always opt to notify the Uncle-Delivery Platform as soon as feasible if a problem arises. We intend to serve all parties fairly and will take appropriate measures.

1.3 Post-trip contact

Users, drivers and walkers should maintain valid and effective communication methods to facilitate smooth delivery. Any contact and communication should end once the trip or delivery is completed. Contacting or stalking users after delivery is completed for any reasons online or offline is a form of infringement of personal space and privacy, and you could be subject to legal consequences including but not limited to criminal liability. BOOK MY SAARTHI will not be responsible or share any responsibility for your action. For any return or lost item, the user can contact BOOK MY SAARTHI via apps. Unwanted contact, such as texting, calling, social media communication, visiting, or attempting to visit someone in person after a trip or delivery has been completed, can be considered harassment. The safety and security of everyone matter to us, hence do not share any unnecessary contact information. Unauthorized disclosure of personal contacts or information or delivery details is strictly forbidden.

1.4 Discrimination

We work to make sure you always feel safe and welcome. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination conduct or harassment of any kind, including toward the BOOK MY SAARTHI Customer Service team and Driver Operations team. In some jurisdictions, it is against the law to discriminate against someone because of

● age
● color
● disability
● gender
● marital status
● national origin
● pregnancy and maternity
● race
● religion or belief
● sexual orientation

Discrimination can be seen in the following ways:

You shall not refuse to provide services based on a person’s race, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, gender identity, age or any other characteristic protected under law. This type of action can lead to a loss of access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. It is disrespectful to make derogatory or discriminatory remarks about a person or group whether or not the other party belongs to the group. Certain jurisdictions’ laws may demand and/or permit the providing of services to and for the benefit of a specified group of people. Services that are needed or allowed by these laws and the relevant applicable terms are permissible under our guidelines in such jurisdictions. Discriminate on the basis of these traits or on the basis of a pick-up or delivery location are not tolerable. If you intentionally reject or cancel requests, or use features on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform to cancel trips or delivery requests, solely for the purpose of avoiding a particular neighborhood or the people or businesses in the neighborhood, it can lead to a loss of access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

1.5 Safe delivery

The user must take extra care to ensure there is packing and protection of the document/parcel before handling it to the driver or walker for the delivery service. This may include protecting your package from impact damage during delivery with bubble wrap or non-movable foam padding. Users should avoid requesting delivery using a service type that does not fit the item volume or capacity limit. Drivers and walkers have the responsibility to ensure the fulfillment of the order would not exceed the vehicle weight or volume capacity and/or pose a safety risk. During the delivery process, the driver or walker is not permitted to damage, open, or unwrap any parcels or documents. Any loss or damage of products (parcel/document) during delivery is the responsibility of the driver or the walker. Drivers and walkers should offer photographic confirmation of delivery whenever required, so that others on the Uncle-Delivery Platform can see it.

1.6 Creating a positive experience

When a user does not receive items or receives wrong items, it can lead to a bad and poor experience. Businesses should be careful to include the correct items in a BOOK MY SAARTHI order.

High cancellation rates leave a negative experience for BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform users.

Follow the requests of the order communicated through the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform wherever possible. If any deviation is necessary, please ensure communication is made to the user.

Safety

We believe that everyone has a role to play in helping to achieve and promote a safer and friendlier experience. Thus we have standard requirements on account sharing, account holder age, and more.

2.1 Account sharing

Only you are permitted to access an account registered in your name. Account sharing is not allowed. To use the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform, you must register and maintain an active account. Activities performed on your account are your liability. Do not let another person use your account, and you may not share your account, password or photo of yourself with anyone. Never share your personal information used in connection with your account to access the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. You are responsible for maintaining your own confidentiality and you are responsible for all uses of your information, even if you do not authorize them. Security of your account is your responsibility.

Driver or walker must complete all parts of the delivery themselves—including any handling after the order is picked up from the user up until final delivery to the recipient—with no exception.

2.2 People under legal age

If you are an individual, you must be at legal age or older to have an BOOK MY SAARTHI account. Account holders are not permitted to request service for anyone under the legal age who will not be accompanied by the account holder or another adult during the ride or when submitting or collecting the delivery. These age restrictions apply unless our local guidelines, terms, or other policies change.

2.3 Vehicle information

Maintain the condition of your vehicle (including but not limited to any bikes, motorcycles, and scooters) in compliance with industry safety standards and local regulatory regulations. Except for walkers, make sure you only use the vehicle that is registered with BOOK MY SAARTHI. To have a smooth and easy delivery, the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform gives users identifying information about drivers and walkers and their vehicles, which may include vehicle plate number, model, profile picture and name of the rider. It is your responsibility to update and resubmit your documents when they expire.

