Terms of Service
1. Definitions and Brand Ownership
- “Yashodi” (“we”, “us”, “our”): Refers to the brand name Yashodi Baby Care, which is a proprietary business owned and operated under the sole proprietorship of Madhavi Singhal. The business registration, GSTIN, and corporate address belong solely to the proprietorship.
- “Family” (“you”, “your”): The individual, parent, or guardian engaging our services, and in whose household the Nanny will be deployed.
- “Nanny” (“Caregiver”): The childcare professional vetted, introduced, and facilitated by Yashodi. Once hired, the Nanny's profile is automatically added to your user profile within your online Yashodi account, allowing you to manage placement details, schedules, and active status directly from your dashboard.
- “Subscription”: The service period, replacement support window, and payment structure attached to the plan you choose through Yashodi's enquiry and onboarding flow, as confirmed in writing where applicable.
2. Nature of Service, Employer of Record, & PF Exemption
Employer of Record & Domestic Employment: Yashodi operates as the administrative intermediary and Employer of Record for payroll administration, compliance facilitation, and management convenience. Legally and operationally, the Family is the direct household employer of the Nanny. Day-to-day instruction, task management, supervision, and household safety are the sole responsibility of the Family.
Exemption from Provident Fund (PF) & ESIC: Because the Nanny is employed directly in a private household/domestic capacity and not in an industrial or commercial establishment, statutory commercial benefits such as Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) schemes are not legally applicable to this engagement.
Fee vs. Salary Structure:
- Yashodi's service fee depends on the plan you choose. Our public-facing enquiry form currently lists the following options:
- ₹24,999/- - One-time payment plan
- ₹29,999/- - Split 70:30
- ₹39,999/- - Four equal 25% installments
- ₹4999/- - No replacement after 10 days
- Just casually exploring, don't call me
- The Nanny's Salary is a direct pass-through domestic wage. It is not a commercial service charge and is therefore not subject to GST or corporate tax deductions by Yashodi.
3. Fee Milestones & Payment Timelines
The Family agrees to adhere to the payment schedule attached to the plan selected during the enquiry and onboarding process.
A. Current plan structures
- ₹24,999/-: One-time payment plan.
- ₹29,999/-: Split 70:30.
- ₹39,999/-: Four equal 25% installments.
- ₹4999/-: No replacement after 10 days.
- Exploring only: Just casually exploring, don't call me
We do not charge you until you finalize a suitable nanny and we have a customer-centric refund policy. All plans have a 12 months replacement promise unless mentioned otherwise.
B. Monthly Nanny Salary & Bonuses
- Salary Deposit:The Family must deposit the Nanny's net monthly salary into Yashodi's dedicated salary deposit link by the 25th of every month. The entire salary must be transferred in full, without any arbitrary deductions, withholding, or tax additions.
- Bonuses: Any bonuses, festival payouts, or performance incentives must be paid strictly in accordance with mutually agreed timelines and written arrangements discussed between Yashodi and the Family.
4. Scope of Caregiver Role
Placements through Yashodi are strictly intended for childcare and child-related support aligned with your initial brief. Nannies introduced by Yashodi are not engaged for general household work (such as adult cooking, adult laundry, general house cleaning, or unrelated domestic errands). Forcing or requesting a Nanny to perform general domestic chores constitutes a breach of these Terms and may result in immediate suspension of your subscription without a refund.
5. Subscription Validity & “Days Lost” Extension
- Default Validity:Unless a specific plan states otherwise, plans come with a 12-month replacement promise from the date of the first nanny's joining.
- “Days Lost” Adjustment:If a Nanny absconds, is removed, or goes on unapproved leave, the active service days are paused. The “Days Lost” (counted from the day the Nanny leaves/is removed until the day a replacement Nanny joins the household) are automatically added back to your subscription, extending your 12-month expiry date accordingly.
- Proration Base: For all calculations, proration is determined using a base of 12 months / 365 days.
- Validity Adjustments:The subscription period can only be extended due to “Days Lost” or via a mutually signed, written, and approved agreement between Yashodi and the Family.
6. Replacement and Refund Policy
In the event that a placement does not work out, the applicable replacement and refund position depends on the plan you selected and the stage of service already delivered.
A. Replacement coverage
- Most public plans include replacement support for up to 12 months unless the plan itself says otherwise.
- The ₹4999/- placement-only plan does not include replacement after 10 days.
B. Refunds and schedule changes
- Any refund, adjustment, or change in installment timing is governed by the plan selected, the work already completed by Yashodi, and the written confirmation shared with you at the time of onboarding.
- No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
- If a plan includes replacements, Yashodi will continue replacement support for the balance of the applicable validity window.
C. Replacement Timeline & SLA
Yashodi will share initial replacement profiles within two (2) business days of receiving your formal written intimation of replacement. Subsequent interview schedules and trial coordination will follow standard processing times.
7. Service Continuity & Dormancy
We aim to offer seamless service continuity by actively providing replacements.
- Continuous Pursuit: Replacement guarantees apply only if the Family actively pursues a continuous replacement.
- Dormancy/Inactive Limit: If a Family decides to pause their search and returns after two (2) or more months of an inactive subscription, Yashodi cannot guarantee a direct, active dedicated replacement search.
- Dormant Access:Instead, dormant accounts will be transitioned to directory access or a lighter-touch support mode, at Yashodi's discretion, based on the plan you selected and the status of your account.
8. Non-Solicitation and Direct Hiring Penalty
You agree not to employ, engage, or enter into any private, direct, or third-party domestic arrangement with any Nanny introduced to you by Yashodi outside of our official framework for a period of twelve (12) months following the introduction or the termination of your subscription.
If you bypass Yashodi and hire an introduced Nanny directly, you agree to pay Yashodi a liquidated damages penalty equivalent to six (6) months of the Nanny's last-drawn monthly salary on our platform, payable immediately upon demand.
9. Screening and Limitations of Liability
While Yashodi conducts professional screening, background checks, and identity verification, no process is entirely foolproof.
- Yashodi is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Our aggregate liability for any claim relating to these Terms is strictly limited to the fees you have paid to Yashodi in the three (3) months preceding the claim, or INR 10,000, whichever is lower.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. The courts at Gurugram, Haryana shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under this agreement.
11. Contact & Grievance Address
Email: support@yashodi.com
Nodal Officers: Mr. Mohit Yadav (+91 87967 65379 · +91 88001 18805)
Registered Address (Madhavi Singhal): 206, Second Floor, Badshahpur Sohna Rd, Sector 48, Gurugram, Haryana 122018
GSTIN: 06HGVPS5372B1ZU