1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (the “Website”), operated by Sikodia & Associates (the “Firm”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and by the Disclaimer displayed on the Website. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Nature of this Website
The rules of the Bar Council of India restrict advocates and law firms from soliciting work or advertising in any manner. This Website is not an advertisement or solicitation. It is provided only to give you information about the Firm and its lawyers at your own request and for your own use.
3. No Legal Advice; No Lawyer-Client Relationship
Nothing on this Website is a legal opinion or legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. Your access to or use of the Website, or any email, call or other communication with the Firm, does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Such a relationship arises only when the Firm has expressly agreed in writing to act for you. If you have a legal issue, you must seek independent legal advice.
4. Confidential Information
Please do not send confidential, privileged or time-sensitive information to the Firm through this Website or by email until a lawyer-client relationship has been confirmed in writing. Unsolicited communications may not be treated as confidential.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the content of this Website accurate, but we do not guarantee that it is complete, accurate or up to date. The law changes frequently, and content may not reflect the latest developments.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, logos, graphics, design and photographs, is the property of the Firm or is used with permission, and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute or commercially exploit any content without the Firm's prior written consent.
7. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems;
- interfere with its operation or security;
- use automated tools to scrape or copy its content; or
- use it in any manner that violates applicable law.
8. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. The Firm does not control, endorse or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy or practices of those websites.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm is not liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from the use of, or reliance on, this Website or its content, or from any interruption, error or unavailability of the Website.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Subject to applicable law, the courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to this Website.
11. Changes to these Terms
The Firm may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date, and your continued use of the Website means you accept the changes.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent to contact@sikodia.com.