Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 1 August 2025

Last Updated: 1 August 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Karmeka. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Karmeka platform, website, and mobile application ("Platform"), operated by Meritirum Corp., doing business as "Karmeka" ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform.

Karmeka provides an automotive marketplace platform that connects Car Owners ("Customers") with automotive Service Providers ("Service Providers" or "Mechanics") for vehicle maintenance, repair, and related services.

2. Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

Service Providers must additionally hold all necessary licenses, certifications, and insurance required to provide automotive services in their jurisdiction.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary to protect the Platform or other users.

4. Use of the Platform

4.1 For Customers

  • Browse available automotive services and Service Providers
  • Request quotes and book services
  • Communicate with Service Providers through the Platform
  • Provide reviews and ratings for completed services
  • Manage vehicle information and service history

4.2 For Service Providers

  • Create and maintain a professional profile
  • List services, pricing, and availability
  • Respond to service requests and provide quotes
  • Communicate with Customers through the Platform
  • Receive payments through the Platform

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without permission
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Use automated systems to access the Platform without permission

5. Service Bookings and Payments

5.1 Booking Process

When you book a service through the Platform, you are entering into a direct service agreement with the Service Provider. Karmeka facilitates the connection and transaction but is not a party to the service agreement.

5.2 Pricing

All prices displayed on the Platform are set by Service Providers. Prices may vary based on vehicle type, service complexity, and parts required. Final pricing will be confirmed before service commencement.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payments for services are processed through the Platform using secure third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the payment method for the agreed-upon service amount.

5.4 Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation policies vary by Service Provider and will be clearly communicated during the booking process. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to the Service Provider's cancellation policy and may be subject to cancellation fees.

6. Service Provider Obligations

Service Providers agree to:

  • Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance
  • Provide accurate information about services, pricing, and availability
  • Perform services in a professional and workmanlike manner
  • Comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations
  • Honor quoted prices and service commitments
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries and service requests
  • Maintain the confidentiality of customer information

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Platform Ownership

The Platform, including all content, features, functionality, design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Karmeka and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Platform. However, by submitting content, you grant Karmeka a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with operating the Platform.

7.3 Trademarks

Karmeka and related logos are trademarks of Meritirum Corp. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

KARMEKA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, OR LEGALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY SERVICE PROVIDERS. WE ARE A MARKETPLACE PLATFORM AND DO NOT PROVIDE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES DIRECTLY.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KARMEKA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO KARMEKA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Karmeka, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any services provided or received through the Platform

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve any disputes informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

11.3 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Karmeka regarding the use of the Platform.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@karmeka.com

Meritirum Corp. (doing business as Karmeka)
Canada

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of the date listed above and supersede all previous versions.

BY USING THE KARMEKA PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Last reviewed and updated: 1 August 2025