Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
Welcome to Shine, operated by Sovra Technology Pvt Ltd (“Company”, “Shine”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of www.shineapp.online and related digital services.
By accessing, registering, purchasing, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
Company Information
Legal Entity: Sovra Technology Pvt Ltd
Registered Office:
CIN: U62099WB2026PTC287654
Support: support@shineapp.online
Grievance: grievance@shineapp.online
About Shine
Shine is a digital creator monetization platform that enables verified creators to offer approved digital content, subscriptions, memberships, educational resources, community access, and other platform-compliant digital services.
All services facilitated through Shine are delivered electronically.
Shine does not facilitate physical product sales unless expressly stated.
Eligibility
By using the Platform, you confirm that:
- you are at least 18 years old
- you have legal capacity to enter binding agreements
- information submitted is accurate
- you will use the Platform lawfully
- you are not using the Platform for prohibited activities
We may request verification where required.
User Accounts
Users may be required to create an account.
You agree to:
- provide accurate information
- maintain account confidentiality
- protect login credentials
- promptly report unauthorized access
- keep profile information updated
You are responsible for activity occurring under your account.
Creator Accounts & Verification
Creators wishing to monetize through Shine may be subject to verification, including:
- identity verification
- PAN verification
- Aadhaar or lawful ID verification
- business verification (if applicable)
- bank verification
- compliance screening
Shine reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or terminate creator access at its discretion for compliance, fraud prevention, or policy reasons.
Permitted Services
Approved digital offerings may include:
- premium digital content
- memberships
- subscriptions
- educational materials
- webinars
- digital workshops
- creator communities
- downloadable digital products
- platform-approved digital services
Availability may vary.
Prohibited Activities
The following are strictly prohibited:
- offline or in-person service arrangements
- escort services
- companionship services
- dating arrangements
- adult or sexually explicit content
- unlawful services
- misleading commercial activity
- unverified monetization activity
- harassment or abusive conduct
- impersonation
- identity misuse
- fraud
- payment abuse
- money laundering
- chargeback abuse
- platform circumvention
- direct off-platform solicitation to bypass Shine
Violation may result in suspension or permanent termination.
Payments
Payments are processed through authorized payment partners.
By making payments, users agree that:
- payment details provided are lawful and authorized
- charges are accurate and accepted
- digital services may activate immediately after payment
- access may be limited if payments fail
Shine does not store sensitive card authentication credentials.
Pricing
Pricing is displayed on the Platform.
Prices may:
- vary by offering
- change without prior notice for future purchases
- include applicable taxes where required
Users are responsible for reviewing pricing before purchase.
Subscriptions
Certain services may operate on recurring subscription billing.
By subscribing:
- you authorize recurring charges where disclosed
- billing may renew automatically until cancellation
- cancellation must occur before the next billing cycle
- refunds are governed by the Refund Policy
Users remain responsible for subscription management.
Refunds
Refunds are governed by our Refund Policy. Due to the digital nature of services, payments are generally non-refundable once access has been granted or service consumption has commenced, except where required by law or expressly provided.
Digital Delivery
Services are delivered electronically.
Delivery may include:
- subscription activation
- digital access enablement
- content availability
- membership activation
- downloadable access
Delivery timelines are described in the Delivery Policy.
User Content & Creator Responsibility
Creators remain responsible for:
- content legality
- content ownership
- accuracy of representations
- compliance with platform policies
- lawful monetization activity
Shine may review, restrict, suspend, or remove content at its discretion.
Creators may not upload prohibited material.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated:
- Shine branding
- platform software
- trademarks
- design assets
- platform content
remain property of Sovra Technology Pvt Ltd or licensors.
Users may not:
- copy
- reproduce
- redistribute
- reverse engineer
- commercially exploit platform assets without permission
Creators retain ownership of their original content subject to platform usage rights.
Fraud Prevention
Shine reserves the right to:
- investigate suspicious activity
- pause transactions
- restrict accounts
- request verification
- cooperate with payment providers
- report unlawful conduct
Fraudulent conduct may result in permanent account action.
Chargebacks & Payment Disputes
Users should contact Shine support before initiating disputes.
Improper chargebacks after successful service delivery may result in:
- temporary access restriction
- compliance review
- evidence submission to payment processors
Legitimate disputes will be handled fairly.
Suspension & Termination
Shine may suspend or terminate access without prior notice for:
- policy violations
- fraud concerns
- prohibited activity
- payment abuse
- regulatory compliance reasons
- legal obligations
Termination does not automatically entitle refund.
Third-Party Services
The Platform may integrate third-party services including:
- payment processors
- hosting providers
- analytics tools
- verification partners
Shine is not responsible for third-party service availability or policies.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shine shall not be liable for:
- indirect damages
- loss of profits
- business interruption
- third-party conduct
- creator representations
- user misuse
- service interruptions beyond reasonable control
Liability, where applicable, shall be limited to the amount paid for the relevant transaction.
Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify Shine and Sovra Technology Pvt Ltd against claims arising from:
- misuse of the Platform
- policy violations
- unlawful conduct
- payment disputes caused by user misconduct
- infringement claims relating to uploaded content
Privacy
Personal data is handled under the Privacy Policy. By using Shine, users consent to applicable data processing practices.
Grievance Redressal
For complaints:
Grievance Officer
Name: [Insert Name]
Email: grievance@shineapp.online
Support:
support@shineapp.online
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
Jurisdiction
Courts having jurisdiction at Kolkata, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Policy Updates
We may modify these Terms periodically. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
Contact
General queries:
support@shineapp.online
Legal/compliance:
grievance@shineapp.online
