Compliance & Legal Disclaimer

1. Important Disclaimer

Whatsbot is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to WhatsApp, Facebook, Meta Platforms, Inc., or any of their subsidiaries.

We are an independent third-party service that utilizes unofficial WhatsApp Web APIs. The use of Whatsbot may violate WhatsApp's Terms of Service and could result in account restriction or permanent ban. Users accept all risks associated with using this Service.

2. API Usage and Compliance

Whatsbot operates by:

• Utilizing WhatsApp Web APIs for messaging functionality
• Operating independently without official WhatsApp authorization
• Complying with applicable laws within our operational capacity
• Not guaranteeing continued API availability

Important: Official WhatsApp Business API or WhatsApp Cloud API are the approved methods for business messaging. We recommend using official channels for critical communications.

3. User Responsibilities

Users of Whatsbot are solely responsible for:

• Obtaining explicit consent before sending messages to any recipient
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction
• Following anti-spam laws such as CAN-SPAM (US), GDPR (EU), CASL (Canada), and PECR (UK)
• Maintaining records of consent if legally required
• Honoring unsubscribe requests and opt-out preferences
• Not using the Service for illegal, deceptive, or harmful purposes
• Protecting their account credentials and session information
• All messaging content and recipient targeting

4. Anti-Spam and Compliance Standards

We strictly prohibit the use of Whatsbot for:

• Spam, unsolicited bulk messaging, or promotional messages without consent
• Phishing, scam, or fraudulent communications
• Impersonation or misrepresentation of identity
• Harassment, abuse, or threats
• Distribution of malware or harmful content
• Violation of WhatsApp's Terms of Service
• Circumventing security measures or rate limits
• Trading, selling, or purchasing phone numbers

5. Applicable Laws

Users must comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to:

• CAN-SPAM Act (USA): Federal law regulating commercial email messages
• GDPR (European Union): Privacy regulation protecting EU residents
• CASL (Canada): Law regulating commercial electronic messages
• PECR (United Kingdom): Privacy and electronic communications regulations
• TCPA (USA): Telemarketing and robocalling restrictions
• Local Privacy Laws: Any other applicable privacy or anti-spam regulations

6. WhatsApp Account Risk

Users acknowledge and accept the following risks:

• WhatsApp may restrict, suspend, or permanently ban your account
• Account bans can be immediate and permanent
• Whatsbot cannot prevent or recover banned accounts
• Bulk messaging increases ban risk compared to personal use
• WhatsApp security measures may block API access at any time
• WhatsApp may disable Web API access entirely without notice

Users assume all responsibility for account bans and loss of access.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Whatsbot commits to:

• Complying with GDPR requirements for EU users
• Implementing appropriate data security measures
• Minimizing data collection to necessary information only
• Not selling or sharing user data with third parties
• Providing user privacy rights (access, deletion, portability)
• Respecting and protecting recipient privacy

Please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages for detailed information.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Whatsbot is provided "as-is" without warranties
• We are not liable for account bans or WhatsApp restrictions
• We are not liable for data loss or unauthorized access
• We are not liable for third-party actions or failures
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• Users indemnify Whatsbot for violations of laws or third-party rights

9. Service Availability and Discontinuation

Whatsbot reserves the right to:

• Discontinue or modify the Service at any time
• Restrict or suspend service to specific users or regions
• Adapt to changes in WhatsApp API availability
• Cease operations entirely with notice
• No liability for service interruptions

10. Enforcement and Account Suspension

Whatsbot may, at our sole discretion:

• Investigate suspected violations of these terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts engaged in non-compliant activity
• Block access to the Service
• Forfeit any prepaid credits or payments
• Report violations to relevant authorities
• Take immediate action without prior notice in urgent cases

11. Consent Management

If you send messages using Whatsbot, you represent and warrant that:

• You have obtained explicit consent from all recipients
• You have a lawful basis for processing recipient data
• You have provided proper privacy notices
• You maintain records of consent as required by law
• Recipients have the ability to opt-out or unsubscribe
• You will honor opt-out requests promptly

12. Use of Official APIs

For legitimate business purposes, we recommend using WhatsApp's official channels:

• WhatsApp Business API: For business messaging at scale
• WhatsApp Cloud API: Modern, cloud-hosted messaging platform
• Meta Business Suite: Integrated management platform

Official APIs provide legal compliance, support, and protection from account bans.

13. Contact and Support

For compliance questions or to report violations:

• Email: compliance@whatsbot.com
• Email: whatsbotplatform@gmail.com
• Address: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

We take compliance seriously and investigate all reports promptly.

14. Severability

If any provision of these compliance terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

15. Acknowledgment

By using Whatsbot, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these terms
• You accept all risks associated with using the Service
• You will comply with all applicable laws
• You are responsible for your use of the Service
• You indemnify Whatsbot for any violations or misuse