1. Platform Purpose & Terms of Service

BengaluruQRcode.Com is a city-scale digital access system designed to connect individuals and small businesses across Bengaluru with opportunities, services, information and community-driven resources through QR-based entry points.

The platform exists to improve:

• Access to opportunities.
• Visibility for small businesses.
• Daily-life digital convenience.
• Community participation and trust-based growth.

The platform is being developed as a digital ecosystem. Its facilities, features and services may evolve over time.

By accessing or using the platform, users agree to use it in accordance with these terms and applicable laws.

2. User Responsibility & Conduct

Users agree to:

• Use the platform responsibly and lawfully.
• Avoid fraud, misuse, manipulation or abuse.
• Not disrupt system integrity or resources.
• Read instructions before sharing or distributing content.
• Act in good faith when using recommendations or services.

The system is built on collective responsibility and trust. Every participant is expected to respect other users and the integrity of the ecosystem.

3. Participation Principles

Users are encouraged, but not required, to:

• Share the platform with others.
• Support local businesses and services responsibly.
• Participate in community growth activities.
• Use recommendations in good faith.
• Contribute to ecosystem expansion through voluntary engagement.

Participation is voluntary. Users are encouraged to contribute constructively and responsibly.

The platform aims to create an environment where individuals, businesses and communities can benefit from collective participation.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links, recommendations or services within BengaluruQRcode.Com may include affiliate relationships.

This means:

• The platform may earn a commission if users engage with or purchase through certain links.
• Any commission arrangements are not intended to increase the price paid by users.
• Recommendations are intended to be relevant and useful to the ecosystem.

We aim to maintain transparency and relevance in all such partnerships. Where applicable, affiliate relationships will be identified appropriately.

5. Refund Policy

BengaluruQRcode.Com currently does not operate as a direct product-selling platform.

However:

• Voluntary contributions, donations or support payments made to the platform are generally non-refundable, subject to applicable law.
• Such contributions do not automatically create entitlement to services, privileges or claims.
• All support is considered a voluntary ecosystem contribution unless a specific arrangement states otherwise.

6. Official Communications

Our designated communication channels are:

• General Feedback:
  noreply@bengaluru.email
  General feedback. A response is not guaranteed.
• Urgent System-Related Issues:
  urgent@bengaluru.email
  Reserved for urgent system-related issues.
• Copyright & Attribution Concerns:
  copyright@bengaluru.email

No additional communication channels or response times are guaranteed unless specifically announced.

7. Liability & General Disclaimer

• The platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
• No guarantees are made regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness or outcomes of information.
• BengaluruQRcode.Com and its operators are not responsible for losses arising from the use of information or services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• Users are responsible for independently verifying information before taking decisions.
• The platform does not function as an official government authority, regulatory body or certification organisation.

8. Non-Political, Non-Religious & Operating Ethos

BengaluruQRcode.Com is intended to remain:

• Non-political.
• Non-religious.

The platform operates with a vegetarian-by-choice philosophy, representing a voluntary ethical stance.

This philosophy does not apply to users and does not restrict participation based on personal food choices.

Respect for all individuals, beliefs and communities is maintained at all times.

9. Attribution, Copyright & Content Use

BengaluruQRcode.Com respects intellectual property rights, copyright ownership and attribution standards.

• Content may be sourced, referenced or compiled from publicly available or third-party platforms, including OpenCity.Com and similar resources.
• Reasonable efforts are made to provide attribution wherever applicable.
• Any inadvertent omission of attribution is treated as an error requiring review and appropriate correction.
• Users and rights holders may report copyright or attribution concerns through: copyright@bengaluru.email
• Reported claims will be reviewed and appropriate corrective action may include attribution, correction or removal of disputed material.

10. Content Accuracy & Information Disclaimer

All information provided through the platform is:

• Indicative and informational in nature.
• Not necessarily certified or authoritative.
• Subject to change without prior notice.

Information may originate from multiple sources and may become outdated.

Users should independently verify important information from relevant official sources before relying on it, particularly when making financial, commercial, professional or other significant decisions.

11. Data & Privacy

BengaluruQRcode.Com follows a minimal-data-collection approach as a guiding principle.

• We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary for specific platform functions, safety and improvement.
• We do not sell personal data.
• Information, if collected, is intended to be used for system operation, improvement and safety purposes.
• Users are advised not to share sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific service.

12. Abuse, Restrictions & Enforcement

To protect the integrity, security and usability of the ecosystem, the platform reserves the right to:

• Restrict access.
• Suspend accounts or interactions.
• Permanently block abusive users.

Such actions may be taken in cases involving fraud, misuse, manipulation, disruption, security threats or violations of ecosystem principles.

Where appropriate and legally permissible, the platform may take additional steps to protect its users and resources.

13. No Warranty

To the extent permitted by applicable law, no warranties or guarantees are provided regarding:

• Platform performance.
• Uninterrupted availability.
• Information accuracy or completeness.
• Fitness for any particular purpose.
• Continuous availability of third-party services.

Features, facilities and services may be modified, suspended or discontinued as the platform evolves.

14. Final Agreement

By accessing or using BengaluruQRcode.Com, users acknowledge and agree that:

• Participation carries responsibility.
• Information should be independently verified.
• Ecosystem growth depends on ethical use.
• All engagement is at the user's discretion and subject to applicable law.

The platform is being developed as a shared growth system. Its success depends on collective integrity, responsible participation and constructive engagement.