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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: October 2026

Please read these terms carefully These terms govern your use of ApnaSeva and our home-service platform.
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About ApnaSeva

Welcome to ApnaSeva. ApnaSeva is a technology-enabled home-service platform designed to help customers discover, request, and book household and local services.

Depending on the service available in your area, ApnaSeva may facilitate access to services including:

  • AC repair and servicing
  • Electrical services
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Painting
  • Cleaning
  • Appliance repair
  • Home maintenance
  • Installation services
  • Furniture-related services
  • General household services
  • Other services listed on the platform

ApnaSeva may act as a platform connecting customers with independent service professionals. Unless specifically stated otherwise for a particular service, ApnaSeva does not directly employ every professional listed on the platform.

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Acceptance of These Terms

By using ApnaSeva, you confirm that:

  • You are legally capable of entering into an agreement.
  • The information provided by you is accurate and complete.
  • You will use the platform only for lawful purposes.
  • You will comply with these Terms and applicable laws.
  • You will not misuse the platform or interfere with its operation.

Your continued use of ApnaSeva after any modification of these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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Customer Accounts

Certain features may require you to create an account.

You are responsible for providing accurate personal information, keeping your login credentials confidential, maintaining the security of your account, informing ApnaSeva if you believe your account has been compromised, and ensuring that activity performed through your account complies with these Terms.

You should not share your password, OTP, or authentication credentials with another person.

ApnaSeva will not be responsible for unauthorized activity resulting from your failure to protect your account credentials, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

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Services Available Through ApnaSeva

Services available on ApnaSeva may vary depending on:

  • Location
  • Professional availability
  • Service category
  • Time and date
  • Customer requirements
  • Provider capacity
  • Operational circumstances

A service displayed on the platform does not guarantee that the service will always be available.

ApnaSeva may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue services or service categories from time to time.

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Service Professionals

Service professionals listed on ApnaSeva may operate as independent professionals, contractors, partners, or service providers.

ApnaSeva may facilitate communication and booking between customers and professionals but may not directly perform the service itself.

Customers understand that the actual work may be performed by the assigned or accepted service professional.

Professionals are expected to provide services professionally and in accordance with the applicable service requirements.

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Booking a Service

When you request a service through ApnaSeva, you may be required to provide:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Service address
  • Service category
  • Preferred date and time
  • Description of the issue or requirement
  • Additional information necessary to perform the service

Submitting a service request does not necessarily mean that the booking has been confirmed.

A booking may be considered confirmed only after the applicable confirmation or acceptance process shown on the platform has been completed.

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Service Availability and Delays

Service professionals may sometimes experience delays because of:

  • Traffic
  • Weather
  • Previous appointments
  • Emergency situations
  • Availability issues
  • Incorrect or incomplete customer information
  • Difficulties accessing the service location
  • Circumstances outside reasonable control

ApnaSeva will make reasonable efforts to facilitate the booking process but does not guarantee that every service will begin exactly at the requested time.

Customers should allow reasonable flexibility around the scheduled appointment time.

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Service Address and Property Access

Customers are responsible for providing an accurate and accessible service address.

You must ensure that the professional can safely access the relevant property and service area.

If the professional cannot access the property because of:

  • Incorrect address
  • Customer absence
  • Restricted access
  • Security restrictions
  • Locked premises
  • Incomplete instructions
  • Unsafe conditions

the appointment may be delayed, cancelled, or treated as a failed service visit, subject to the applicable cancellation or service policy.

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Inspection and Final Service Cost

The initial amount displayed during booking may not always represent the final cost of the service.

For certain services, the professional may need to inspect the issue before determining:

  • Labour requirements
  • Parts required
  • Materials required
  • Additional work
  • Repair complexity
  • Installation requirements

Where additional charges are applicable, the customer should be informed before the additional work is performed, wherever reasonably possible.

Customers should not assume that inspection, labour, materials, replacement parts, or additional work are included in every displayed booking price unless specifically stated.

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Pricing

Prices shown on ApnaSeva may depend on:

  • Service category
  • Location
  • Service type
  • Materials
  • Parts
  • Labour
  • Complexity of work
  • Promotional offers
  • Applicable taxes or charges

ApnaSeva may update pricing from time to time.

The applicable price shown or communicated at the time of booking or service confirmation will generally apply, subject to any additional work or charges properly disclosed during the service.

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Payments

Where online payment is available, payments may be processed through third-party payment service providers.

Customers agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize the applicable payment transaction.

ApnaSeva does not store sensitive payment credentials such as complete card details where payment processing is handled by an authorized third-party payment provider.

