Terms and Conditions – CyberSNR
Effective Date: July 17, 2025
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Scope
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CyberSNR platform (hereafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Platform”). By accessing our website, submitting a query, or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable Indian laws and regulations. Using CyberSNR implies that you have read, understood, and accepted the latest Terms as published on our website.
CyberSNR is a voluntary, community-driven digital support platform designed to assist users in India with both IT-related and non-IT-related issues, including but not limited to website development, system troubleshooting, digital services, and other general problems. While primarily focused on serving users within India, CyberSNR may assist international users, provided such support complies with Indian laws and does not violate any digital or legal regulations. These Terms apply to all users interacting with the platform in any manner.
CyberSNR strictly prohibits any involvement in illegal activities, such as hacking, piracy, data theft, or the use of unethical tools, and reserves the right to deny support for such requests.
1.2 Legal Framework
These Terms constitute an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and comply with applicable rules, including:
- The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
This document is generated electronically and does not require physical or digital signatures. By using CyberSNR, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these legally compliant Terms.
CyberSNR is committed to operating in full alignment with Indian legal standards, particularly in areas involving user data, content moderation, consent-based support, and protection against cyber abuse or fraud.
1.3 Service Overview
CyberSNR is a community-driven platform offering free technical and non-technical assistance to promote digital safety, responsible technology use, and self-reliance. Services include both IT-related support (e.g., cybersecurity guidance, system troubleshooting, website creation) and non-IT-related support (e.g., general digital services and other problem resolution). Most services are provided free of charge, though a nominal fee of up to ₹50 may be requested for complex or time-intensive cases, transparently communicated and always optional.
✅ Core support areas include (but are not limited to):
- Guidance on identifying and removing malware or phishing threats
- System setup help (e.g., Windows/Linux installation)
- Device performance improvement and cleanup advice
- Website creation and troubleshooting (personal, non-commercial, or small-scale)
- General digital services and problem resolution (e.g., account setup, app guidance)
- Awareness regarding scam calls, fraud links, and suspicious messages
✅ Services are offered via:
- Web-based query forms
- Email or WhatsApp chat
- Optional remote access (with explicit user consent)
- WhatsApp calls or video calls (using trusted apps, for critical cases only)
CyberSNR operates on the principle of ethical support only and does not assist with any illegal, unethical, or unauthorized activities, such as hacking, piracy, or data theft.
1.4 Use of Digital Agreements
For remote access, system configuration, or actions impacting user data or settings, CyberSNR requires users to accept a Digital Agreement before proceeding. This agreement ensures informed consent and outlines:
- The specific scope of assistance
- Known risks (e.g., data loss, software conflicts)
- User responsibilities (e.g., data backups, active session monitoring)
- CyberSNR’s limitations of liability
✅ Accepted consent methods include:
- Checkbox confirmation on a web or chat form
- OTP-based verification (if available)
- Explicit text confirmation (e.g., “I agree” or “You may proceed” via WhatsApp, with a screenshot treated as a valid digital signature)
- E-signature, if required
⚠️ Without this agreement, CyberSNR will not provide remote or sensitive technical help. General advisory support may still be available. Agreements are presented in clear, user-friendly language and proceed only after user confirmation.
1.5 User Acknowledgement
By using CyberSNR, you confirm that you understand and accept the following:
- ✅Digital-Only Support: Services are provided remotely via chat, email, WhatsApp, or optional remote access (using tools like AnyDesk or RustDesk). No physical visits or hardware repairs are offered. In rare emergencies, phone calls or physical support may be considered, but only with clear documentation.
- ✅User Responsibility: Users must:
- Back up important data before acting on advice
- Carefully follow instructions and clarify doubts
- Apply steps at their own risk, understanding the process fully
- ❌No Liability Guarantee: CyberSNR is not responsible for:
- Data loss, software errors, or system damage due to user mistakes, interruptions, device conditions, or misapplication of instructions
- Issues arising from existing system conditions
- Errors from third-party tools or user actions
- ⚠️Risk Awareness: Technical assistance, especially remote help, carries risks. Users assume these risks by proceeding.
- ✅Voluntary Participation: Users decide whether to act on advice. CyberSNR provides guidance only and does not execute solutions without clear consent.
2. Definitions
2.1 CyberSNR
"CyberSNR" refers to the online digital assistance platform available at www.Cybersnr.com, operated by a volunteer-based team. It is a community-driven initiative based in India, designed to assist users with both IT-related and non-IT-related issues, including:
- Cybersecurity awareness
- IT troubleshooting (e.g., system setup, malware guidance)
- Website development (personal or small-scale)
- Digital services (e.g., app setup, account management)
- General problem resolution (e.g., non-technical digital assistance)
CyberSNR does not engage in illegal, unethical, or commercially driven activities, such as hacking, piracy, or data theft, and strictly adheres to all applicable Indian laws.
2.3 Query
A "Query" refers to any support request submitted by a user through CyberSNR’s official channels, including the website query form, email, or WhatsApp (for urgent cases only). A typical query may include:
- User’s name (real or alias)
- Contact details (e.g., email or WhatsApp number)
- Nature of the issue (e.g., malware, website error, general digital problem)
- A short description of the problem
Upon submission, a unique Token ID is assigned to track:
- Support status
- Updates or follow-ups
- Resolved vs. unresolved cases
⚠️ CyberSNR may reject or ignore queries that are:
- Incomplete or unclear
- Illegal or unethical (e.g., requests for hacking or piracy)
- Outside the platform’s scope or volunteer expertise
Users are encouraged to use the website query form for general or regular issues and reserve WhatsApp for urgent or emergency cases to ensure fair service delivery.
