Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the PAYOTRIX platform or services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. This agreement governs the use of all services offered via payotrix.com, including merchant dashboards, APIs, redirection systems, and customer-facing interfaces.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between the user/merchant and PAYOTRIX, a digital platform that offers redirection-based payment gateway aggregation, without storing or processing financial data. If you do not agree with any of the terms listed herein, you must discontinue the use of PAYOTRIX immediately.

Nature of Services Provided

PAYOTRIX functions as a technical dashboard and redirection interface, allowing registered merchants to facilitate customer payments through integrated third-party aggregators such as Stripe, Razorpay, Cashfree, and PayPal. PAYOTRIX does not act as a payment processor, bank, wallet provider, or NBFC.

The platform merely enables redirection to external payment processors through secure links, buttons, or APIs. The third-party provider conducts all financial processing, and PAYOTRIX does not control funds or store any payment credentials.

User Eligibility Criteria

To use PAYOTRIX, a user must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have full legal capacity to enter binding contracts

  • Register with accurate, up-to-date details

  • Agree to undergo identity/KYC verification (if merchant)

Merchants must be legally registered entities in their operating jurisdiction and may be required to provide incorporation documents, tax identification numbers, and compliance certificates.

User Account Creation and Responsibilities

Each user/merchant must create an account with PAYOTRIX to access its services. During registration:

  • Accurate contact and business details must be provided

  • An email address and a secure password must be used

  • All information must be kept current at all times

Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Any unauthorized use must be reported to PAYOTRIX immediately. The platform is not liable for losses caused by compromised credentials resulting from negligence or password reuse.

Dashboard Access and Redirection Rules

Once registered, merchants can use the PAYOTRIX dashboard to:

  • Configure redirection links for payment collection

  • Integrate APIs for dynamic payment buttons

  • Monitor redirection status logs and system messages

All redirection events must comply with the terms of the respective third-party gateway. PAYOTRIX reserves the right to block, pause, or audit any redirection if suspicious behavior or non-compliance is detected.

Financial Data Disclaimer

PAYOTRIX does not collect, store, or process any financial information such as card numbers, CVV, OTP, UPI, bank account details, or payment tokens. All transactions occur on third-party gateway platforms. PAYOTRIX acts only as a redirection system.

Users agree that PAYOTRIX is not responsible for any fraud, error, payment failure, chargeback, or refund disputes arising from the third-party processor's side.

Gateway Integrations and Limitations

PAYOTRIX provides merchant tools to integrate third-party aggregators. Each integration is:

  • Subject to the respective gateway’s terms

  • Manually or automatically verified

  • Logged for compliance reviews

PAYOTRIX makes no guarantee about the availability or uninterrupted uptime of third-party services. Platform behavior may be impacted by the external provider’s downtime, API limits, or deprecation schedules.

KYC Verification and Legal Identity

All merchants must complete KYC verification to access or continue using PAYOTRIX services. Acceptable documents include PAN, Aadhar, GSTIN, company registration certificate, and bank proof. PAYOTRIX reserves the right to:

  • Reject incomplete or fraudulent documentation

  • Periodically re-verify identity

  • Suspend accounts that fail compliance

All data submitted will be stored securely and processed according to the Privacy Policy.

Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Users may only use PAYOTRIX for lawful purposes, and agree not to:

  • Use the platform to process illegal or unauthorized payments

  • Create fake merchant accounts or impersonate others

  • Host phishing, gambling, pornography, drugs, weapons, or financial scams

  • Reverse-engineer, modify, or tamper with platform code or APIs

  • Introduce malware, exploits, or spam services

Violations will lead to permanent suspension, IP blocking, and legal action under the IT Act, 2000, and relevant cybercrime laws.

Platform Uptime and Maintenance

PAYOTRIX will strive to provide 99.5% uptime, but does not guarantee uninterrupted service. Planned maintenance may be announced via email or the dashboard. Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notice.

Users agree that PAYOTRIX will not be liable for downtime or delay caused by:

  • Hosting provider outages

  • Force majeure events (natural disasters, war, pandemics)

  • Third-party gateway issues

  • Cyberattacks or DDoS

Merchant Responsibilities and Representations

Each registered merchant on PAYOTRIX affirms that:

  • They have the legal authority to conduct business in their jurisdiction

  • Their business model is compliant with RBI, GST, and other applicable laws

  • Their offered products/services are not illegal, counterfeit, or harmful

  • They will not misuse the platform for fraudulent, misleading, or exploitative activities

  • They are responsible for customer billing, refunds, and post-sale support

PAYOTRIX shall not be held liable for customer disputes, false advertising, or contractual failures between the merchant and its end customers.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PAYOTRIX disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of revenue

  • Data breaches not caused by PAYOTRIX systems

  • Errors by third-party payment processors

  • Delays in platform responses or redirection failures

  • Technical or configuration errors on the merchant side

Liability of PAYOTRIX, if any, will be limited to INR 1,000 (One Thousand Rupees) or the amount paid to PAYOTRIX in the last 30 days, whichever is lesser.

No Storage or Control of Customer Funds

PAYOTRIX never collects, stores, routes, or settles any customer funds. All payments made through the platform are:

  • Handled directly by third-party payment processors

  • Settled to the merchant’s account by those processors

  • Governed by those processors’ terms, not PAYOTRIX

If a customer does not receive a service or refund, the issue must be resolved between the merchant and the gateway provider directly. PAYOTRIX is not responsible for financial reconciliation or refunds.

Gateway Downtime and Error Handling

PAYOTRIX does not guarantee the availability or reliability of any third-party payment gateway integrated on its platform. If any gateway experiences technical errors, downtime, or rejection of transactions:

  • PAYOTRIX may temporarily suspend redirection links

  • Logs will be maintained for forensic traceability

  • Merchants will be notified and may be advised to use alternative providers

The platform will not be held liable for financial losses caused due to any technical issue originating from a third-party gateway.

Modification of Services

PAYOTRIX reserves the absolute right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of its platform, including but not limited to:

  • APIs

  • Redirection tools

  • Gateway integrations

  • User interface or merchant dashboards

Such modifications may be made without notice. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes user acceptance.

Taxes, GST, and Regulatory Compliance

Merchants are solely responsible for:

  • Complying with local and national tax laws

  • Collecting and remitting applicable GST

  • Issuing invoices to their customers

  • Reporting earnings to the appropriate authorities

PAYOTRIX does not act as a tax collector, agent, or intermediary. GST compliance, PAN linking, and invoice generation are the merchant’s legal responsibility. PAYOTRIX may assist with tools but accepts no liability for non-compliance.

Account Suspension and Termination

PAYOTRIX reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any user or merchant account without prior notice in case of:

  • Violation of these terms

  • Fraudulent activity

  • Gateway policy violation

  • Non-compliance with KYC norms

  • Repeated customer complaints

  • Abuse or threats to PAYOTRIX personnel or systems

Terminated users forfeit access to all stored data, logs, and configuration. Data may be retained as per the Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

API Usage and Rate Limiting

Merchants using the PAYOTRIX API must adhere to:

  • Authentication via secure tokens

  • Rate limits and usage quotas

  • Endpoint specifications

  • Non-abuse and non-commercial resale

Any automated bot, scraper, or script abusing the API may lead to IP bans or account suspension. PAYOTRIX retains the right to monitor API activity and throttle or revoke access to protect system integrity.

Data Ownership and Platform IP

All intellectual property (IP) associated with PAYOTRIX, including its:

  • Codebase

  • Dashboard interface

  • APIs

  • Logos, UI/UX, content

  • Documentation and brand assets

…remains the sole property of PAYOTRIX or its licensors. Users are not granted any license to copy, replicate, reverse-engineer, rebrand, or commercially distribute any part of the platform without explicit written consent.

