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1. Asset-Light Navigation Architecture

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2. Intellectual Property & Brand Attribution

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3. Safe Harbor & Fair Use Compliance (Section 52, Indian Copyright Act, 1957)

Pursuant to Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act (1957), padikam.in functions under Fair Use principles for non-commercial educational guidance, private study, and student research. The platform does not sell or paywall government textbooks. Any optional subscription plans apply strictly to proprietary AI utility features, math challenges, and user analytics.