TERMS OF USE

This document contains the Terms & Conditions of BillCut (BILLPLAN FINTECH PRIVATE LIMITED) and some important terms of BillCut's Partners (as provided by them)

BillCut is a brand of Billplan Fintech Private Limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with the Corporate Identity Number(CIN) : U72900DL2022PTC3980

This Terms of Use Agreement is made by and between Billcut and you i.e. Customer (hereinafter referred to as “the Customer/You/Your/Yours”). This Agreement contains the terms and conditions that govern Your use of this Website.

By accessing or attempting to interact with any part of this website or any of the services (collectively known as “services”) provided by BillCut on its platform (including internet website and all its subdomains), You agree that You have read, understood and agree to be bound by this agreement. For the purposes of this Terms of Use, the term “BillCut” shall mean and include the BillCut internet as well as all its subdomains. For the purposes of this Terms of Use, the term “Services” shall mean and include credit card balance transfer facilities and otherwise that the BillCut platform makes available for You.

If You do not agree to be bound by this agreement, You shall not be allowed to access or use any part of this website. You have the right to raise your grievance for deactivation of Your account on BillCut or choose not to sign up on BillCut only at the initial stage of interacting with BillCut, if You are not in agreement with any of the terms and conditions laid hereunder. The Privacy Policy and Grievance details are available at https://www.billcut.com/data-security

    The subject headings used in this Agreement are included for purposes of convenience only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any provisions of this document. In addition, for purposes of construing or interpreting this Agreement:

  1. (a) unless the context otherwise requires, the singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular;
  2. (b) unless the context otherwise requires, the masculine includes the feminine and neutral genders, the feminine includes the masculine and neutral genders, and the neutral includes the male and female genders
  1. Authorization and End Use Purpose
  2. You hereby consent to BillCut being appointed as your Authorized Representative for the specific, non-transferable purpose of receiving your Credit Information from the designated Credit Information Companies (CICs) to evaluate your credit history and provide appropriate financial offers (“End Use Purpose”)

  3. Specific Data Access and Duration
    1. Experian: You explicitly authorize BillCut to receive and access your Credit Information from Experian for the End Use Purpose, with this authorization remaining valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of clicking the Consent Checkbox.
    2. CRIF Highmark: You explicitly authorize BillCut to obtain your credit profile and/or score from CRIF Highmark for the End Use Purpose, with this authorization remaining valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of clicking the Consent Checkbox.
  4. Agreement to Terms
  5. By clicking the Consent Checkbox to avail the services of BillCut, you voluntarily agree to provide your personal details required to facilitate this service and acknowledge that your action constitutes express and binding acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (including this Clause) and the associated Privacy Policy, granting BillCut the authority to proceed as detailed above.

  1. The "CLIMB" Service: Credit Score Analysis and Improvement Assistance
    1. "CLIMB" is a product/service offered to You on the Billcut platform/website. CLIMB is designed to assist You in monitoring and understanding Your credit health by allowing You to:
      1. check Your credit score and credit report (collectively, the “Credit Information”) from authorized Credit Information Companies (CICs) or credit bureaus;
      2. analyze factors that may affect Your Credit Information; and
      3. receive personalized tips and suggestions aimed at exploring the possibility of improving Your credit score.
    2. Mandatory Consent for Credit Information Retrieval:

      By utilizing the CLIMB service, You understand, acknowledge, and expressly consent to Billcut (acting as Your authorized agent and not as the principal recipient of credit) retrieving Your Credit Information from the authorized CICs and credit bureaus, pursuant to the provisions of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (CICRA) and relevant RBI guidelines. You confirm that Billcut has explained and You fully understand the purpose for which the Credit Information is being requested. Your specific consent is provided herein for the limited purpose of offering and continually enhancing the CLIMB service.

    3. Disclaimer and Limitation of Guarantee:

      YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREEE THAT BILLCUT TAKES NO GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE AFFIRMATIVE INCREASE, IMPROVEMENT, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR CREDIT SCORE OR CREDIT PROFILE.

      The personalized tips and analysis provided through the CLIMB service are for informational and educational purposes only and are based on general credit principles and the data retrieved from the CICs. Your Credit Score is determined solely by the respective CICs/credit bureaus based on Your personal financial behavior and data reported by various financial institutions, which is outside the control of Billcut. Billcut shall not be held responsible or liable for any adverse effect, failure to improve, or decrease in Your credit score resulting from Your use of the CLIMB service or Your actions based on the tips provided.

    4. Limitation of Liability:

      You agree that Billcut, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profit or opportunity, arising out of or in connection with Your use of the CLIMB service, the accuracy or completeness of the tips provided, or any action taken by You in reliance thereon.

    5. Accuracy of Data and Identity Verification:

      You agree to provide accurate and complete information required for identity verification and retrieval of Your Credit Information. You acknowledge that Billcut relies on the data provided by You and the respective CICs, and Billcut assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the Credit Information received from the CICs. Any discrepancy in the credit report must be addressed by You directly with the respective CICs and reporting financial institutions.

  2. Debt Resolution and Loan Settlement Assistance
    1. Debt/Loan Settlement is a distinct product/service offered to You on the Billcut platform/website, specifically designed to assist and support You in the process of negotiating a settlement of Your existing, defaulted, or distressed debt obligations with various Financial Institutions (FIs) and creditors (collectively, the “Debt Resolution Process”). It is done by Billcut directly and/or by Billcut’s partners and collaborators (third parties). The goal of this service is to help You find a resolution for Your debt while minimizing financial burden.
    2. Engagement of Third-Party Collaborators: You understand and explicitly agree that Billcut may, at its sole discretion, engage the services of third-party collaborators, partners, agents, or affiliates (collectively, "Third-Party Collaborators") to act as mediators, negotiators, or assistants in the performance and delivery of this service. By utilizing the service, You grant Your express and voluntary consent to the engagement and involvement of such Third-Party Collaborators in facilitating the Debt Resolution Process on Billcut's behalf
    3. Explicit Position Against Default: You understand and explicitly agree that BILLCUT DOES NOT, IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER, ENCOURAGE, ADVISE, OR PROMOTE THE DEFAULT on any loan, credit facility, or other financial obligation availed by You from any financial institution or creditor. This service is designed to be utilized only after a default has occurred or where You face genuine, demonstrated financial hardship that prevents You from meeting Your contractual payment obligations. Your decision to default on a loan is solely Your own and carries significant legal and financial consequences for which Billcut assumes no responsibility.
    4. Acknowledgment of Credit Score Impact: You understand, acknowledge, and expressly agree that engaging in a debt settlement or loan resolution process, as mediated or assisted by Billcut through this service, will result in the loan being reported by the FI/creditor to the Credit Information Companies (CICs) as "Settled" or "Written-Off," which is considered a NEGATIVE MARK on Your credit profile. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS ACTION WILL SEVERELY AND ADVERSELY IMPACT YOUR CREDIT SCORE (CIBIL/Experian/etc.) AND CREDIT RATING, AND THIS NEGATIVE STATUS MAY REMAIN ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT for a considerable amount of time. Billcut is not responsible for the reporting actions of FIs or the resultant decline in Your credit score.
    5. Scope of Service and Limitation of Guarantee: (a) Negotiation Assistance: Billcut and/or its third party partners/collaborators act solely as an intermediary and assistant in the negotiation phase. Billcut does not provide legal advice, nor does it guarantee that any specific creditor will agree to a settlement, or that any agreed settlement will be on terms favorable to You. (b) Financial Responsibility: You remain solely and fully responsible for the repayment of Your debts until a final, legally binding written settlement agreement (including the issuance of a "No Dues Certificate" upon full fulfillment of the settlement terms) is executed between You and the respective FI/creditor. (c) No Guarantee of Outcome: Billcut makes NO GUARANTEE, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, regarding the successful settlement of any debt, the percentage waiver achieved, or the long-term impact on Your financial standing or future borrowing ability.
    6. Limitation of Liability: You agree that Billcut, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profit or opportunity, or any legal action initiated by Your creditors, arising out of or in connection with Your use of this service, Your decision to default, or the final outcome of any debt negotiation. You further agree that you must deal with any litigation filed in court by the bank/FI, and that Billcut is not responsible for providing legal representation in such matters.
    7. Service Fees and Non-Refundability: You acknowledge that Billcut shall charge a subscription fee and/or service fee for the provision of this service. You understand and agree that ALL SUCH FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE in any circumstance whatsoever. The exact details, amounts, and payment schedule of such subscription or service fees are comprehensively detailed and presented to You during the voluntary onboarding process, to which You provide Your explicit and voluntary consent.