Any violation may lead to legal action and claims under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality

Merchants and users may be exposed to sensitive information while interacting with PAYOTRIX, including:

  • Platform architecture

  • API documentation

  • Support credentials

  • Gateway sandbox keys

Users agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not disclose, share, or misuse it. Violation of this clause may lead to civil and criminal liability under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and contract law.

Support Services and Communication

PAYOTRIX offers support through:

  • Email: support@payotrix.com

  • Knowledgebase: help.payotrix.com (if applicable)

  • Chat/Helpdesk (if available)

Users agree to engage respectfully with support staff. Abusive, harassing, or misleading communication will lead to denial of service or account suspension. All support interactions may be logged and monitored for quality and security.

Termination by User

Users may terminate their account at any time by sending an official request from their registered email to support@payotrix.com. On approval:

  • All services will be deactivated

  • Redirection links will be disabled

  • Data will be deleted or archived per legal retention periods

  • Third-party API access will be revoked

No refund will be issued unless explicitly agreed upon in writing, as per the Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Indemnification

Users and merchants agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PAYOTRIX, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates from:

  • Any third-party claims

  • Regulatory fines

  • Losses or damages
    …arising from misuse of the platform, violation of these Terms, or failure to comply with laws.

This includes legal costs, defense expenses, and settlement amounts arising from user-caused disputes or liabilities.

Force Majeure

PAYOTRIX shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations due to events outside its reasonable control, including:

  • Acts of God

  • Natural disasters

  • Internet outages

  • War, terrorism, civil unrest

  • Governmental orders or lockdowns

  • Pandemic-related disruptions

During such periods, services may be suspended, limited, or temporarily inaccessible.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Maharashtra.

If any clause of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining clauses will remain in full force and effect.

Refunds and Chargeback Handling

PAYOTRIX does not process refunds directly. All payments, cancellations, and chargebacks are handled through the third-party payment aggregators used by the merchant. Merchants are solely responsible for:

  • Issuing refunds through their gateway dashboard

  • Responding to customer chargeback claims

  • Resolving disputes raised with banks or PSPs

PAYOTRIX may assist in logging redirection metadata or request logs to support any investigation, but will not mediate between the merchant and payment provider. All parties must comply with the Refund and Cancellation Policy published separately.

Suspension for Gateway Policy Violations

If a merchant’s account is flagged by a payment aggregator (e.g., Stripe, Razorpay) due to:

  • Fraudulent activities

  • High refund/chargeback ratios

  • Policy non-compliance

  • Unapproved business categories

…PAYOTRIX reserves the right to suspend the merchant’s access to all related redirection services. Such suspension remains active until the matter is resolved with the aggregator or the merchant replaces the gateway.

Repeated violations may result in permanent blacklisting from PAYOTRIX services.

Redirection Logs and Evidence Retention

All redirection events, including timestamp, IP address, device data, and response code, are logged by PAYOTRIX. These logs are:

  • Retained for up to 12 months

  • Used for fraud analysis, compliance reporting, or dispute support

  • Protected against tampering or unauthorized access

Merchants may request access to these logs for legitimate purposes through formal procedures. PAYOTRIX may redact sensitive customer data for compliance.

Merchant Gateway Credentials and API Key Management

Merchants are required to maintain the confidentiality of:

  • Payment gateway API keys

  • Webhook secrets

  • Callback URLs

Such credentials are configured inside the PAYOTRIX dashboard and stored in encrypted form. PAYOTRIX will never modify, expose, or share these keys. In case of suspected leakage or abuse, merchants must regenerate their API keys immediately and notify PAYOTRIX.

Use of PAYOTRIX for Testing or Sandbox Purposes

PAYOTRIX provides sandbox/test environments or demo merchant accounts on request. These accounts:

  • Should not be used for real payments

  • Are subject to reset and data purge without notice

  • They are monitored for abuse and fake traffic

Users agree not to exploit sandbox services to simulate or fake real merchant transactions. Misuse will result in suspension.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Declaration

PAYOTRIX strictly prohibits:

  • Use of its services for money laundering

  • Structuring or layering payments through shell entities

  • Fraudulent identity or fake KYC

Any suspicious activity is flagged and reported to competent authorities, including the RBI, FIU-IND, or CERT-IN, as per Indian AML and KYC norms. PAYOTRIX may suspend or terminate accounts engaged in such activities without prior notice.