Payment processing may be subject to the payment provider's own terms and policies.

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Cash or Other Payment Methods

Where ApnaSeva permits cash or another offline payment method, the customer must pay the applicable amount directly as instructed by the platform or service professional.

Customers should request and retain appropriate payment confirmation or receipts where available.

A professional must not demand unauthorized charges from a customer.

Customers should report suspicious or unauthorized payment requests to ApnaSeva.

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Cancellation by Customer

Customers may cancel bookings subject to the cancellation rules applicable to the particular service.

Repeated late cancellations, no-shows, or misuse of the booking system may result in:

  • Cancellation charges where applicable
  • Temporary restrictions
  • Account suspension
  • Other reasonable action permitted under these Terms

Any applicable cancellation fee or refund will depend on the booking status, payment method, service type, and applicable cancellation policy.

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Cancellation by Service Professional

A service professional may be unable to complete a booking due to legitimate circumstances including:

  • Emergency
  • Illness
  • Vehicle or equipment failure
  • Unexpected circumstances
  • Unavailability
  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Incorrect booking information

ApnaSeva may attempt to assist with rescheduling or finding another available professional where possible.

However, alternative availability is not guaranteed.

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Refunds

Refund eligibility depends on:

  • Booking status
  • Payment status
  • Cancellation timing
  • Service completion
  • Nature of the complaint
  • Applicable refund policy
  • Payment provider processing rules

Where a refund is approved, it may take additional time to reach the original payment method depending on the payment provider or banking system.

Not every cancellation or complaint automatically qualifies for a refund.

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Service Quality and Customer Complaints

ApnaSeva aims to provide a reliable marketplace experience, but the actual quality of work may depend on the individual professional performing the service.

If you believe that a service was incomplete, defective, unsafe, or materially different from what was agreed, you should contact ApnaSeva through the available support channels as soon as reasonably possible.

Customers may be asked to provide:

  • Booking details
  • Photos or videos
  • Description of the issue
  • Payment information
  • Communication records
  • Other evidence reasonably required to investigate the complaint

ApnaSeva may review the complaint and communicate with the relevant parties before determining an appropriate resolution.

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Damage to Property

Customers should inform professionals about known risks, fragile items, restricted areas, hidden wiring, plumbing, electrical systems, or other relevant property conditions before work begins.

Professionals are expected to exercise reasonable care while performing services.

Where property damage is alleged, ApnaSeva may review the circumstances and available evidence.

ApnaSeva does not automatically accept responsibility for every allegation of damage and may require reasonable evidence before determining responsibility.

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Customer Responsibilities During Service

Customers must:

  • Provide accurate information.
  • Provide reasonable access to the service location.
  • Treat professionals respectfully.
  • Avoid abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or unlawful conduct.
  • Disclose relevant safety information.
  • Ensure that children and pets are appropriately supervised.
  • Not request professionals to perform unlawful activities.
  • Not knowingly provide unsafe working conditions.

Customers must not pressure professionals to perform work outside the agreed service or outside applicable safety requirements.

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Professional Safety

A service professional may refuse or stop work if the environment is reasonably considered unsafe.

Examples may include:

  • Exposed dangerous electrical systems
  • Fire hazards
  • Aggressive animals
  • Threatening behaviour
  • Dangerous structural conditions
  • Hazardous materials
  • Illegal activities
  • Violence or intimidation

ApnaSeva may take appropriate action where safety concerns are reported.

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Prohibited Customer Conduct

You must not use ApnaSeva to:

  • Commit fraud.
  • Provide false information.
  • Harass professionals.
  • Threaten or abuse users or staff.
  • Manipulate reviews.
  • Create fake accounts.
  • Circumvent platform charges.
  • Attempt unauthorized access.
  • Introduce malware or harmful code.
  • Interfere with platform operations.
  • Use another person's account without authorization.
  • Request illegal services.
  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose.

Violation of these requirements may result in account suspension or termination.

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Reviews and Ratings

ApnaSeva may allow customers and professionals to submit ratings, reviews, feedback, or other comments.

Reviews should be:

  • Honest
  • Relevant
  • Based on genuine experience
  • Non-threatening
  • Non-abusive
  • Free from unlawful or defamatory content

Users must not create fake reviews or manipulate ratings.

ApnaSeva may remove or restrict content that violates applicable policies or these Terms.

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Communications

By using ApnaSeva, you may receive communications relating to:

  • Booking confirmations
  • Booking updates
  • Service status
  • Payment notifications
  • Support requests
  • Security notifications
  • Account activity
  • Important platform announcements

Certain transactional communications may be necessary for the operation of the service.

