1. INTRODUCTION

This Compliance & Legal Framework (“Framework”) defines the legal, regulatory, and operational standards under which Bourmeg operates as a digital intermediary service marketplace in India. The objective of this Framework is to:

This Framework:

Bourmeg reserves the right to interpret and enforce this Framework in accordance with its internal policies and applicable laws.

2. PLATFORM LEGAL STATUS

Bourmeg operates as a technology intermediary platform that connects Clients and Vendors for service transactions. The Platform:

All transactions:

Bourmeg does not:

Vendors:

Clients:

This structure ensures that:

This legal status is aligned with:

Bourmeg retains the right to:

Without altering its intermediary status.

3. APPLICABLE LAWS

Bourmeg operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in India. These include, but are not limited to:

All Users agree that:

In case of violation:

Automatic Legal Updates Bourmeg reserves the right to:

In response to:

Such changes:

Jurisdiction Awareness (IMPORTANT ADD) Users acknowledge that:

4. INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY (SAFE HARBOUR)

Bourmeg operates as an intermediary under applicable Indian laws and seeks to avail protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“Safe Harbour”). 4.1 Intermediary Role Bourmeg acts solely as a technology platform that:

The Platform does not:

4.2 User-Generated Content The Platform allows Users to:

Users are solely responsible for:

Bourmeg does not:

4.3 Conditions for Safe Harbour Protection Bourmeg shall maintain intermediary protection provided that:

1. It acts as a passive intermediary

2. It observes due diligence as required under law

3. It does not knowingly host unlawful content

4. It removes or disables access to illegal content upon receiving valid notice

4.4 Notice & Takedown Upon receiving:

Bourmeg may:

Such action may be taken:

4.5 Loss of Protection for Users If a User:

Then:

4.6 Platform Responsibility Limitation Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

4.7 Platform Rights Bourmeg reserves the right to:

4.8 Compliance with Law Bourmeg shall:

While continuing to operate within the scope of intermediary protections. This section ensures that Bourmeg maintains its legal status as an intermediary while enforcing necessary compliance and user accountability.

5. KYC & USER VERIFICATION

Bourmeg may implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and verification processes to ensure trust, safety, and regulatory compliance on the Platform. 5.1 Basic Verification Users may be required to provide:

This is necessary for:

5.2 KYC Requirements For enhanced access or financial transactions, Users may be required to submit:

KYC may be:

5.3 Risk-Based Verification (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg reserves the right to apply different levels of verification based on:

Higher risk may result in:

5.4 Re-Verification Rights Bourmeg may:

Failure to comply may result in:

5.5 Verified Vendor Badge (FUTURE ENABLED) Bourmeg may introduce a “Verified Vendor” status:

Such badge:

5.6 Platform Rights Bourmeg reserves the right to:

5.7 User Responsibility Users agree that:

5.8 No Guarantee Clause Verification by Bourmeg:

This section ensures that user identity and risk levels are managed effectively while maintaining platform flexibility and compliance.

6. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)

Bourmeg is committed to preventing money laundering, fraud, and illegal financial activities on the Platform. 6.1 AML Compliance The Platform follows applicable anti-money laundering standards, including:

6.2 Transaction Monitoring Bourmeg may continuously monitor transactions for:

6.3 High-Value Transaction Review (IMPORTANT) For high-value transactions:

Processing may be delayed until:

6.4 Suspicious Activity Detection Activities that may be flagged include:

6.5 Reporting to Authorities Bourmeg reserves the right to:

This may include:

6.6 Fund Control Measures In case of suspected violations, Bourmeg may:

Such actions are:

6.7 User Cooperation Users agree to:

Failure to cooperate may result in:

6.8 No Liability Clause Bourmeg shall not be held liable for:

6.9 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that Bourmeg maintains a secure and compliant financial environment while preventing misuse of the Platform.

7. FRAUD PREVENTION & SECURITY CONTROLS

Bourmeg implements advanced systems and controls to detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent or abusive activities on the Platform. 7.1 Monitoring Systems The Platform may use:

These systems help in:

7.2 Suspicious Activity Detection The Platform may flag activities such as:

7.3 Prohibited Activities Users are strictly prohibited from:

7.4 Automated & Manual Review Bourmeg may use:

AI systems:

7.5 Immediate Actions If suspicious activity is detected, Bourmeg may:

7.6 Penalties & Enforcement Depending on the severity of violation, Bourmeg may:

Penalty amount or action:

7.7 Loss Recovery Rights Bourmeg reserves the right to:

7.8 False Information & Misrepresentation Providing false or misleading information may result in:

7.9 No Guarantee of Detection While Bourmeg implements security systems:

7.10 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that the Platform remains secure, reliable, and protected from fraudulent misuse.

