Payment Terms & Conditions
Clear and transparent payment policies for BharatERP services
October 17, 2025
Payment Terms at a Glance
Secure Payments
PCI DSS compliant payment processing
Flexible Billing
Monthly, quarterly, and annual options
Money-Back Guarantee
30-day satisfaction guarantee
24/7 Support
Billing support always available
Payment Terms Overview
These Payment Terms govern all financial transactions for BharatERP services. By making a payment, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Pricing & Subscription Plans
Available Plans:
- Starter Plan: ₹999/month - Single user, basic features
- Business Plan: ₹2,999/month - Up to 5 users, advanced features
- Enterprise Plan: ₹9,999/month - Unlimited users, premium features
- Custom Plan: Quote-based - Tailored solutions
Pricing Policy:
- All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR)
- Taxes applicable as per Indian GST regulations
- 30 days advance notice for price changes
- Existing subscribers protected from price increases during their billing cycle
Discount Options:
Annual 2 months free
Quarterly 5% discount
Bulk Volume discounts
Student 50% off with ID
Accepted Payment Methods
Credit & Debit Cards:
Digital Wallets:
- Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay
- Amazon Pay, Freecharge
- PayPal (International customers)
Bank Transfers:
- NEFT/RTGS: All major Indian banks
- UPI: All UPI-enabled apps
- SWIFT: International wire transfers
- Cheque: For enterprise customers only
Corporate Payments:
- Purchase Orders (PO) for enterprises
- Net 30 terms for qualified businesses
- Custom payment arrangements
Processing Time:
Cards & Wallets: Instant
Bank Transfer: 1-2 business days
Cheques: 5-7 business days
Billing Cycles & Schedules
Monthly Billing
- Billed on the same date each month
- Full flexibility to cancel
- Auto-renewal unless cancelled
Quarterly Billing
- 5% discount on total amount
- Every 3 months billing
- Reminder 7 days before renewal
Annual Billing
- 2 months completely free
- Price protection for full year
- Priority customer support
Billing Schedule:
- Invoice sent 3 days before due date
- Auto-charge on due date (if enabled)
- Grace period of 5 days for payment
- Service suspension after 10 days of non-payment
Auto-Renewal & Subscription Management
Auto-Renewal Policy:
- Subscriptions auto-renew by default to prevent service interruption
- Email notifications sent 7, 3, and 1 day before renewal
- Can be disabled anytime from account settings
- Must cancel at least 24 hours before renewal date
Renewal Process:
- Automatic charge to saved payment method
- Invoice and receipt sent immediately
- Service continues without interruption
- Payment history maintained in account
Control Options:
Taxes, Fees & Additional Charges
Tax Information:
- GST (India): 18% applicable on all services
- GST Invoice: Provided for all transactions
- TDS: As per government regulations
- International: Local taxes may apply
Additional Fees:
- Late Payment: 2% per month
- Chargeback: ₹500 processing fee
- Bounced Cheque: ₹750 penalty
Sample Bill Breakdown:
Tax Compliance:
All taxes calculated automatically based on your billing address and applicable regulations.
