Terms of Service

Effective from: 7th June, 2025

PLEASE REVIEW THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE. IT OUTLINES THE LEGALLY BINDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND INCLUDES CRUCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.

These Terms of Use (the ”Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Accio Legal and, where applicable, any of its affiliates or associated entities (”Firm,” ”we,” ”our,” or ”us”) and you (”you”, ”your” or ”User”). These Terms will be effective upon your acceptance of the same (directly or indirectly in electronic form or by means of an electronic record) and will govern the relationship between us and you for the use of our Website https://acciolegal.com/ and any other services we offer from time to time by or in connection therewith (together referred to as the (”Website”). The Website is owned and operated by Accio Legal, having its registered office at 16, Gyanendra Kanan, Jagacha, GIP Colony, Howrah, West Bengal, 711112.

Our Website provides a digital space designed to connect legal professionals with potential clients and facilitate the exchange of legal knowledge and services. This includes, but is not limited to, professional networking, legal service recommendations, and communication and collaboration tools. The services provided through our Website are strictly intended to connect Users with legal professionals and support the exchange of legal knowledge. We do not provide legal advice or act as a legal representative for any User. All interactions between Users and legal professionals are governed by the individual terms and agreements of the professionals involved (collectively, the ”Services”). To learn more about our Services and offerings, please click here.

For the purpose of these Terms, wherever the context so requires, ”Users”, ”you”, or ”your” refers to any natural or legal person or entity who accesses or utilises our Website and/or Services. The applicability of these Terms extends to Users regardless of the device type used for accessing our Website, whether it be a laptop/desktop or a mobile/tablet device.

Acceptance of Terms:

This document is an electronic record in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder, as applicable, including the amended provisions pertaining to electronic records in various statutes as amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures. It is published in accordance with the provisions of Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011, that require publishing the rules and regulations, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use for access or usage of our Website.

Any User accessing the Website from jurisdictions not explicitly mentioned here shall be deemed to have electronically accepted these Terms in accordance with the electronic transaction laws or equivalent statutes applicable in their respective jurisdiction. In the absence of such laws, the acceptance shall be presumed valid by universally accepted principles of digital contracting.

Our role under these Terms is limited to the administration and management of the Website, including any Services made available to you on the Website. You must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies when using our Website and/or Services. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the Website does not violate any laws or regulations in your jurisdiction.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES INDICATES YOUR AGREEMENT TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE.

By implicitly or expressly accepting these Terms, you also accept and agree to be bound by our Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy as amended from time to time. We encourage you to read the Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy in conjunction with these Terms to better understand how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information. If you do not agree with anything provided herein, please do not use or access our Website and/or Services.

We reserve the unilateral right to change the particulars contained in these Terms from time to time, without notice to you and in our sole discretion. If we make any such revision in these Terms, we will update the effective date above, and the revised Terms shall be effective from such date. You are required to frequently check these Terms and their effective date to understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of our Services. Your continued use of the Website and/or Services following such modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms of Use, whether or not you have read them.

Further, we may change, suspend, and/or discontinue the Services at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, and content on the Website. We may also restrict Users&rdsuo; access to parts and/or all of the Website without notice in the event of technical disruptions or other similar events, and we shall not be liable to the Users in such cases.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES?

To access and use the Services provided by the Website, you must represent and warrant that:

  • you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and capable of forming a legally binding agreement and demonstrate the intention and capacity to utilise the Website and our Services effectively. If you are under 18, you may only use our Website with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Minors under the age of 13 are not eligible to use our Services. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, please refrain from using our Website without appropriate parental or guardian consent;
  • if you are the representative of any entity, then you are authorised to act on behalf of such entity and that such entity shall be bound to comply with these Terms upon your acceptance of these Terms;
  • you have not been previously suspended or prohibited from accessing our Services by us, or any competent authority, from using our Website;
  • you are not engaged or intend to engage in any activity that is illegal under applicable law, including but not limited to fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing.

You understand and agree that you are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Website and/or Services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies (including, without limitation, all applicable laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content, licensing, privacy, data protection, the transmission of technical data exported from India or the country in which you reside, consumer protection, unfair competition) in your jurisdiction. While our Website and Services are intended for global access, we do not guarantee that they comply with the legal requirements of jurisdictions outside India. It is solely your responsibility to understand and comply with the laws and regulations of your country or region when accessing or using our Website and/or Services.

