Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of KVSHVL services operated by Kushal Samant Architects ("we", "us", or "our"), including kvshvl.in and web applications we publish on subdomains of kvshvl.in (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. The Services
KVSHVL provides architecture practice content, research, and software tools. Some tools are offered free of charge; others require sign-in and a paid KVSHVL subscription. Features, availability, and pricing may change over time.
We may add, modify, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements.
3. Accounts and authentication
Some features require an account. You are responsible for:
Providing accurate account information.
Maintaining the security of your sign-in credentials and devices.
All activity that occurs under your account.
Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose a security or abuse risk.
4. Subscriptions and payments
Paid features are billed according to the subscription plan shown at the time of purchase on kvshvl.in or within the relevant application. Subscription status is managed at the KVSHVL platform level and may unlock features across multiple applications.
Fees are charged in advance for the selected billing period unless stated otherwise.
Taxes may apply depending on your location.
We may change pricing for future billing periods; we will provide notice where required by law.
Except where required by applicable law or a separate refund policy shown at checkout, fees are non-refundable once a billing period has started.
Failure to pay may result in loss of access to paid features.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulation.
Upload malware, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with the operation of the Services.
Reverse engineer, scrape, or overload our systems except as permitted by law.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
Upload content you do not have the right to use, or that infringes third-party rights.
We may investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement where appropriate.
6. Check Your Drawings
Check Your Drawings is a web tool that compares two architectural drawing PDFs and produces a coordination overlay (PNG preview and PDF deliverable).
6.1 No professional advice
The Services are software tools only. Output is not architectural, engineering, or legal advice. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and approving any drawings before use on site or in contract documents.
6.2 Accuracy and limitations
Alignment and overlay results depend on the quality, scale, and content of uploaded PDFs. We do not guarantee that comparisons are correct, complete, or suitable for any particular project. Low-confidence alignments may still be returned with a warning — always review results manually.
6.3 Your content
You retain ownership of PDFs you upload. You grant us a limited license to process uploads solely to provide the comparison service, including temporary storage on our servers for up to approximately 24 hours.
Do not upload confidential, personal, or proprietary information unless you accept the risks described in our Privacy Policy.
6.4 Free and paid tiers
Single compare: Available without sign-in, subject to fair-use limits we may apply to protect service stability.
Batch compare and ZIP export: Require sign-in and an active KVSHVL paid subscription.
7. Intellectual property
The Services, including software, branding, website content, and documentation (excluding your uploads), are owned by us or our licensors and protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Services except as expressly permitted by us or by law.
8. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
9. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunity.
Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Services is limited to the greater of (a) the amount you paid us for the Services in the twelve (12) months before the claim, or (b) INR 5,000.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kushal Samant Architects, its operators, and affiliates from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, your uploads, or your violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms or if we discontinue a Service.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will survive.
12. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms, subject to applicable consumer-protection laws.
13. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Material changes may be communicated through the Services or by email where appropriate. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact
Kushal Samant Architects / KVSHVL
Email: writetokushaldsamant@gmail.com.
Telephone: +91 87796 32310.