Policies & governance
Legal centre
Every policy that applies when you use BARREL's websites, marketplace, exchanges and services, and the model agreements we sign with partners, suppliers and teams — in one place, written to be read.
Version 1.0 · effective 10 November 2026 · Draft — under legal review
Privacy & website
How we handle your data, cookies and the information on our sites.
Privacy PolicyHow BARREL collects, uses, shares, protects and deletes personal data across all *.barrel.energy websites and portals, offline enquiries, events and recruitment. It explains your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and how to reach our Grievance Officer.Read policy Cookie PolicyWhat cookies, local storage and server logs are, and exactly which ones BARREL uses on its websites and portals. The public website sets no cookies of its own; the portals use one strictly necessary sign-in cookie; visitor statistics are measured on our server without cookies.Read policy Legal DisclaimerThis Legal Disclaimer explains the limits of the information, tools and content on the websites and platforms of . Everything here is general information to help you start a conversation with BARREL; it is not professional advice, an offer of securities or an offer of employment.Read policy Terms of UseThe rules for using the BARREL websites and portals.Read policy
Marketplace, payments & wallet
Buying and selling on BARREL Shop and the exchanges, invoices, refunds, escrow and payments.
E-Commerce and Marketplace PolicyHow BARREL Shop (shop.barrel.energy) and the BARREL exchanges work: who sells to whom, when a contract is formed, what sellers must disclose, and how delivery, warranties, reviews, fees and complaints are handled. BARREL acts mostly as a marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, and for some orders as the seller itself; every listing shows which.Read policy Refund and Cancellation PolicyWhen and how orders for goods, services and BARREL OS subscriptions can be cancelled, how wrong, damaged, defective or short-supplied goods are returned or replaced, and how and when refunds are paid. It applies to BARREL Shop, the exchanges and the services BARREL delivers, and it never reduces a consumer’s statutory rights.Read policy Escrow PolicyHow escrow will work on BARREL Shop, the BARREL exchanges and BARREL projects: money is held by a bank or an RBI-authorised payment aggregator, never on BARREL’s own balance sheet, and is released only when agreed conditions are met. The escrow service becomes available when BARREL announces it, and the chosen escrow agent’s own terms then also apply.Read policy Invoicing PolicyThis policy explains who issues the tax invoice for each order, project or service on BARREL’s platforms, what a valid GST invoice contains and how credit notes, advances, exports and corrections are handled. It also sets out what buyers and sellers must check themselves, such as input tax credit and bank details.Read policy Wallet Policy (eRupee Global Wallet)BARREL intends to let users pay and be paid on its platforms through eRupee Global Wallet, a multi-currency wallet run by its own operator under that operator’s licences and terms. The wallet is not live yet; this policy sets out in advance how it will work on BARREL, who is responsible for what and where to complain.Read policy Payment and Liability PolicyThis Policy sets out how customers pay for its paid services and goods, what happens if a payment is late or disputed, and how liability between BARREL and its customers is shared and limited. It applies unless a signed contract says otherwise.Read policy
Projects & services
How we run EPC time schedules and rent equipment.
Equipment Rental PolicyThis policy sets the terms on which testing instruments, construction equipment, cranes, temporary power, BESS containers and tools are rented from BARREL or from owners who list them on BARREL’s platforms. It covers booking, rent, deposits, handover, safe use, breakdowns, damage, insurance and return.Read policy EPC Time PolicyThis Policy explains how plans, measures and manages time on its EPC and turnkey projects, what the project owner must provide before the clock starts, and how delays, extensions of time and liquidated damages are handled. The signed contract for each project always prevails.Read policy
Model agreements
Standard agreements counterparties accept online or sign with BARREL.
Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)The model mutual non-disclosure agreement that BARREL and a counterparty accept online or sign before they share confidential information, for example before a data room is opened, a land or asset transaction is discussed, or a platform or project partnership is evaluated. Each party protects the other’s information, uses it only for the Purpose and returns or destroys it when asked.Read agreement Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Non-Circumvention Agreement (NCA)The model agreement that protects BARREL’s business, people, clients and introduced opportunities when it works with employees, consultants, partners, suppliers, landowners and investors. It is drafted for Indian law: a non-compete applies only while the engagement lasts, and after it ends the protections are limited to confidentiality, non-solicitation for a reasonable period and non-circumvention of specific opportunities introduced by BARREL.Read agreement Business Partnership AgreementThe model agreement for a contractual business collaboration with BARREL under one of its partner programmes: Authorized Supplier Partner, Authorized Service Provider, Power Generation Partner, Platform and Exchange Partner, Technology Partner and Investment or Finance Partner. It sets out scope, brand use, lead sharing, commercials, compliance and exit, and it does not create a legal partnership, LLP, joint venture company, agency or employment.Read agreement Working Agreement (Services and Engagement)The standard terms on which consultants, contractors, subcontractors, freelancers, service providers and site teams work for or with BARREL on its projects. Each piece of work is ordered by a Work Order or Purchase Order; these terms cover independent status and labour compliance, safety and site rules, deliverables, payment, intellectual property, liability, insurance and termination.Read agreement
Questions about any of these documents, or a grievance: write to contact@barrel.energy with the subject “Legal” or “Grievance”, or call +91 90755 77366. Where a signed contract says something different, the signed contract applies.