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Customer Support

ApnaSeva may provide customer support through available channels.

Support requests should include accurate booking information and a clear description of the issue.

ApnaSeva may investigate support requests and request additional information where necessary.

Support availability may vary depending on operational circumstances.

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Intellectual Property

The ApnaSeva name, logo, branding, website design, application interface, software, graphics, text, and other platform content may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, reverse engineer, or commercially exploit ApnaSeva's intellectual property without appropriate authorization.

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User-Submitted Content

If you submit photographs, reviews, feedback, descriptions, or other content to ApnaSeva, you confirm that you have the right to submit that content.

You must not submit content that:

  • Violates another person's rights
  • Contains unlawful material
  • Contains malicious code
  • Is fraudulent
  • Is abusive or threatening
  • Infringes intellectual-property rights

ApnaSeva may use submitted content as reasonably necessary to operate, improve, support, and promote the platform, subject to applicable law and our privacy practices.

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Privacy

Your use of ApnaSeva may involve the collection and processing of personal information.

Personal information may include information required to:

  • Create an account
  • Process bookings
  • Communicate with customers
  • Connect customers with professionals
  • Process payments
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve platform operations
  • Maintain security

The handling of personal information is also subject to ApnaSeva's Privacy Policy.

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Third-Party Services

ApnaSeva may use third-party providers for services such as:

  • Payment processing
  • Hosting
  • Messaging
  • Maps and location services
  • Analytics
  • Authentication
  • Notifications

Third-party services may have their own terms and privacy policies.

ApnaSeva is not responsible for independent third-party services beyond the extent required by applicable law.

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Platform Availability

ApnaSeva aims to maintain reliable platform availability but does not guarantee that the website, application, APIs, or services will always be:

  • Available
  • Error-free
  • Uninterrupted
  • Completely secure
  • Free from technical issues

Temporary interruptions may occur because of maintenance, upgrades, technical failures, network problems, security incidents, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ApnaSeva will not be responsible for losses arising solely from circumstances outside its reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

ApnaSeva's role and responsibility may vary depending on the specific service and applicable legal requirements.

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Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Misuse of the platform
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Unauthorized use of another person's account
  • Violation of applicable law
  • Infringement of another person's rights

This provision does not limit rights that you may have under applicable law.

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Account Suspension and Termination

ApnaSeva may suspend or terminate an account where reasonably necessary because of:

  • Fraud
  • Abuse
  • Repeated violations
  • Payment misuse
  • Security concerns
  • Illegal activity
  • False information
  • Platform manipulation
  • Threatening behaviour
  • Other serious violations of these Terms

Where appropriate and legally required, ApnaSeva may provide notice or an opportunity to resolve the issue.

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Changes to Services

ApnaSeva may introduce new services, modify existing services, or discontinue certain features.

Changes may be necessary because of:

  • Business requirements
  • Technical improvements
  • Legal requirements
  • Security requirements
  • Service availability
  • Changes in partnerships

Continued use of the platform after changes may constitute acceptance of the updated Terms where applicable.

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Changes to These Terms

ApnaSeva may update these Terms from time to time.

The updated version may be published on the platform with a revised "Last updated" date.

Users should periodically review the Terms to remain informed about applicable conditions.

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Force Majeure

ApnaSeva will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including where applicable:

  • Natural disasters
  • Severe weather
  • Government actions
  • Internet or network failures
  • Power failures
  • Strikes
  • Public emergencies
  • Security incidents
  • War or civil disturbances
  • Other circumstances beyond reasonable control
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Dispute Resolution

If you have a concern regarding a booking or service, you should first contact ApnaSeva through the available support channels so that the issue can be reviewed and resolved where possible.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to remove or restrict any mandatory rights or remedies available to consumers under applicable law.

Any dispute that cannot be resolved through reasonable support efforts will be handled in accordance with applicable Indian law and the jurisdictional requirements applicable to the parties and transaction.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India, subject to any mandatory rights or protections available to users under applicable law.

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Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

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Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with applicable ApnaSeva policies such as the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and other policies displayed on the platform, form the applicable agreement governing your use of ApnaSeva, subject to applicable law.

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Contact Us

If you have questions, complaints, or concerns regarding these Terms or your use of ApnaSeva, please contact our support team.

Email: support@apnarseva.sitefury.in

When contacting support about a booking, please provide your booking ID and relevant details so that we can investigate the matter efficiently.

Final Acceptance

By accessing or using ApnaSeva, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the ApnaSeva platform.