(For End Users)
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Goyant mobile application and related services operated by Goyant Private Limited (“Goyant”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By downloading, installing, or using the Goyant App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the app.
1. Eligibility
To use the Goyant App, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Comply with all applicable laws in India and your location
2. Platform Role
Goyant is a tourism and hospitality discovery platform. Goyant does NOT:
- Own, operate, or manage any hospitality businesses, moto rentals or taxis
- Process or facilitate payments between users and service providers
- Guarantee availability, quality, or safety of any listed business or service
Goyant acts as a technology intermediary connecting users with local businesses and service providers. All service agreements are directly between you and the respective business.
3. Account Registration
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and truthful information when registering
- Keep your account credentials confidential
- Notify Goyant immediately at legal@goyant.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
- Not share your account with others or create multiple accounts
4. Use of the Platform
The Goyant App allows you to:
- Discover hospitality businesses and local tourism experiences in India
- Write reviews, post photos, and check in at venues
- Connect with local business providers
- Verify your identity for rental services via DigiLocker
- Follow and interact with other users on the platform
5. Identity Verification for Rental Services
If you use moto rental or taxi services on the platform:
- You may be required to verify your identity via government-approved portal (DigiLocker)
- Your verified information (name, DL number, photo) will be shared with the service provider for the duration of the booking
- You confirm that all documents provided are genuine and valid
- Providing false identity documents is a serious violation and may result in account suspension and legal action
6. Location Sharing During Bookings
When you book a moto rental or taxi service:
- You consent to sharing your live GPS location with the service provider for the duration of the booking
- Location sharing is used solely for vehicle safety and service coordination
- Location sharing ends when the booking is completed or cancelled
- You may revoke location permission at any time via device settings, but this may affect the safety features of your booking and notified to local service provider
7. User-Generated Content
By posting reviews, photos, ratings, check-ins, or other content on Goyant, you:
- Confirm that the content is your own original work and does not infringe any third-party rights
- Grant Goyant a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display and use the content on the platform
- Agree not to post false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content
- Understand that your public content may be visible to other users and business partners
8. Prohibited Conduct
You must NOT:
- Use the platform for any illegal activity
- Post fake reviews, ratings, or misleading content
- Create multiple accounts or impersonate other users
- Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse-engineer the app
- Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or businesses
- Share or misuse other users’ personal data obtained through the platform
- Upload content that is offensive, obscene, or violates applicable Indian law
9. Third-Party Businesses and Services
Goyant lists businesses and service providers independently on the platform. Goyant:
- Does not guarantee the quality, safety, or accuracy of any listed businesses
- Is not responsible for disputes between you and any business or service provider
- Does not mediate or take responsibility for transactions outside the platform
Your dealings with any business found through Goyant are solely at your own risk and discretion.
10. Payments
Currently, Goyant does not process any payment transactions between users and moto rental/ taxi businesses. All payments for services (rentals, bookings, food orders, etc.) are handled directly between you and the respective business.
In-app payment feature will be introduced in the future through recognised payment gateway for hospitality businesses.
11. Intellectual Property
All content on the Goyant platform — including the app design, logo, software, text, graphics, and features — is the intellectual property of Goyant Private Limited. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the platform.
- Use Goyant’s name, logo, or branding without authorization.
- Reverse-engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the app.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Goyant App is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. Goyant does not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free access to the platform
- The accuracy or completeness of venue information listed on the platform
- The quality, safety, or reliability of any listed business or service
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, Goyant’s total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the platform shall be limited to INR 1,000 (One Thousand Rupees).
Goyant is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of data, accidents during rentals, or disputes with service providers.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Goyant Private Limited, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the platform or services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
- Content you post on the platform
15. Account Suspension and Termination
Goyant may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms or the Privacy Policy
- You engage in fraudulent, harmful, or illegal activity
- You provide false information during registration or identity verification
- There are repeated complaints against your conduct on the platform
You may also delete your account at any time as described in Section 7 of the Privacy Policy above.
16. Changes to Terms
Goyant may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via in-app notification or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Goyant platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Benguluru, Karnataka, India.
18. Contact and Grievance
For any questions, concerns, or complaints:
Goyant Private Limited
Website: www.goyant.com
Email: support@goyant.com
Grievance Officer: Pratish Porwal, CEO & Director
Address: No.198, 2nd floor, Spacelance, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road
Opposite HDFC Bank, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560038, India
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
Response Time: Within 48 hours of receipt of complaint