Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
This document is a legally binding agreement between you (the "User") and BGS Technology (the "Service Provider"). By downloading, installing, or using the দণ্ডবিধি ১৮৬০ (Penal Code 1860) mobile application (the "Application"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. Scope of Service
The Application offers a digital database of the Penal Code 1860, including search functionalities, legal maxim tools, punishment charts, and personal note-taking features. The Service Provider reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Application at any time without prior notice.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
A. Ownership
All software, user interface (UI) designs, graphics, branding, and proprietary algorithms used in the Application are the exclusive property of BGS Technology and are protected by international copyright and trademark laws.
B. Content
While the raw text of the "Penal Code 1860" is in the public domain, the specific organization, formatting, supplementary notes, and custom Bengali translations provided in this Application are protected works. You may not scrape, crawl, or mass-download the database for commercial use.
3. Use License & Restrictions
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to use the Application. You strictly agree NOT to:
- Decompile, reverse-engineer, or attempt to extract the source code of the Application.
- Modify or create derivative works based on the Application.
- Use the Application for any fraudulent or illegal activity.
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Application.
- Use automated systems (bots) to access the Application's servers.
4. Ad-Free Subscriptions & Billing
To provide an enhanced experience, we offer "Ad-Free" subscription plans. By choosing to subscribe, you agree to the following:
- Payment Processing: All financial transactions are managed by Google Play Billing. We do not store your credit card or bank details on our servers.
- No Offline Caching: For security and fraud prevention, your subscription status is verified in real-time via our secure API. You must have an internet connection to maintain ad-free status.
- Refund Policy: All sales are final. Refund requests must be directed to the Google Play Store. BGS Technology does not have the technical authority to issue refunds directly.
- Price Changes: We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Any changes will be notified via the app or Play Store.
5. User Accounts & Data Security
A. Account Registration
Certain features, such as Cloud Sync, require signing in with a Google Account. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
B. Data Synchronization
Your bookmarks and notes are synced using a hybrid model: Google Drive App Data and our private MySQL Server. While we employ high-level encryption (SSL/TLS), we cannot guarantee 100% security against all cyber threats. You use the cloud sync feature at your own risk.
C. Account Deletion
Users have the "Right to be Forgotten." You can initiate account deletion within the app. This process will result in the immediate and permanent destruction of your bookmarks, notes, and subscription history on our servers. This action is irreversible.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BGS TECHNOLOGY AND ITS DEVELOPERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of legal data or personal notes.
- Legal complications or jail time arising from misinterpretation of the laws provided.
- Device malfunctions or battery drain.
- Unauthorized access to your data due to user negligence.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BGS Technology from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these terms or misuse of the Application.
8. Third-Party Services
The Application integrates third-party services including Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, and OneSignal. We are not responsible for the uptime or performance of these services. Use of these services is subject to their respective terms of use.
9. Termination of Service
BGS Technology reserves the right to terminate your access to the Application or its premium features without notice if we detect any breach of these terms, including unauthorized attempts to bypass advertisements or "crack" the subscription system.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The People's Republic of Bangladesh. Any legal action or proceeding related to this Application shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
11. Modifications to Terms
We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes in the law or our app features. The most current version will always be posted on this page. By continuing to use the Application, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
12. Contact Information
For any questions, legal inquiries, or reporting of bugs, please reach out to us: