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Terms of Services

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

PollPe - Survey Rewards App is owned and operated by Abhiman Innovations Private Limited.

PollPe is a consumer research platform that rewards users for completing surveys, tasks, and feedback activities. These Terms of Services ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Participant," "you," or "your") and PollPe ("we," "us," or "our").

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using our mobile application, website, or related services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

Legal Capacity

You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Description of Services

PollPe provides a digital platform that connects consumers with market research opportunities, offering rewards for participation in surveys, tasks, and feedback activities.

Core Services Include

  • Survey matching and distribution platform
  • Task-based research activities and consumer feedback collection
  • Digital reward system with coins/points accumulation
  • Reward redemption marketplace with various redemption options
  • User dashboard for tracking activities and rewards
  • Customer support and account management tools
Service Availability: Services are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted access and reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Services with reasonable notice.

3. User Eligibility and Account Requirements

3.1 Eligibility Criteria

To use PollPe, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age (18+ in certain jurisdictions)
  • Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain one (1) active account per person
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

3.2 Account Registration and Security

Registration Requirements

  • Valid email address and phone number
  • Accurate demographic and profile information
  • Verification of identity as reasonably requested
  • Acceptance of these Terms and Privacy Policy

Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
  • All activities occurring under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of unauthorized access
  • Using strong passwords and enabling available security features

Prohibited Account Activities

  • Creating multiple accounts or fake accounts
  • Sharing account credentials with others
  • Using automated tools or bots to access Services
  • Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices

4. Rewards System and Coins Usage

4.1 Earning Rewards

Coin Accumulation

  • Coins are earned upon successful completion of qualified surveys and tasks
  • Coin values vary based on survey length, complexity, and demand
  • Bonus coins may be awarded for profile completion, referrals, or special campaigns
  • Daily, weekly, or monthly bonus opportunities may be available

Qualification Requirements

  • Honest and thoughtful responses to survey questions
  • Meeting demographic or behavioral criteria specified by research sponsors
  • Completing surveys within allocated time frames
  • Maintaining quality standards as determined by our quality control systems

4.2 Redemption Rules and Policies

Minimum Redemption Thresholds

  • Cash withdrawals: 1000 coins minimum or approximately $5.00 USD where applicable
  • Gift cards: Varies by merchant (as specified in redemption catalogue)
  • Other rewards: As specified in redemption catalogue

Redemption Process

  • Redemption requests processed within 5–10 business days
  • Identity verification may be required for high-value redemptions
  • Payment methods include UPI, PayPal, digital gift cards
  • International users may have additional processing requirements

Redemption Restrictions

  • Coins have no cash value except through official redemption process
  • Coins cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged outside the platform
  • Fraudulent redemption attempts result in account termination
  • We reserve the right to modify redemption options

4.3 Coin Expiration and Forfeiture

  • Coins expire 24 months after date of issuance if unused
  • Account inactivity for 12 months may trigger coin forfeiture warning
  • Terminated accounts forfeit all unredeemed coins
  • We will provide notice before expiration where technically feasible

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

5.1 Acceptable Use

Users must:

  • Provide honest, accurate responses to surveys and research activities
  • Respect intellectual property rights of PollPe and third parties
  • Use Services only for legitimate research participation purposes
  • Maintain respectful communication with support staff and community members
  • Report suspected fraudulent activity or Terms violations

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

Survey and Task Violations

  • Providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Using VPNs or location masking to qualify for region-specific surveys
  • Attempting to complete surveys multiple times or circumvent screening
  • Copying or sharing survey content with unauthorized parties

Platform Abuse

  • Harassment, threats, or abusive behavior toward other users or staff
  • Attempting to hack, compromise, or circumvent platform security measures
  • Using automated tools, scripts, or bots to interact with Services
  • Creating or distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code

Commercial Misconduct

  • Attempting to sell, trade, or transfer account access or rewards
  • Commercial solicitation or advertising without express permission
  • Impersonating PollPe staff, affiliates, or other users
  • Engaging in money laundering or other illegal financial activities

Legal and Regulatory Violations

  • Violating applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Engaging in discrimination, hate speech, or harmful content creation
  • Participating in activities that compromise platform integrity or reputation

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 PollPe Intellectual Property

Our Rights

PollPe and its members own all rights, title, and interest in:

  • Platform software, applications, and technology
  • Trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand elements
  • Survey methodologies, algorithms, and proprietary processes
  • Content, text, graphics, images, and multimedia materials
  • Data analytics, insights, and aggregated research findings

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for legitimate research participation purposes only.

