1. General Disclaimer
The information, software, and services provided through the BarPortal platform ("Platform") are offered by Gulisons Digital Pvt. Ltd. ("Company") on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Important: By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the disclaimers set forth herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
2. No Legal Advice
Legal Disclaimer
The Platform is designed to facilitate administrative functions for Bar Associations and is not intended to provide legal advice, legal opinions, or any form of legal counsel.
- The Company is not a law firm and does not provide legal services
- Information presented through the Platform should not be construed as legal advice
- Users should consult qualified legal professionals for legal matters
- The Company assumes no responsibility for actions taken based on Platform information
3. Accuracy of Information
Data Accuracy
While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on the Platform:
- We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
- Member data is entered and maintained by the respective Bar Associations
- The Company is not responsible for errors in data entered by users
- Users should verify critical information through official sources
- Historical data may be subject to retention policies and may not always be available
4. Service Availability
Availability Disclaimer
The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Platform:
- Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
- We target 99% uptime but do not guarantee it
- Third-party service outages (hosting, payment gateways, SMS providers) may affect Platform availability
- We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature without prior notice
- Scheduled maintenance typically occurs on Sundays, 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM IST
5. Third-Party Services
Third-Party Disclaimer
The Platform integrates with various third-party services:
- Payment Gateways: Razorpay, Cashfree, and similar services
- SMS Providers: For OTP and notification delivery
- Cloud Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and similar
- Email Services: For transactional emails
The Company is not responsible for the performance, reliability, or security of third-party services, does not endorse or warrant any third-party service, cannot guarantee successful delivery of SMS messages or emails, and is not liable for payment processing errors by payment gateways.
6. Security Disclaimer
Security Notice
While we implement industry-standard security measures:
- No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure
- We cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats
- Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials
- We recommend using strong, unique passwords and enabling available security features
- Users should report any security concerns immediately to our support team
7. Financial Disclaimer
Financial Information
Regarding financial transactions and information:
- The Platform facilitates payment collection but does not provide financial advice
- Transaction records should be reconciled with your financial records
- The Company is not responsible for tax compliance of Bar Associations or members
- GST calculations are provided as a convenience; users should verify with tax professionals
- Payment gateway fees and charges are determined by respective payment providers
8. Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Notice:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from unauthorized access to user accounts
- Service interruptions or data loss
- Actions of third-party service providers
- User reliance on Platform information
9. Indemnification
By using the Platform, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Platform
- Violation of these disclaimers or terms of service
- Infringement of any third-party rights
- Data entered or uploaded by you or your users
10. External Links
The Platform may contain links to external websites or resources:
- We do not control and are not responsible for external content
- Links do not imply endorsement
- Users access external links at their own risk
- We encourage reviewing the terms and privacy policies of external sites
11. Intellectual Property
IP Notice
All intellectual property rights in the Platform belong to the Company:
- The BarPortal name, logo, and branding are trademarks of Gulisons Digital Pvt. Ltd.
- Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited
- Content generated by users remains their property, subject to our license to provide services
- White-labeling or rebranding of the Platform is not permitted
12. Modifications
The Company reserves the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of modified disclaimers.
13. Governing Law
This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Gurugram, Haryana.
14. Severability
If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Contact Information
This Disclaimer was last updated in January 2025.