Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 14 August 2025

Overview

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) outline the rules and regulations for the use of all products and services offered by Aplu.io, owned by Applaud Web Media Private Limited (collectively referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This includes our Managed Push Notification Service and our Self-Hosted Push Notification Service.

By purchasing, accessing, or using our products and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our products and services. The purpose of these Terms is to ensure a fair and transparent relationship with our customers, protect our intellectual property, and prevent any misuse or illegal activities.

Part A: General Terms (Applicable to All Services)

The terms in this section apply to both the Managed Push Notification Service and the Self-Hosted Push Notification Service.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

    Your purchase, access, or use of our products and services signifies your full and immediate acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to be bound by all of the following Terms, please do not purchase, access, or use our products. We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated version on our website. Your continued use of the service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

  2. "Powered By" & Watermark

    You agree not to remove, obscure, or alter any “powered by” notices, logos, brand identifiers, or other proprietary notices in any notification prompts. This applies to all plans (free or paid) for all services. Non-compliance constitutes a breach of our Terms and may result in immediate termination of your account and license without further notice.

  3. Ownership & Intellectual Property

    All products and services purchased from or provided by the Company are and remain the property of Aplu.io. You may not claim intellectual or exclusive ownership of them, whether modified or not. Unauthorized reproduction, decryption, or sharing of our products is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination or legal action.

  4. Restrictions on Use

    You may not sell, lease, rent, license, sublicense, distribute, transfer, copy, reproduce, modify, translate, or create derivative works of our software. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software, except to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law. You further agree not to engage in any illegal, abusive, or unauthorized conduct.

  5. Data Consent Directive

    By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and retention of data for the purposes of improving and marketing our offerings. This data may include user interaction statistics, usage patterns, and engagement metrics. We adhere to our Privacy Policy and relevant data protection regulations to ensure data security. This data helps us refine our offerings, create targeted marketing, and enhance the value we deliver.

  6. Fees and Payment

    We accept payment via bank transfer, UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, debit card, credit card, and net banking. The specific method will be detailed on your invoice. Payment is required upfront unless otherwise specified. All applicable taxes, duties, or fees are your responsibility; a detailed breakdown of GST and other charges (if applicable) will be provided on the checkout page.

  7. Offers and Promotions

    We reserve the right to change or cancel our offers, promotions, or discounts at any time. Any such changes will be posted on our website. Your continued use of our services implies acceptance of these revised offers.

  8. Third-Party Dependency

    Our services rely on Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for certain functionalities. We are not responsible for any downtime, disruptions, or other issues caused by Google FCM or any other third-party services.

  9. Compatibility and Guarantee
    • Platform Compatibility: While we strive to ensure compatibility with various platforms, we cannot guarantee that our products will work with all third-party software, plugins, or web browsers.
    • Testing: It is your responsibility to test browser compatibility using any demos or test environments we provide. We will update our product and inform you of known compatibility issues via email, but final compatibility decisions and responsibilities lie with you.
  10. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aplu, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

    1. Your use or misuse of the Service;
    2. Your breach of any of these Terms;
    3. Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service;
    4. Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable laws.
  11. Limitation of Liability

    In no event shall the Company be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use our software. Our total liability for any claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be limited to the total fees paid by you for the specific product or service in the preceding 12 months.

  12. Disclaimer of Warranties

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aplu disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that our products or services will meet your requirements, operate without interruption, or be error-free. Your use of the service is at your sole risk.

  13. Force Majeure

    Aplu shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authority, pandemics, fire, floods, accidents, or strikes.

  14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

    These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall take place in the state where the Company is incorporated. Each party shall bear its own arbitration costs.

  15. Entire Agreement

    These Terms and Conditions, together with any documents expressly referenced herein (including our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and Aplu regarding our products and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings. We may update these terms at any time. Your continued use of our software after we post changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

  16. Support
    • Scope: Support provisions vary according to the product or plan purchased.
    • Technical Support: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00 IST, limited to addressing errors or issues related to our products.
    • General Support: Monday to Sunday, 09:00 to 18:00 IST.
    • How to Get Support: If you encounter any problems, please contact us here. Response times may vary based on your plan and ticket volume.

