Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

Welcome to Ghatkaiti, a matrimonial platform operated by Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited. By accessing or using our application, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Ghatkaiti primarily serves the Mithili community and is available in India, USA, Dubai, Nepal, and expanding to more regions.

Important: If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our application. Your continued use of the app after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account and using Ghatkaiti, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited.

If you are creating a profile on behalf of someone else (e.g., parent creating for child, sibling, relative), you represent that you have their explicit consent and authority to do so.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

To use our services, you must:

2.2 Age Verification

By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet the age requirements stated above.

We reserve the right to:

2.3 Profile Creation on Behalf of Others

If you are creating a profile on behalf of someone else (e.g., parent creating for son/daughter, sibling, relative), you must:

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

You agree to:

3.2 Authentication Methods

You can create an account using:

When using Google Sign-In, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We receive limited information from Google (name, email, profile picture) solely for authentication purposes.

3.3 Profile Information

You represent and warrant that all information provided in your profile is accurate, truthful, and does not violate any third-party rights. This includes:

4. Permissions and Data Collection

4.1 Location Permission

Our app requests access to your device location to:

You can control location permissions through your device settings. Denying location access may limit certain features of the app but won't affect core functionality.

Background Location: We do NOT track your location when the app is closed unless you explicitly enable background location services.

4.2 Camera and Photo Access

Our app requests camera access solely for:

We do not access your camera for any other purpose. You can deny camera permission and upload photos from your gallery instead.

Photo Library: We request photo library access only when you choose to upload photos from your gallery. We do NOT automatically access or scan your photo library.

4.3 Push Notification Permission

Our app requests permission to send push notifications for:

You can control notification preferences through:

Disabling notifications will not affect other app functionality, but you may miss important updates.

4.4 File Storage Permission

We request file storage access to:

We only access files you explicitly select for upload.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

5.2 Photo Guidelines

All photos uploaded must:

Minimum Requirement: At least 3 approved photos are required to maintain an active profile.

5.3 Messaging and Communication

When using our chat feature, you agree to:

Message Monitoring: While we respect your privacy, we reserve the right to review reported messages to ensure compliance with these Terms and to protect user safety.

Message Retention: Chat history is stored on our servers and accessible across devices. You can delete individual messages or entire conversations, which will permanently remove them from our servers.

5.4 Biodata Upload

You may upload a biodata document (PDF format) to your profile. You agree that:

Visibility: Your biodata is visible only to users you've matched with or accepted requests from.

Storage: Biodata files are stored securely on cloud servers (AWS S3). You can view, download, or delete your biodata anytime through profile settings.

Approval: Uploaded biodatas may be reviewed by our moderation team to ensure compliance with our guidelines.

5.5 Strictly Prohibited Activities

⚠️ WARNING: The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination:

Legal Action: We reserve the right to report illegal activities to law enforcement and cooperate fully with investigations. We may also pursue civil action for damages.

6. Profile Moderation and Safety

6.1 Admin Approval Process

All profiles and photos are subject to admin approval before becoming visible to other users. We reserve the right to:

Approval Timeline: We aim to review profiles within 24 hours of submission. You'll be notified of approval status via in-app notification and email.

Photo Requirements: A minimum of 3 approved photos is required to maintain an active, visible profile.

6.2 Profile Status

Your profile may have one of the following statuses:

You can view your current profile status in the app settings.

6.3 User Reporting and Flagging

Users can report profiles for:

How to Report: Use the "Report" button on any profile or message to flag inappropriate content or behavior.

6.4 Investigation Process

When a profile is flagged:

False Reports: Users who repeatedly make false or malicious reports may face account suspension.

6.5 Consequences of Violations

Depending on the severity of the violation, we may:

Repeated violations will result in permanent account termination without refund. Banned users cannot create new accounts.

6.6 Appeals Process

If your profile is rejected or suspended, you can appeal by:

Appeals are reviewed within 3-5 business days. Our decision on appeals is final.

