Terms & Conditions (T&C)
For BARS – Bharat Aeromedical Retrieval Services
Last Updated: 25-11-2025
Welcome to BARS – Bharat Aeromedical Retrieval Services “App”. These Terms & Conditions “Terms” govern your use of the App and services provided by BARS “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”. By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms.
1. Service Description
BARS is a mobile platform that enables users to:
- Book ground and air ambulances
- Request emergency and non-emergency medical transport
- Track ambulance location (if enabled)
- Connect with ambulance providers, pilots, paramedics, and hospitals
Note: BARS acts as a facilitator between users and independent medical transport service
providers. Unless stated otherwise, we do not own or operate ambulances or aircraft.
2. Eligibility
You must be:
- At least 18 years old, or
- Using the App under the guidance of a parent/guardian
3. User Responsibilities
By using BARS, you agree to:
- Provide true and accurate patient and location information
- Use the service for legitimate medical needs only
- Not misuse or interfere with emergency operations
- Treat ambulance staff and service providers respectfully
- Do not attempt to hack, duplicate, or disrupt the App
4. Booking and Cancellation
- All bookings depend on the availability of ground or air ambulances.
- Estimated arrival times may vary due to traffic, weather, airspace permissions, or emergencies.
- Air ambulance booking may require additional documentation or approvals.
- No cancellations once the driver accepts the trip.
5. Payments
- Payments may be collected via UPI, card, net banking, wallet, or cash (where applicable).
- Charges vary based on distance, urgency, vehicle type, and provider rates.
- Billing disputes must be raised within 24 hours of the trip.
- Refund will be processed within 7 working days (if applicable).
6. Third-Party Providers
Service providers (ambulance operators, pilots, aircraft owners, paramedic teams, hospitals) are independent entities.
BARS is not responsible for:
- Delays
- Non-availability
- Conduct or behaviour of providers
- Quality of medical treatment
- Injury, damages, or losses caused by providers
7. Limitation of Liability
BARS is not liable for:
- Medical outcomes
- Delays from external conditions (traffic, weather, ATC clearance, technical failure)
- Provider negligence or misconduct
- Data loss or interruption of services
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Note: Your use of BARS is entirely at your own risk.
8. Intellectual Property
- All branding, logos, UI, content, and software of BARS are owned by Bharat Aeromedical Retrieval Services.
- Copying, editing, or distributing any content without permission is prohibited.
9. Account Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You provide false information
- You misuse emergency services
- You attempt fraudulent bookings
- You violate these Terms in any way
10. Changes to Terms
- We may update these Terms anytime. Continued use means acceptance of the updated Terms.
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