2.4 Token or Query Token
A "Token" or "Query Token" is a unique alphanumeric ID generated by CyberSNR upon query submission. The Token:
- Serves as a reference number for the support request
- Tracks progress and status
- Facilitates follow-up communication
- Marks the query as resolved, pending, or closed
✅ The Token is:
- Displayed on-screen or sent via email/WhatsApp after submission
- Linked to a single issue and cannot be reused
- Required for updates, corrections, or closure requests
🛡️ Users should:
- Save their Token ID securely
- Include it in all related communications
- Generate a new token for unrelated issues
2.5 Remote Access
"Remote Access" refers to a CyberSNR volunteer temporarily controlling or viewing a user’s device (e.g., laptop, phone) to provide technical assistance. It is conducted using secure tools like:
- AnyDesk
- RustDesk
- TeamViewer (or similar, based on user preference)
✅ Remote access is:
- Optional and requires explicit digital consent
- Used only when chat, email, or WhatsApp guidance is insufficient
- Supported by WhatsApp calls or video calls (via trusted apps) for critical cases
🔐 Sessions are bound by a Digital Agreement outlining:
- Accessible system parts
- Permitted actions
- Potential risks
- CyberSNR’s non-liability for user-side issues
⚠️ Important:
- Volunteers will not access personal files/folders without permission
- Users must be present and supervise sessions
- Misuse or suspicious activity may lead to session termination and legal follow-up
- WhatsApp direct contact should be used only for urgent cases; general queries should use the website form
2.6 Digital Agreement
A "Digital Agreement" is an electronic consent document required before CyberSNR performs high-risk or sensitive tasks, such as:
- Remote access or device control
- System configuration or software setup
- Firmware changes or OS reinstallation
✅ The agreement includes:
- Task scope, risks (e.g., data loss, software errors), and responsibilities
- User’s duty to back up data and monitor sessions
- Disclaimer protecting volunteers from unintended outcomes
✅ Consent methods include:
- Checkbox confirmation on a form
- OTP-based verification (if available)
- Text confirmation via WhatsApp (e.g., “I agree” or “You may proceed”), with screenshots treated as valid digital signatures
- E-signature, if required
⚠️ Without an accepted agreement:
- No remote or sensitive support will be provided
- General advisory assistance may be offered
🔐 Agreements are presented in clear, user-friendly language and may be stored securely for legal purposes under Indian IT laws.
2.7 Services
"Services" refer to the digital and non-digital support provided by CyberSNR through its volunteers and communication channels (website form, email, WhatsApp). Services are:
- Primarily remote (no physical repair or on-site visits)
- Mostly free, with a nominal fee (max ₹50) for complex or time-intensive cases
- Advisory and educational, not commercial
✅ Examples include:
- Malware or phishing guidance
- System setup and performance tuning
- Website creation and troubleshooting (non-commercial or small-scale)
- Digital services (e.g., app setup, account recovery)
- General problem resolution (e.g., non-technical digital assistance)
- Cybersecurity and scam awareness
❌ CyberSNR does not offer:
- Illegal activities (e.g., hacking, piracy, data theft)
- Installation of unauthorized software
- Hardware repair or data recovery
- Services violating Indian laws
⚠️ Services depend on:
- Volunteer availability
- User cooperation and consent
- Legal and ethical boundaries
2.8 User Data
"User Data" refers to information shared by users with CyberSNR, either:
- Voluntarily (e.g., name, email, WhatsApp number/Phone number, query details)
- Automatically (e.g., Public IP address, device/browser type)
✅ Common data includes:
- Name or alias
- Email or WhatsApp number/Phone number
- Problem description
- Screenshots or logs (if shared)(if option available)
- Public IP address, browser version, OS
- Submission timestamp
❌ CyberSNR does not collect:
- Passwords
- Banking or financial details
- Aadhaar, PAN, or legal IDs
- Biometric or facial data
- Unrelated files
🛡️ Data is used to:
- Provide support
- Track progress via Token ID
- Ensure platform safety and detect abuse
🔐 Data handling complies with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- SPDI Rules, 2011
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework
✅ Users may request data correction or deletion via their registered email/WhatsApp.
2.9 Volunteer Team
The "Volunteer Team" consists of unpaid individuals offering time and knowledge to assist users. Volunteers:
- Have diverse backgrounds (e.g., IT, cybersecurity, website development)
- Respond on a best-effort basis
- Assist only in areas of expertise
- Work without salary or legal obligation
✅ Clarifications:
- Volunteers are not employees or company representatives
- Support is provided in good faith, not as a professional service
- Volunteers may use aliases for safety
🛡️ Legal Protection:
- Volunteers are not liable for technical issues or errors during advisory support
- Liability applies only in cases of malicious intent or gross negligence (per Indian law)
- Protected under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000 (safe harbour)
⚠️ Misuse of volunteers (e.g., harassment, threats) may result in:
- Immediate service denial
- Permanent blacklisting
- Legal reporting
3. Scope of Services
3.1 Nature of Services Provided
CyberSNR is a volunteer-driven platform offering free, advisory-based digital support to enhance digital safety and resolve both IT-related and non-IT-related issues for users primarily in India. Services include website development, system troubleshooting, digital services (e.g., app setup, account management), and general problem resolution. Support is provided by self-trained volunteers in the early stages of their careers, who may need extra time to study or resolve complex issues. Users are requested to cooperate patiently, as all assistance is offered in good faith without commercial obligation.
✅ The platform helps with:
- Cybersecurity awareness and scam prevention
- Malware detection and removal guidance
- Software, settings, or OS troubleshooting
- Website creation and management (personal or small-scale)
- Digital services and general problem resolution
- Support for legal tools and configurations
❌ CyberSNR does not offer:
- Illegal activities (e.g., hacking, piracy, data theft)
- Physical visits or hardware repair (except in documented emergencies)
- Real-time 24/7 support
- Guaranteed results or commercial IT outsourcing
📍 All support is:
- Primarily remote (via email, WhatsApp, or remote access)
- Subject to volunteer availability and expertise
- Bound by ethical and legal limits under Indian law
CyberSNR is a community resource, not a professional IT firm, and acts as a guide rather than a replacement for commercial tech support.
