Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using WayMarg — including the trip planner, shared trip links, group polls, or any other feature — you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. What WayMarg Is

WayMarg is an AI-powered trip planning and group coordination tool. It helps users plan itineraries, compare travel options, and coordinate group travel decisions. WayMarg is a planning aid — not a booking platform, not a travel agent, and not a financial service.

3. Beta Service

WayMarg is currently in beta. This means:

• Features may change, be removed, or behave unexpectedly
• Data (including shared trips stored on Firebase) may be lost during updates
• We make no guarantee of uptime, accuracy, or continuity of service
• These terms will evolve as the product matures

4. Shared Trips & Group Planning

When you share a trip using the "Share Trip" or "WhatsApp" button:

• Public by token — a unique link is generated. Anyone with this link can view your trip plan, vote in polls, and respond to "Who's coming?". There is no additional access control.
• You are responsible for who you share the link with. WayMarg is not responsible if a shared link reaches unintended recipients.
• Voter names are voluntary and unverified. Anyone can enter any name when voting — WayMarg does not verify identity.
• Shared data is stored on Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud, India region) and is automatically deleted 90 days after creation. Trip owners can delete shared data immediately via the "Delete shared trip" button.
• Do not share trips containing sensitive personal information (passport numbers, financial account details, home addresses, etc.).

5. Budget Split & UPI Features

The Budget Split and UPI link features are tracking and convenience tools only.

• WayMarg does not process, hold, or transfer any money.
• UPI deep links open your UPI app directly — WayMarg is not a party to any payment.
• WayMarg takes no responsibility for payment disputes between travellers.
• Amounts shown are user-entered estimates — verify independently before making payments.

6. AI Recommendations

WayMarg uses AI (Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude) to generate trip plans, day themes, and travel suggestions. These are:

• Suggestions only — not professional travel advice
• Based on publicly available data and may be outdated
• Not verified for safety, accessibility, or current operating status of venues

Always verify important details (opening hours, entry fees, transport availability) independently before travel.

7. Affiliate Links & Bookings

WayMarg displays booking links to third-party providers (hotels, flights, trains, buses). These are affiliate links marked with ↗. We earn a commission if you complete a booking — at no extra cost to you.

• Clicking a booking link takes you to a third-party website. Their terms and privacy policy apply.
• WayMarg is not responsible for bookings made on third-party sites — pricing accuracy, availability, cancellations, or disputes.
• Affiliate status does not influence spot rankings. Rankings are based on quality signals, not commission rates.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use WayMarg to scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data
• Share trip links publicly to collect data from anonymous participants without their knowledge
• Use the shared trip feature to spam or deceive recipients
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, disrupt, or overload WayMarg's services or Firebase backend
• Use WayMarg for any unlawful purpose

9. Intellectual Property

WayMarg's code, design, branding, and AI prompts are our intellectual property. Trip plans you create are yours. Spot data sourced from Google Places, Wikidata, and OpenStreetMap is subject to their respective licences.

10. Limitation of Liability

WayMarg is provided "as is" with no warranties, express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, WayMarg and its operators are not liable for:

• Inaccurate or outdated travel recommendations
• Loss of trip data (locally or on Firebase)
• Financial disputes between travellers using Budget Split or UPI features
• Bookings, cancellations, or disputes with third-party providers
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the service

11. Age Restriction

WayMarg is not directed at children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use WayMarg or share any information with us.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tamil Nadu, India.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms as the product evolves. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of WayMarg after changes means you accept the updated terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email privacy@waymarg.com and we will respond within 7 days.