Only permitted vehicles must be used to accomplish trips and deliveries by drivers and walkers. At all times, you must have a valid national driver’s license and any other permits or license that the relevant authorities may require. You and your vehicle must also be covered with valid insurance as stipulated by local regulations and authority

2.4 Proper maintenance and upkeep

Drivers and walkers are expected to keep their vehicles in good and safe working condition to use the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. You cannot be safe no matter how well you drive unless your vehicle is in good working order. You should preserve the condition of your vehicle by having it properly serviced. If it is not, your vehicle may fail you at a crucial time.

Read your vehicle’s owner’s manual thoroughly to learn about the maintenance plan and requirements for your vehicle. Maintenance schedules differ greatly from one vehicle to the next.

Conduct a 360-Degree Vehicle Inspection regularly, including to check for correct tyre inflation, clean windows, headlights, and mirrors, fluid leaks, and windshield wiper blade wear as you go around the car. This simple practice will ensure a safe drive and will just take a few minutes of your time.

2.5 Seat belts

When seat belts are provided, we recommend that you always wear them, whether you are in the front or back seats, as it can be the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries during a crash.

2.6 Helmets for bikes, motorcycles, and scooters

Find a helmet that fits well whether riding a bike, motorcycle, or scooter for your safety. These helmets will keep you safe and protected while riding if you follow the manufacturer’s directions, which include fitting snugly under your chin and sitting low on your forehead. In addition, a helmet protects you from the environment you are riding in to protect your skull or head.

2.7 Use of dashcams that record video and/or audio

Installing and using a dashcam are recommended, which can be used to record rides and provide evidence to BOOK MY SAARTHI, law enforcement, or insurance companies in the event that something goes wrong on a ride to help determine cause or fault.

Please be aware of the following:

In certain circumstances and in some locations, local laws and regulations require a rider to provide consent for being recorded. Please review and check your local laws to understand your responsibilities and legal rights.

Drivers may submit recordings to BOOK MY SAARTHI at their own discretion. BOOK MY SAARTHI will review submitted footage and take all necessary and appropriate action consistent with our guidelines and platform terms of use.

Sharing or streaming personal data captured through your interaction with us, our user, our rider, in-vehicle audio and/or video recording during a ride (such as your image or voice or both, and its related metadata) on social media or in other digital or physical public locations is a violation of our guidelines and may prompt further investigation by our safety team.

2.8 Stay alert, aware and awake while driving

Operating a motor vehicle while drowsy puts you and other drivers on the road in danger. You must do your share to keep yourself and others safe, which includes keeping your eyes on the road, staying well rested, avoiding operating for long hours, avoiding sleep-inducing medications or consuming alcoholic beverages, so you can react swiftly to any scenario. You must also comply with the applicable laws and regulations in operating a motor vehicle, including those prohibition or limitation related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages

2.9 Share the road

You must be aware of the importance of safety as a safe driver. Accidents can be significantly decreased or even avoided if you have a good understanding of defensive driving. Defensive driving is a type of driving that employs a variety of approaches and tactics in order to keep you safe and avoid difficulties caused by other road users.

Defensive driving entails:

● Keeping your pace under control
● Keeping an eye on the front and preparing for the unexpected
● Being alert and unaffected by distractions
● Being ready for a variety of other drivers’ and pedestrians’ actions and reactions
● Expect the other drivers to behave differently than you would normally
● Observing and respecting other motorists
● Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you
● Driving safely while taking into consideration (and/or adjusting for) weather and/or road conditions
● To prevent hitting the brakes in the middle of a bend, adjust your speed before approaching the bend

2.10 Public emergencies

Community emergency preparedness relies heavily on planning. BOOK MY SAARTHI may take additional measures to try to alleviate and preserve the safety of our platform during public emergencies, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, strike and public crisis situations.

For instance, if BOOK MY SAARTHI receives notice from a government authority that anyone at all using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform may present a potential harm to the public at large, we may temporarily suspend the individual’s access until and unless it is reasonably safe to allow the individual to resume using the BOOK MY SAARTHI. Similarly, we may prevent individuals in an entire city or region from using part or all of the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform or impose other requirements to comply with guidance from, or regulations issued by, authorities during a time of public health emergency, natural disaster, strike or other public crisis situation, or when the continued availability of the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform may pose a grave and dangerous threat to the community.

2.11 Provide a safe space for pickups

BOOK MY SAARTHI users should exercise good judgment and behavior around drivers and walkers and make them feel welcome. They should also provide a secure location for order pickups; for example, to avoid violent occurrences on the premises that jeopardise the safety of riders.

2.12 Prohibited items

Alcohol deliveries can only be ordered and received by BOOK MY SAARTHI users who are of legal drinking age or older and are not inebriated, provided that alcohol deliveries are permitted under the Applicable laws. Illegal narcotics, open alcohol containers, weapons, and any other item prohibited by, or prescribed as illegal under, the applicable laws are also prohibited.

Online sale and/or deliveries of alcohol shall only be allowed when comply with applicable alcohol sales and distribution regulations of India. Therefore, users, drivers, walkers, riders, merchants and businesses must comply with the applicable laws of India when ordering, selling, sending, or delivering alcohol beverages or substances through BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

Please alert BOOK MY SAARTHI and the authorities if you have reason to suspect the nature of the contents of your parcel to be goods and/or services that are not part of BOOK MY SAARTHI’s offerings, or are suspected to be unlawful and/or dangerous goods.

Follow the law

Everyone must comply with applicable laws and regulations and also with BOOK MY SAARTHI terms and conditions, and policies. It is specifically forbidden to use the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform to perpetrate any crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, sexual harassment, or to break any other legislation.

Avoid committing traffic violations or driving recklessly that may endanger the lives of yourself and other road users and pedestrians. This includes complying with regulatory or traffic laws, speed limits, obeying road signals and traffic lights. You should always wear a seatbelt or a helmet whenever required by the laws.

3.1 Drugs and alcohol

If you are a driver or a walker, do not drink or use drugs while on the job; you cannot drive or ride a bike while inebriated. Driving or biking while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that affects your ability to operate a vehicle safely may be against the law. Illegal substances, open containers of alcohol and weapons are not permitted in your vehicle. If a user or member of the public believes you may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they have the right to end the booking immediately and alert BOOK MY SAARTHI or the authorities. Drug use and open containers of alcohol are never allowed while using the BOOK MY SAARTHI.

3.2 Firearms ban

Users and their recipients, as well as drivers and walkers, are strictly prohibited from carrying firearms while using the BOOK MY SAARTHI, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation.

3.3 Fraud

Deception can weaken trust and also be dangerous. Intentionally falsifying information or assuming someone else’s identity, for example when signing in or undergoing a security check, is not allowed. It is important to provide accurate information when you report incidents, create and access your BOOK MY SAARTHI accounts, dispute charges or fees, and claim for credits. Claim only the fees or refunds to which you are entitled and use the offers and promotions only as scheduled. Do not intentionally carry out invalid transactions.

Fraudulent activities may also include, but are not limited to:

● An intentional increase in the time or distance of a trip or delivery for fraudulent or other purposes
● Accept order or delivery requests without intending to complete them, including encouraging users to cancel for fraudulent purposes
● Create fictitious accounts or orders for fraudulent purposes
● Claim fraudulent expenses, such as waiting fee or incidental clean-ups
● Claiming to complete a delivery without ever picking up the delivery item
● Picking up a delivery item and keeping all or part of it rather than delivering the complete order
● Actions to interfere with or manipulate the normal operation of the platform and the GPS system
● Abuse offers or promotions and/or fail to use them for their intended purposes
● Contest fees for fraudulent or illegitimate reasons
● Create incorrect duplicate accounts
● Use of unauthorized applications or means to obtain access or benefit to the platform
● Falsification of documents, files or other data for fraudulent purposes

3.4 Off-platform orders

To ensure that each experience is as safe as possible while remaining compliant with local laws (if any), all trips on the BOOK MY SAARTHI platform must be organized via the BOOK MY SAARTHI application.

Drivers and walkers are forbidden to accept a payment outside the platform that is not authorized for delivery on the BOOK MY SAARTHI platform.  For cash orders, users must remember to bring the exact amount to cover the cost of delivery. Drivers and walkers must always pay BOOK MY SAARTHI’s service charges on cash orders in a timely manne

3.5 Other unacceptable activities

Act of stealing is not only not tolerated when using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform; it is also a criminal offence. This includes, without limitation, deliberately depriving or misleading other parties on the platform for material or financial purposes.

Do not use BOOK MY SAARTHI’s trademark or intellectual property without authorization. Where local regulations require the display of BOOK MY SAARTHI-branded items, drivers and walkers shall use only BOOK MY SAARTHI-branded items obtained from BOOK MY SAARTHI. Drivers and walkers should not present themselves as driving or delivering with BOOK MY SAARTHI if they do not have access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. Drivers and walkers should return items bearing the BOOK MY SAARTHI mark (if applicable) to BOOK MY SAARTHI if they lose access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. The use of unauthorized or third-party items, such as lights, plaques, signs or similar items bearing the name or trademark of BOOK MY SAARTHI, may create confusion among users.