7. Matching, Requests, and Interactions

7.1 Profile Discovery

Our app uses algorithms to recommend profiles based on:

You can adjust your preferences anytime to influence match recommendations.

7.2 Shortlisting

You can shortlist profiles you're interested in. Shortlisted profiles:

7.3 Connection Requests

To communicate with another user, you must send a connection request. You acknowledge that:

Request Etiquette: Send personalized requests and respect rejection. Repeated unwanted requests may be considered harassment.

7.4 Matches

When a connection request is accepted, you become "matched" and can:

Match Expiry: Matches remain active as long as both accounts are active. Inactive accounts may be hidden from match lists.

7.5 No Guarantees

Important Disclaimer: Ghatkaiti is a platform to facilitate connections. We do not guarantee:

Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your interactions, decisions, and any relationships that develop through the platform.

7.6 Safety Recommendations

For your safety, we strongly recommend:

8. Membership Plans and Subscriptions

8.1 Plan Types

Ghatkaiti offers the following membership plans:

Detailed feature comparison is available in the app under Membership section.

8.2 Feature Limits and Usage

Each plan has specific daily usage limits for:

Reset Schedule: Usage limits reset daily at midnight (IST - Indian Standard Time).

No Carryover: Unused limits do not carry over to the next day.

Limit Tracking: You can view your current usage and remaining limits in the app settings.

8.3 Subscription Terms

Savings: Longer billing cycles offer discounted rates (e.g., annual plans save up to 40% compared to monthly).

8.4 Subscription Management

You may manage your subscription through:

8.5 Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

Upon cancellation:

Important: Cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid being charged for the next billing cycle.

8.6 Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrading:

Downgrading:

8.7 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, Google Play, Apple Pay). We do not store your complete payment card details.

By subscribing, you authorize us to:

Failed Payments: If a payment fails, we'll attempt to charge again. After multiple failed attempts, your subscription may be cancelled and access downgraded to FREE plan.

8.8 Free Trials and Promotions

We may offer free trials or promotional discounts from time to time:

8.9 Plan Features and Changes

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Plan features, benefits, and pricing are subject to change at our discretion.

We reserve the right to:

Notification: You will be notified of significant plan changes via email and in-app notification at least 30 days before changes take effect.

Your Options: If you disagree with plan changes:

8.10 Contact Details Unlocking

Contact unlocking allows premium members to view phone numbers and email addresses of other users, subject to the following terms:

8.10.1 Current Plan Access (Effective December 12, 2025)

8.10.2 Usage Terms

8.10.3 Feature Changes and Grandfathering

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Contact unlocking features may be modified, restricted to higher tiers, or removed from plans at any time.

8.10.4 Privacy and Misuse

Privacy Note: Once contact details are unlocked, you are responsible for how you use that information. The other user will be notified that you unlocked their contact details.

Prohibited Actions:

Consequences: Misuse of contact unlocking feature will result in immediate account termination without refund.

8.11 Coupon Codes and Discounts

We may offer coupon codes and promotional discounts:

8.12 Payment Recovery and Failed Transactions

In case of payment issues:

Recovery Process: Use the "Recover Payment" feature in app settings or contact support with your transaction ID.

9. Third-Party Services and Integrations

9.1 Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in using Google, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We receive limited information from Google:

Important: We do NOT access your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, or other Google services. Google Sign-In is used solely for authentication purposes.

9.2 Cloud Services

We use third-party cloud services to provide our services:

These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. By using our app, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these third-party services in accordance with their policies.

9.3 Payment Processors

Subscription payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways:

By making a payment, you agree to the terms of service of the respective payment processor. We do not store your complete payment card details on our servers.

9.4 Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand app usage and improve our services:

These services collect anonymized usage data. You can opt-out of analytics tracking in app settings.

9.5 No Endorsement

Use of third-party services does not imply endorsement by us or by them. We are not responsible for:

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

9A. Automated Notifications and Reminders

9A.1 Email Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive emails from us including:

Frequency: We may send automated reminder emails at intervals (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 day, 3 days, 7 days after certain actions).