6.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting content (including survey responses, feedback, and profile information), you grant us:

  • Worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content
  • Right to incorporate responses into research findings and reports (anonymized)
  • Authority to use demographic information for platform improvement and matching

Content Standards

User-generated content must not:

  • Violate intellectual property rights of third parties
  • Contain defamatory, obscene, or harmful material
  • Include personal information of other individuals without consent
  • Infringe upon privacy or proprietary rights

6.3 Third-Party Content

Surveys and research materials are owned by respective research sponsors and clients. Users may not:

  • Copy, distribute, or share survey questions or content
  • Use proprietary research methodologies outside the platform
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to identify survey sponsors without authorization

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Data Collection and Use

Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using our Services, you consent to:

  • Collection and processing of personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • Use of cookies and similar tracking technologies for platform functionality
  • Sharing of anonymized/aggregated data with research partners and clients
  • International transfer of data to support global research activities

7.2 Research Data and Anonymization

Research Purposes

We may use your data for:

  • Matching you with relevant survey opportunities
  • Creating anonymized research insights and reports
  • Improving platform algorithms and user experience
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Data Protection Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption and security protocols
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Incident response procedures for data breaches or security incidents

8. Payment Terms and Tax Obligations

8.1 Reward Payments

  • Rewards paid in local currency equivalent based on current exchange rates
  • Processing fees may be deducted from payments as disclosed
  • Failed payment attempts may result in temporary hold on future redemptions
  • Disputed payments must be reported within 60 days of processing

8.2 Tax Responsibilities

User Obligations

You are solely responsible for:

  • Determining tax implications of rewards received
  • Reporting income to appropriate tax authorities as required by law
  • Paying all applicable taxes on reward earnings
  • Maintaining records for tax reporting purposes

Tax Reporting

We may:

  • Issue tax forms (1099-MISC, 1042-S) where required by law
  • Withhold taxes as mandated by applicable regulations
  • Report payment information to tax authorities when legally required
  • Require additional tax documentation for compliance purposes

9. Referral Program Terms

9.1 Referral Eligibility

  • Available to users in good standing with active accounts
  • Referrals must be new users who have never registered with PollPe
  • Referred users must complete registration and first qualifying survey
  • Referral bonuses subject to fraud prevention review

9.2 Referral Rewards and Restrictions

Reward Structure

  • Referrer receives bonus coins when referred user completes qualification requirements
  • Referred user may receive welcome bonus or first-survey bonus
  • Bonus amounts subject to change with advance notice
  • Maximum referral limits may apply per user per time period

Prohibited Referral Activities

  • Self-referral or referral of household members
  • Mass distribution of referral codes via spam or unsolicited communications
  • Misleading representations about platform benefits or earning potential
  • Creation of fake accounts to generate referral bonuses

10. Platform Modifications and Updates

10.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, update, or discontinue Services with reasonable notice
  • Change reward structures, coin values, or redemption options
  • Update platform features, functionality, or user interface
  • Implement new security measures or verification requirements

10.2 Terms Updates

  • Material changes communicated via email and in-app notification
  • Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
  • Users who disagree with changes may terminate their accounts
  • Amendment effective date clearly specified in updated Terms

11. Account Suspension and Termination

11.1 Termination by User

  • Users may close accounts at any time through account settings
  • Account closure requests processed within 30 days
  • Personal data handling upon termination governed by Privacy Policy

11.2 Termination by PollPe

Grounds for Termination

  • Violation of these Terms or Privacy Policy
  • Fraudulent activity or attempts to game the reward system
  • Providing false information or misrepresenting identity
  • Harassment of other users or platform staff
  • Legal requirements or regulatory compliance

Termination Process

  • Notice provided when technically feasible (may be immediate for security reasons)
  • Right to appeal termination decisions within 30 days
  • Forfeiture of unredeemed coins except where prohibited by law
  • Permanent ban from creating new accounts

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

12.1 Service Disclaimers

Services are provided without warranties of any kind, including:

  • No guarantee of specific earning amounts or survey availability
  • No warranty of uninterrupted or error-free service operation
  • No assurance of compatibility with all devices or operating systems
  • No promise of specific reward catalog availability or pricing

Third-Party Services

We disclaim responsibility for:

  • Third-party payment processors or reward fulfillment services
  • Survey content provided by research sponsors or clients
  • External websites, applications, or services linked from our platform
  • Actions or omissions of other platform users

12.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to:

  • Direct damages not exceeding the value of rewards earned in preceding 12 months
  • No liability for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
  • No responsibility for lost profits, business interruption, or data loss
  • Exclusion of liability for actions of third parties or force majeure events

User Responsibility

Users acknowledge responsibility for:

  • Consequences of providing inaccurate or false information
  • Tax implications and legal compliance in their jurisdiction
  • Security of their account credentials and device access
  • Backup of important data and information

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PollPe, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of Services in violation of these Terms
  • False or misleading information provided by you
  • Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights
  • Your breach of representations and warranties made herein

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

14.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to:

  • Attempt good faith negotiation for 30 days
  • Use customer support channels for service-related disputes
  • Provide detailed written notice of claims and requested resolution

Formal Dispute Resolution

  • Binding arbitration for disputes over ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD)
  • Small claims court jurisdiction for smaller disputes
  • Class action waiver — disputes resolved individually
  • Arbitration conducted in English under Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act

14.3 Limitation Period

Claims must be filed within one (1) year of the date the claim arose, or such claim will be permanently barred.

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters, pandemics, or public health emergencies
  • Government actions, regulatory changes, or legal restrictions
  • Cyber attacks, data breaches, or third-party security incidents
  • Infrastructure failures, internet outages, or service provider issues

16. Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce such provision in the future.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and PollPe regarding use of our Services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

18. Contact Information

General Inquiries

Legal and Compliance

Business Address

  • S16, Mittai, Barabanki
  • Uttar Pradesh, IN 225301

Customer Support Hours

  • Monday- Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM IST
  • Sunday: Closed (Emergency support available)
By using PollPe's Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. Thank you for being part of the PollPe community!