Terms of Use
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These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Learned Counsel website and the content published on it. By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood these terms and agree to be bound by them. If you are using the website on behalf of another person or organisation, you confirm that you have authority to do so.
2. About this website
Learned Counsel publishes general legal information, practical guides, and commentary on Indian law. The content is provided for general awareness and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this website is legal advice, a legal opinion, or a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate who has reviewed your specific facts. We do not provide legal representation through this website, and no advocate-client relationship is created by using the website, reading an article, or submitting an enquiry.
Nothing on this website is intended to advertise or solicit legal work in violation of applicable Bar Council of India rules or other professional obligations.
3. Use of content and intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the text, layout, graphics, logos, and other content on this website are owned by or licensed to Learned Counsel and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may read, share links to, and print reasonable extracts for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove attribution or present the material as your own. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, scrape, or systematically extract content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
4. Accuracy, updates, and external sources
We aim to keep the information accurate and current, but law and procedure change. We do not warrant that any page is complete, accurate, or up to date. Articles may refer to statutes, rules, notifications, or decisions that have since changed.
Before acting on any information, verify it against the current official text and, where appropriate, consult a qualified advocate. References to external sources do not mean we endorse them or control their content.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, or its data;
- introduce malware or interfere with the website’s operation;
- scrape, harvest, or systematically copy content or personal data;
- impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation; or
- use the website in a way that infringes the rights of others.
We may restrict or suspend access where we reasonably believe these terms have been breached.
6. Contact form and communications
The contact form is for general enquiries about Learned Counsel and its published content. Please do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive legal information through the form or by email. We cannot guarantee that a message will be treated as confidential, and a message does not create an advocate-client relationship.
Submissions may be stored in our database and processed through our email systems. We may not be able to respond to every message, and we do not provide legal advice or accept instructions through the contact form.
7. AI-assisted and automated content
Some content or images on this website may be prepared with the assistance of automated or AI tools. We aim to review published material, but automated tools can produce errors or incomplete information. You should independently verify anything you intend to rely on.
8. Third-party links and services
The website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services. Those services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
9. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Learned Counsel will not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from your use of, or reliance on, the website or its content, including decisions made without obtaining appropriate professional advice. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute relating to the website or these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
12. Contact us
Questions about these terms can be sent to contact@learnedcounsel.in or through our contact page.
