Terms & Conditions of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Professional", or "Customer") and Bharat Hunar Card regarding your access to and use of the bharathunarcard.com website, APIs, and the Bharat Hunar Card Android mobile application.

By creating an account, publishing a card, or browsing the platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Non-Government Entity Declaration

Bharat Hunar Card is an independent private technology platform. It is NOT a Government of India organization, public service portal, or official regulatory body. Bharat Hunar Card does not claim to represent UIDAI, Aadhaar, Skill India, or any state or central government department. The digital card issued is an illustrative private professional portfolio card.

2. User Eligibility & Minimum Age

• Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old to register as a professional or offer services on the platform, in compliance with the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
• Legal Capacity: You have the full legal capacity to enter into agreements under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
• Authentic Identity: You must register using your own authentic name, accurate trade credentials, and active mobile number verified via real-time WhatsApp OTP.

3. Direct Peer-to-Peer Model & 0% Platform Cut

Bharat Hunar Card operates on a Direct Peer-to-Peer (P2P) discovery architecture:

• Zero Transaction Commission: Bharat Hunar Card charges 0% commission on jobs, tasks, or contracts performed between customers and professionals.
• Direct Customer Payments: Customers pay skilled professionals directly via the professional's personal UPI QR code, UPI ID, or cash. No client funds pass through Bharat Hunar Card escrow accounts.
• Independent Contractor Status: Professionals listed on Bharat Hunar Card are independent service providers, not employees, agents, or contractors of Bharat Hunar Card. Bharat Hunar Card does not direct, control, or guarantee the physical work executed on site.

Strict Badge Separation & Merit-Based Ranking

To guarantee honesty and trust in India's workforce:

• Verified Badge (): The solid black Verified Badge is earned exclusively through identity and skill KYC validation. It can NEVER be purchased for money.
• Commercial Premium Badge (★): Represents an optional visibility enhancement subscription.
• Anti-Pay-to-Win Ranking Cap: Paid premium search boost is strictly capped at +20 ranking points. Genuine customer ratings, completion history, and proximity always outweigh commercial boosts in search ranking.

4. Prohibited Content and Conduct

Users and professionals are strictly prohibited from:

• Listing illegal, hazardous, or unlicensed medical, pharmaceutical, or firearms services.
• Creating fake, fraudulent, or impersonated professional profiles.
• Uploading full, unmasked 12-digit Aadhaar cards or unauthorized third-party private identity documents.
• Submitting fraudulent self-reviews or paying third parties for artificial ratings.
• Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or abusive conduct toward clients or professionals.

5. Account Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, deactivate, or permanently delete any profile that violates these Terms, attempts to bypass age gates, or engages in fraudulent activity.

Users may delete their account at any time via App Settings → Account Actions → "Permanently Delete My HunarCard Account" or through our web deletion portal (bharathunarcard.com/deletion).

6. Limitation of Liability

Bharat Hunar Card provides discovery and verification tools on an "as-is" basis. We do not inspect physical work sites or act as guarantors of physical workmanship. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bharat Hunar Card shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from work performed by independent professionals found through the platform.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in New Delhi, India.