1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Montessori HRMS mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Eligibility

This App is available only to:

• Current employees of Montessori Educational Society
• Authorized personnel and administrators
• Individuals who are 18 years of age or older
• Users who have been provided login credentials by the HR department

3. User Account and Credentials

3.1 Account Responsibility

• Your account credentials are personal and confidential
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• Do not share your username or password with anyone
• You must notify HR immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Termination

• Your account will be deactivated upon termination of employment
• Montessori Educational Society reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Terminated accounts cannot be reactivated without HR approval

4. Permitted Use

You may use this App for the following purposes:

• Viewing and managing your personal employee information
• Marking attendance and checking attendance records
• Applying for leaves and permissions
• Viewing payslips and salary information
• Receiving work-related notifications and announcements
• Uploading required documents and photos
• Communicating with HR department
• Accessing company policies and information

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Access another employee's account or information without authorization
• Share your login credentials with others
• Attempt to bypass security measures or authentication systems
• Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to interact with the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Extract or scrape data from the App
• Use the App for commercial purposes without authorization

6. Attendance and Time Tracking

• Attendance marked through the App is considered official
• You must mark attendance accurately and honestly
• Proxy attendance or fraudulent check-ins are strictly prohibited
• GPS location may be verified for attendance validation
• Violations may result in disciplinary action

7. Leave and Permission Management

• All leave applications must be submitted through the App
• Leave approval is subject to manager/HR discretion
• Emergency leaves must be followed up with proper documentation
• Unauthorized absences may affect salary and employment status

8. Data Privacy and Security

• Your personal data is protected according to our Privacy Policy
• We collect and use your data only for HR management purposes
• You are responsible for the accuracy of information you provide
• Sensitive information should be handled with care
• Report any security concerns immediately to IT support

9. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in the App, including but not limited to:

• Software code and architecture
• Design, layout, and user interface
• Logo, branding, and trademarks
• Content, text, and graphics
• Features and functionality

...are owned by Montessori Educational Society. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for employment-related purposes only.

10. Content You Upload

10.1 Your Responsibility

• You are responsible for all content (photos, documents) you upload
• Ensure uploaded content is appropriate and work-related
• Do not upload copyrighted material without permission
• Do not upload offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content

10.2 License Grant

By uploading content, you grant Montessori Educational Society a non-exclusive license to use, store, and display the content for HR purposes and record-keeping.

11. Notifications and Communications

• You consent to receive push notifications for work-related updates
• Notifications may include: leave approvals, announcements, payslip alerts, policy updates
• You can control notification settings in your device, but may miss important updates
• Email and SMS communications may also be sent for critical updates

12. App Availability and Updates

12.1 Availability

• We strive to keep the App available 24/7
• Scheduled maintenance may cause temporary downtime
• We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control

12.2 Updates

• The App may be updated periodically for improvements and bug fixes
• You should install updates promptly for optimal performance
• Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of changes

13. Limitation of Liability

Montessori Educational Society shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data due to device failure or user error
• Unauthorized access resulting from user negligence
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Errors in data or information displayed
• Third-party service failures (Firebase, Google Play Services)

14. Disciplinary Actions

Violation of these Terms and Conditions may result in:

• Warning notices
• Account suspension or termination
• Salary deductions or penalties
• Disciplinary action as per company policy
• Legal action for serious violations
• Termination of employment in severe cases

15. Modifications to Terms

Montessori Educational Society reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be:

• Notified through the App
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Binding upon continued use of the App
• Available for review in the App settings

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India
• Subject to jurisdiction of courts in Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Disputes will be resolved as per Indian Contract Act and IT Act

17. Technical Requirements

To use this App, you need:

• Android device running Android 7.0 (API 24) or higher
• Active internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)
• Minimum 100MB free storage space
• Camera and storage permissions enabled
• Updated version of the App

18. Data Backup

• We maintain regular backups of all data
• However, you should keep personal copies of important documents
• Download payslips and reports for your records
• We are not responsible for data loss due to device issues

19. Third-Party Services

This App uses third-party services:

• Google Play Services
• Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Firebase Analytics

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

21. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:

22. Acknowledgment

By using the Montessori HRMS App, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
• You agree to comply with all terms stated herein
• You understand the consequences of violations
• You accept the Privacy Policy accompanying these Terms
• You will use the App responsibly and ethically