Terms & Conditions - FastGST.in

Welcome to FastGST.in. By accessing our platform, products, and services—including the Tax Lookup API—you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

1. About FastGST.in and the Tax Lookup API

FastGST.in provides tools and APIs to simplify GST compliance for businesses and developers. The Tax Lookup API allows users to:

Search HSN/SAC codes, including fuzzy search
Retrieve HSN/SAC hierarchies
Access GST tax rates, cess information, and classification data
Receive real-time updates including the latest GST Council notifications

2. Disclaimer of Accuracy

We strive to provide the most up-to-date GST data using multiple automated and manual detection systems, sourced from trusted channels. However:

The data provided by FastGST.in, including the Tax Lookup API, is based on publicly available sources.
We aim for accuracy, but occasional discrepancies may occur.
Users are solely responsible for verifying all GST-related information against official government notifications for statutory compliance.
FastGST.in does not accept liability for any errors, omissions, or reliance on the API for filing taxes or compliance.

By using our services, you acknowledge and accept this responsibility.

3. User Accounts and API Access

To access certain features or API endpoints, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.

API keys must not be shared or exposed publicly. Misuse of your API key may result in suspension or termination of access.

You agree to provide accurate and complete registration information and to update it as necessary.

4. Permitted Use

You may use FastGST.in and the Tax Lookup API:

For business operations, software development, or internal systems.
In accordance with all applicable laws, including GST compliance regulations.

You may not use our services to:

Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Redistribute our data as your own without authorization
Attempt to bypass API limits, interfere with service availability, or reverse-engineer our API

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Paid API plans are billed according to the subscription tier you select.

Usage beyond your plan limits may result in additional charges or throttling.

All payments are non-refundable unless explicitly stated.

6. Data and Privacy

We collect and store information as described in our Privacy Policy.

By using FastGST.in and the Tax Lookup API, you consent to our collection, storage, and processing of data in accordance with that policy.

All API request logs, usage metrics, and metadata are retained to provide, secure, and improve our services.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, API code, software, documentation, and trademarks of FastGST.in remain the property of FastGST.in or its licensors.

You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without prior written consent.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

FastGST.in shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Tax Lookup API.

This includes any loss of business, profits, data, or reliance on information provided by the API.

The services are provided "as is" and "as available."

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or API access at our discretion, including for misuse or violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, you must cease all use of our services and destroy any copies of API data obtained.

10. Changes to Terms

FastGST.in may update these Terms & Conditions periodically.

Any changes will be posted with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of the platform or API after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.