I. WELCOME TO LEGALADHIKARI.
As we won’t be meeting in person, it’s important to clearly outline the terms of our agreement before proceeding. If you have any questions about Legal Adhikari, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. In this agreement, we refer to the Legal Adhikari service as “the service,” to you as “the user,” and to our agreement as “the agreement.” If you wish to use our “Common Needs” feature, please be aware that you must be 18 years of age or older and fully capable of understanding and agreeing to the terms, conditions, and obligations involved. If you need further assistance, please call us.
II. LEGALADHIKARI ONLY PROVIDES A MEDIUM FOR INTERACTION
(a) Disclaimer of lawyer-client relationship
(b) Legal Adhikari does not promote any User.
Legal Adhikari aims to assist individuals in finding lawyers that best meet their needs. It is not meant to be a source of advertising or solicitation and the information on the website should not be considered legal advice. Legal Adhikari may recommend subscribing lawyers if they fit a user’s criteria, but not otherwise. Using Legal Adhikari does not establish a lawyer-client relationship. Users should not base any actions or decisions solely on the information found on the website. We encourage users to thoroughly review the profiles of lawyers and make their own informed choices.
c) Specifically, Legal Adhikari does not provide any avenue for solicitation
Legal Adhikari keeps client information private and hidden from lawyers until the client initiates direct or online communication. As a result, lawyers are not able to view private information about potential clients.
(d) Legal Adhikari does not provide Legal Advice
The ‘Common Needs’ feature on Legal Adhikari only generates basic documents using information provided by users. The information in the ‘FAQs’ section is also not considered legal advice and only covers commonly asked questions about document such as Will making, Lease Agreement drafting, Cheque Dishonour notices, Money recovery notices, Power of Attorney to collect rent, and others that may be added in the future. Users are encouraged to seek specialized guidance from lawyers if they need help with these documents.
(e) 'Common Needs'- Resale of Forms Prohibited
Legal Adhikari grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our ‘Common Needs’ feature for your own personal use or, if you are an attorney or professional, for your clients. You acknowledge and agree that you have no right to modify, edit, copy, reproduce, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, alter, enhance or in any way exploit any of the forms in any manner, except for modifications in filling out the forms for your authorized use.
By ordering a document from Legal Adhikari, you agree that the document can only be used by you for your personal or business use or used by you in connection with your client and may not be sold or redistributed without the express written consent of Legal Adhikari. Reselling or distributing without permission is a violation of Legal Adhikari exclusive copyright and is subject to prosecution.
(f) Disclaimer of representations by users
Legal Adhikari makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the legal ability, competence, or quality of representation provided by any of the lawyers or law firms listed on this site or any affiliate sites.
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It is important to note that Legal Adhikari , its subsidiaries, and employees are not legal professionals or advocates. We do not operate as a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Any information or material found on our website, blog or in our communication should not be considered as legal advice. Our website, blog, and other materials are for the purpose of spreading information and awareness, and should not be used as a substitute for the advice or services of an advocate or legal professional.
If necessary, we will connect you with suitable professionals such as lawyers, chartered accountants, or company secretaries to fulfill your needs. However, it is important to remember that these professionals are not our representatives, agents, or employees. Our site and services are just one source of information among the many sources that are available to you. It is recommended to consider multiple sources in order to make an informed decision.
Deciding to engage with any of these professionals is a significant decision, and one that should be made carefully based on your own judgment. By using our website, you are giving us permission to make this selection on your behalf. If you disagree with these terms and conditions, or do not want us to choose a suitable professional to fulfill your request, please do not use our services.
We make every effort to ensure that our content and documents are accurate, current, and up-to-date. However, due to changes in laws and regulations, we cannot guarantee that all of the information on our site and other communication is completely current. Keep in mind that sometimes, laws, legal requirements, rules, and regulations vary by location, and the general information or other material we provide may not apply to every situation or circumstance.
Our sites and services are not intended to create any advocate-client relationship, and using our sites and services will not create such a relationship between you and us.
III. USER GUIDELINES
As a user of Legal Adhikari, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive right to access and use the service in accordance with the rules outlined in this agreement. To ensure that the system remains attractive and useful for all users, it is important that you follow these rules. Legal Adhikari reserves the right to deny access to its service to any user who violates these rules, receives complaints from other Legal Adhikariusers, or for any other reason.
The following activities will not be tolerated on our system:
Using foul or otherwise inappropriate language.
Making racist, hateful, or otherwise offensive comments.
Promoting or providing information about illegal activities, or promoting physical harm or injury against any group or individual.
Defaming any person or group, which includes individuals of all ages, races, religions, and nationalities.
Violating the rights of others, including but not limited to the intellectual property rights of others. This includes using the service for acts of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property infringement, including but not limited to offering pirated computer programs or links to such programs, information used to circumvent manufacturer-installed copy-protect devices, including serial or registration numbers for software programs, or any type of cracker utilities (this also includes files which are solely intended for game emulation).
Violating internet standards.
Using the service to display harassing, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, or tortuous material or invading other’s privacy.
Interfering with or disrupting the service or servers or networks connected to the service by posting advertisements or links to competing services, transmitting “junk mail”, “spam”, “chain letters”, or unsolicited mass distribution of e-mail.
Compromising the security of the service Legal Adhikari provides. Please do not try to gain access to system areas private to Legal Adhikari or other users.
In addition, Legal Adhikari does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the service or any user-supplied content. Users should use their own judgment when evaluating information obtained through the service.
(a) Disclaimer of information obtained on the Service
Legal Adhikari is a platform that connects legal professionals with potential clients. It is intended to be a resource for informational purposes, but the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information on the site is not guaranteed. Legal Adhikari assumes no liability for the interpretation and/or use of the information on the website. Furthermore, Legal Adhikari is not responsible for, and makes no representations or warranties about the contents of websites that may be linked to from this website. The opinions and views expressed on the site are those of the individual users and do not reflect those of Legal Adhikari.
Legal Adhikari makes every effort to verify that the lawyers who subscribe to the service are licensed and in good standing with the local bar at the time of registration. However, Legal Adhikari cannot track, verify, or monitor the standing of lawyers using the service. Therefore, Legal Adhikari makes no representation regarding the status, standing, or ability of the lawyers or law firms listed on the site.
Users should conduct their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyers or law firms they are considering. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of lawyers are important decisions and should not be based solely on claims of expertise or the cost of the legal services.
Legal Adhikari is not responsible for, and does not endorse any description or indication of specialization or limitation of practice by lawyers or law firms. Users should question the lawyers on the factual basis of any statements they make, ask for the names of certifying agencies, and verify all information.
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(b) Disclaimer of content supplied by users in the form of reviews, comments, communications, and other content
Legal Adhikari allows users to post reviews, comments, and other content in various locations on the site. However, Legal Adhikari is not the publisher or author of this user-generated content and is not responsible for its accuracy or reliability. Legal Adhikari only stores and disseminates the ideas and opinions that users choose to post and distribute. If any offensive material is brought to Legal Adhikari attention, it will be removed as soon as possible, with the determination of whether the material is offensive being left to Legal Adhikari discretion.
V. LIMITATIONS ON USE
The contents of Legal Adhikari are intended for personal use only and cannot be used for commercial exploitation. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense or create derivative works from Legal Adhikari. Additionally, you may not use any network monitoring or discovery software to determine the site architecture or extract information about usage or users without obtaining prior written permission from Legal Adhikari. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, display or transmit for commercial, non-profit or public purposes any part of Legal Adhikari without permission. You also may not use or export Legal Adhikari or any part of it in violation of Indian export control laws and regulations. Any unauthorized use of Legal Adhikari or its content is prohibited.
