VYNDI OS Backup Terms of Service

1. Service and operator

Vāyú Shastr operates the VYNDI OS Backup integration as an optional component of its developing VYNDI OS enterprise software system. These terms cover only the Google Drive encrypted backup and recovery functions, not a general licence to use VYNDI OS, the corporate website, or any separate products. The VYNDI OS Backup Privacy Policy explains how data is processed. The Legal and Intellectual Property notice addresses the underlying proprietary software.

2. Eligibility, authority and consent

The connector is intended for adults acting as authorized administrators of a business or account. By expressly authorizing Google access and choosing to use the connector, you confirm that you have authority over the connected Google account, designated destination folder, and VYNDI OS records selected for backup. You must have a lawful basis and all necessary permissions to process any personal or third-party information present in the database.

You do not have to authorize Google Drive access merely to view the public website. A Google OAuth consent screen describes the permissions requested; you can decline authorization or revoke it later.

3. Google Drive permissions and operating scope

The current OAuth client requests the per-file Google Drive OAuth permission https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file. This allows the connector to create and manage files and folders created by that OAuth application or explicitly opened with it, without requesting access to all unrelated files in the connected account. Granting this permission does not itself make a pre-existing folder created through another app accessible.

Under the intended configuration, backup and restore jobs operate only within a dedicated VYNDI OS encrypted-backup folder created by this OAuth application during initial setup. The connector is designed to upload encrypted archives, inspect limited backup metadata, independently read encrypted files for checksum verification and retrieve an explicitly requested archive for restoration testing. It is not intended for browsing unrelated documents or deleting, sharing or synchronizing unrelated Drive content. The account owner should assess whether granting this scope is acceptable.

4. Backups, encryption and recovery

The prepared automated process reads a PostgreSQL database through a configured backup connection and encrypts its export using age public-key encryption before uploading it. The workflow verifies the encrypted file using SHA-256. A separate, explicitly initiated recovery drill decrypts a selected archive only in a protected environment and restores it into an isolated disposable PostgreSQL instance.

You are responsible for protecting the private decryption identity and maintaining a recoverable offline copy. Without the correct private key, encrypted backups cannot be restored. We recommend periodic independent restore drills and checks that all required accounting documents and externally stored attachments are included in the recovery plan.

No automatic deletion: the current backup workflow does not automatically delete previous backup files. Retention, Drive storage quotas and historical clean-up remain subject to an authorized administrator's decisions and applicable legal requirements.

5. Your responsibilities and prohibited use

• Provide accurate setup information, protect your Google account, OAuth credentials, backup keys and recovery identities, and restrict repository and workflow access to trusted personnel.
• Maintain sufficient available storage in Google Drive and independently monitor backup results, failed runs, account access and restoration readiness.
• Ensure backup files, financial records, documents and personal data are lawfully collected, retained and processed; comply with applicable data-protection, bookkeeping, tax and audit requirements.
• Do not attempt to access accounts or business records without authority, bypass security protections, upload malicious content or use the connector to conduct unlawful activity.
• Do not treat a successful encrypted upload alone as evidence that every business record can be restored or that statutory requirements have been met.

6. Third-party services, availability and costs

The connector depends on services including Google Drive, GitHub Actions and the database hosting provider. Their APIs, terms, outages, permissions, quotas, rate limits, retention settings and security controls may affect operation. These services are not operated by Vāyú Shastr, and your rights with those providers remain subject to their applicable agreements.

There is currently no additional paid backup subscription charged by Vāyú Shastr for the prepared integration. This is not a guarantee of zero third-party usage or storage charges. You are responsible for reviewing any Google, GitHub, database-hosting or internet usage terms and costs before enabling a workflow. We do not initiate paid upgrades by accepting these terms.

7. Accounting, legal and regulatory limitations

VYNDI OS Backup is a technical recovery tool, not an accounting, tax, legal or audit opinion. Its Google Drive copy is not a guaranteed India-resident statutory backup. It is not a substitute for legally required backups, tamper-evident financial records, independent physical stock verification, bank reconciliation, retained vouchers or a qualified professional's review.

Users must separately determine compliance with applicable law, including any India-specific accounting records, retention, backup-location and privacy obligations. Additional safeguards or a different storage provider may be required.

8. Privacy and data handling

Use of Google user information, database export content, OAuth tokens, backup metadata, service providers, encryption, retention and deletion is explained in our VYNDI OS Backup Privacy Policy. Google user data is not sold or used for targeted advertising. The operator's stated use of Google APIs is subject to Google's API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use.

9. Suspending, revoking and ending access

You may revoke the connector's Google access using Google Account permissions. An administrator should also disable the scheduled GitHub Actions workflow and remove stored OAuth credentials to prevent further attempted processing. Revocation does not itself remove encrypted files already uploaded to Drive. The account owner may delete those files, subject to record-retention requirements.

We may suspend or change an integration where reasonably necessary to address compromised credentials, security incidents, material misuse, provider changes or legal requirements. Where practicable, material changes will be communicated before they take effect. Termination does not waive mandatory retention duties for source accounting records.

10. No uninterrupted-service warranty

The connector is provided while under development and as subsequently commissioned, subject to available technical and third-party infrastructure. We do not promise uninterrupted operation, permanent free storage, successful recovery without periodic testing, or freedom from all errors. To the extent permitted by law, use of the connector is at the administrator's operational risk. Nothing in these terms excludes consumer, statutory or other rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

11. Intellectual property

These terms do not transfer ownership of your accounting records or Google Drive files to Vāyú Shastr. VYNDI OS software, trade names, interface designs and other proprietary materials remain subject to their applicable intellectual-property rights and separate agreements. Google and third-party brands remain the property of their respective owners.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms to reflect changes in technology, permissions, provider requirements, law or the availability of the service. We will post the revised terms with a new effective date and, where appropriate, notify connected users of material changes. Continued use after reasonable notice may signify acceptance only to the extent permitted by applicable law; renewed consent will be sought when otherwise required.

13. Governing law and contact

These terms are governed by the laws of India, subject to any mandatory rights or jurisdiction rules that apply. Questions, complaints, or requests about the backup service can be sent to info@vayushastr.com. Correspondence address: Vāyú Shastr, Bilichi, Coimbatore 641019, Tamil Nadu, India.

The connector is an independent Vāyú Shastr integration and is not made or endorsed by Google. Read our Backup Privacy Policy before providing authorization.