3.2 Included Services
CyberSNR offers assistance based on volunteer capability and time, primarily free of charge, with a nominal fee (max ₹50) for complex or time-intensive cases. Services are advisory, educational, and delivered remotely under legal and ethical boundaries.
✅ IT & System Support:
- Identifying and removing malware or spyware
- Phishing, scam, or fraud message verification
- Antivirus, firewall, or privacy setup
- Windows/Linux installation (single or dual-boot)
- BIOS or system configuration guidance
- Disk cleanup, driver fixes, and performance optimization
- Virtual machine setup (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware)
✅ Digital & Web Assistance:
- Website creation support (personal, student, or NGO use)
- HTML/CSS corrections, static page setup
- Contact form or domain setup (e.g., Freenom, Hostinger)
- Safe tool recommendations (no pirated software)
✅ Non-IT & General Assistance:
- App or account setup (e.g., email, cloud storage)
- Guidance on digital services (e.g., form creation, basic automation)
- General problem resolution (e.g., non-technical digital issues)
- Cybersecurity awareness and scam prevention tips
- One-time explainer sessions or tutorials (on request)
📌 Third-Party Services:
- For services requiring external providers (e.g., hosting, repair labs, designers), users must pay the provider directly.
- CyberSNR acts only as a guide or connector and does not charge commissions or handle payments.
⚠️ Resolution depends on:
- Accuracy of user-provided information
- Device condition
- User’s ability to follow instructions
3.3 Optional Remote Access Support
When written instructions are insufficient, CyberSNR may offer remote access, WhatsApp calls, or video calls (via trusted apps) to resolve issues directly. In serious emergencies, phone calls or physical support may be provided, with clear documentation.
✅ Remote access is:
- Optional and user-requested
- Performed only after explicit digital consent
- Limited to the specific issue in the query
🔐 Trusted Tools/Methods:
- Remote access: AnyDesk, RustDesk, TeamViewer
- Communication: WhatsApp calls or video calls (via trusted apps)
- Emergency: Phone calls or physical support (documented, rare cases)
📝 Conditions:
- Users must be present and monitor sessions
- Sensitive folders must be closed/hidden
- Sessions may be logged for legal protection
- A Digital Agreement is required, outlining tasks, risks, and responsibilities
❌ CyberSNR will not:
- Access personal files without permission
- Copy, install, or delete without approval
- Record video/audio without consent
- Force remote access or emergency support
🛡️ Remote/emergency support is offered:
- Only when necessary and safe
- With user consent to terms and risks
3.4 Services Not Covered
CyberSNR prohibits services that violate safety, legality, or ethics, regardless of intent:
❌ Illegal or Unauthorized Activities:
- Hacking, brute-forcing, or password cracking
- Unauthorized access to accounts or devices
- SIM cloning, tracking, or surveillance without consent
- Phishing, keyloggers, RATs, or spyware support
- Bypassing OS locks, BIOS passwords, or DRM
❌ Piracy & Copyright Infringement:
- Installing/activating pirated software
- Cracking license keys or bypassing subscriptions
- Downloading copyrighted content without licenses
❌ Hardware or Invasive Requests:
- Physical repair, soldering, or hardware upgrades
- Data recovery from broken disks
- Routine physical visits (except documented emergencies)
❌ Suspicious or Abusive Requests:
- Tampering with official/educational portals
- Social engineering, defamation, or blackmail
- Requests from fake profiles or unverified users
- Aggressive or non-consenting users
⚖️ Legal Note: CyberSNR will:
- Deny such requests without response
- Blacklist users/devices/IPs
- Report violations to Indian cybercrime portals or police
🔐 Compliance with:
- IT Act, 2000
- IPC Sections 419, 420, 66C, 66D (fraud, identity theft)
- Software licensing and cyber ethics guidelines
3.5 Service Availability and Response Time
CyberSNR operates on a volunteer basis, providing services on a best-effort basis, not as a 24/7 guaranteed support system.
✅ Availability Depends On:
- Volunteer availability and expertise
- Query complexity and clarity
- Nature of the request (simple vs. technical)
📍 Typical Response Window:
- Queries acknowledged within 24–48 hours
- Complex issues may take longer or be scheduled
- Emergency cases prioritized via WhatsApp
⚠️ Delays May Occur Due To:
- Incomplete or unclear queries
- Missing Token IDs in follow-ups
- Technical/legal checks
- Volunteer unavailability
📌 CyberSNR Reserves the Right To:
- Decline or defer service
- Reassign or close tokens with reason
- Suggest alternative platforms if needed
CyberSNR strives for transparency and sincerity in handling queries.
4. User Responsibilities
4.1 Honest Information Sharing
Users must provide accurate, truthful, and complete information to CyberSNR to ensure effective and safe support. This includes:
- A real or valid alias name (no impersonation)
- A working email address or WhatsApp number
- A clear and specific description of the issue
✅ Why this matters:
- Enables volunteers to provide correct and safe guidance
- Ensures support is given to genuine users, not bots or scammers
- Protects both parties legally in case of disputes
❌ Prohibited actions:
- Using fake identities or stolen contact details
- Misrepresenting issues (e.g., hiding illegal intent)
- Submitting false screenshots, logs, or misleading context
- Using WhatsApp for non-urgent queries (general issues should use the website query form)
⚠️ CyberSNR reserves the right to:
- Reject or ignore queries with false/incomplete information
- Delay or deny support for misuse of communication channels (e.g., repeated non-urgent WhatsApp messages)
- Blacklist users who repeatedly misuse the platform
- Report suspicious or fraudulent activity to Indian legal authorities
4.2 Respectful Use of Services
Users must interact with CyberSNR and its volunteers respectfully, patiently, and cooperatively to maintain a safe and helpful environment.