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in any email. Transactional and service emails cannot be disabled as they are essential for service operation.

9A.2 Push Notifications

You may receive push notifications for:

Control: You can customize notification preferences in app settings or disable them entirely through device settings.

Spam Prevention: We only send push notifications for messages from accepted connections to prevent spam.

9A.3 In-App Notifications

You'll receive in-app notifications for important events and updates. These are visible when you open the app and cannot be disabled as they are essential for service functionality.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information.

Key points:

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the app, including but not limited to:

are owned by Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited and protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions: You may not:

11.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload (photos, biodata, profile information, messages). However, by uploading content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

This license ends when you delete your content or terminate your account, except for content that has been shared with other users or is required for legal compliance.

11.3 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with:

12. Account Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Upon account deletion:

12.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice or refund, if:

Effect of Termination:

12.3 Survival

The following sections survive account termination:

13. Disclaimers

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please read this section carefully as it limits our liability.

Our service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Your Responsibility: You acknowledge that:

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for any:

arising from or related to:

Maximum Liability: In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or ₹1,000 (or equivalent), whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

16. Refund Policy

16.1 General Policy

All subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or as stated below.

16.2 Exceptions and Eligibility

Refunds may be considered in the following cases:

16.3 Refund Request Process

To request a refund:

  1. Contact us at winklogiq@gmail.com within 7 days of the charge
  2. Provide your account details (email, user ID)
  3. Provide transaction details (date, amount, payment method)
  4. Explain the reason for refund request with supporting evidence
  5. Allow 7-14 business days for review and processing

Review Process: Each refund request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Our decision is final.

16.4 What is NOT Refundable

We do not provide refunds for:

16.5 Refund Method and Timeline

If a refund is approved:

16.6 Chargebacks

If you initiate a chargeback with your bank or payment provider:

17. Account Security

17.1 Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

17.2 Multi-Device Access

You can access your account from multiple devices simultaneously:

17.3 Security Measures

We implement security measures including:

17.4 Suspicious Activity

We may suspend your account if we detect suspicious activity, including:

You'll be notified via email and can verify your identity to restore access.

17.5 Account Recovery

If you forget your password:

If you lose access to your email/phone, contact support with verification documents.

18. Analytics and Device Information

We collect device information and usage analytics to improve our services and ensure security. This includes:

18.1 Device Information

18.2 Usage Analytics

18.3 Purpose

This data helps us:

18.4 Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services:

These services have their own privacy policies. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

18.5 Opt-Out

You can opt-out of analytics tracking in app settings → Privacy → Analytics. Note that opting out may limit our ability to provide personalized experiences and support.

18A. Service Availability and Modifications

18A.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time, with or without notice, including:

No Liability: We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

18A.2 Maintenance and Downtime

We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that may result in service interruptions:

18A.3 Geographic Availability

Our service is currently available in India, USA, Dubai, Nepal, and expanding to more regions. We reserve the right to:

18A.4 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

Your Acceptance: Your continued use of the service after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the service and may delete your account.

Version History: Previous versions of these Terms are available upon request.

Material Changes: Changes to pricing, refund policy, limitation of liability, or dispute resolution are considered material and will be notified with at least 30 days' advance notice.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

20.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Specifically:

20.2 Jurisdiction

The courts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service.

You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum.

20.3 International Users

If you access our service from outside India:

21. Dispute Resolution

21.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally:

21.2 Mediation

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through mediation:

21.3 Arbitration or Litigation

If mediation fails, disputes may be resolved through:

21.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction:

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited regarding the use of our service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

24. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

25. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account to any other person without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

26. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Company: Winklogiq Technologies Private Limited

Email: winklogiq@gmail.com

Phone: +91-7205180130

Address: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Website: www.winklogiq.com

Support Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours

27. Acknowledgment

By using Ghatkaiti, you acknowledge that:

Thank you for choosing Ghatkaiti! We're committed to helping you find your perfect match while ensuring a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all our users.