Terms of Use

KST delivers Marathi films and regional entertainment Content to villages and households in Maharashtra on a pay-per-view basis. Each title is priced at ₹99 (or such other amount as KST may determine from time to time). There is no monthly subscription required. End Users pay only for Content they wish to watch.

• Browse available titles on the KST App via the KST Stick or compatible device.
• Select a title and tap “Watch Now” or “Buy” to initiate the PPV transaction.
• Complete payment using a supported payment method (see Section 8).
• Upon successful payment, the Content will be available for streaming within the Watch Period.

• Pack Validity: Once purchased, you must begin watching the Content within 4 hours of the transaction.
• Watch Time Validity: Once playback has begun, you may watch the Content for up to 4 hours. You may pause and resume within this 4-hour watch window.
• After the Watch Period expires, the Content will no longer be accessible. No extensions or carryforward of unused watch time will be granted.
• Watch Time Validity is tracked by KST’s server-side duration counter, which begins from the moment playback is initiated and counts actual elapsed time.

• PPV Content may be streamed on 1 registered KST device per transaction only. Simultaneous or alternate-device viewing is not permitted under a single PPV purchase.
• The KST Stick supports HD or Full HD streaming depending on DRM Widevine certification level (L1 or L3) of the device hardware. See Section 7 for device quality tiers.
• PPV Content is not available for download or offline viewing (except where specifically enabled by KST for designated Village Partner use cases under a separate agreement).

All PPV transactions are final. Payments are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for credits or applied to future purchases, except as expressly provided in Section 8.4 (Exceptional Refunds).

Recording, screen-capturing, transmitting, or redistributing any PPV Content in any form — whether via camcorder, screen-recording software, ADB capture, HDMI capture, or any other method — is strictly prohibited and constitutes a criminal offence under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (as amended), the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. KST reserves the right to pursue civil and criminal action against any person found engaging in such activity. The KST Platform employs active anti-camcording technology and watermarking to detect and trace unauthorised recording.

Any eligible adult resident of Maharashtra may apply to become a Village Partner by completing the registration process on the KST Platform and executing the Village Partner Agreement. Acceptance is at KST’s sole discretion.

• The KST Stick is sold outright to Village Partners at the price prevailing at the time of purchase. Title to the physical device passes to the Village Partner upon payment.
• The KST Stick software, firmware, DRM keys, content licenses, and all associated intellectual property remain the sole property of KST or its licensors.
• Village Partners are authorised to deploy the KST Stick for use within their designated locality only.
• Village Partners may not sell, sublicense, reverse-engineer, tamper with, root, or modify the KST Stick’s software or firmware in any manner.

• Village Partners earn a commission on each PPV purchase made through their deployed KST Stick, as specified in the Village Partner Agreement.
• Earnings are credited to the Village Partner’s KST wallet or bank account as per the payout schedule in the Village Partner Agreement.
• KST reserves the right to withhold payouts pending investigation of any suspected fraud or misuse.

• Village Partners must ensure that the KST Stick is used only for lawful purposes and only within the territory specified in their Village Partner Agreement.
• Village Partners are responsible for the physical security of the KST Stick deployed in their care.
• Village Partners must not share their KST login credentials with third parties.
• Village Partners must promptly report any device malfunction, theft, or misuse to KST.
• Village Partners must cooperate with KST’s remote device management operations, including OTA software updates, remote device diagnostics, and location verification.

KST may terminate a Village Partner’s account for breach of the Village Partner Agreement or these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, the Village Partner must cease using the KST App on the affected Stick and cooperate with any device retrieval process as specified in the Village Partner Agreement.

Producers who have executed a Producer Agreement with KST may submit Content for distribution on the Platform. Content must comply with the content standards set out in Section 11 and all applicable laws, including the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

• Producers grant KST a non-exclusive, limited, royalty-bearing license to stream, encode, DRM-protect, and distribute Content to End Users via the Platform, as specified in the Producer Agreement.
• Producers warrant that they hold all necessary rights, clearances, and licenses for the Content submitted, including music rights, performance rights, and any third-party rights.

Producers receive revenue share from PPV transactions as specified in the Producer Agreement. KST will provide periodic revenue reports via the Producer dashboard.

KST reserves the right to remove or restrict Content at any time without notice if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Content violates applicable law, these Terms, or KST’s content standards, or if ordered to do so by a court or government authority.

Producers may opt into the Producer Video Call feature, which enables End Users or Village Partners to initiate a live video call with the Producer or their designated representative. The following terms apply:

• Producers must designate available time slots and a verified contact for video calls within the Producer dashboard.
• Video call availability is subject to Producer consent and may be withdrawn at any time.
• Charges to the End User for video calls are deducted from their KST credit balance on a per-minute basis, at rates published on the Platform.
• KST acts solely as a technology intermediary for video calls and is not responsible for the content of conversations between Producers and End Users.
• Producers may not solicit payments, personal information, or any commercial arrangements from End Users outside the KST Platform during or after a video call.
• KST reserves the right to monitor, record (with notice), and review video call sessions for quality and compliance purposes.