✅ Acceptable behavior:
- Polite communication, even when frustrated
- Following instructions step-by-step
- Asking genuine, legal questions with clear context
- Allowing volunteers reasonable response time
- Using WhatsApp only for urgent/emergency cases and the query form for general issues
❌ Prohibited behavior:
- Abusive, rude, or threatening messages
- Harassment or personal questioning of volunteers
- Pressuring for faster replies, off-hours demands, or unrealistic guarantees
- Misusing support for unauthorized or illegal purposes
- Repeated messaging that overloads volunteers
🛡️ Volunteers provide free support, so users must:
- Be patient during delays
- Show basic courtesy
- Respect volunteers’ right to refuse or exit a session
⚠️ CyberSNR may delay, pause, or deny support, or permanently ban users for:
- Repeated aggression or disrespectful language
- Overloading volunteers with excessive messages
- Intentional disturbance or misuse of support channels
4.3 Data Backup and Risk Awareness
Users are solely responsible for securing their data and understanding risks before following advice or allowing remote access.
✅ Users must:
- Back up important files before major steps
- Inform volunteers of sensitive or critical data
- Understand the process and follow instructions carefully
- Ask questions if instructions are unclear
- Take screenshots/notes for reference
❌ CyberSNR is not responsible for:
- Data loss, software errors, or system damage due to user mistakes, interruptions, device conditions, or misapplication of instructions
- System malfunctions after applying fixes
- Issues from existing device conditions
🛡️ Risk Acceptance: By following advice or allowing remote help, users accept responsibility for:
- Unintentional software issues or misconfigurations
- Changes to system settings or software
- Data loss, errors, or system instability
⚠️ Volunteers will:
- Exercise reasonable care
- Warn users of known risks
- Pause or stop help if concerns arise
CyberSNR and its team are not liable for damages unless caused by intentional misconduct or proven negligence.
4.4 One Token = One Query Policy
CyberSNR follows a “One Token = One Query” policy for clarity and efficient support.
✅ This means:
- Each query relates to one specific issue
- New tokens are required for unrelated issues
- Follow-ups must include the original Token ID
📌 Example:
- ✅ Query about a slow PC → 1 token
- ❌ Asking about Wi-Fi, app crashes, and website setup in one thread → separate tokens needed
❌ Mixing unrelated issues under one token:
- Confuses volunteers
- Delays responses
- May result in partial or no help
⚠️ CyberSNR may:
- Split or reject multi-topic queries
- Request resubmission in proper format
- Limit or deny support for repeated token misuse
4.5 Accepting Terms Before Help Begins
Using CyberSNR (e.g., submitting a query, contacting via WhatsApp, or requesting support) implies that users have read, understood, and accepted the latest Terms & Conditions as published on the website.
✅ Acceptance may be recorded via:
- Checkbox or click on the query form
- Typed confirmation (e.g., “I agree” or “Please help”)
- Submitting a query or responding to communications
- Sharing a Token ID for follow-up
❌ Without acceptance:
- Volunteers cannot proceed with support
- Remote or sensitive assistance will be withheld
- CyberSNR is not responsible for unapproved user actions
⚖️ Under Indian law (IT Act, 2000), digital consent is legally binding when:
- Clearly logged
- Documented via Token ID or chat logs
Users must read these Terms and contact CyberSNR only if they agree to comply. Ignorance of Terms is not an excuse for misuse or disputes.
5. Remote Access and Digital Consent
5.1 When Remote Access is Offered
CyberSNR offers remote access, WhatsApp calls, or video calls (via trusted apps) only when necessary and only if:
- The issue cannot be resolved through chat, email, or WhatsApp guidance
- The user understands the risks involved
- The user provides explicit digital consent
In serious emergencies, normal phone calls or physical support may be offered, with clear documentation.
✅ Common scenarios:
- Software installation (e.g., OS setup tools)
- System configuration (e.g., boot order, firewall)
- Browser or DNS troubleshooting
- Website setup (personal/NGO use)
- Critical issue resolution via WhatsApp call/video call
❌ Remote access is not offered if:
- Issues can be resolved with simple instructions
- The user refuses the Digital Agreement
- The system appears tampered or contains suspicious content
- The user is abusive, impatient, or uncooperative
🛡️ Volunteers are trained to:
- Request permission before accessing the system
- Avoid personal folders or browser tabs
- Terminate sessions if unsafe or illegal activity is detected
📌 Remote access and emergency support are privileges, subject to volunteer discretion.
5.2 How Consent is Collected
CyberSNR requires explicit digital consent before remote sessions, WhatsApp calls/video calls, or major system changes to protect users, volunteers, and the platform’s legal standing under Indian IT laws.
✅ Consent methods:
- Checkbox on a query or consent form
- WhatsApp text confirmation (e.g., “Yes, I agree” or “You may proceed”), with screenshots as valid digital signatures
- OTP-based approval (if enabled)
- Digital signature or screen-recorded approval (for critical cases)
📌 For WhatsApp-based support, consent is logged as:
- A timestamped message with Token ID
- A screenshot (kept confidential for legal/safety purposes)
❌ Verbal or passive approval (e.g., “I guess it’s fine” or silence) is invalid.
⚖️ This complies with:
- Section 10A of the IT Act, 2000 (electronic contracts)
- SPDI and DPDP consent rules
Consent is mandatory, and no technical action proceeds without clear user approval.
5.3 What the Digital Agreement Includes
The Digital Agreement is a simple document or message that users must accept before CyberSNR performs remote access, sensitive configurations, or critical tasks (e.g., OS reinstallation, BIOS changes).
✅ The agreement outlines:
- The specific task (e.g., install software, configure DNS)
- Known risks (e.g., data loss, software errors, system instability)
- User responsibilities (e.g., backups, session monitoring)
- CyberSNR’s non-liability for user-side issues
- Volunteer’s name (if shared)
🔐 Legal protections:
- Volunteers are not liable for unintended outcomes unless proven negligent
- Users are responsible for backups and decision-making
- CyberSNR is not liable for third-party tool behavior (e.g., AnyDesk, RustDesk)
✅ Format:
- Checklist via web form or WhatsApp message
- Typed document or template with text confirmation
- Screenshots of WhatsApp consent as digital signatures
⚠️ Without an accepted agreement:
- No remote or sensitive support is provided
- Advisory-only mode may be offered
5.4 Session Safety and User Monitoring
CyberSNR follows strict safety practices during remote access, WhatsApp calls, or video calls to ensure privacy, security, and transparency.
