§ 01
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- “Firm”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”
- shall mean NextLegal Services.
- “Website”
- shall mean www.nextlegal.in including all associated pages.
- “User”, “You”, or “Your”
- shall mean any person accessing or using the Website.
- “Services”
- shall include legal consultancy, litigation support, advisory services, documentation, dispute resolution assistance, legal content, and related professional services offered by the Firm.
§ 02
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, You confirm that:
- You are competent to contract under applicable law;
- You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms;
- Your use of the Website is voluntary and at Your own discretion.
The Firm reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website shall constitute acceptance of revised Terms.
§ 03
No Advocate-Client Relationship
3.1Mere access to the Website, submission of inquiries,
sending emails, phone calls, WhatsApp messages, uploading documents, booking consultations,
or preliminary discussions shall not create any advocate-client
relationship between You and the Firm.
3.2An advocate-client relationship shall arise only upon:
- completion of conflict checks,
- formal acceptance by the Firm,
- execution of an engagement arrangement,
- and/or written confirmation from the Firm.
3.3The Firm reserves the absolute right to decline
representation without assigning reasons, including on account of conflicts of interest,
professional ethics obligations, or internal policy considerations.
§ 04
Informational Purposes Only
4.1The content available on this Website including:
- articles,
- blogs,
- legal updates,
- opinions,
- FAQs,
- insights,
- downloadable material,
- and other content
4.2Nothing contained on the Website shall be construed as:
- legal advice,
- legal opinion,
- solicitation,
- advertisement,
- or guarantee of legal outcome.
4.3
Important Notice
Users are advised to seek independent professional legal advice before acting upon any
information available on the Website.
§ 05
User Obligations
You agree that You shall not:
- misuse the Website;
- attempt unauthorized access to servers or systems;
- upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software;
- post defamatory, obscene, unlawful, misleading, or infringing material;
- impersonate any individual or entity;
- interfere with Website functionality;
- use bots, crawlers, scrapers, or automated systems to access Website data;
- reproduce, distribute, copy, modify, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written consent.
You further agree that all information submitted by You shall be accurate, lawful, and non-misleading.
§ 06
Confidentiality and Communications
6.1The Firm endeavors to maintain confidentiality of
communications received through the Website.
6.2However, transmission of information over the internet is
inherently subject to security risks and the Firm does not guarantee absolute security of
electronic communications.
6.3Information transmitted prior to formal engagement may not
be treated as privileged or confidential unless expressly agreed in writing by the Firm.
6.4Users are advised not to transmit highly sensitive,
confidential, proprietary, or privileged information unless formally engaged by the Firm.
6.5By contacting the Firm through the Website, You consent to
receiving communications through phone calls, email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other electronic
means.
§ 07
Intellectual Property Rights
7.1All content on the Website including:
- text,
- logos,
- graphics,
- branding,
- legal resources,
- layouts,
- articles,
- designs,
- downloadable material,
- and software
7.2Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, publication,
transmission, or distribution of Website content is strictly prohibited and may result in
legal action.
7.3Unauthorized use of legal drafts, templates, opinions,
articles, or proprietary material belonging to the Firm shall constitute infringement of
intellectual property rights.
§ 08
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services for informational convenience.
The Firm:
- does not endorse third-party content,
- does not guarantee accuracy or legality of third-party material,
- and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from use of third-party websites.
Users access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.
§ 09
Limitation of Liability
9.1To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm shall not
be liable for:
- direct,
- indirect,
- incidental,
- special,
- consequential,
- punitive,
- or exemplary damages
- use or inability to use the Website,
- reliance on Website content,
- communication failures,
- data breaches,
- cyberattacks,
- technical disruptions,
- or unauthorized access.
9.2The Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and
“as available” basis without warranties of any kind.
9.3The Firm does not warrant that:
- the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free;
- the Website will remain continuously available;
- the Website will be free from viruses or harmful components;
- or that information on the Website is complete, current, or accurate.
9.4In no event shall the aggregate liability of the Firm
exceed the professional fees actually received by the Firm, if any, for the specific service
giving rise to the claim.
§ 10
Online Payments and Refunds
10.1Any payments made through the Website shall be subject to
the terms of the respective payment gateway providers.
10.2The Firm shall not be liable for:
- payment gateway failures,
- banking issues,
- transaction interruptions,
- or unauthorized payment processing errors beyond reasonable control.
10.3Consultation fees and professional charges once paid
shall generally be non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Firm.
§ 11
Document Uploads and Cyber Risk
11.1Users uploading documents through the Website acknowledge
the inherent risks associated with internet-based transmission and storage.
11.2The Firm shall not be responsible for unauthorized
access, interception, loss, corruption, or disclosure of uploaded information caused by
events beyond reasonable control.
§ 12
Bar Council Compliance
12.1This Website is not intended for advertising or
solicitation within the meaning of applicable Bar Council of India Rules.
12.2The Website is intended solely for dissemination of basic
information regarding the Firm, its practice areas, and legal developments.
12.3By accessing the Website, the User acknowledges that:
- the User seeks information voluntarily;
- there has been no solicitation or inducement by the Firm;
- and any information obtained is purely informational.
§ 13
Termination of Access
The Firm reserves the right, without notice, to:
- suspend,
- restrict,
- or terminate
access to the Website where it reasonably believes that:
- these Terms have been violated,
- applicable law has been breached,
- or Website security or integrity may be compromised.
§ 14
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NextLegal Services, its partners, associates, consultants, employees, and affiliates against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, proceedings, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Website;
- violation of these Terms;
- infringement of third-party rights;
- or unlawful conduct by You.
§ 15
Force Majeure
The Firm shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond reasonable control including:
- natural disasters,
- governmental restrictions,
- internet failures,
- cyberattacks,
- power outages,
- strikes,
- pandemics,
- technical disruptions,
- or server failures.
§ 16
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka shall have exclusive jurisdiction to the exclusion of all other courts.
§ 17
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
17.1The parties shall first attempt amicable resolution of
disputes.
17.2Failing amicable resolution, disputes shall be referred
to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
17.3The arbitration:
- shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed;
- seat and venue shall be Bengaluru;
- language shall be English.
17.4The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the
parties.
§ 18
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.