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1. INTRODUCTION
These Terms of Use and Data Processing Consent ("Terms") govern access to and use of the website, software platform, and services operated by Smart Identifier Software ("Smart Identifier", "Company", "We", "Us", or "Our").
By accessing, browsing, registering, or using the Platform, you ("User", "You", or "Data Principal") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
2. NATURE OF SERVICES
2.1 Smart Identifier is a technology-driven statutory and financial verification platform providing compliance-related validation services including, but not limited to:
- PAN and TAN verification
- GST registration and compliance checks
- MSME status validation
- Company master data access
- Financial status verification
- Legal research reporting
- Tax rate intelligence
2.2 The Platform converts publicly available regulatory and statutory data into structured compliance insights.
2.3 Smart Identifier does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or financial advisory services. Any information generated through the Platform is for verification and due diligence purposes only.
3. ELIGIBILITY
3.1 You represent and warrant that:
- You are legally competent to enter into binding agreements;
- You are authorized to submit any statutory identifiers or business data entered on the Platform;
- Any data submitted has been lawfully obtained.
3.2 The Platform shall not be used for unlawful surveillance, unauthorized data extraction, identity misuse, harassment, or any activity contrary to applicable law.
4. CONSENT TO COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA
4.1 By clicking "I Agree" or continuing to use the Platform, you confirm that you have read and understood the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and you provide your free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent for the processing of your digital personal data in accordance with the said Act.
4.2 The categories of data processed may include:
- User registration and account details;
- Login credentials;
- Statutory identifiers such as PAN, TAN, GSTIN, MSME data, company details;
- Technical data including IP address, browser type, device information, and system logs.
4.3 Such data shall be processed strictly for lawful purposes, including:
- Conducting statutory and compliance verification;
- Generating structured regulatory reports;
- Maintaining platform functionality and cybersecurity;
- Preventing fraud or misuse;
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
4.4 Smart Identifier does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit personal data.
5. DATA PRINCIPAL RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law and verification of identity, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data;
- Seek correction or erasure of inaccurate data;
- Withdraw consent at any time;
- Seek grievance redressal;
- Nominate another person to exercise rights in case of incapacity.
Withdrawal of consent may impact the availability of certain services.
6. DATA SECURITY
6.1 Smart Identifier implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6.2 While appropriate security measures are adopted, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. DATA RETENTION
7.1 Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain compliance records, and fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.
7.2 Data shall be securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer required.
8. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
8.1 Personal data may be disclosed only to authorized service providers bound by confidentiality obligations, when required by law, or to protect the legal rights and safety of Smart Identifier or its users.
8.2 Any disclosure shall be limited to the minimum information necessary.
9. THIRD-PARTY SOURCES
The Platform may rely on publicly available government and regulatory databases for verification services. Smart Identifier does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or accuracy of third-party sources.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 The verification results are based on available regulatory databases and system integrations.
10.2 Smart Identifier does not warrant absolute accuracy, completeness, or real-time updates of third-party data.
10.3 Users remain responsible for independent due diligence and business decisions.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content, software architecture, reports, design elements, and proprietary processes of the Platform remain the exclusive intellectual property of Smart Identifier. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, reverse engineering, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited.
12. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
Smart Identifier reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India.
14. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
Users may contact through the official website https://www.taxosmart.com for any concerns relating to personal data processing.