✅ User responsibilities:
- Stay present and monitor the session
- Close personal files, folders, or apps
- Speak up if actions seem unclear or uncomfortable
- Avoid overloading volunteers with repeated messages
- End the session by closing the tool if needed
✅ Volunteer responsibilities:
- Announce actions before performing them
- Avoid unrelated or personal system areas
- Confirm before deleting files or making major changes
- End sessions cleanly and confirm task status
🔐 Security practices:
- No data is copied or stored by volunteers
- Recordings (if approved) are minimal and secure
- Session logs (chat, screenshots, Token ID) are retained for legal purposes only
❌ CyberSNR prohibits:
- Unmonitored sessions
- Access to banking or private data
- Volunteers using personal accounts for tech control
- Excessive user messaging that pressures volunteers
📌 If users suspect unethical actions:
- Disconnect immediately
- Report via email with Token ID
- Request volunteer reassignment or audit
⚠️ CyberSNR may pause or deny support if users overload volunteers with repeated or off-hours demands.
5.5 Termination of Remote Access
Users or volunteers may terminate remote access, calls, or emergency support at any time. Safety and comfort are priorities.
✅ Termination occurs if:
- Users express discomfort or change their mind
- Suspicious or illegal content is detected
- Users become abusive or uncooperative
- Technical issues prevent safe progress
✅ Post-session steps:
- Confirm resolution status
- Advise user on next steps
- Recommend follow-up if needed
- Log session summary (Token ID, duration, actions) for emergency support
⚠️ CyberSNR is not obligated to resume terminated sessions. New sessions require:
- Mutual agreement
- Re-confirmed Digital Agreement
- Relevance and safety of the issue
📌 User recommendations:
- Change shared passwords post-session
- Run a virus/malware scan
- Note changes made during the session
6. User Data and Privacy
6.1 Types of Data Collected
CyberSNR collects minimal data to provide effective support and ensure platform safety. The types of data include:
✅ Voluntarily Shared:
- Name or alias (provided via query form or WhatsApp)
- Email address or WhatsApp number (for communication)
- Description of the issue (IT or non-IT)
- Screenshots, logs, or files (if shared by the user)
✅ Automatically Collected:
- Public IP address (for security and abuse detection)
- Device type, browser version, or operating system
- Timestamp of query submission or session
- Token ID for tracking
❌ CyberSNR does NOT collect:
- Passwords or login credentials
- Financial details (e.g., bank, UPI)
- Aadhaar, PAN, or sensitive IDs
- Biometric or facial data
- Unrelated personal files
⚖️ Data collection complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and SPDI Rules, 2011.
6.2 How Data is Collected
Data is gathered only through secure, approved channels, including:
- Official CyberSNR website query form
- Email communication
- WhatsApp (for urgent cases or consent)
- Secure remote access tools (e.g., AnyDesk, RustDesk)
✅ How it works:
- Users submit data via forms, email, or WhatsApp
- Consent is obtained for sensitive data sharing (e.g., screenshots as digital signatures)
- Automatic data (e.g., IP) is logged during interactions
- WhatsApp text confirmations (e.g., “I agree”) are logged as screenshots, treated as valid digital signatures
- All data is encrypted during transmission (via HTTPS or secure tools)
❌ CyberSNR does not:
- Use tracking cookies or analytics beyond security
- Collect data without user interaction or consent
- Store unnecessary data
6.3 How Data is Used
User data is used only for:
- Responding to and resolving queries
- Tracking support status (via Token ID)
- Detecting and preventing abuse or fraud
- Legal and proof purposes (e.g., session recordings, WhatsApp logs)
- Complying with Indian legal requirements
✅ Examples:
- Email/WhatsApp: Send updates or instructions
- Screenshots: Diagnose errors
- IP address: Block malicious users
- Chat logs/recordings: Maintain records for legal proof
❌ Data is never used for:
- Marketing or advertising
- Purposes beyond the query
- Unethical profiling or tracking
6.4 Data Storage and Retention
CyberSNR stores data securely and only as long as necessary.
✅ Storage practices:
- Data is stored on secure servers or cloud platforms
- Access is restricted to authorized volunteers
- Encryption is used for sensitive data (e.g., WhatsApp screenshots, session logs)
- Only selected parts of session recordings are stored long-term due to storage limitations
✅ Retention policy:
- Query data (e.g., email, WhatsApp number, description) is kept for 1 year after resolution
- Automatic data (e.g., IP, timestamp) is deleted within 6 months
- Consent screenshots and session logs are retained only if legally required
- Users can request early data deletion (see below)
❌ No data is stored if:
- The query is incomplete or rejected
- The user requests deletion
- The data is irrelevant to the query
⚖️ Storage complies with:
- SPDI Rules, 2011
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
- IT Act, 2000
6.5 Data Sharing
CyberSNR does not sell, trade, or share user data with third parties, except:
✅ Allowed sharing:
- With volunteers handling the query
- With legal authorities if required (e.g., cybercrime investigations)
- With user consent (e.g., sharing screenshots with tool providers)
❌ Prohibited sharing:
- With advertisers or commercial entities
- With unrelated individuals or platforms
- Without consent or legal mandate
🛡️ Sharing is done:
- Transparently (users are informed)
- Under strict confidentiality
- In compliance with DPDP and IT Act guidelines
6.6 User Rights Over Data
Users have full rights to their data under Indian law. You can:
✅ Request to:
- View data held by CyberSNR
- Correct inaccurate data (e.g., wrong email/WhatsApp number)
- Delete some data after query resolution
- Restrict data use for specific purposes
✅ How to exercise rights:
- Email or WhatsApp the official CyberSNR contact
- Include Token ID and registered email/WhatsApp number
- Specify the action (view/correct/delete/restrict)
⚠️ Notes:
- Requests are processed within 7–14 days
- Deletion may be delayed for legal requirements
- Users are notified of the outcome
⚖️ Rights are protected under:
- Section 43A of the IT Act, 2000
- SPDI Rules, 2011
- DPDP Act, 2023
7. Limitations of Liability
7.1 No Liability for User Actions
CyberSNR provides advisory and technical guidance based on user-provided information. The platform and its volunteers are not responsible for:
❌ Issues caused by:
- Inaccurate or incomplete information from users
- User failure to understand or follow instructions carefully
- Pre-existing device or software conditions
- Interruptions (e.g., internet loss, power cut) during support
- Misapplication of instructions by users
❌ Outcomes such as:
- Data loss or corruption
- Software errors or system malfunctions
- Temporary or permanent device damage
- Failure to resolve the issue
✅ Users must:
- Back up critical data before acting on advice
- Ask questions if instructions are unclear
- Understand the process and proceed at their own risk
⚠️ By acting on CyberSNR’s guidance, users accept full responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
7.2 Volunteer-Based Support
CyberSNR is run by self-trained volunteers in the early stages of their careers, offering time and expertise on a best-effort basis in good faith. Users are requested to cooperate patiently, as volunteers may need extra time to resolve complex issues.