HOW CAN YOU USE OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES?

  • Our Website serves as the official online presence of the Firm, providing general information about our practice, areas of expertise, team members, publications, career opportunities, and ways to get in touch. You may browse the Website for informational purposes and contact us through the provided email address or the [contact form] on the Website. Our Website is designed to be easily accessible and intuitive.
  • To submit an inquiry or request further information, you may be required to provide certain basic details, including your full name, email address, and phone number. If you represent an entity, a designated representative may provide these details on its behalf.
  • You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and lawfulness of any information, documentation, or materials you submit to us through this Website, including but not limited to inquiries, contact forms, email communications, or any other method of interaction. We are not obligated to verify the information provided by you and shall not be liable for any consequences, losses, or damages arising from incomplete, inaccurate, false, misleading, or unlawful information submitted by you. We may be unable to respond if the information you provide is incomplete, unclear, or inaccurate.
  • By providing any information to the Firm, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right and authority to do so and that such information does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any applicable laws.
  • Please note that our team will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries within a reasonable time frame, typically between 3–5 business days. However, these timelines are indicative and may vary. The Firm does not guarantee continuous availability or immediate responses and is not liable for delays due to circumstances beyond its control.
  • If you or the entity you represent decides to formally engage the Firm for legal services, such engagement shall be subject to the execution of separate and specific documentation, including but not limited to engagement letters, agreements, or terms of retainer. In such cases, these Terms shall be read in conjunction with the applicable engagement documentation and shall continue to apply to the extent not inconsistent with such documentation.
  • To the best of its knowledge and belief, the Firm makes reasonable efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India Rules, and relevant data protection and privacy laws. You also agree to access and use this Website in compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Firm&rdsuo;s Intellectual Property:

  • All rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and Services, including any and all copyrightable materials or any other content thereof which is or may be subject to any intellectual property rights under any applicable law, including but not limited to any artwork, graphics, images, website templates, and widgets, literary work, source, and object code, tools, software, computer code (including HTML), applications, audio, music, video and other media, designs, animations, interfaces, documentation, derivatives and versions thereof, the ”look and feel” of the Website or Services, methods, products, algorithms, data, interactive features and objects, advertising and acquisition tools and methods, inventions, trade secrets, logos, domains, customized URLs, trademarks, service marks, trade names and other proprietary identifiers, whether or not registered and/or capable of being registered (collectively, ”Firm&rdsuo;s Intellectual Property”), and any derivations thereof, are owned by and/or licensed to the Firm.
  • You acknowledge that no ownership of the Website is being transferred. All rights, intellectual property, and interests in the Website remain the exclusive property of the Firm, its affiliates, or its licensors.
  • Subject to the provisions of these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use our Website strictly for its intended purposes. This licence explicitly does not confer any ownership rights to you except as otherwise stated in this Clause, and any unauthorised use constitutes a material breach of these Terms.
  • ALL COPYRIGHT AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE MATERIAL ON OUR WEBSITE ARE RESERVED.
  • All intellectual property rights in any improvements, enhancements, or modifications to the Website or Services that are developed by us or on our behalf, whether arising from feedback, suggestions, or other interactions with you, shall vest in and be the exclusive property of the Firm. You must not claim ownership of, or represent yourself or any third party as the proprietor of, the Website or any of its intellectual property.
  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and you are expected to do the same. Submitting, posting, or otherwise sharing any content or information that infringes on the Firm’s or any third party&rdsuo;s intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to promptly take legal action if necessary. You further agree not to use the Website or Services in any manner that infringes or violates the intellectual property or proprietary rights of the Firm or any third party.
  • You are not permitted to reproduce, modify, create derivative works, distribute, license, lease, sell, resell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast, or otherwise exploit the Website, and/or Services except as expressly permitted by the Firm, except as follows:
    • Your computer/mobile device may store copies of such materials in RAM, incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
    • You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser/ mobile operating systems for display enhancement purposes.
    • You may print, take a screenshot of or download a reasonable number of pages of our Website for your own personal use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
    • If we provide desktop, mobile, or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you agree to be bound by our end-user license agreement, if any, for such applications.
    • If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features.

You must not:

  • Modify copies of any materials from this Website.
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this Website.

You further agree that we may refer to you or the entity you represent by the name in our communications or publications, including marketing or promotional materials, provided any proposed reference is approved by you in writing in advance.

These Terms do not convey any right or interest in or to the Firm&rdsuo;s Intellectual Property (or any part thereof), except only for the limited license expressly granted above. Nothing in these Terms constitutes an assignment or waiver of the Firm&rdsuo;s Intellectual Property rights under any law.

WHAT CAN YOU DO AND WHAT IS A NO-GO WHEN USING OUR WEBSITE?

  • Subject to your compliance with these Terms, including the &rdsuo;Prohibited Uses&rdsuo; defined in Clause 4.5 below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access the Website and/or Services.
  • Subject to compliance with these Terms, we may offer to provide the Services, as more comprehensively described on the Website. These Services, selected by you, are intended solely for your own use and are not to be used or exploited for the benefit of any third party.
  • The provision of Services will be carried out on a best-efforts basis. We do not provide any warranties for the continuous availability or the accuracy of the content and/or information.
  • You agree to be polite and respectful when you communicate or interact with employees of the Firm on the Website or otherwise. Communication must remain professional and purpose-driven. Users are prohibited from using the Website for spamming, harassment, or unauthorised solicitation.

Prohibited Uses:

  • While using the Website and/or Services, you consent to abstain from activities that contravene these Terms, encompassing fraudulent acts, spamming, hacking, and any actions that could disrupt the operations of the Website.
  • While using the Website, you are strictly prohibited from assuming the identity of others, indulging in any conduct that may falsely represent their identity.
  • While using our Website, you are strictly prohibited from purchasing search engines or other pay-per-click keywords (such as Google AdWords), or domain names that use the name ”Accio Legal&rdsuo; or Accio Legal&rdsuo;s trademarks and/or variations and misspellings thereof.
  • You shall not edit or otherwise modify any material on our Website unless you own or control the relevant rights in the material.
  • You are also expressly prohibited from: (i) republishing or redistributing material from our Website; (ii) selling, renting, or sub-licensing material from our Website; (iii) showing any material from our Website in public; or (iv) exploiting material from our Website for a commercial purpose.
  • You are prohibited from probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of our Website without our permission.
  • You agree not to publish and/or make any use of the Website and/or Services on any website, media, network, or system other than those provided by the Firm, and/or frame, “deep link”, “page-scrape”, mirror, and/or create a browser or border environment around any of the Services and/or Website (or any part thereof), except as expressly permitted by the Firm, in advance and in writing.
  • You are prohibited from using our Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish, or distribute any material that consists of or is linked to any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit, or other malicious computer software.
  • You are prohibited from decrypting or deciphering any communications sent by or to our Website without our permission.
  • You shall not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities, which include, without limitation, scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting on or in relation to our Website without our express written consent.
  • You shall not use our Website or Services except by means of our public interfaces.
  • You shall not use data collected from our Website for any direct marketing activity, including, without limitation, email marketing, SMS marketing, telemarketing, and direct mailing.
  • You agree not to remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, restrictions; and signs indicating proprietary rights of any of our licensors, including copyright mark [©], creative commons [(cc)] indicators, or trademarks [® or ™] contained in or accompanying the Services and/or Website.
  • You must not do anything that interferes with the normal use of our Website and/or Services.
  • Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
  • Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
  • You are prohibited from copying, modifying, creating derivative works of, downloading, adapting, reverse engineering, emulating, migrating to another service, translating, compiling, decompiling, or disassembling the Website, the Services (or any part thereof), any content offered by Website or third party services for use and/or any part thereof in any way, or publicly display, perform, transmit or distribute any of the foregoing without our prior written and specific consent and/or as expressly permitted under these Terms;

Additional activities that are prohibited:

You may not access or use the Website and/or our Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. The Services may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavours except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

As a User of the Website, you agree not to:

  • trick, defraud, or mislead us and any other Users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive information;
  • circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Website;
  • disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services. Use any information obtained from the Website in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person;
  • make improper use of our Website and/or Services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct;
  • use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations;
  • engage in unauthorised framing of or linking to the Services;
  • upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party&rdsuo;s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Website and/or Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Website and/or Services;
  • attempt to impersonate another person or use the name or username of another person;
  • upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats (&rdsuo;gifs&rdsuo;), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as &rdsuo;spyware&rdsuo; or &rdsuo;passive collection mechanisms&rdsuo; or &rdsuo;pcms&rdsuo;);
  • interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Website or the networks or services connected to the Website;
  • harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you;
  • attempt to bypass any measures of the Website and/or Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Website and/or Services, or any portion of the Website and/or Services;
  • copy or adapt the Website&rdsuo;s Software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code;
  • except as permitted by applicable law, decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the Software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Website and Services,
  • except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Website, or use or launch any unauthorised script or other software;
  • make any unauthorised use of the Website and/or Services, including collecting email addresses of other Users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited emails by automated means or under false pretences.

You acknowledge and agree that your failure to abide by any of the foregoing or any misrepresentation made by you herein may result in the immediate termination of your access to our Website and/or any Services provided to you – with or without further notice to you, and without any refund of amounts paid on account of any such Services, if applicable.

IS THE FIRM RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE INTEGRATIONS INTO THE WEBSITE?

  • We may provide integration services and links to third-party websites on our Website for your convenience. In doing so, we may collaborate with third-party service providers. However, the Firm is not the distributor, retailer, or provider of such third-party services.
  • You understand that to access these services, you may be redirected to third-party websites, and may be notified when you are leaving our Website. You hereby acknowledge that when you access third-party websites, you do so at your own risk. The external sites are beyond our control, and we are not responsible for the content, advertisements, functionality, accuracy, legality, appropriateness, or any other aspect of such external websites or resources.
  • You understand that your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies, and we shall not be responsible for any issues arising therefrom. We strongly advise you to carefully review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of all external websites before engaging with them. Kindly exercise caution when navigating external websites, as these websites may collect or solicit personal information from you or automatically gather data.
  • The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation by us or any association with its operators. You acknowledge and agree that any issues or non-performance of such services will be addressed on a best-effort basis, subject to the pass-through obligations as agreed with the external/third-party service providers. You are solely responsible for any charges, obligations, or consequences arising from your interactions with third-party providers.
  • We reserve the right to modify or remove third-party links or integrations from our Website at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any such modifications.

IS USER INFORMATION COLLECTED SECURE?

Please take a moment to review our Privacy Policy , which governs not only your visit to the Website but also details the terms related to the collection of information from you, security measures, access to your data, and the transfer of your information. Rest assured, any personal information or data you share with us while using the Website or otherwise is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is strictly handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, as well as applicable laws and regulations. If you have any objections to the transfer or use of your information, we kindly advise against using the Website. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection and security.

IS THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE 24/7?

  • While we do our best to keep the Website up and running smoothly all the time, we can&rdsuo;t guarantee that it will always be perfect. Sometimes, there might be interruptions, delays, or errors, or the Website might not be free of viruses. If any issues arise, we&rdsuo;ll make reasonable efforts to resolve them promptly.
  • We strive to ensure compatibility with most devices, operating systems, and browsers, but we can&rdsuo;t guarantee flawless performance across all platforms. Periodic updates or maintenance may be necessary, which could temporarily affect access to certain features or parts of the Website.
  • You need an internet connection to use the Website, and you&rdsuo;re responsible for ensuring that your devices and connectivity are sufficient. We&rdsuo;re not responsible for any internet or data charges you may incur, including those from mobile networks or Wi-Fi providers.
  • Please note that we are not liable for any business losses or other indirect losses you might experience while using our Website.

UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR ON THE WEBSITE?

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents from the Website and/or Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Website. We cannot guarantee that the Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to our Website, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the content, information on the Website and Services at any time or for any reason without any notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Website and/or Services during any downtime or discontinuance of the Website. Nothing in these Terms will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Website or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.

UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE AND/OR SERVICES BE TERMINATED?

  • These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Website and/or Services. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES AND/OR WEBSITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SERVICES AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION.
  • We reserve the right to deny access to the Website, remove content, or disable any features or identifiers (whether chosen by you or assigned by us) at any time, if, in our judgement, any information you provide or actions you take violate the Website policies, applicable laws, or governmental policies.
  • If we terminate your access to the Website and/or Services for any reason, you are prohibited from accessing the Website under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, regardless of whether you act on their behalf. In addition to suspension or termination, we reserve the right to pursue appropriate legal action, including civil, criminal, and injunctive remedies.
  • We may terminate these Terms by providing written notice to you if you fail to remedy a material breach of these Terms within seven (7) days of being notified of the breach.
  • Clauses including Indemnity, Disclaimer, and Limitation of Liability shall survive termination of these Terms.

WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMER

  • THE WEBSITE AND OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT OF OUR WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES, (3) ANY UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE WEBSITE, AND (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY. WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.
  • You agree and acknowledge that use of this Website or communication with the Firm through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Any information submitted through this Website will not be treated as confidential unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
  • You understand that the content on this Website is intended for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or a substitute for legal consultation. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Website without seeking appropriate legal or professional advice based on your particular facts and circumstances.
  • You understand and agree that the Services provided by the Firm are offered on a non-exclusive basis. You acknowledge and agree that we reserve the right to offer and render our services to other parties, including your competitors, and are under no obligation to provide Services solely to you.
  • You acknowledge that this Website and its features, including contact forms, are not intended for urgent or emergency legal situations. If you require immediate legal assistance, you should promptly consult a qualified attorney. You may contact us using the details provided on our Contact Us page. However, do not wait for or rely solely on our response, as replies may take time and are not guaranteed to be immediate. We do not guarantee real-time responses through the Website.
  • You agree and acknowledge that our attorneys, legal professionals, and representatives are licensed to practice law in India. While we offer legal services to clients across various countries, such services are provided in compliance with applicable laws and professional regulations of the relevant jurisdictions. Accessing this Website does not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice in any jurisdiction where we are not authorised to do so. We do not seek to represent anyone based solely on a visit to this Website or the viewing of its content.
  • You must exercise caution when interacting with individuals attempting to contact you via social media, phone, email, or any other electronic medium outside of the official communication channels of the Website. You agree to remain vigilant against fraudulent or misleading offers from persons falsely claiming to represent, work with, or be affiliated with us, particularly if contacted from unofficial phone numbers, email addresses, or accounts. Before engaging with such individuals, you are solely responsible for verifying their authenticity using the official contact details provided on the Website. We shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from interactions with unauthorised persons or third-party solicitations.
  • You recognise that utilising Services and engaging with third-party services through the Website involves inherent risks. We cannot ensure specific outcomes from such interactions and usage. Therefore, you assume all associated risks, liabilities, and potential harm that may arise from these interactions. These risks include, but are not limited to, misrepresentation of information by third-party services, breaches of warranty or contract, rights violations, and any resulting claims or consequences.
  • These warranties and disclaimers extend equally to Users availing of our Services through offline means, including but not limited to in-person interactions, phone consultations, or any other offline communication channels. Any risks, liabilities, or potential harm arising from the offline use of our Services, such as miscommunication, unauthorised access, or other damages, are assumed by the User. We do not guarantee specific results from any offline interactions, and such use is subject to the same disclaimers as those for online Services
  • You acknowledge and agree that while we strive to deliver high-quality Services, we do not guarantee specific results or outcomes from the use of our Services. Legal matters are inherently unpredictable, and results vary depending on facts, applicable law, and evolving regulations.
  • You agree and understand that all engagements are subject to internal conflict checks. We reserve the right to decline representation where a potential or actual conflict of interest is identified, even if preliminary communication has occurred.
  • You further understand that communication through this Website does not entitle Users to complimentary legal advice. Fee arrangements are formalised only after an engagement agreement is signed.
  • You understand and acknowledge that laws and regulations may change over time. The legal information available on this Website or shared previously may not reflect the most current developments. You are advised always to seek updated legal advice and/or consultation.
  • You understand and acknowledge that we do not review or respond to unsolicited resumes, partnership proposals, or investment opportunities sent via this Website or email. Any such submissions are considered non-confidential.
  • You agree and acknowledge that we do not control the timelines of courts, tribunals, or government authorities. Any procedural delay in filing, registration, or adjudication is subject to external systems, and we are not liable for the same.
  • You acknowledge that to the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Website or Services.
  • Except as provided in these Terms, no further warranty, condition, undertaking, or term, express or implied, statutory or otherwise as to the condition, quality, performance, or fitness for the purpose of the Services provided in accordance with these Terms is given by us, other than as required by law. All implied warranties are hereby excluded.
  • You understand and acknowledge that we are an independent legal practice with no political, religious, or ideological affiliation. Any representation is based on legal merit and does not indicate support or opposition to any group or belief.
  • We strongly advise verifying the identity of anyone claiming to be associated with our Firm. We are not responsible for fraudulent representations or misuse of our brand or identity.
  • We do not recommend the use of the Services for hosting personal content and shall not bear any security or integrity obligations or risks regarding breach or damage to any such content.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • We bear no responsibility for any secondary, resultant, or incidental harm that may occur due to the utilisation or inability to utilise the Website and/or Services.
  • In no event will we or our partners, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the Website and/or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • We shall not be liable for:
    • unsuccessful transactions, delays, or financial losses due to events beyond our control or third-party services;
    • the Website not meeting individual requirements, containing defects, or causing damage due to cyber attacks or other breaches beyond our control;
    • internet transmissions not being entirely private or secure; messages may be read by others; and/or
    • under various legal theories, we shall not be liable for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of the Website and/or Services. You should be aware of potential risks in internet transmissions.
  • You acknowledge and agree that these limitations of liability are agreed allocations of risk constituting in part the consideration for our Services to you, and such limitations will apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such liabilities.
  • You further agree that neither party shall be liable to the other party for lost profit, lost revenue, incidental, indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages, except for either party&rdsuo;s (i) indemnification obligations, (ii) confidentiality obligations, (iii) breach of applicable laws, (iv) fraud, gross negligence and/or willful misconduct.