Part B: Managed Push Notification Service

The terms in this section apply only to the Managed Push Notification Service.

  1. Free & Paid Plan Usage
    • Free Plan – Advertisements: Users on the free plan acknowledge and consent that Aplu will send up to two (2) advertisements per day to subscribers on their domains. This helps us maintain and support the free service.
    • Paid Plan – Ad-Free Experience: Users on a paid plan will not have any advertisements sent to their subscribers, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
    • Enhanced Features & Support: Paid plans may include additional features, as specified on our website or in your purchase agreement.
    • Plan Changes:
      • Upgrade/Downgrade: You may upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time, subject to payment and any applicable fees.
      • Free to Paid: Moving from a free plan to a paid plan removes advertisements from your subscribers.
      • Paid to Free: Downgrading from a paid plan to a free plan may reintroduce advertisements and certain feature limitations.
  2. Delivery
    • Order Confirmation: Upon receipt of your order, you will receive an email from us with instructions to complete your download (if applicable) and a license key to use the product.
    • Constituting Delivery: Receipt of the email constitutes delivery of the item(s) you purchased. If you encounter any issues, please contact us here.
  3. Domain Activation Requirement

    Domains added to the service must have the required script added to the head section and root domain within 15 days of being added. Domains that fail to meet this requirement may be removed from the Aplu system with or without notice. Furthermore, free plan domains with fewer than 10,000 subscribers that exhibit prolonged inactivity (e.g., 90 days or more) may be removed from the Aplu system to ensure resource availability.

  4. User Conduct and Responsibility

    You are solely responsible for all data and content you provide or transmit through the service. By using the service, you warrant that you have the necessary licenses or permissions for such content. You agree not to upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

  5. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use or misuse of the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

  6. Service Modifications and Termination
    • Modifications: Aplu reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
    • Termination: We may terminate or suspend your account or access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
  7. Subscriber Cleanup

    To maintain data accuracy and comply with our privacy and data-minimization policies, we will periodically remove from our system any subscriber records for users who have unsubscribed from your website.

Part C: Self-Hosted Push Notification Service

The terms in this section apply only to the Self-Hosted Push Notification Service.

  1. Delivery and Installation
    • Delivery: Upon receipt of your order, you will receive an email with instructions to get started/use the product and a license key. Receipt of this email constitutes delivery. If you encounter issues, you must contact us within 48 hours, after which the item will be considered delivered.
    • Server Requirements: The product is designed to work on Dedicated/VPS environments (e.g., DigitalOcean, Hetzner, VULTR, AWS). It is your responsibility to ensure your server meets our requirements before purchase. Please check the pricing page for more.
  2. License Terms
    • License Grant: We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, and perpetual license to use the purchased version of the software on a single server owned and managed by you or your organization.
    • Perpetual Use: A perpetual license allows you to use the specific version you purchased indefinitely. You are not required to renew your license to continue using that version.
    • License Renewal & Updates: Renewing your license grants you access to the latest version of the software. We are not on a mandatory subscription model, giving you the flexibility to decide whether to renew annually.
  3. Updates & Support
    • Updates: Minor version updates (e.g., v1.0 to v1.1) are provided for free. Major version upgrades (e.g., v1.0 to v2.0) will require an additional purchase.
    • Support: We provide complimentary technical support for a limited period as specified in your plan. Support is limited to installation and product-related errors and is available Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00 IST. Additional support can be purchased separately.
  4. Compatibility

    While we strive for broad compatibility, we do not guarantee that our product will work with all third-party software, plugins, or web browsers. It is your responsibility to test compatibility before purchase or contact the sales team.

  5. Refund and Cancellation Policy

    Due to the nature of self-hosted digital products, we do not offer refunds once a purchase has been made, as the files cannot be recalled. In truly exceptional cases, a refund may be processed at our sole discretion. Read more about the refund and cancellation policy here. If you experience technical issues, our support team is available to assist you.

  6. Fair Usage Policy

    To ensure optimal performance for all, we or Google (via FCM) may implement usage limits. Excessive or abusive usage that negatively impacts system performance may result in throttling or suspension of access.

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