Cross-Border Usage and Export Control

While PAYOTRIX is primarily intended for Indian and compliant international users, merchants from other countries may access it only if:

  • Their country is not on any export control blacklist (e.g., OFAC, EU Sanctions)

  • Their business model is legal and licensable in their region

  • Their payment aggregator supports their local currency and laws

It is the responsibility of international users to ensure they are not in violation of any local, national, or international regulations when using PAYOTRIX.

Temporary Account Freezing

PAYOTRIX may temporarily freeze access to user or merchant accounts in cases including:

  • Regulatory audits

  • Ongoing fraud investigations

  • Legal notice from any government agency

  • Repeated breach of platform usage limits

During the freeze, access to all dashboard features and redirection capabilities will be suspended. PAYOTRIX will notify the account holder about the reason and conditions to reinstate access.

Publicity and Branding

Merchants and users may not use the PAYOTRIX name, logo, or brand assets without express written consent.
Unauthorized branding includes:

  • Use of PAYOTRIX trademarks on merchant sites

  • Claiming false affiliation or sponsorship

  • Displaying “Powered by PAYOTRIX” without permission

Legal action may be taken under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (India) and international IPR laws.

User Feedback and Suggestions

Users may submit feedback, suggestions, or improvement ideas to PAYOTRIX via official channels. All such submissions:

  • Are voluntary

  • May be used by PAYOTRIX without obligation

  • Do not constitute any form of royalty, compensation, or co-ownership

  • Are non-confidential unless a separate NDA is signed

PAYOTRIX may incorporate feedback into its roadmap and appreciates all constructive suggestions.

Service Fees and Billing

PAYOTRIX may charge service fees for:

  • API access

  • Premium support

  • Custom dashboard features

  • Branded URLs or analytics tools

Fees are always displayed transparently and billed monthly or annually, as per the selected plan. Non-payment may lead to service suspension.

All invoices are issued with valid GST details for Indian merchants.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

In case of a dispute between PAYOTRIX and a merchant/user, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the issue via mutual discussion. If unresolved within 30 days:

  • The dispute shall be referred to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India)

  • The seat of arbitration will be Maharashtra

  • Proceedings will be conducted in English

  • Each party will bear its costs, unless otherwise decided by the arbitrator

Affiliate or Reseller Terms

If a user is approved as an official reseller, partner, or affiliate of PAYOTRIX, additional terms will be shared via a separate Affiliate Agreement. Such users must not:

  • Misrepresent PAYOTRIX services

  • Use fake traffic or incentivized clicks

  • Spam users or run misleading campaigns

  • Resell access without written consent

Violation leads to immediate termination of affiliate rights and cancellation of commissions.

Legal Notices and Communication

All official legal notices to PAYOTRIX must be:

  • In writing

  • Sent to the registered business address or via email to support@payotrix.com

  • Include full user/merchant details, summary of claim, and documented evidence.

PAYOTRIX reserves the right to reject notices sent through unofficial channels.

Entire Agreement and No Waiver

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and other linked legal documents, constitute the entire agreement between the user and PAYOTRIX. No informal communication, oral agreement, or support conversation shall override these written terms.

Failure of PAYOTRIX to enforce any clause shall not constitute a waiver of that clause.

Modification of Terms

PAYOTRIX reserves the right to amend or update these Terms & Conditions at any time, without prior notice. Changes may be made to reflect:

  • Regulatory updates

  • Platform improvements

  • Operational adjustments

It is the responsibility of the user to review this page periodically. Continued use of the PAYOTRIX platform after updates implies full acceptance of the revised Terms.