INDEMNIFICATION

You are solely and exclusively responsible for your use of the Website and Services. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Firm, including its partners, affiliates, officers, agents, associates, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand received or suffered by us, including reasonable attorneys&rdsuo; fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of:

  • your communication, submissions and contributions made through the Website;
  • your use or misuse of the Website and/or Services;
  • breach of these Terms, including but not limited to any violation of our Privacy Policy , misuse of Website features, code of conduct, or any other applicable policies;
  • any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms;
  • your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property and privacy rights;
  • any overt harmful act toward any other User of the Website with whom you connected via the Website; or
  • any inaccuracies or errors in the results provided by the Website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defence of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding that is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it. Your indemnification obligations under this clause shall survive the termination or expiration of your use of the Website or Services.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  • These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. You expressly acknowledge and agree that we shall have the right to enforce these Terms against you.
  • If any dispute or claim arises from or in connection with (i) these Terms, (ii) our Privacy Policy, and (iii) your access to or use of our Website and/or Services, the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through mutual discussions and negotiations.
  • If the Parties fail to resolve the dispute by mutual negotiation and consultation within a period of thirty (30) days, you agree to submit the dispute to arbitration for determination, administered by the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) (www.resolveoncord.com) in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of CORD, as prevailing on the date of initiating arbitration. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator who shall be appointed by CORD in accordance with its Rules. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.
  • The seat of arbitration shall be Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
  • In the event that CORD is unable to assign an arbitrator or such arbitrator is unable to initiate the proceedings within a period of 60 days from the date of notice of the arbitration or in the event that there is no hearing conducted by the arbitrator within a period of 90 days of the commencement of the arbitration proceedings, the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Kolkata, West Bengal, India for the resolution of the disputes.
  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree that we have the right to seek all remedies available to us under applicable law and in equity for any violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website and Services, including the right to initiate proceedings before any court/forum of competent jurisdiction and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts or forum. Any proceeding brought by you shall be exclusively before the courts in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  • You further understand and agree that we reserve the right to investigate complaints, suspected violations of these Terms, or any misuse of our Website and Services. Where appropriate, we may report such activity to law enforcement or regulatory authorities and may disclose relevant user information, including but not limited to email addresses, usage history, IP addresses, and any other data required to support such investigations.

NO CLASS ACTIONS

UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, neither you nor we will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action or in any other proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity. No arbitration or proceeding will be combined with another without the prior written consent of all parties to all affected arbitrations or proceedings.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • You understand that we will not be liable to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in, providing the Services due to acts, events, omissions, or accidents beyond our reasonable control (“Unavoidable Events”). Where an Unavoidable Event occurs, we will attempt to recommence the provision of the Services as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to any person or affiliate entity at any time. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from the Terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
  • You acknowledge that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship has been created between you and us as a result of these Terms or use of the Services.

CONTACT

If you require further information or have any inquiries or concerns regarding the Terms, please do not hesitate to contact us in writing at:

Email: [email protected]