Legal & policies

Updated June 2026 4 min read

The rules in plain words. A quick overview of ChatMitra's policies and WhatsApp's messaging rules — so you stay compliant without reading legalese all day.

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Policies
Terms, refund, privacy
WhatsApp rule #1
Opt-in only
Respect
Opt-outs, always
Data
Handle responsibly

ChatMitra publishes its terms of service, refund policy and privacy policy, and operates under WhatsApp's Business Messaging Policy. The key rules for you: only message opted-in customers, don't send prohibited content, respect opt-outs, and handle customer data responsibly. Following these keeps your account healthy and compliant.

In simple language: Policies are just the agreed rules — what ChatMitra promises you, and what WhatsApp expects from how you message.

Who should read this?

  • Owners who want the rules in plain words
  • Anyone handling customer data
  • Teams making sure they stay compliant

Nobody enjoys reading policies, so here’s the short, plain-English version — both ChatMitra’s promises to you and WhatsApp’s expectations of how you message.

ChatMitra’s policies

PolicyWhat it covers
Terms of ServiceThe agreement between you and ChatMitra
Refund PolicyWhen and how refunds work
Privacy PolicyHow your and your customers’ data is handled

These are the formal documents — worth a read when you sign up.

WhatsApp’s messaging rules

WhatsApp’s Business Messaging Policy keeps the platform trusted. The parts that matter day to day:

  • Opt-in only — message people who gave permission.
  • No prohibited content — no illegal, misleading or banned-category messages.
  • Respect opt-outs — when someone says stop, stop.
  • Handle data responsibly — collect only what you need, keep it safe.

Example: a store wants to message a purchased contact list. That breaks the opt-in rule — and would quickly lead to blocks and a restricted number. The compliant path is to collect opt-ins first.

Staying compliant day to day

Opt-in only  +  honour opt-outs  +  allowed content  +  protect data  =  compliant & healthy

Compliance isn’t a burden — it’s the same behaviour that keeps your account healthy. Nail opt-in and respect opt-outs, and you’ve handled the vast majority of it. For how data is protected technically, see architecture & security.

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Related questions people ask

Where can I find ChatMitra's terms and privacy policy?

On the site: the Terms of Service, Refund Policy and Privacy Policy pages cover the agreement, refunds and how your data is handled.

What is WhatsApp's Business Messaging Policy?

It's WhatsApp's set of rules for businesses — message only opted-in users, avoid prohibited content, respect opt-outs, and handle data responsibly. Breaking it can restrict your account.

How do I stay compliant on WhatsApp?

Collect clear opt-ins, honour opt-outs, send only allowed content, and handle customer data responsibly. Following these keeps your account healthy.

Key takeaways

  • ChatMitra publishes terms, refund and privacy policies.
  • WhatsApp's policy: opt-in only, no prohibited content, respect opt-outs.
  • Handle customer data responsibly.
  • Opt-in + honouring opt-outs covers most compliance.
Published: June 2026 Last reviewed: June 2026 Reviewed by: ChatMitra WhatsApp API Team

Sources: ChatMitra Privacy Policy, ChatMitra Terms of Service, Meta WhatsApp Business Policy

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