Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website tamvada.in (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India Rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

2. Nature of the Website

This Website is maintained by Tamvada & Associates, a law firm registered and practising in India under the Advocates Act, 1961. The Website is intended solely to provide general information about the firm, its practice areas, and its lawyers.

In compliance with the Rules of the Bar Council of India, this Website:

• Does not constitute advertising or solicitation of legal work
• Is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship
• Does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information contained herein
• Is not a substitute for qualified legal advice

3. No Legal Advice

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. Laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.

You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information on this Website without seeking specific legal advice from a qualified advocate in relation to your particular circumstances. Tamvada & Associates expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any content on this Website.

4. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Accessing this Website, reading its content, or sending an enquiry through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Tamvada & Associates. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal engagement letter signed by both parties.

Any information you submit through the Website's contact or enquiry forms will not be treated as privileged or confidential unless and until a formal engagement is established.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software — is the property of Tamvada & Associates and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 and applicable intellectual property laws of India.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, or use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Tamvada & Associates. You may print or download content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

6. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this Website to:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or the Bar Council of India Rules
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person's use of the Website
• Introduce any virus, malware, or harmful code to the Website
• Harvest or collect any data about other users without their consent
• Use any automated tools to access, scrape, or index the Website without permission

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. Tamvada & Associates does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Tamvada & Associates makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this Website.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Tamvada & Associates disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tamvada & Associates, its partners, associates, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use this Website or its content.

This limitation applies regardless of whether such liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if Tamvada & Associates has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

11. Amendments

Tamvada & Associates reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

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