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Privacy, terms, refunds, evidence delivery and verification — written in plain English so you know exactly how R1 works before you pay a rupee.

Privacy Policy

Your data stays on our desk

When you call, WhatsApp or submit a form, R1 Detective Agency may collect your name, phone number, city, case type and message — only to contact you and run your investigation lawfully.

  • We do not sell, rent or trade enquiry details to marketers or third parties.
  • Website forms are processed via a secure form provider; messages may also open on WhatsApp at your request.
  • Case files are shared only with assigned investigators on a need-to-know basis.
  • You may request deletion of enquiry records after case closure — ask on WhatsApp or call.
  • We do not knowingly collect data from minors for investigation services.
  • Payment references and ID details (when required) are used only for verification and accounting — never for marketing.

HQ: Level 3, Crest Chambers, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070 · +91 73003 17067

Terms & Conditions

How engagement begins

By hiring R1 Detective Agency you agree to these terms. They protect both sides — clear money rules, clear work rules, clear delivery rules.

50% advance to reserve the room

Field work starts only after a 50% advance payment. That advance confirms your booking, assigns investigators, and reserves operational capacity for your case window. The balance is due as agreed before final sealed delivery.

Room verification before work

Before deployment, R1 completes a short room verification (client identity / mandate check, case scope, lawful purpose). This keeps the desk clean, prevents misuse of services, and protects genuine clients. High-sensitivity cases may need extra security verification (see below).

Payment & booking

  • 50% advance is mandatory to lock dates, travel and investigator assignment.
  • Quotes are given in writing (WhatsApp / note) before paid work begins — no silent fee inflation mid-case.
  • Travel, city coverage and special equipment (if any) are disclosed in the quote.
  • Remaining balance must clear before release of the final protected evidence pack.

Scope & client duty

  • You confirm that the enquiry is for a lawful personal, matrimonial or corporate purpose.
  • You provide accurate facts; false instructions may pause or cancel the engagement.
  • R1 may decline or exit matters that appear unlawful, harmful or outside our licence and methods.
  • Timelines depend on subject movement, city logistics and access — we update you, we do not invent results.

Dispute pathway (professional language)

  • Concerns are first handled by our desk — call or WhatsApp for a formal review.
  • Unresolved commercial disputes may proceed under applicable Indian law and competent courts in New Delhi, after good-faith discussion.
  • We do not use threatening language. We use process: review → written reply → lawful remedy if required.
50% Advance Room verified Quote first Balance before release
Refund Policy

Fair money rules

Refunds are handled case-by-case with written clarity. The advance is a booking and mobilisation fee — not a free hold.

  • Before field start: If you cancel after payment but before any investigator is deployed, a partial refund may apply after deducting verification, planning and admin costs (communicated in writing).
  • After deployment begins: Costs already spent on travel, surveillance hours, cover ops and partner desks are non-refundable.
  • If R1 declines a case during room verification for legal / policy reasons, unused advance (minus verified admin cost, if any) is returned as agreed.
  • Completed work: Once the sealed evidence pack is delivered as scoped, fees for that scope are final.
  • Refund timelines (when approved) are shared on WhatsApp with payment reference — typically within the banking window we confirm.

Refund requests: WhatsApp or call +91 73003 17067 with your booking name, date and payment reference.

Confidentiality

Identity sealed forever

Discretion is the product. Your partner, family, employer or the subject of an investigation will not learn that you contacted R1 unless you instruct us otherwise.

  • Anonymous first calls and WhatsApp chats are welcome.
  • Field teams use cover protocols so subjects are not tipped off.
  • Reports are delivered only to the authorised client channel.
  • We never post case details, photos or client names publicly.
  • Staff and partner investigators are bound to need-to-know access only.
Evidence & file protection

Protected PDF · ZIP · court certificate

After case work is complete and the balance is cleared, you receive a sealed delivery pack — not loose screenshots on an open chat.

Protected files by default

Final materials are issued as password-protected PDF and/or encrypted ZIP packages. Access credentials are shared only on your verified channel. This reduces leak risk if a phone is lost, forwarded or screen-grabbed by mistake.

  • PDF report — timelines, findings, photo/video indexes and investigator notes in a structured, print-ready format.
  • ZIP media pack — supporting stills / clips where applicable, packaged under protection.
  • Court-oriented certificate / covering note — where requested and appropriate, a formal attestation accompanies the pack for advocate / court submission support (subject to lawful use and case facts).
  • Data validity — delivery notes the case ID, date of compilation and validity window for the sealed pack (how long we retain / can re-issue under protection). Re-issue of lost files may need fresh security verification.
  • Open, unprotected bulk dumps are avoided for high-sensitivity matters.
PDF protected ZIP protected Court certificate Validity marked
High-case security verification

Extra locks for high-stakes files

For high-sensitivity or high-risk cases (complex matrimonial disputes, corporate integrity, multi-city surveillance, court-bound evidence), R1 requires security verification before release of the full protected pack.

  • Identity / mandate confirmation of the authorised recipient.
  • Verified delivery channel (registered WhatsApp / email / in-person handoff as agreed).
  • Optional dual-step password release for PDF / ZIP.
  • Court certificate and validity statement included when the matter is destined for legal counsel.
  • If verification fails or a third party attempts access, delivery is paused until the authorised client confirms.

This is not bureaucracy for its own sake — it is how we keep your evidence from walking into the wrong hands.

Full FAQ

Everything before you dial

Straight answers. No sales fog.

Is 50% advance compulsory?
Yes. A 50% advance reserves your investigation window and starts room verification. Field work begins after that advance clears. The balance is due before final protected delivery.
What is room verification?
A short pre-work check of client mandate, lawful purpose and case scope. It protects genuine clients and keeps R1 from being used for unlawful requests. High-case matters may need extra security verification.
How are final files delivered?
As password-protected PDF and/or encrypted ZIP. High-sensitivity cases include security verification before release. Where needed, a court-oriented certificate and data-validity note travel with the pack.
Will anyone know I contacted R1?
Never. Your identity stays sealed. Records can be deleted after closure on request. Anonymous first calls are welcome.
Can I get a refund?
If you cancel before deployment, a partial refund may apply after documented costs. After field work starts, spent hours and travel are non-refundable. If we decline during verification, unused advance is handled as written on your booking note.
Do you work outside New Delhi?
Yes. HQ is at Crest Chambers, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Operations run pan-India through field teams and trusted partner investigators.
Is private investigation legal in India?
Yes — when done within Indian law. That is how R1 operates. Evidence can be prepared for court / advocate use where needed, with certificate support on request.
How fast can you start?
R1 has operated since 2010 (15+ years). Most cases start within 24 hours after advance and room verification. Urgent same-day deploy is possible. High response — investigator typically replies within ~30 minutes on WhatsApp or call.
What services do you offer?
Matrimonial Clarity, Fidelity Probe, Divorce Evidence Unit, Background Truth Scan, Shadow Surveillance, Corporate Integrity, Covert Sting and Employee Probe — and related discreet desks.
Are fees fixed?
Yes. You get a clear quote before field work. The approved fee is final for that scope — no surprise mid-case escalation.
Can I get a female investigator?
Yes. Women investigators are available for sensitive matrimonial and personal cases on request.
What if there is a payment or service dispute?
Contact the desk first for a written review. We resolve professionally. If still unresolved, matters follow applicable Indian law and competent New Delhi forums — process over pressure.
How do I start without speaking on a call?
WhatsApp us with a short note. We reply privately. You can also use the contact form — then WhatsApp opens with your details for a sealed chat.
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