VI. CONFIDENTIALITY
Legal Adhikari takes steps to maintain the confidentiality of any information submitted by users to our system and our database of lawyers. However, the user should be aware that the use of the internet or e-mail for transmitting confidential or sensitive information carries inherent risks. Additionally, Legal Adhikari cannot control the conduct of others, and we cannot guarantee that this information will remain confidential. Users are advised to use caution when deciding what information to input into the system and to avoid making any confessions or admissions. Users should describe their issue or dispute in general terms only, and specific information should only be revealed after the user has selected a lawyer and made contact outside the service, such as via telephone or an appointment. Lawyers using this service should refrain from asking users to reveal any specific or confidential information through the service. Legal Adhikari is not responsible for the release or improper use of such information by users or any release due to errors or failures in the system.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION
It is important to note that the user is responsible for any actions that may cause harm or liability and agrees to compensate Legal Adhikari for any claims or damages that may arise from such actions. Legal Adhikari has the right to defend itself and take control of any legal matter related to the user’s actions
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER DATA
Users are responsible for maintaining their own copies of any communications or data that they may require. Legal Adhikari does not guarantee the security or preservation of any data that is transmitted or stored on our system. Users should be aware that any communications or data transmitted through the internet may be subject to security breaches and may not remain confidential. Users are advised to use caution and discretion when transmitting sensitive or confidential information.
IX. LICENSE OF YOUR CONTENTS TO LEGALADHIKARI
By submitting any content to Legal Adhikari , you grant the company a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, and distribute such materials or incorporate such materials into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed. Legal Adhikari assures that any sensitive information will not be intentionally disclosed to any third party.
X. LEGALADHIKARI PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The user acknowledges and agrees that the content and website of Legal Adhikari are protected by copyright, trademark, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. The user is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the service in accordance with the rules outlined in this agreement. The user is prohibited from decompiling, reverse engineering, disassembling, renting, leasing, selling, sublicensing, or creating derivative works from Legal Adhikari without prior written consent. The user may not use any network monitoring or discovery software to determine the site architecture, or extract information about usage or users without permission from Legal Adhikari. Additionally, the user may not use any robot, spider, other automatic device, or manual process to monitor or copy the contents of Legal Adhikari without permission. The user agrees not to copy, modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, display, or transmit any portion of Legal Adhikari for commercial, non-profit, or public purposes without prior written consent. Any unauthorized use of Legal Adhikari or its content is prohibited.
XI. LINKING TO Legal Adhikari.COM
Users may link to the homepage of Legal Adhikari, as long as they do not obscure or remove any portion of the homepage, and discontinue the link if requested by Legal Adhikari.
XII. ADVERTISERS
Legal Adhikari may feature advertising and sponsorships on its platform. However, the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the materials submitted by advertisers and sponsors with applicable laws lies solely with them. Legal Adhikari will not be held liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the materials provided by advertisers or sponsors or for any illegal content they may contain.
XIII. REGISTRATION
To access certain sections of Legal Adhikari , users may be required to register by providing accurate and complete personal information. It is the responsibility of the user to keep their registration information up-to-date and inform Legal Adhikari of any changes. Each registration is intended for a single user only, unless otherwise specified on the registration page. Legal Adhikari prohibits the use of a single registration by multiple users or sharing of access on a network. Users are responsible for preventing unauthorized use of their account. If any unauthorized use is detected, the user should immediately notify Legal Adhikari and failure to do so may result in termination of access to the service.
XIV. ERRORS AND CORRECTIONS
Legal Adhikari does not guarantee that the service provided will be completely free of errors or harmful components. It is possible that the service may contain defects or issues that may require correction. Legal Adhikari reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the features, functionality or service at any time. The service is provided on an “as is” basis and Legal Adhikari does not provide any warranties or guarantees regarding the service provided.
XV. THIRD PARTY CONTENT
Legal Adhikari may include or display content from third-party sources on its website. Legal Adhikari is not responsible for and does not endorse any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or other inaccuracies in such content. Any opinions or statements made by third-party content providers do not reflect the views or beliefs of Legal Adhikari . Users should use caution when reviewing any third-party content on the website.
XVI. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY
Legal Adhikari has the right to investigate any complaints or reported violations of this Agreement and take appropriate action, including but not limited to reporting any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement authorities, regulators or other third parties and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such parties, including user profiles, email addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information.