✅ Key points:
- Volunteers are not professional IT staff
- Support is advisory, not a guaranteed or commercial service
- Volunteers may have limited expertise for certain issues
- Response times vary based on availability and complexity
❌ CyberSNR is not liable for:
- Delays in response or resolution
- Errors during troubleshooting
- Limitations in volunteer knowledge or tools
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
🛡️ Volunteers are protected under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, when acting in good faith within these Terms.
7.3 Third-Party Tools and Services
CyberSNR may recommend or use third-party tools (e.g., AnyDesk, RustDesk) or refer users to external services (e.g., hosting providers, repair labs). However:
❌ CyberSNR is not responsible for:
- Errors, malfunctions, or damage from third-party tools
- Issues from external services or providers
- Data breaches outside CyberSNR’s control
✅ Users are responsible for:
- Reviewing terms and privacy policies of third-party tools/services
- Ensuring system compatibility with tools
- Directly handling payments or agreements with providers
⚠️ CyberSNR recommends safe tools/services but cannot guarantee their performance or security.
7.4 No Guarantee of Results
CyberSNR does not guarantee:
- Full or partial resolution of issues
- Compatibility of advice with all systems
- Meeting user expectations or deadlines
✅ Success depends on:
- Accuracy of user information
- Device condition and compatibility
- User cooperation and adherence to instructions
❌ CyberSNR is not liable for:
- Unresolved issues
- User dissatisfaction
- Financial or personal losses from unresolved problems
⚠️ Users engage with CyberSNR at their own risk, knowing results are not guaranteed.
7.5 Legal Protections
CyberSNR operates as a non-commercial intermediary under Indian law with protections, including:
✅ Safe Harbor under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000:
- CyberSNR is not liable for user actions or third-party content
- Liability applies only for proven negligence or malicious intent
- Volunteers are protected when following guidelines
✅ Limitation of Liability under Indian Contract Act, 1872:
- No damages can be claimed for free advisory services
- Claims require evidence of intentional harm
⚠️ Users agree to:
- Not hold CyberSNR or volunteers liable for unintended outcomes
- Resolve disputes through communication with CyberSNR first
- Avoid frivolous or malicious legal claims
⚖️ Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi, India.
8. Payment and Contribution Policy
8.1 Free Services Policy
CyberSNR operates as a community-driven initiative, offering most technical and non-technical support free of charge, including:
Core support areas include (but are not limited to):
- Cybersecurity advice
- System troubleshooting
- Website setup (personal or non-commercial)
- Digital services and general problem resolution
- Scam and fraud awareness
✅ Exceptions where a nominal fee may apply:
- Complex or time-intensive cases (e.g., advanced troubleshooting, prolonged sessions)
- Specialized configurations requiring significant volunteer effort
📌 In such cases:
- The fee will not exceed ₹50 per query
- Users will be informed in advance and must consent
- Payment is optional and not required for basic help
✅ Voluntary contributions:
- Users may donate any amount (UPI Only)
- Donations support platform maintenance and are appreciated but offer no additional service benefits
❌ CyberSNR does not:
- Charge mandatory fees for core services
- Offer premium or paid-only features
- Force users to pay for assistance
8.2 Refund Policy
In cases where a nominal fee is paid for complex support:
✅ Refund conditions:
- If work progress is below 40%, a refund may be provided, and partially completed digital work may be deleted at CyberSNR’s discretion
- If work progress is 40% or more, no refund will be issued, and completed work may be destroyed
- Refunds apply only to cases where payment was made
📌 Process:
- Users must request refunds via email or WhatsApp, including the Token ID
- Requests are processed within 7–14 days
- CyberSNR will confirm the work progress percentage before deciding
⚠️ Refunds are not applicable for free services or voluntary donations.
8.3 Third-Party Payments
CyberSNR may recommend third-party services (e.g., hosting providers, repair labs, designers) to complete certain tasks.
✅ Key points:
- Users must pay third-party providers directly
- CyberSNR acts only as a guide or connector and does not charge commissions
- Examples include domain hosting (e.g., Hostinger), repair services, or design tools
❌ CyberSNR is not responsible for:
- Issues with third-party services
- Refunds or disputes with external providers
- Additional costs incurred by users
⚠️ Users should:
- Verify the legitimacy of third-party providers
- Review their terms and conditions
- Contact CyberSNR for guidance if unsure
8.4 Transparency in Contributions
CyberSNR ensures full transparency in handling fees and donations.