Feedback

Our team continually refines our guidelines, and your feedback is important to ensure our guidelines remain relevant as our technology evolves. Please assess your experience upon completion of each trip or delivery. Honest feedback helps ensure that everyone is accountable for their behavior. This contributes to building a respectful and safe environment.

If something happens, such as a road collision, you may report it by tapping Help in the app so that our Customer Service team or Driver Operations team can investigate and offer timely support when necessary. Before contacting BOOK MY SAARTHI in the event of an emergency or if you find yourself in immediate danger, contact your local authorities or emergency services.

4.1 Ratings

Users, merchants, drivers and walkers may all leave and receive ratings, as well as provide input on how the journey or delivery went. This feedback method increases accountability and contributes to the creation of a respectful, safe, and transparent environment for all. The app allows drivers and walkers to view their current rating. By opening the app and pressing the profile, riders can see their rating listed under their name.

Drivers, riders, walkers, and users who do not meet the city’s minimum average rating may lose access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. It is beneficial to be courteous and respectful to all individuals while using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform and interacting with others in the BOOK MY SAARTHI Community if you want to keep your average rating high. Most drivers and walkers provide outstanding service, and most drivers, walkers, and users are kind and considerate, therefore most deliveries go successfully. Individual ratings will not be removed if you contact the BOOK MY SAARTHI Customer Service team or the Driver Operations team. We understand that sometimes a trip or delivery does not go as planned, which may cause a lower rating.

Provided you are a driver or a walker who has lost access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform due to poor ratings, you may be able to reclaim it if you meet the qualifying conditions and show proof that you have completed a quality improvement course.

4.2 Cancellation of the delivery

To ensure a seamless operation of our system for all drivers, walkers and users, you are strongly advised not to cancel orders unless absolutely necessary (eg. Car breakdown / accidents). If you are unable to pick up or deliver a parcel due to an emergency, please call the sender/recipient immediately before cancelling the booking. Honour a booking you have made / accepted. This is very important in building confidence and encouraging more users, drivers and walkers to use the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform. More users means more jobs for drivers and walkers; more drivers and walkers means faster matching time for users, as a whole. If you regularly cancel successive trips or orders as a walker, a driver or a user, your experience on the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform may be affected.

4.3 How Uncle-Delivery enforces our guidelines

Your experience on the platform may be affected if the above guidelines are not followed. You may lose access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform and/ or other consequences where applicable if you violate any of the Terms and Conditions of BOOK MY SAARTHI, or any applicable terms, conditions, or policies, including any of our Guidelines or any additional policies and guidelines that BOOK MY SAARTHI may communicate to you from time to time. If you have multiple BOOK MY SAARTHI accounts, such as a user account and a driver account, breaking our guidelines may result in you losing access to all of them. In addition, if law enforcement is engaged, we will help with their investigation in accordance with local regulations. If you lost access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform due to an error, please contact the BOOK MY SAARTHI Customer Service or the Driver Operations team. BOOK MY SAARTHI receives feedback through a variety of ways, examines reports made to our Customer Service team or our Driver Operations team that may violate our guidelines, and may conduct any necessary investigation. If we become aware of potentially harmful behaviour, we may contact you to investigate. We may put a hold on your account or make it inactive until our evaluation is completed, at our sole discretion.

Please offer photographic confirmation of delivery whenever required, so that others on the platform can see it. False or fictitious reporting is not permitted.

On the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform, different authorities and localities regulate the offering of specific services. We may be obliged to remove your access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform if we decide that your driver or walker account is not in line with applicable regulatory standards.

Finally, drivers and walkers interested in using the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform must go through a screening process specific to their locality, which may involve motor vehicle records and background checks if local legislation allows it. If one of these checks reveals a violation of our guidelines or other requirements imposed by local regulators, a driver or walker will lose access to the BOOK MY SAARTHI Platform.

Note: BOOK MY SAARTHI’s drivers and walkers are not agents (either actual or ostensible) or employees of BOOK MY SAARTHI. Drivers and walkers are not bound by any authority (actual, apparent, or otherwise). They are unaffiliated third-party service providers

Our guidelines, terms, or other policies may change any of the policies described above at any time. Unless otherwise stated, the amended version will take effect at the time it is posted.

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the translations and/or languages of this community guidelines, the English version will prevail.