Terms of Use

Terms of Use

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the website operated by Kshetry & Co. (“Kshetry & Co.”, “the Firm”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

By accessing, browsing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. ABOUT THESE TERMS

These Terms & Conditions apply to your use of the Kshetry & Co. website and all webpages, materials, features, content and services made available through it, except where separate terms expressly apply.

These Terms should be read together with our:

Website Disclaimer Privacy Policy And any other terms or notices expressly published on the relevant section of the website.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and specific terms expressly applicable to a particular service or transaction, the specific terms shall prevail to the extent of that conflict.

2. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE

The website is intended primarily to provide general information concerning:

  • Kshetry & Co. and its professional profile;
  • Its areas of legal practice;
  • Jurisdictions and international locations;
  • Professional developments;
  • Publications and insights;
  • Awards and recognition;
  • Career opportunities;
  • Contact information; and
  • Other information relating to the Firm.

The website is not intended to replace specific legal advice or professional consultation.

3. NO LEGAL ADVICE

Nothing contained on this website constitutes legal advice, a legal opinion or professional advice concerning any specific matter. Legal issues depend upon the facts, applicable legislation, procedural requirements, jurisdiction and circumstances of each individual matter.

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before taking or refraining from any action based upon information appearing on this website. Kshetry & Co. accepts no responsibility for decisions taken solely on the basis of general information published on this website.

4. NO ADVOCATE–CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Your access to or use of this website does not create an advocate–client relationship between you and Kshetry & Co., its advocates, consultants or any other professional referred to on the website.

Similarly:

  • Submitting an enquiry;
  • Sending an email;
  • Completing a contact form;
  • Requesting a consultation;
  • Downloading material; or
  • Communicating through the website does not, by itself, establish an advocate–client

relationship.

A professional engagement arises only upon formal acceptance of the matter and completion of the applicable engagement and on boarding requirements.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Information submitted through the website should not be assumed to be confidential or legally privileged. You should not submit highly sensitive, privileged or confidential information through a general website form or unsecured electronic communication unless appropriate communication arrangements have been established. Kshetry & Co. shall not be responsible for information disclosed by a user through an unsecured or inappropriate communication channel.

6. ELIGIBILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE

You represent that you have the legal capacity to use this website and to accept these Terms.

If you access the website on behalf of a company, organisation or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to act on its behalf.

7. LAWFUL USE

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

  • Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful or malicious purposes;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
  • Introduce malicious code, viruses or harmful material;
  • Use automated systems to extract or scrape substantial website content without permission;
  • Impersonate another person or entity;
  • Submit misleading or knowingly false information;
  • Use the website to infringe the rights of another person; or
  • Use website content in a manner that could damage the reputation or professional standing

of Kshetry & Co.

8. WEBSITE CONTENT

Kshetry & Co. makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the content published on the website is accurate and appropriately presented.However, legal developments, regulations, professional requirements, business information and other circumstances may change.

Accordingly, we do not guarantee that:

  • All information is complete;
  • All information remains current;
  • Every statement applies to your circumstances;
  • Information is error-free; or
  • The website will always be available.

The website should therefore be regarded as a source of general information rather than a definitive legal reference.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its contents, including:

  • Text;
  • Articles;
  • Graphics;
  • Photographs;
  • Videos;
  • Logos;
  • Trademarks;
  • Visual designs;
  • Layouts;
  • Documents;
  • Downloadable materials; and
  • Other original content

are owned by, controlled by or used with permission by Kshetry & Co.

You may view and access the website for your personal or legitimate professional information.

You must not reproduce, publish, modify, distribute, transmit, commercially exploit or create derivative works from website content without appropriate permission, except to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10. USE OF THE KS HETRY & CO. NAME AND LOGO

  • The name Kshetry & Co., its logo, visual identity and associated marks constitute the Firm’s branding and may be protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use the Firm’s name, logo or branding in a manner that:
  • Suggests an unauthorised affiliation;
  • Implies endorsement;
  • Creates an impression of partnership or sponsorship;
  • Misrepresents a professional relationship; or
  • May otherwise cause confusion.

11. INSIGHTS, ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

The website may contain articles, legal commentary, publications, newsletters, case discussions or other informational material. Such content is provided for general educational and informational purposes. Publication of an article or commentary does not constitute legal advice and does not create an advocate–client relationship. Legal developments may occur after publication, and readers should verify the current legal position before relying upon any legal commentary.

12. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The website may refer to awards, honours, rankings, publications, professional recognitions or other achievements. Such references are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute a guarantee of the quality, outcome or success of any future matter. Recognition received by the Firm or an individual professional should not be interpreted as an assurance of a particular result in any legal proceeding or transaction.

13. CASE RESULTS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Where the website refers to previous matters, judgments, settlements, transactions, representations or professional experience, such information is provided only where appropriate and subject to applicable confidentiality and professional obligations. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each legal matter is dependent upon its own facts, evidence, applicable law, procedure and circumstances.

14. INTERNATIONAL JURISDICTIONS

Kshetry & Co. has an international outlook and maintains or develops physical offices, professional activities and relationships connected with jurisdictions including:

India | UAE | UK | US | Thailand The existence of a physical location, office or international network connection does not necessarily mean that Kshetry & Co. or every individual professional associated with the Firm is authorised to practise law in that jurisdiction. The availability of legal services may vary according to jurisdiction. Where local law expertise is required, the Firm may work with or coordinate with appropriately qualified local professionals, subject to applicable law and professional regulations.

15. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND LINKS

The website may contain links to external websites, publications, organisations, social-media platforms or other third-party resources. These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. Kshetry & Co. does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, security or privacy practices of third-party websites. Accessing thirdparty websites is at your own discretion and subject to their respective terms and policies.

16. COMMUNICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES

The website may provide mechanisms for contacting Kshetry & Co., including email addresses, enquiry forms or other communication channels.

Submission of an enquiry does not guarantee:

  • Acceptance of a matter;
  • Availability of a particular advocate;
  • Provision of legal advice;
  • Representation;
  • Formation of an advocate–client relationship; or
  • A response within any particular period.

All prospective engagements remain subject to appropriate conflict checks, professional requirements, availability, scope determination and formal acceptance.

17. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Before accepting a legal engagement, Kshetry & Co. may undertake appropriate conflict checks. The submission of an enquiry does not mean that a conflict check has been completed or that the Firm has agreed to act. The Firm reserves the right to decline a matter where acceptance would create or potentially create a professional, legal, ethical or commercial conflict.

18. FEES AND ENGAGEMENT TERMS

Information appearing on the website concerning legal services does not constitute a quotation, fee proposal or binding offer. Professional fees, expenses, scope of work, timelines and engagement conditions will be determined separately for each matter. Where Kshetry & Co.

accepts an engagement, the applicable engagement letter, retainer, fee arrangement or other written agreement shall govern the professional relationship.

19. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA

Your use of this website may involve the processing of personal information. Such information will be handled in accordance with the Firm’s Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements. You should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the website. Applicable Indian data protection requirements include the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to the extent and from the dates its relevant provisions are in force.

20. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Electronic communications may be subject to risks including interception, delay, technical failure, transmission errors or unauthorised access. While reasonable measures may be adopted to protect website systems and communications, Kshetry & Co. does not guarantee that electronic communications will always be secure or uninterrupted. Users should exercise appropriate caution when transmitting sensitive information electronically.

21. WEBSITE SECURITY

You must not attempt to:

  • Circumvent website security measures;
  • Access restricted areas without authorisation;
  • Interfere with servers or networks;
  • Introduce malicious software;
  • Conduct denial-of-service attacks;
  • Probe or test vulnerabilities without authorisation; or
  • Otherwise compromise the integrity or availability of the website.

Unauthorised activity may be subject to applicable legal action.

22. AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE

Kshetry & Co. may modify, suspend, restrict or discontinue any part of the website at any time, with or without notice where reasonably necessary. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or continuous availability of the website.

23. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Kshetry & Co. shall not be responsible for loss or damage arising solely from reliance upon general information contained on the website. This includes, where legally permissible, indirect, incidental, consequential or other losses arising from:

  • Use of the website;
  • Inability to access the website;
  • Reliance upon website content;
  • Third-party websites;
  • Technical failures; or
  • Unauthorised access or interference beyond the Firm’s reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

24. INDEMNITY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold Kshetry & Co., its professionals and authorised representatives harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms or infringement of another person’s rights. This provision does not limit any rights or remedies available to you under applicable law.

25. PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Kshetry & Co. seeks to maintain its website and online communications consistently with applicable professional and ethical requirements governing advocates and legal professionals in the relevant jurisdictions. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as an invitation, solicitation, advertisement, superiority claim or guarantee of legal results. The Firm’s Website Disclaimer forms an integral part of the website’s legal framework and should be read together with these Terms.

26. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the website operator and the relevant transaction or relationship, subject to mandatory provisions of applicable law.

For matters concerning the Indian operations of Kshetry & Co., Indian law shall apply to the extent legally permissible. Where a separate engagement agreement specifies the governing law and jurisdiction for a particular professional engagement, that agreement shall govern the professional relationship.

27. JURISDICTION

Subject to applicable law and any specific agreement governing a professional engagement, disputes concerning the use of the Indian website and its content shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India. Nothing in this provision prevents mandatory jurisdictional requirements applicable to a particular matter or jurisdiction.

28. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

Kshetry & Co. may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Applicable law;
  • Professional regulations;
  • Website functionality;
  • Technology;
  • Business practices; or
  • The Firm’s international operations.

The updated version will be published on this website with its revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after publication of revised Terms constitutes continued use subject to the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

29. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, where legally permissible. The remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

30. ENTIRE TERMS

These Terms, together with the Website Disclaimer, Privacy Policy and any other expressly applicable website terms, constitute the terms governing your use of the website. They do not, however, constitute a legal engagement or retainer between you and Kshetry & Co. Any professional engagement shall be governed separately by the terms formally agreed between the Firm and the relevant client.

31. CONTACT

For questions concerning these Terms & Conditions, you may contact:

KSHETRY & CO.

LAW FIRM

India | UAE | UK | US | Thailand Contact Us

USER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By accessing or continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that:

You have read these Terms & Conditions;

You understand their contents;

You agree to comply with them; and You understand that website access does not create an advocate–client relationship.

KSHETRY & CO.

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