XVII. REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Legal Adhikari reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of the Agreement, including but not limited to the right to block access from a particular Internet address to Legal Adhikari and its features.
XVIII. TERMINATION
Legal Adhikari reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the service at any time, without notice and without liability, for any reason or no reason. If you violate any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, your permission to use the service automatically terminates. Upon termination, you must immediately stop using the service and destroy any copies of materials obtained from the service.
XVIII. CONFLICTS CHECKS
XIX. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
If any provision of the Agreement or the Privacy Policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions. The Agreement and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Legal Adhikari regarding the use of the service.
XX. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS OF USE
Legal Adhikari reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of this agreement at any time. It is the responsibility of the user to review the terms and conditions before using the service. Continued use of the service after any changes have been made signifies acceptance of the new terms and conditions.
XXII. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Legal Adhikari may terminate this agreement at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to, a breach of the terms and conditions. The user agrees that any termination of his or her access to the service may be affected without prior notice, and acknowledges and agrees that Legal Adhikari may immediately deactivate or delete the user’s account and all related information and files in the user’s account and bar any further access to such files or the Service. The user agrees that Legal Adhikari shall not be liable to the user or any third party for any termination of the user’s access to the Service.
XXII. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The service provided by Legal Adhikari is on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Legal Adhikari makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the service or the information, content, materials or products included on the service. Legal Adhikari does not warrant that the service, its servers or e-mails sent from Legal Adhikari are free of viruses or other harmful components. Legal Adhikari will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential damages.
Limitation of Liability
The user agrees that Legal Adhikari shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the service, including but not limited to the cost of procuring substitute goods or services, any loss of data, or any unauthorized access or alteration of transmissions or data. Additionally, Legal Adhikari shall not be held responsible for any damages arising from the interruption, suspension, or termination of the service, regardless of whether or not such interruption, suspension, or termination was justified or caused by negligence or intent.
ARBITRATION
Any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or Legal Adhikari services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of India. Any such disputes or claims will be handled on an individual basis and will not be consolidated with any other claims or disputes. Any other legal disagreements will also be resolved in accordance with the laws of India and the courts of Chennai shall have jurisdiction in such matters.
OWNERSHIP
The ownership of this website, Legal Adhikari, lies with Legal Adhikari. All materials, including but not limited to information, documents, logos, graphics, sounds, and images, are the property of Legal Adhikari. Without express permission from Legal Adhikari, none of these materials may be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, uploaded, posted, displayed, transmitted, or distributed in any way. No part of this website should be considered to grant any license for Legal Adhikari intellectual property rights. If you have any questions about obtaining such licenses, please contact Legal Adhikari. Legal Adhikari does not sell, license, lease, or provide any materials other than those specifically identified as being provided by Legal Adhikari. Any rights not explicitly granted are reserved by Legal Adhikari.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement is the complete and final understanding between the user and Legal Adhikari regarding the use of their services and access to their website. This agreement supersedes any prior agreements, written or verbal, and replaces them with the terms outlined in this document. If at any time the user finds these terms unacceptable or disagrees with them, they should refrain from using Legal Adhikari services and website. Legal Adhikari reserves the right to revise these terms without notice to the user and it is the user’s responsibility to review them periodically. By using Legal Adhikari services or accessing their website, the user acknowledges that they have read and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold Legal Adhikari, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents, harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the site or the materials, or your violation of this Agreement.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
You agree to indemnify and hold Legal Adhikari, our officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the site and the services provided by Legal Adhikari. In the event that you wish to cancel and request a refund, please send an email to the support team with the reasons for your request. The senior management team at Legal Adhikari will review your request and determine if a refund will be issued, taking into consideration the circumstances and reason for the request. Please note that only the professional fees component of the charges paid will be considered for a refund. Refunds will be processed within 48-72 working hours of receiving all necessary information, such as bank account details. Legal Adhikari reserves the right to make the final decision on refund requests.