✅ How contributions help:
- Cover server or platform maintenance costs
- Support free tools and resources for volunteers
- Keep services accessible to all users
✅ Transparency measures:
- Users are informed of any fee before work begins
- Fees are linked to specific queries or tasks
- Receipts or confirmations are provided on request
- Donation usage is summarized in periodic public updates
❌ CyberSNR does not:
- Use contributions for personal profit
- Share payment details with third parties
- Accept payments without user consent
⚖️ Payments and contributions comply with:
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
- IT Act, 2000 (for digital transactions)
9. Prohibited Activities
9.1 Illegal Activities
CyberSNR strictly prohibits using its platform for illegal or unethical activities. Users must not request or engage in:
❌ Prohibited actions:
- Hacking, cracking, or unauthorized access to systems or accounts
- Creating or distributing malware, phishing pages, spyware, or unethical tools
- Piracy or use of cracked software, games, or media
- Data theft or unauthorized data access
- Fraud, identity theft, or impersonation
- Any activity violating Indian laws (e.g., IT Act, 2000; IPC Sections 420, 66C, 66D)
⚠️ Users engaging in such activities will face:
- Immediate denial of service
- Blacklisting from the platform
- Reporting to cybercrime authorities if necessary
9.2 Harmful or Abusive Behaviour
Users must not engage in behaviour that harms CyberSNR, its volunteers, or other users, including:
❌ Prohibited behaviour:
- Sending abusive, threatening, or offensive messages
- Harassing or intimidating volunteers
- Spamming with fake or repetitive queries
- Exploiting or manipulating volunteers for personal gain
✅ Users are expected to:
- Communicate respectfully
- Follow platform guidelines
- Report issues calmly and clearly
⚠️ CyberSNR may block users who violate this policy to protect volunteers and maintain a safe environment.
9.3 Platform Misuse
To ensure fair and safe use, users must not:
❌ Misuse actions:
- Submit false or misleading queries
- Use multiple accounts to bypass token/query limits
- Request commercial support disguised as personal use
- Overload volunteers with repeated messages or off-hours demands
- Misuse support channels (e.g., using WhatsApp for non-urgent queries)
✅ Proper use includes:
- One query per issue with a valid Token ID
- Clear, honest communication
- Respecting volunteer time and availability
- Using the query form for general issues and WhatsApp for urgent cases
⚠️ Misuse may result in:
- Query rejection or delay
- Paused or denied support to protect volunteers
- Temporary or permanent bans
9.4 Consequences of Violations
Violations of these Terms, especially illegal or abusive behaviour, will lead to:
✅ Immediate actions:
- Termination of support
- Deletion or rejection of queries
- Blacklisting of email, IP, or device
✅ Potential actions:
- Reporting illegal activities to Indian authorities (e.g., cybercrime cells)
- Sharing evidence (e.g., chat logs, screenshots) with law enforcement
- Public notice on the website (without personal data)
⚖️ Legal compliance:
- Aligns with IT Act, 2000
- Violations may fall under IPC Sections 503, 506 (criminal intimidation), or others
- CyberSNR cooperates with legal investigations
Users must use the platform responsibly to avoid harm to themselves or others.
10. Termination of Services
10.1 Reasons for Termination
CyberSNR may terminate or suspend services, with or without notice, for reasons including:
❌ Violations of Terms:
- Engaging in illegal activities (e.g., hacking, piracy, data theft)
- Abusive or threatening behaviour toward volunteers
- Pressuring or overloading volunteers with repeated messages or off-hours demands
- Submitting false or misleading queries
- Repeated misuse of support channels (e.g., WhatsApp for non-urgent queries)
❌ Other reasons:
- Suspicion of fraudulent or malicious intent
- Failure to provide required consent or Digital Agreement
- Technical limitations preventing safe support
- Volunteer unavailability for specific issues
⚠️ Termination may be immediate for serious violations, such as illegal activities, harassment, or misuse that threatens volunteer safety or fair service delivery.
10.2 Temporary Suspension
CyberSNR may temporarily suspend services for a user or the platform due to:
✅ Temporary issues:
- Overwhelming query volume beyond volunteer capacity
- Team unavailability due to emergencies (with notice posted on the website)
- Technical issues (e.g., server downtime)
- Need to verify user identity or query legitimacy
- Volunteer safety concerns due to user behaviour
✅ During suspension:
- Users are informed via email, WhatsApp, or website notice
- Pending queries may be paused or reassigned
- New queries may be deferred until operations resume
⚠️ Suspensions are temporary and lifted once issues are resolved.
10.3 User-Initiated Termination
Users may stop using CyberSNR services at any time by:
✅ Actions:
- Not responding to communications
- Requesting query closure via email, WhatsApp, or query form
- Withdrawing consent for remote access or support
- Requesting data deletion (per Section 6.6)
✅ CyberSNR will:
- Respect the user’s decision
- Close the query and Token ID
- Cease further communication unless requested
⚠️ Terminating a query may result in incomplete issue resolution.
10.4 Post-Termination Actions
After termination (by user or CyberSNR):
✅ Actions:
- Query is marked as closed
- Token ID is archived and cannot be reused
- Data (e.g., chat logs, screenshots) may be retained for legal purposes
- Users may be notified of closure via email or WhatsApp
❌ No further support:
- Terminated queries receive no additional help
- New queries require a new Token ID
⚖️ Data retention complies with:
- SPDI Rules, 2011
- IT Act, 2000
- DPDP Act, 2023
10.5 Reinstatement of Services
CyberSNR may allow reinstatement after termination or suspension:
✅ Conditions:
- Resolution of the issue (e.g., misuse, behaviour)
- User provides a valid explanation or apology (if applicable)
- Volunteers agree to resume support
- No legal or safety concerns remain
✅ Process:
- Contact CyberSNR via email or WhatsApp with Token ID
- Review within 7–14 days
- Users notified of the outcome
⚠️ Reinstatement is not guaranteed and is at CyberSNR’s discretion.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Initial Communication
If you have concerns, complaints, or disputes about CyberSNR’s services, contact us first to resolve the issue amicably.