Refund Policy & Money-Back Guarantee
Eligible for Refund:
- New subscriptions within 30 days
- Service not meeting advertised features
- Technical issues preventing usage
- Billing errors and duplicate charges
- Unused portion after cancellation
Refund Process:
- Request via email or support ticket
- Processed within 5-7 business days
- Refunded to original payment method
- Credit note issued for records
Not Eligible for Refund:
- Subscriptions older than 30 days
- Custom development work
- Third-party integration costs
- Data migration services
- Training and consultation fees
Partial Refunds:
Pro-rated refunds available for:
- • Annual plans cancelled mid-term
- • Plan downgrades
- • Service interruptions
Failed Payments & Account Suspension
Payment Failure Process:
- Day 0: Payment attempt fails, immediate email notification
- Day 1-3: Automatic retry attempts every 24 hours
- Day 5: Final reminder email with update payment link
- Day 10: Account suspended, data preserved
- Day 30: Account termination warning
- Day 45: Account and data permanently deleted
Reactivation:
- Update payment method and clear outstanding balance
- Immediate service restoration upon payment
- All data restored within suspended period
Common Failure Reasons:
- Expired card
- Insufficient funds
- Bank decline
- Address mismatch
Plan Upgrades & Downgrades
Upgrades:
- Immediate Effect: New features available instantly
- Pro-rated Billing: Pay difference for remaining billing period
- Billing Cycle: Maintains current renewal date
- Auto-billing: Future charges at new plan rate
Upgrade Example:
Starter to Business (15 days remaining)
Difference: ₹2,000 × 15/30 = ₹1,000
Charge today: ₹1,000 + GST
Downgrades:
- Next Billing Cycle: Changes apply at renewal
- Feature Access: Maintain current features until renewal
- No Immediate Charge: Lower rate applies next cycle
- Notification: Confirmation email sent
Plan Change Options:
Subscription Cancellation
Cancellation Process:
- Cancel anytime from account settings
- Email confirmation with cancellation details
- Service continues until end of current billing period
- Data export available during notice period
- Auto-renewal disabled immediately
After Cancellation:
- Data preserved for 30 days after subscription ends
- Easy reactivation within preservation period
- Exit interview survey (optional)
- Win-back offers may be sent
Before You Cancel:
- Export your data
- Notify team members
- Update integrations
- Save important reports
Payment Disputes & Chargebacks
Dispute Resolution:
- Direct resolution preferred over chargebacks
- 48-hour response time for billing inquiries
- Full documentation provided for disputes
- Fair resolution based on facts
Chargeback Process:
- Notification received from payment processor
- Evidence and documentation compiled
- Response submitted to card issuer
- Resolution determined by card company
Chargeback Consequences:
- Immediate account suspension during dispute
- ₹500 processing fee (if chargeback invalid)
- Account termination for fraudulent disputes
- Addition to fraud prevention database
Valid Dispute Reasons:
- • Unauthorized transactions
- • Services not received
- • Billing errors
- • Duplicate charges
Payment Security & Data Protection
Security Standards:
- PCI DSS Level 1: Highest security compliance
- SSL/TLS Encryption: 256-bit encryption for all transactions
- Secure Servers: Payment data never stored on our servers
- Tokenization: Card details replaced with secure tokens
Fraud Prevention:
- Machine learning fraud detection
- Geographic transaction monitoring
- Identity verification for large transactions
- Real-time transaction alerts
Your Payment Data:
- Never stored on our servers
- Processed by certified partners
- Encrypted end-to-end
- Automatically deleted after processing
Invoicing & Documentation
Invoice Details:
- Professional GST-compliant invoices
- Emailed immediately after payment
- PDF format for easy download and printing
- Stored permanently in your account
- Company letterhead and official seal
Invoice Contents:
- Detailed service description
- Billing period clearly mentioned
- Tax breakdown (GST/TDS)
- Invoice number and date
- Company GST number
Sample Invoice
GST: 18AABCO1234E1Z5
Currency & Exchange Rates
Supported Currencies:
- Indian Rupee (INR): Primary currency
- US Dollar (USD): International customers
- Euro (EUR): European customers
- British Pound (GBP): UK customers
Exchange Rate Policy:
- Rates updated daily based on market rates
- Rate locked at time of subscription
- Rate changes notified 30 days in advance
Current Exchange Rates:
International Payments:
Foreign currency payments may incur additional processing fees charged by your bank or payment provider.
Billing Support & Contact
Billing Questions & Support:
billing@bharaterp.com
+91 7636969184
Available 24/7 on website
Via customer portal
Response Times:
- Urgent Issues: Within 2 hours
- General Inquiries: Within 24 hours
- Account Changes: 1-2 business days
Self-Service Options:
Payment Terms FAQ
Last Updated: October 17, 2025