Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tamil Nadu Land Connect (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Tamil Nadu Land Connect is an informational platform that provides access to publicly available land records and property information from government sources in Tamil Nadu, India. The Service includes:

• Encumbrance Certificate (EC) viewing
• Patta Chitta records
• FMB maps and land boundaries
• Guideline values
• DTCP, RERA, and panchayat approvals
• Other land-related documents

3. No Government Affiliation

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Tamil Nadu Land Connect is a private, third-party service and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of India, or any government department or agency.

We aggregate publicly available data from government sources. All official transactions and legal matters must be conducted through authorized government channels.

4. Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• Data is sourced from government portals and may contain errors
• Information may not be current or complete
• We do not verify the accuracy of government-provided data
• Technical issues may cause temporary unavailability

Always verify information with official government sources before making legal, financial, or property decisions.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service for lawful purposes only
• Not misuse or attempt to manipulate the Service
• Not use automated tools to scrape or download bulk data
• Not reverse-engineer or attempt to access source code
• Verify all information with official sources
• Not rely solely on our Service for legal decisions

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any damages arising from use of the Service
• We are not responsible for inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
• We are not liable for decisions made based on information from the Service
• We are not responsible for third-party services or government data sources

7. No Professional Advice

Tamil Nadu Land Connect does not provide:

• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Property valuation services
• Real estate consultation

Consult qualified professionals (lawyers, surveyors, real estate agents) for property matters.

8. Free Service

Tamil Nadu Land Connect is currently free to use. We reserve the right to:

• Introduce paid features in the future
• Modify or discontinue features without notice
• Limit usage for abuse prevention

9. Intellectual Property

The Service's design, logo, branding, and original content are owned by Terminal Developers. Government data remains property of respective government entities.

You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute the Service without permission.

10. Data Sources

We acknowledge and thank the following for public data access:

• Government of Tamil Nadu
• Department of Survey and Settlement
• Department of Revenue Administration
• Registration Department
• Data.gov.in and APISetu.gov.in

11. Service Availability

We strive for 24/7 availability but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access
• Error-free operation
• Real-time data updates

Maintenance, technical issues, or government source downtime may cause interruptions.

12. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the Service for illegal activities
• Impersonate government officials or entities
• Claim false affiliation with government bodies
• Distribute malicious code or spam
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Harass or harm other users

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal activity
• Abuse or misuse of the Service
• Technical or business reasons

14. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify users of significant changes via the website.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Tamil Nadu, India.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms: