Terms of Use

1. Nature of This Website

This Website is provided for general informational purposes only. The content published here — including articles, practice area descriptions, attorney profiles, and FAQs — does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Every legal matter is unique, and the information on this Website may not apply to your specific circumstances.

Accessing this Website, submitting a contact or booking form, or communicating with us through this Website does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. A formal engagement is established only upon execution of a written retainer agreement signed by an authorised partner of the Firm.

2. Service Limitations

The Firm's services are subject to the following limitations:

• We practise law in India and our advice is limited to matters governed by Indian law. We do not advise on the laws of any other jurisdiction.
• Availability of consultations is subject to the Firm's capacity and scheduling. Submission of a booking form does not guarantee an appointment.
• The Firm reserves the right to decline to act for any prospective client without providing a reason, including where a conflict of interest exists or may arise.
• Online consultations and communications are subject to the limitations of electronic transmission. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the internet.

3. No Legal Advice — Disclaimer

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. The Firm expressly disclaims any liability arising from reliance on the content of this Website as legal advice. You should always seek independent legal advice from a qualified advocate before taking or refraining from any action based on information found on this Website.

Past results described on this Website are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of any future matter. Every case depends on its own facts and the applicable law at the time.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm, its partners, associates, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this Website or any content on it.
• Any reliance placed on information published on this Website.
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website or any service offered through it.
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of this Website.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and the overall design and layout — is the property of Barai Law Firm or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable Indian and international intellectual property laws.

You may access and print content from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, republish, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

6. User Obligations

By using this Website, you agree that you will not:

• Use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation.
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on this Website.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this Website or its underlying systems.
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract content from this Website without our express written permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content. The Firm has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

9. Payments and Fees

Consultation fees displayed on this Website are indicative and subject to change. Payment for consultations is processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By making a payment through this Website, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. The Firm does not store your payment card details.

Fees paid for consultations are non-refundable unless the Firm cancels or is unable to provide the scheduled consultation. Retainer arrangements are governed by a separate written retainer agreement.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended). The seat of arbitration shall be Vapi, Gujarat. The language of arbitration shall be English or Gujarati, as agreed by the parties. The arbitral award shall be final and binding.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Subject to the arbitration clause above, any disputes that are not referred to arbitration shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Vapi, Gujarat, India.

12. Modifications to These Terms

The Firm reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Barai Law Firm
• 9, Anand Apartment, Near Papillon Hotel, Gayatri Mandir Road, Gunjan, Vapi, Tal. Vapi, Dist. Valsad - 396191
• Email: barailawfirm@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 98986 31971