✅ How to reach us:
- Email: [insert official email]
- WhatsApp: Official CyberSNR contact (for urgent disputes only)
- Website: Submit a complaint via the query form
- Include your Token ID and a clear description of the issue
✅ What happens next:
- CyberSNR acknowledges complaints within 48 hours
- A volunteer or admin investigates and responds within 7 days
- We aim for fair and transparent resolution
⚠️ Users must:
- Avoid abusive language or threats
- Provide accurate details for faster resolution
- Be patient, as volunteers work on a best-effort
11.2 Escalation Process
If initial communication does not resolve the issue, users may escalate as follows:
✅ Steps:
- Submit a formal escalation request via email or WhatsApp with Token ID
- State the issue, prior communication, and desired outcome
- A senior volunteer or admin reviews within 14 days
✅ Possible outcomes:
- Clarification or correction of the issue
- Apology or remedial action (if applicable)
- Closure with mutual agreement
❌ CyberSNR will not entertain:
- Frivolous or malicious complaints
- Disputes due to user errors or non-compliance with Terms
- Requests for financial compensation beyond paid fees
⚠️ Escalation outcomes are not guaranteed and are handled case-by-case.
11.3 Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
All disputes arising from CyberSNR services are subject to:
✅ Legal framework:
- Laws of India, including the IT Act, 2000, and Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Delhi, India]
✅ Key points:
- By using CyberSNR, users agree to resolve disputes under Indian law
- CyberSNR operates as a non-commercial intermediary with limited liability
- Legal claims require evidence of intentional harm
⚠️ Users should:
- Seek legal advice for formal action
- Attempt informal resolution first
11.4 User Cooperation
For smooth dispute resolution, users must:
✅ Cooperate by:
- Providing accurate and complete information
- Responding to CyberSNR’s queries promptly
- Following the escalation process
❌ Non-cooperation may lead to:
- Delayed or unresolved disputes
- Rejection of unfounded or abusive complaints
⚖️ CyberSNR is committed to fair and lawful dispute resolution under Indian regulations.
12. Amendments to Terms
12.1 Right to Amend Terms
CyberSNR reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in:
- Platform operations
- Volunteer policies
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback or platform improvements
✅ Amendments may include:
- Changes to service scope or limitations
- Updates to data privacy or consent rules
- Adjustments to fees or contribution policies
- Clarifications to user responsibilities
⚠️ Using CyberSNR (e.g., submitting a query, contacting via WhatsApp, or engaging with volunteers) implies that users have read, understood, and accepted the latest Terms as published on www.Cybersnr.com. All amendments are made in good faith and comply with Indian laws (e.g., IT Act, 2000).
12.2 Notification of Changes
CyberSNR will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes to the Terms.
✅ Notification methods:
- Posting updated Terms on www.Cybersnr.com
- Sending an email message to registered users (for major changes)
- Displaying a pop-up or banner on the website
✅ Timing:
- Changes take effect immediately upon posting
- Major changes may have a 7-day notice period
- Users should check the website regularly
⚠️ Failure to receive a notification does not exempt users from complying with updated Terms.
12.3 User Responsibility
Users are responsible for staying informed about the latest Terms and Conditions.
✅ How to stay updated:
- Visit www.Cybersnr.com periodically
- Review Terms before submitting a query
- Contact CyberSNR via email or WhatsApp for clarification
❌ Ignorance of Terms:
- Is not an excuse for non-compliance
- Does not waive user obligations
- May lead to termination of services if violated
12.4 Continued Use After Amendments
By continuing to use CyberSNR services (e.g., submitting queries, contacting via WhatsApp, or using a Token ID), users automatically agree to the updated Terms.
❌ If users disagree with changes:
- They must stop using CyberSNR services
- They may request data deletion (per Section 6.6)
- They can contact CyberSNR to discuss concerns
⚖️ This aligns with:
- IT Act, 2000 (electronic contracts and user consent)
- Indian Contract Act, 1872 (agreement to terms)
13. Miscellaneous
13.1 Compliance with Indian Law
CyberSNR operates in full compliance with Indian laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections relevant to cyber activities
✅ This applies to:
- All services, including IT and non-IT support
- Data collection, storage, and sharing
- Dispute resolution and user interactions
⚠️ Users must ensure their actions comply with Indian laws when using CyberSNR services.
13.2 Contact Information
For inquiries, support, or complaints, users can contact CyberSNR through:
✅ Official channels:
- Email: [insert official email]
- WhatsApp: Official CyberSNR number (urgent cases only)
- Website: Query form at www.Cybersnr.com
✅ Users should:
- Include their Token ID for faster response
- Use the query form for general issues and WhatsApp for urgent cases
- Expect a response within 24–48 hours, subject to volunteer availability
⚠️ Misuse of contact channels (e.g., spamming WhatsApp) may lead to delayed or denied support.
13.3 Acceptance of Terms
By using CyberSNR services (e.g., submitting a query, contacting via WhatsApp, or engaging with volunteers), users confirm they have read, understood, and accepted the latest Terms & Conditions as published on www.Cybersnr.com.
✅ This includes:
- Agreeing to all service, payment, and privacy policies
- Accepting responsibility for user actions
- Acknowledging CyberSNR’s volunteer-driven, non-commercial nature
⚠️ Users who do not agree must stop using CyberSNR services.
13.4 Entire Agreement
These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between users and CyberSNR regarding the use of services, superseding any prior agreements or communications (written or oral).
✅ Key points:
- No external promises or agreements apply unless specified in these Terms
- Any changes are reflected in updated Terms (per Section 12)
- Users should contact CyberSNR for clarification if needed
13.5 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction in India, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
✅ This ensures:
- The Terms remain valid even if one part is struck down
- CyberSNR can continue operations under valid provisions
- Users’ obligations under remaining Terms are unaffected
⚖️ All provisions comply with Indian laws, including the IT Act, 2000, and Indian Contract Act, 1872.