8. USER LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

All Users (Clients and Vendors) are required to comply with applicable laws and platform rules while using Bourmeg. 8.1 General Legal Compliance Users agree that they shall:

8.2 Accuracy of Information Users must:

Providing false or misleading information may result in:

8.3 Prohibited Activities Users shall not:

8.4 Restricted & Banned Categories (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg reserves the right to:

This may include:

Such restrictions:

8.5 Responsibility of Vendors Vendors are solely responsible for:

They must ensure:

8.6 Responsibility of Clients Clients are responsible for:

8.7 No Platform Responsibility Bourmeg:

Users accept that:

8.8 Violation Consequences If a User violates any obligations: Bourmeg may:

8.9 Cooperation with Authorities Users agree that:

8.10 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that all Users operate within legal and ethical boundaries while protecting the Platform from misuse.

9. CONTENT REGULATION

Bourmeg allows Users to create, upload, and share content on the Platform, including profiles, service listings (gigs), images, and communication. 9.1 User-Generated Content Users may upload:

Users are solely responsible for:

9.2 Content Moderation Model (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg may implement a hybrid moderation system: (a) Pre-Approval (where applicable):

(b) Post Moderation:

9.3 Prohibited Content Users shall not upload or share:

9.4 Platform Monitoring Rights Bourmeg may:

9.5 Content Removal Rights Bourmeg reserves the right to:

If content:

9.6 No Guarantee of Content Accuracy Bourmeg does not guarantee:

Users interact:

9.7 Repeat Violations If a User repeatedly violates content rules:

9.8 Intellectual Property Responsibility Users must ensure that:

Any IP violation:

9.9 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that all content on the Platform remains lawful, safe, and aligned with platform policies.

10. DATA COMPLIANCE & STORAGE

Bourmeg is committed to handling user data in a secure, lawful, and transparent manner in compliance with applicable data protection laws. 10.1 Data Protection Compliance The Platform operates in accordance with:

User data shall be:

10.2 Types of Data Collected Bourmeg may collect:

Such data is used for:

10.3 Data Storage Location (IMPORTANT – FUTURE PLAN) Currently:

Future Plan:

Post migration:

10.4 Data Transfer & Processing Bourmeg may:

All such transfers shall:

10.5 Data Security Measures Bourmeg implements:

However:

10.6 User Rights Users may have rights to:

Such requests:

10.7 Data Retention Bourmeg may retain data:

10.8 Third-Party Sharing Data may be shared with:

Only where:

10.9 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains the right to:

All actions shall be in accordance with applicable laws. This section ensures that user data is handled responsibly while maintaining compliance, flexibility, and future scalability.

11. TAX COMPLIANCE

Bourmeg ensures compliance with applicable tax laws in India, including GST and Income Tax regulations. 11.1 Tax Responsibility Vendors are solely responsible for:

Clients:

11.2 Platform Tax Handling Bourmeg may:

This includes:

11.3 TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Where applicable, Bourmeg may:

Vendors acknowledge that:

11.4 Invoicing & Records Bourmeg may:

Users are responsible for:

11.5 No Tax Advisory Bourmeg:

Users are advised to:

11.6 Compliance with Authorities Bourmeg may:

11.7 Platform Limitation Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

11.8 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains the right to:

All actions shall comply with applicable regulations. This section ensures that all tax obligations are clearly defined while maintaining automated compliance and platform-level control.

12. LAW ENFORCEMENT & REGULATORY COOPERATION

Bourmeg is committed to cooperating with law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws. 12.1 Cooperation with Authorities Bourmeg may cooperate with:

For purposes including:

12.2 Data Sharing Bourmeg may share user data, including:

With authorized authorities:

12.3 Legal Process Requirement (IMPORTANT) Data sharing shall be:

Bourmeg shall not:

12.4 User Notification Bourmeg may:

However, notification may be withheld if:

12.5 Investigation Support Bourmeg may:

This may include:

12.6 Platform Protection Bourmeg reserves the right to:

12.7 No Liability Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

12.8 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains the right to:

All actions shall be in accordance with applicable laws. This section ensures lawful cooperation with authorities while maintaining user data protection and platform integrity.

