Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: September 12, 2026
Website: Shop.haldwanicity.com
Operated by: HaldwaniCity.com
Welcome to Shop.haldwanicity.com. By accessing, browsing, registering on, or listing products through this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the platform immediately.
1. Platform Mission & Nature of Service
Support for Startups & Small Businesses: Shop.haldwanicity.com is an open community discovery platform and classified directory specifically built to empower local entrepreneurs, small business owners, micro-enterprises, and early-stage startups. The portal provides affordable digital visibility through features such as free and basic product showcases to help local ventures connect with nearby consumers.
Listing & Classified Directory: The site functions solely as an online showcase and digital contact bridge.
No Marketplace Intermediary: We do not own, manufacture, store, inspect, verify, buy, or sell any of the goods or services displayed on the site.
Direct Interaction: All communications, negotiations, deals, agreements, and handovers take place strictly and directly between the buyer and the seller. Shop.haldwanicity.com is not a party to any transaction.
2. Payments, Transactions & Delivery Disclaimer
No Payment Processing: Shop.haldwanicity.com does not collect, receive, hold in escrow, or process customer payments for listed products. All monetary transactions (cash on delivery, UPI, direct bank transfer, etc.) are settled directly between the buyer and the seller off-platform.
Financial Risk: We bear no liability for payment defaults, fraudulent transfers, unverified transactions, or unmet refund requests.
No Logistics or Delivery: We do not provide delivery, shipping, courier coordination, packaging, or warehousing services. The entire responsibility for order dispatch, shipment safety, and physical delivery rests with the buyer and seller.
Product Quality & Authenticity: Because listings are submitted directly by independent businesses and startups, we do not certify or guarantee product safety, condition, legality, or merchantability. Buyers are advised to inspect items and verify seller credentials prior to making any payment.
3. User Accounts & Listing Entitlements
Accurate Profile Details: Small business owners, vendors, and startup founders registering on the portal must submit truthful, accurate, and current business contact details.
Account Security: Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and all activities occurring under their account.
Fair Use of Free Product Slots: Free listing features (such as “Add Free Product”) are provided to support genuine startups and local small shops. Creating duplicate profiles, spamming multiple clone listings, or using automated scripts to bypass package limits is strictly forbidden.
4. Seller Obligations & Prohibited Items
By submitting a product or business listing, you agree that:
You are the authorized owner or representative of the listed small business, brand, or startup.
Information regarding pricing, stock availability, specifications, shop location, and contact numbers is transparent and accurate.
You will not list prohibited or unlawful items, including:
Counterfeit, imitation, or stolen merchandise.
Regulated medical drugs, prescription substances, or hazardous chemicals.
Weapons, fireworks, or explosives.
Defamatory, abusive, misleading, or adult-oriented material.
Deceptive work-from-home schemes or unauthorized financial investment offers.
5. Content Moderation & Account Suspension
Right of Review: HaldwaniCity.com reserves the right to review, edit, reject, hide, or permanently remove any product or vendor profile that breaches these guidelines, receives legitimate consumer fraud reports, or violates Indian laws.
Access Revocation: We reserve the right to suspend or ban any account that engages in abusive conduct, misleading advertising, or activities that harm local consumers or other businesses.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law:
HaldwaniCity.com, its team, and its operators shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
Deals, purchases, or agreements made through contact details discovered on this directory.
Delayed, damaged, or unfulfilled product deliveries.
Payment disagreements, financial loss, or unauthorized transactions between users.
Inaccuracies or obsolete data published within individual business listings.
Server downtime, technical failures, or website maintenance interruptions.
7. Intellectual Property
Platform branding, design assets, and website code remain the property of HaldwaniCity.com. Small business owners retain intellectual property rights to their brand logos, trade names, and product images, granting Shop.haldwanicity.com a non-exclusive license to display and format these materials on the platform for listing and promotion purposes.
8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any legal dispute, claim, or proceeding relating to the platform shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Nainital / Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to revise or update these terms periodically to reflect new site features, business tiers, or regulatory updates. Continued use of the platform following updates represents complete acceptance of the amended terms.
10. Contact Us
For support, business onboarding queries, or directory inquiries:
Platform: Shop.haldwanicity.com (A HaldwaniCity.com Initiative)
Focus: Local Small Businesses & Startups
Location: Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
Support Email: [email protected]