Terms & Conditions
Sambandh - GSB Matrimonial Platform
Welcome to Sambandh - GSB Matrimonial Platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is published in accordance with Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
1. Eligibility & Membership
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years (female) or 21 years (male) of age to register.
- Marital Status: We welcome individuals who are legally Single (Never Married), Widowed, or Legally Divorced. We also accept registrations from those currently Awaiting Divorce, provided that legal proceedings are documented.
- Community Focus: This platform is primarily designed for the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) and other Konkani-speaking Hindu communities.
- Right of Admission: Membership and admission rights are reserved by Sambandh. We reserve the right to decline or terminate membership without providing a reason.
2. Account Security & Verification
Mandatory Verification
To maintain platform integrity, all users must submit a valid government-issued Aadhaar Card. Profiles will only be made "Active" after manual verification by our operations team.
Confidentiality
You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your login credentials. Any activity originating from your account is your legal responsibility.
Accuracy
You represent that all details (Education, Horoscope, etc.) provided are truthful. False information is grounds for immediate account termination.
3. Services and Platform Features
Matrimonial Intent
Sambandh is strictly for serious matrimonial purposes. It is not a dating site. Any use of the platform for casual dating or non-matrimonial networking is prohibited.
Horoscope Matching
We offer automated Guna Milan based on algorithms coded by experts based on traditional Vedic principles. This is an advisory feature; we do not guarantee life compatibility based on these reports.
4. Fees, Payments & Refunds
Service Fees
Presently a platform fees of ₹. 500/- is charged to access the service.
5. Use of Contact Information & Profile Downloads
Responsibility
Upon downloading a profile, you gain access to sensitive contact information. You agree to use this information respectfully and solely for matrimonial inquiries.
Competition Acknowledgment
Since this is an open platform, multiple users may download the same profile. Sambandh is not liable for the number of interests a profile receives or the outcomes of these interactions.
6. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from:
- Data Scraping: Using any automated system or software to extract data/photographs from the website.
- Content Redistribution: Sharing, selling, or publishing any profile details or transcripts of private communications on social media or other third-party platforms.
- Inactivity: Users are encouraged to deactivate their profiles once a match is found. Profiles inactive for more than 90 days may be automatically set to "Inactive" to ensure the database remains current.
7. Limitation of Liability
No Guarantee
Sambandh is a facilitator, not a guarantor. We do not guarantee a successful marriage or a specific number of matches.
User Disputes
We are not responsible for any disputes, financial losses, or physical/emotional harm arising from interactions between users. We strongly advise users to conduct independent background checks.
Third-Party Content
We are not liable for false information provided by users.
8. Modification & Termination
Changes to Terms
Sambandh reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of updated terms.
Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or delete any account found violating community standards or the law.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the Laws of the Government of India. Any legal disputes or proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the respective courts from where we operate.
10. Contact Information
For assistance, grievances, or reporting misuse:
Contact Details
Email: postmaster@sambandh.gsbsamaj.in
Support Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM (Tuesday to Sunday). Closed on Mondays.
Note: Please allow 24-48 hours for email responses.
User Acknowledgment
By checking the "I Agree" box or using the Sambandh platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
Legal Notice
This Agreement is published in accordance with Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Users are advised to read these terms carefully before using the platform.
Note: These Terms & Conditions were last updated on 01-Jan-2026. Sambandh reserves the right to modify these terms at any time to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to maintain the integrity of our platform.