13. RISK MANAGEMENT & AUDIT

Bourmeg implements internal risk management systems and audit mechanisms to ensure platform security, compliance, and operational integrity. 13.1 Risk Monitoring System The Platform may continuously monitor:

To identify:

13.2 Risk Scoring Mechanism (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg may assign internal risk levels to Users based on:

Based on risk level:

13.3 Internal Audit System Bourmeg may conduct:

13.4 Audit Actions During or after audit, Bourmeg may:

13.5 User Cooperation Users agree to:

Failure to cooperate may result in:

13.6 Confidentiality of Risk Systems (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg:

To prevent misuse or system manipulation 13.7 Preventive Measures Risk management actions are:

13.8 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that the Platform remains secure, compliant, and protected from risks through continuous monitoring and control systems.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This section defines the extent to which Bourmeg may be held liable in connection with the use of the Platform. 14.1 Platform Role Limitation Bourmeg acts solely as an intermediary platform that:

Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

14.2 No Guarantee of Services Bourmeg does not guarantee:

Users acknowledge that:

14.3 Limited Liability Scope (BALANCED) To the maximum extent permitted by law:

dispute Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

14.4 Technical & System Limitations Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

14.5 User Responsibility Users agree that:

14.6 Third-Party Services Bourmeg may rely on third-party services such as:

Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

14.7 Legal Compliance Actions Bourmeg shall not be liable for:

14.8 Exception Clause Nothing in this section shall:

14.9 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains the right to:

All provisions shall be interpreted accordingly. This section ensures a fair balance between user protection and platform risk management.

15. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

This section defines the legal framework and jurisdiction applicable to the Platform. 15.1 Governing Law This Platform and all related agreements shall be governed by:

All Users agree that:

15.2 Jurisdiction Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the Platform shall be subject to:

15.3 Current Jurisdiction (DEFAULT) At present, jurisdiction may include:

However:

15.4 Future Jurisdiction Flexibility (IMPORTANT) Bourmeg reserves the right to:

Such changes:

15.5 User Acceptance Users agree that:

15.6 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures legal clarity while allowing flexibility for future business expansion or structural changes.

16. REGULATORY CHANGES & COMPLIANCE UPDATES

Bourmeg operates in a dynamic legal environment and may update its systems, policies, and processes to comply with changes in laws and regulations. 16.1 Legal Change Adaptation Bourmeg may:

In response to:

16.2 Implementation Timeline (IMPORTANT) Such changes:

This allows:

16.3 User Impact Users acknowledge that:

To ensure legal compliance 16.4 No Prior Notice Requirement Bourmeg may:

However:

16.5 Temporary Limitations During transition periods:

16.6 Compliance Priority Legal and regulatory compliance shall:

16.7 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. This section ensures that Bourmeg remains compliant while maintaining operational flexibility during regulatory changes.

17. MODIFICATIONS & UPDATES

Bourmeg reserves the right to modify, update, or revise its policies, terms, and platform features at any time. 17.1 Right to Modify Bourmeg may:

At its sole discretion 17.2 Automatic Acceptance (IMPORTANT) Users agree that:

No separate or explicit consent shall be required 17.3 Effective Date All changes:

17.4 User Responsibility Users are responsible for:

17.5 No Prior Notice Requirement Bourmeg may:

However:

17.6 Discontinuation of Use If a User does not agree with updated terms:

17.7 Platform Authority Bourmeg retains full authority to:

All changes shall be binding upon Users. This section ensures flexibility in updating the Platform while maintaining legal enforceability of all changes.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any legal, compliance, or policy-related queries, Users may contact Bourmeg through the official communication channel provided below. 18.1 Official Contact Channel

This shall be the primary and official mode of communication for:

18.2 Communication Guidelines Users are required to:

For urgent legal matters:

18.3 Response Time Bourmeg may:

No guaranteed response time is committed 18.4 No Alternate Communication Bourmeg:

18.5 Record Keeping All communications:

18.6 Platform Authority Bourmeg reserves the right to:

All communication handling shall be at the Platform’s discretion. This section ensures clear and controlled communication between Users and the Platform.

19. FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & LEGAL ACCEPTANCE

This section confirms that all Users have read, understood, and agreed to the Compliance & Legal Framework and that it is legally binding. 19.1 Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using the Platform, the User:

19.2 Legally Binding Agreement This Framework:

19.3 Continuous Acceptance Users acknowledge that:

19.4 Full Responsibility Users agree that:

19.5 No Reliance on External Statements Users confirm that:

19.6 Voluntary Use Users acknowledge that:

19.7 Entire Agreement This Framework:

19.8 Severability If any provision of this Framework is found invalid:

19.9 Final Authority Bourmeg shall remain the final authority in all matters relating to:

All decisions shall be final and binding. 19.10 Explicit Confirmation By continuing to use the Platform, the User:

This section ensures that the Framework is fully enforceable and legally binding upon all Users.