1. Acceptance of Terms — Agreement Overview

Welcome to Afifa Legal Aid. By accessing or using our website at afifalegalaid.durrany.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms govern your use of the Site and any services provided through the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“user,” “client,” “visitor,” or “you”) and Afifa Legal Aid (“we,” “us,” “our”). We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship — Critical Distinction

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without seeking professional legal counsel from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Until a formal engagement agreement is signed, any information you provide may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.

3.Legal Services — Scope, Limitations, and Fee Structure

3.1 Scope of Legal Services

Afifa Legal Aid provides legal representation, consultation, and advisory services in various practice areas including, but not limited to: constitutional law, civil litigation, family law, property disputes, commercial litigation, service law, corporate law, and criminal defense. Our primary practice is before the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, and subordinate courts within the state of Madhya Pradesh.

3.2 No Guarantee of Outcomes — Results May Vary

While we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients through diligent preparation, sound legal strategy, and zealous advocacy, we cannot and do not guarantee any specific results in legal matters. Past successes, case studies, and testimonials do not guarantee, imply, or predict future outcomes. Each legal matter is unique and depends on numerous factors, including:

• The specific facts and circumstances of the case;
• The quality, availability, and admissibility of evidence;
• Applicable laws, regulations, and judicial precedents;
• The discretion of judges, arbitrators, or administrative bodies;
• The strategies and arguments presented by opposing counsel;
• Unforeseen procedural developments or changes in law.

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

3.3 Fees and Payment — Engagement Agreement Required

Legal fees are discussed during the initial consultation and outlined in a separate written engagement agreement. Fee structures may include:

• Fixed Fees: A predetermined flat fee for specific legal services;
• Hourly Rates: Billing based on time spent on the matter at agreed hourly rates;
• Retainers: Advance payment held in trust against which fees and expenses are billed;
• Contingency Fees: Where permitted by law, fees calculated as a percentage of recovery.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, fees are payable as specified in the engagement agreement. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate representation for non-payment in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct. All fee arrangements must be documented in writing before legal services commence.

4. User Responsibilities — Your Obligations

When using our Site and services, you agree to the following obligations:

• Accuracy of Information: Provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our Site, submitting forms, or communicating with us. You are responsible for updating any information that changes.
• Account Security: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
• Compliance with Laws: Use the Site in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to: (a) interfere with the proper functioning of the Site; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; (c) use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code; (d) engage in any activity that disrupts or degrades the Site’s performance; (e) use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without our permission.
• Respect for Intellectual Property: You will not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

5. Intellectual Property Rights — Ownership and Restrictions

5.1 Ownership of Content

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, articles, blog posts, case studies, software, and other materials, is the property of Afifa Legal Aid or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation, arrangement, and assembly of all content on this Site are the exclusive property of Afifa Legal Aid.

5.2 Limited License for Personal Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content without our prior written consent;
• Use any content for commercial purposes, including selling or licensing content;
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any content;
• Use any meta tags or hidden text utilizing our name or trademarks.

5.3 User Content — Submissions and License

By submitting content (including comments, messages, documents, or other materials) to our Site, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing our services and operating our Site. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit and that such content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

6. Confidentiality — Information Protection

We take confidentiality seriously and adhere to the highest professional standards. Information shared through this Site or during consultations is treated confidentially in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable ethical obligations. However, please be aware of the following:

• Until an attorney-client relationship is formally established, no information you provide should be considered privileged or confidential for the purpose of attorney-client privilege.
• Do not send confidential, sensitive, or privileged information through unencrypted email or through the Site’s contact forms until a formal engagement is in place.
• If you are a client with a formal engagement agreement, we will maintain the confidentiality of information relating to your representation in accordance with the Bar Council of India Rules, the Advocates Act, 1961, and our professional ethical obligations.
• We may be required by law or court order to disclose information in certain circumstances, and we will comply with such legal obligations.

7. Third-Party Links — External Resources

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, articles, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of any third-party websites. By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We do not endorse any third-party websites or resources;
• We are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from your access to or use of such third-party websites;
• Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties — “As Is” and “As Available”

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USING THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;
• WARRANTIES THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US OR THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.

9. Limitation of Liability — No Consequential Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AFIFA LEGAL AID, ITS PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH:

• YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE;
• ANY RELIANCE ON INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITE;
• ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN THE CONTENT;
• ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA;
• ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. Indemnification — Your Obligation to Defend

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Afifa Legal Aid, its partners, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or confidentiality rights;
• Any content you submit to or through the Site;
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.

11. Termination — Suspension of Access

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued prior to the termination date. If you are a client with a formal engagement agreement, termination of Site access does not affect your legal representation unless separately terminated in accordance with the engagement agreement.

12. Governing Law — Jurisdiction and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, controversy, claim, or cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms, your use of the Site, or any services provided shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection based on forum non conveniens or lack of personal jurisdiction.

13. Dispute Resolution — Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, or validity thereof shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, it shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in the English language, by a single arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within fifteen (15) days, either party may request the appointment by the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, binding, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information.

14. Bar Council of India Rules — Compliance Statement

Advocate Afifa Durrany is a registered legal practitioner with the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh and is subject to the Bar Council of India Rules. These Terms and our services comply with the applicable rules of professional conduct. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, advocates are strictly prohibited from advertising or soliciting work. This website is purely for informational purposes and does not constitute an advertisement, solicitation, or invitation to create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided is intended to enable individuals to make an informed decision about whether to seek legal representation but is not intended to solicit clients.

Any communication initiated through this website shall not be construed as an offer of legal representation. We reserve the right to decline representation for any reason consistent with applicable rules.

15. Severability — Partial Invalidity

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be construed, to the extent possible, to achieve the intent of the original provision, and if not possible, shall be severed, and the remainder of these Terms shall continue in effect.

16. Entire Agreement — Supersedes Prior Agreements

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Afifa Legal Aid regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Site and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Site.

17. Waiver — No Implied Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Afifa Legal Aid to be effective. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless expressly provided.

18. Contact Information — Questions and Notices

If you have any questions about these Terms, need clarification, or wish to provide notice under these Terms, please contact us:

• By Email: afifa@durrany.com
• By Phone: +91-898-912-5126
• By Mail: Afifa Legal Aid, Attn: Terms of Service, 123, M G Road, Indore - 452001, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Through Our Website: Contact Form

Please allow up to fifteen (15) business days for a response to written inquiries. Notices sent by mail shall be deemed received five (5) business days after mailing.