Each KST Stick must be activated and registered on the KST Platform before use. Activation links the Stick to a specific Village Partner or End User account. Activation of a stolen, cloned, or tampered device is prohibited.

By activating and using the KST Stick, you acknowledge and consent to KST’s ability to:

• Push over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates to the device remotely and automatically.
• Remotely configure, enable, or disable features on the device, including content playback and network settings.
• Execute remote commands for diagnostics, device health checks, and compliance verification.
• Remotely deactivate or lock the KST Stick in the event of suspected misuse, non-payment, or breach of these Terms.

• The KST Stick supports Widevine L1 hardware-level DRM certification only, enabling HD and Full HD (1080p) streaming for supported Content.
• KST does not support Widevine L3 (software-level) DRM. Devices that do not meet the L1 hardware certification standard are not compatible with the KST Platform.
• Streaming quality may further vary based on available internet bandwidth and network conditions at the deployment location.

The KST Platform does not rely on a real-time clock (RTC) for offline DRM validation. Instead, KST uses a server-synced duration counter to track the elapsed watch time of each PPV purchase. This means:

• When the KST Stick is online, elapsed watch time is continuously reported to KST’s servers and reconciled against your purchased Watch Period.
• When the KST Stick temporarily loses internet connectivity, the device continues to track and accumulate watch duration locally. This elapsed time is reported and validated against your Watch Period when connectivity is restored.
• The Watch Period is governed strictly by actual elapsed playback duration, not by wall-clock time or device system time.
• Any attempt to manipulate, reset, pause, or falsify the duration counter — including by disconnecting the device from the internet, clearing app data, or using developer tools — is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension and potential legal action.

The following actions are strictly prohibited and will void any warranty and result in immediate account termination:

• Rooting, jailbreaking, or otherwise gaining unauthorised superuser access to the KST Stick.
• Installing unofficial or third-party ROMs, firmware, or software that is not authorised by KST.
• Bypassing, removing, or circumventing DRM protections, content encryption, or access control mechanisms.
• Physically disassembling or modifying the hardware of the KST Stick.
• Using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or similar developer tools to access, extract, or manipulate content, license keys, or device data.

KST collects location data from the mobile phone of the End User or Village Partner at the time of KST Stick activation or session initiation. Location is captured through the following mechanism:

• When the KST Stick boots or starts a new session, a QR code is displayed on the connected TV screen.
• The End User or Village Partner scans this QR code using their mobile phone via the KST app or designated URL.
• Upon scanning, the mobile phone’s GPS or network-based location (with the device owner’s permission) is transmitted to KST’s servers and associated with the active session and device.

By activating a KST Stick or scanning the QR code on behalf of an End User, you expressly consent to this location collection. Location data is used for the following purposes:

• Verifying that the KST Stick is being operated within the territory designated in the Village Partner Agreement.
• Fraud detection and prevention (e.g., detecting a device operating outside its registered village or district).
• Compliance with geographic content licensing restrictions.
• Service analytics and rural deployment mapping to improve the KST Platform.
• Regulatory reporting to government authorities where required by law.

• GPS data is transmitted to KST’s secure servers over an encrypted connection. Data is retained in accordance with KST’s Privacy Policy (available at www.kissa.in/privacy).
• Location data is not sold to third parties. It may be shared with government authorities if required by law or court order.
• Village Partners and End Users may request a summary of location data collected from their registered device by writing to support@kissashurutalkies.com.

In addition to GPS data, KST collects the following device telemetry from the KST Stick:

• Device identifier (Device ID / MAC address) for account linkage and anti-piracy enforcement.
• App usage logs, playback events, error logs, and crash reports for service improvement.
• Network connectivity status and IP address for access management.
• DRM license status and expiry timestamps.

All device data collection is governed by KST’s Privacy Policy.

KST accepts payments via the following methods, processed through Razorpay or such other payment gateway as KST may designate:

• UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
• Debit Card and Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay)
• Net Banking
• Digital Wallets (Paytm, PhonePe, and others supported by the payment gateway)
• Cash collection by Village Partner (where enabled under the Village Partner Agreement)

KST does not store your full payment card details. Transactions are processed by PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. KST is not liable for any fraud or unauthorised transactions arising from misuse of your payment credentials. You are responsible for the security of your payment instruments.

All PPV transactions on KST are non-refundable once the Watch Period has commenced or once the 48-hour pack validity window has begun. Payments cannot be transferred, exchanged, or carried forward.

KST may, at its sole discretion, consider a refund or credit in the following circumstances:

• Technical Failure: If Content is completely unavailable for streaming due to a verified technical fault on KST’s platform (not attributable to your internet connection or device) and playback was never initiated, you may raise a refund request within 24 hours of the transaction.
• Duplicate Transaction: If your payment gateway records confirm that you were charged more than once for the same PPV title in the same session, KST will refund the duplicate charge.
• Content Removed Post-Purchase: If KST removes Content from the Platform for legal or regulatory reasons after your purchase but before you have completed your Watch Period, KST will issue a credit equivalent to the purchase price.

Refund requests must be submitted to support@kissashurutalkies.com with your registered mobile number, transaction ID, and a description of the issue. KST will respond within 7 business days. Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 10 business days.

Disputes regarding Village Partner payouts must be raised within 30 days of the payout date. KST will investigate and resolve payout disputes within 15 business days.

KST’s Producer Video Call feature is an optional, credit-based live video interaction service available within the KST App. It enables End Users or Village Partners to connect with Producers or their authorised representatives for Q&A sessions, fan interactions, promotional events, or other pre-approved use cases.

• You must have sufficient KST credits in your account to initiate a video call. Credits are purchased through the KST App using supported payment methods.
• Charges are deducted from your credit balance at the per-minute rate published on the Platform. A minimum balance may be required before connecting.
• Once a video call session ends, the credits consumed are non-refundable, regardless of call quality, unless a verified technical failure on KST’s platform caused the call to drop within 30 seconds of connecting.
• You must not record video calls, whether through the KST App’s interface or external software. Such recording is a breach of these Terms and may constitute an infringement of privacy rights.
• You must conduct yourself respectfully during video calls. KST reserves the right to terminate any call and suspend your account if you engage in abusive, threatening, or harassing behaviour.

• KST credits are purchased in bundles as specified on the Platform. Credits do not expire for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, after which unused credits may be forfeited.
• Credits are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Unused credits are forfeited if your account is terminated due to a breach of these Terms.

KST prohibits the hosting or distribution of Content that:

• Is obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit.
• Depicts or glorifies violence, gore, or cruelty to humans or animals.
• Promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence against any person or group on the basis of religion, caste, community, gender, or ethnicity.
• Infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party.
• Contains material that is defamatory, libellous, or invasive of any person’s privacy.
• Promotes illegal activities, including drug use, gambling, or terrorism.
• Violates any provision of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, or guidelines issued by CBFC or MIB.
• Contains personal data of individuals without their express consent.

If you believe that any Content on the KST Platform is unlawful, harmful, or violates these Terms, you may file a complaint by:

• Writing to KST’s Grievance Officer at: grievance@kissashurutalkies.com
• Providing your name, registered mobile number, the title and description of the objectionable Content, and the nature of your complaint.

KST will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and endeavour to resolve it within 15 business days, in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Name: [Grievance Officer Name] Email: grievance@kissashurutalkies.com Address: Kissa Shuru Talkies LLP, [Registered Address], Nashik, Maharashtra, India. The Grievance Officer is available Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST.

All Content on the KST Platform is protected by Google Widevine L1 DRM encryption. You acknowledge and agree that you will not attempt to bypass, remove, or circumvent any DRM protection, access control measure, geo-restriction, or encryption associated with any Content.

KST employs TPMV (Transparent Perceptual Multi-Vector) forensic watermarking technology on every stream delivered through the Platform. You should be aware of the following:

• Every PPV stream is invisibly and uniquely watermarked at the time of delivery with information that identifies your account, your registered device, your Village Partner location, the date and time of playback, and your geographic location at the time of viewing.
• This watermark is embedded within the video signal itself — it is not a visible overlay and cannot be removed by screen recording, re-encoding, colour-grading, cropping, or any other post-processing method.
• If you record KST Content using any device — including a mobile phone camera pointed at the screen — the TPMV watermark is preserved in the recorded footage.
• If any such recording is uploaded to any online platform (including YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, any torrent site, or any other sharing service), KST’s automated scanning systems will detect the watermark and trace the leak back to your specific account and device.
• Upon detection of a leaked recording, KST will: (a) immediately and permanently terminate your account and all associated accounts; (b) blacklist your device from the KST Platform; and (c) initiate civil and criminal legal proceedings against you.
• You may be held liable under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (as amended by the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023), which provides for imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh for unauthorised recording or exhibition of a film, in addition to claims for damages under the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Any attempt to extract, decrypt, or redistribute DRM-protected Content constitutes an offence under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Copyright Act, 1957, and may be subject to criminal prosecution in addition to civil remedies.