Terms and Conditions

Welcome to SteelMumbai.com (“Website”, “Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). SteelMumbai.com is operated in technology and management collaboration with Turtles Web (GSTIN: 27CSIPA1542H1Z1).

By accessing or using our Website, registering as a supplier, requesting quotes, purchasing buyer leads, or managing business listings, you (“User”, “Buyer”, or “Supplier”) agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

1. Platform Services & Overview

SteelMumbai.com is an online business-to-business (B2B) directory and quotation marketplace connecting structural steel buyers (contractors, builders, fabricators, and engineers) with verified steel wholesalers, stockists, manufacturers, and distributors operating in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and surrounding regions.

Services provided via the platform include:

• Public Supplier Directory: Searchable listings of steel product wholesalers, material specs, business addresses, and verified member badges.
• Request for Quotation (RFQ): Multi-supplier lead routing where buyers submit material enquiries that are distributed to matching listed suppliers.
• Supplier Portal & Dashboard: Supplier account registration, catalog management, verified badge applications, and direct lead management.
• Internal B2B Steel Marketplace: Direct trade listings and quotes between registered steel suppliers.
• Direct Messaging & Chat: Real-time messaging between prospective buyers and suppliers.

2. Supplier Registration & GST Compliance

Suppliers registering or claiming business profiles on SteelMumbai.com warrant and represent that:

• All submitted details, including business name, legal entity status, GSTIN, phone numbers, office addresses, and product catalogs, are authentic, accurate, and kept up-to-date.
• They possess a valid Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) issued by appropriate tax authorities where applicable.
• They hold all necessary licenses, permits, and authority to distribute and sell the steel products listed on their catalog.
• SteelMumbai.com reserves the absolute right to reject, suspend, or permanently remove any business profile that contains false information, invalid GSTIN numbers, or engages in fraudulent activities.

3. Buyer Leads, Profile Management & Invoicing

SteelMumbai.com operates a transparent B2B Buyer Lead System:

• Welcome Leads: Every registered supplier receives 10 Free Buyer Leads once their business profile is reviewed and approved by the admin team to test and unlock genuine buyer inquiries.
• 100% Free Profile Management & Verification: Listing a business, editing business catalogs, and applying for verified member badges are 100% free of charge (0 leads or fees required).
• Lead Unlocks & Pricing: Unlocking verified buyer RFQ contact details requires 1 Lead per RFQ. Additional lead packages are available at ₹350 per lead (+ 18% GST), including standard packs of 50 Leads (₹17,500 base), 200 Leads (₹70,000 base), and 500 Leads (₹175,000 base).
• Billing Entity: All platform invoices and payment processor transactions are issued by and processed under our tech operator entity Turtles Web (GSTIN: 27CSIPA1542H1Z1).
• Lead Usage & Validity: Leads are non-transferable, non-exchangeable for monetary currency, and strictly reserved for unlocking platform RFQ buyer details. Purchased leads do not expire while the supplier account remains active.

4. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Please review our refund guidelines governing platform transactions:

5. B2B Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

SteelMumbai.com and Turtles Web operate strictly as an online information directory and connection platform.

• We are not a party to, nor an agent or guarantor of, any commercial transaction, contract, or agreement entered into between buyers and suppliers listed on the Website.
• We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the grade, chemical composition, tensile strength, BIS certifications, test certificates, weight accuracy, pricing, or delivery schedules of steel products offered by third-party suppliers.
• Buyers are solely responsible for performing due diligence, verifying test reports, inspecting physical stock, and establishing commercial terms before placing purchase orders or issuing advance payments.
• SteelMumbai.com and Turtles Web shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from transactions, material defects, delivery defaults, payment non-realizations, or disputes between buyers and sellers.

6. Acceptable Use & Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Submit fictitious, misleading, or fraudulent RFQ quote requests or buyer leads.
• Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or spiders to harvest business directory data, emails, or phone numbers without explicit permission.
• Impersonate any steel manufacturing brand, registered GST entity, or business representative.
• Distribute malicious software, spam, or unsolicited communications via the platform chat system (`ajax_chat.php`).

7. Intellectual Property

All content on SteelMumbai.com—including logo designs, user interfaces, clean URL architecture, source code, ranker algorithms, databases, and written copy—is the exclusive intellectual property of SteelMumbai.com and Turtles Web, protected under Indian and international copyright laws. Unauthorised reproduction, copying, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal action, dispute, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Mumbai / Palghar, Maharashtra, India.

9. Contact & Compliance Details

For legal notices, billing queries, or terms compliance, please contact our operating team: