Welcome to Dhwaj & Associates!

These terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) are an electronic record in accordance with the applicable laws including but not limited to the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (“ICA”), the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and the rules made thereunder, as may be amended, supplemented or re-enacted from time to time. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.

Dhwaj & Associates (hereinafter referred to as “us” or “we” or “our” or “firm” or “Da Law”), a full-service law firm engaged in providing legal services (“Services”) to its users and/or visitors of the Website (collectively referred to as “user” or “users” or “you” or “your”)

By accessing and using our website, www.dalaw.in (“Website”), you have consented to comply with these Terms and Conditions, privacy policy available at (“Privacy Policy”) , disclaimer, and any other applicable policies referred to herein or made available on the Website, govern your use of Website and Services. The usage of the Website also means that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, and have agreed to be bound by them.

These Terms and Conditions supersede all previous oral, and written terms and conditions (if any) communicated to the user and shall act as a binding agreement between Da Law and the user. The Terms and Conditions, read together with the Privacy Policy and disclaimer, constitute a legal and binding agreement between you and Da Law and is enforceable under the laws of India. By accepting the Terms and Conditions, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the right, authority, and legal capacity to enter into this agreement. These Terms and Conditions are intended to (i) provide terms in compliance with the Services to be used by the user; and (ii) govern Da Law’s relationship with the user concerning the usage of Website and/or Services.

IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE OR DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING OR ACCESSING THE SERVICES AND/OR WEBSITE IN ANY WAY.

1. APPLICABILITY AND ELIGIBILITY

1.1. The following Terms and Conditions shall apply to any user, who visits the Website and/or uses the Services. By agreeing to use the Services or visiting the Website, you are hereby deemed to agree to comply with, abide and be bound by these Terms and Conditions which is an agreement between you and Da Law in terms of ICA and IT Act, DPDP Act and rules made thereunder and as applicable.

1.2. To visit the Website and/or use the Services, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old and have the right, authority, and legal capacity to enter into this agreement under the ICA. A person considered 'competent to contract' includes an adult of sound mind who is not insolvent. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an entity, organization, or company, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the organization.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Da Law reserves the right to change the information, material, and content provided on the Website without prior notice.

2.2. Da Law is not responsible for any loss or damage due to errors or omissions in the information provided on the Website, even if they result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Furthermore, Da Law holds no liability for the interpretation and/or use of the information contained on this Website, nor does it offer a warranty of any kind, either expressly or impliedly.

2.3. Da Law prohibits the modification, editing, and out-of-context use of the material on the Website in any manner.

2.4. Da Law holds the right to add, modify, change, or vary all or any of these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.

3. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

3.1. Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities:
a) Using the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
b) Use the Website / Services for any other purpose except for the intended legal purpose only.
c) Conduct activities that may be harmful to others or that could damage the Da Law’s or any of its customers and contracted third parties’ reputation.
d) Violate, or encourage others to violate, the rights of third parties, including by infringing or misappropriating third-party intellectual property rights or privacy rights;
e) Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website.
f) Engaging in hacking, reverse engineering, or any activities that compromise the security or integrity of the Website.
g) Interfere with the operation of the Website or any user’s enjoyment of Website /Services, including without limitation by (i) uploading or otherwise disseminating viruses, computer contaminant, adware, spyware, worms, or other malicious code, (ii) making unsolicited offers or advertisements to other users of the Website, (iii) attempting to collect, personal information about users or third parties without their consent; or (iv) interfering with or disrupting any networks, equipment, or servers connected to the Website or used to provide the Services, or (v) violating the regulations, policies, or procedures of such networks, or servers.
h) Collecting, scraping, or harvesting data or information from the Website without explicit permission.
i) Sending unsolicited or unauthorized advertisements, promotional materials, or spam.
j) Uploading or distributing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code on the Website.
k) Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the Website.
l) Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting their affiliation with a person or entity on the Website.
m) Attempting to circumvent any measures implemented to restrict access to the Website or parts of it.
n) Using the Website to engage in transactions that are prohibited by applicable laws or regulations.
o) Attempt or cause to attempt any of the foregoing mentioned in this clause.

3.2. Any violation of these prohibitions may result in the immediate termination of your access to the Website and/or Services and may subject you to legal action.

4. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

4.1. The Website and all content, materials, and information available on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof (collectively, the "Content") are the sole and exclusive property of Da Law and are protected by applicable intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. The user hereby acknowledges and agrees that, as between Da Law and the user, all rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and the Content shall be owned exclusively by Da Law. Use of the Website or the Content in any way not expressly permitted by this agreement is prohibited.

4.2. The user agrees not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for any commercial purpose or for public display (commercial or non-commercial), any portion of the Website or the Content, or remove, alter, frame, or use framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of Da Law other than as expressly authorized by Da Law in writing. Users shall not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create derivative works based on, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit, any of the Content on the Website, in whole or in part, provided that they maintain all copyright and other notices contained in such Content.

4.3. By accessing the Website, the users agree that they will not scrape or attempt to scrape or extract any data. The user also agrees that they shall not use the Website for any monitoring, benchmarking throttling, or any other purposes that may impair the performance or functionality of the Website. The user agrees not to access or attempt to access any Content available on the Website by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Da Law.

5. PERMITTED USES

5.1. The user agrees not to remove or modify any acknowledgments, credits, disclaimers, or legal notices contained on the Website or in the Content.

5.2. The use of the Website does not result in a client-attorney relationship. Any transmission, receipt, or use of this Website and information and materials contained therein, or sending an e-mail to our offices, will not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship.

5.3. Users should make themselves aware of the laws of their respective country or those applicable to them in relation to any of the matters described in these pages. If the user decides to access the Website, it would be deemed as an action based on their own initiative and they would be held responsible for compliance with applicable local, national, or international laws.

6. DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY

6.1. The Website and/or Content are provided to the user on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranty of any kind either express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

6.2. Da Law makes no representations or warranties that use of the Website will be uninterrupted error-free or virus-free. The users are responsible for taking all necessary precautions to ensure that any Content obtained from the Website is free of viruses or other harmful code.

6.3. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Da Law disclaims all liability, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and further disclaims all losses, including without limitation indirect, incidental, consequential, or special losses and damages arising out of or in any way connected with access to or use of the Website or the Content, even if Da Law has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. INDEMNITY

You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Da Law, and representatives from all liabilities, losses, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise from or relate to (i) your use or misuse of, or access to, the Website; or (ii) your violation of the Terms and Conditions; or any applicable law, contract, policy, regulation or other obligation; or (iii) any infringement claims filed against Da Law due to your act of omission or commission. Da Law reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will assist and cooperate with us in connection therewith.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1.Da Law will treat all information provided by users including but not limited to information regarding the user’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, gender, e-mail address, organization, etc. as confidential (“Confidential Information”). Da Law will not in the ordinary course disclose any Confidential Information to any third parties except in the following circumstances:
a)Where Da Law is compelled to do so under applicable law/ judicial process/ governmental authorities; or
b)Where Da Law has provided his/her prior written authorization to do so; or
c)Where it is in the public interest to do so.

8.2. Users may not use export or re-export any information or any copy or adaptation thereof available on this Website in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including export laws and regulations in force from time to time.

9. TERMINATION

9.1. The user agrees that Da Law with or without any reason, may immediately terminate his/her access to the Website without prior notice. Without limiting the foregoing, Da Law may terminate or temporarily suspend his/her access to the Website if s/he (a) breaches or violates these Terms and Conditions, (b) there is a request by law enforcement or other government agencies, or (c) in case of unexpected technical issues or problems.

9.2. Users agree that all terminations of access to the Website shall be made at the sole discretion of Da Law and that Da Law shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever to either him/ her or any third party for any termination of access to this Website.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

10.1. Da Law causes the control and maintenance of this Website from India. Da Law makes no representations that the information and material contained in this Website are appropriate or permitted for use in jurisdictions outside India. These Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

10.2. All claims, differences, and disputes arising under or in connection with or in relation to the Website or Services, these Terms and Conditions, or any transactions entered into on or through the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts or tribunals (if applicable) at New Delhi, India.

11. INVESTIGATIONS

Da Law reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of these Terms and Conditions, and to take any action we deem necessary and appropriate. Such action may include but not be limited to reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties. In addition, we may take action to disclose any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to user’s profiles, e-mail addresses, usage history, IP addresses, and traffic information.

12. LEGAL REMEDIES

Da Law reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these Terms and Conditions by the users.

13. CHANGES TO THE TERMS

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time, and such updates will replace any previous versions. It is your responsibility to review the Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes. All other changes will be effective immediately upon publication.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

14.1. If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms and Conditions will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

14.2. Da Law is not liable for any loss or damage arising from errors or omissions in the information provided by users on the Website, whether due to negligence, accident, or other causes. Additionally, Da Law does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information on the Website, and makes no express or implied warranties.

14.3. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder.

14.4. If you have any questions regarding any Services or usage of the Website, please contact Da Law info@dalaw.in . Please note that for the purpose of validation, you shall be required to provide your information (including, but not limited to contact number or registered mobile number, etc.) for the purpose of validation and taking your service request.

DISCLAIMER

The Bar Council of India restricts all types of solicitation or advertisement by advocates in any form or manner.

This website is meant solely for the purpose of providing general information and not for advertising or soliciting any work whether directly or indirectly. By accessing this website, www.dalaw.in, you acknowledge and confirm that you are seeking information relating to Dhwaj & Associates of your own accord. Further, any content provided in this website should not be construed as legal advice. We disclaim all liability for any consequences of any action taken by the user relying on content provided on the website.

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