Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of this website (the "Website"). By accessing this Website, the user agrees to be bound by these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, which collectively govern use of this Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Website, the user acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and the Privacy Policy. If the user does not agree with any part of these Terms, they must immediately cease using the Website.
2. Nature of the Website
This Website is maintained solely for the purpose of providing general legal information through articles, and information about the advocates named on it, in accordance with the rules of the Bar Council of India. Nothing on this Website is, or is intended to be, an advertisement, personal communication, solicitation, invitation, or inducement of any sort. Use of this Website does not create an advocate-client relationship.
3. Prohibited Actions and User-Submitted Content
- The user must not misuse this Website, engage in illegal activity, or attempt to damage, disable, alter, overburden, or impair any part of it.
- The user must not submit or upload content that is false, misleading, offensive, harmful to the public interest, or detrimental to children.
- Action may be taken against any violations of these Terms to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, logos, and branding on this Website belong to the advocates named on it or are used with permission. No part of this Website may be used, reproduced, or distributed without prior written consent.
5. Modification of Terms
These Terms may be revised at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If the user does not agree with the revised Terms, they must discontinue use of the Website.
6. Content Disclaimer
- All content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only, on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
- This Website does not provide legal advice, and no content should be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice.
- No warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content, and no liability is accepted for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on it.
7. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party sites. No responsibility is taken for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of such sites.
8. Viruses and Security
While reasonable care is taken to maintain a secure Website, no guarantee is made that it will be free from viruses or other harmful components. No responsibility is accepted for any damage caused by viruses or other malicious software.
9. Limitation Period
Any claim or action arising out of or related to the use of this Website must be brought within six (6) months from the date the cause of action arises. After that period, no claim shall be entertained.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
11. Dispute Resolution
Disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through mediation, failing which the dispute shall be settled through arbitration by a sole arbitrator, in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of mediation or arbitration shall be Thane, India.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
Questions regarding these Terms may be sent to prasad.kanekar@hotmail.com.