TERMS OF USE:

Last Updated on: 27/08/2025

1. INTRODUCTION:

i. This is the official website of Aaroh Law (interchangeably referred to as “the Firm”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”). The domain name www.aarohlaw.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) is owned by and operated through its founder, Advocate Rohan Sharma having a law firm, Aaroh Law having its principal office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

ii. These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) govern the use of Website and the User (hereinafter referred to as “You” or “Your”) of this Website. The Terms and Conditions governs the access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, services, publications, blogs, toolkits, forms, and resources offered through or on the Website. We duly comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended by Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 and the rules made thereunder, including the Information Technology (Reasonable security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, Trade Marks Act, 1999, Copyrights Act, 1957, Indian Contracts Act, 1872 and any other applicable laws in force in India.

iii. By accessing or using the Website or any part thereof, You indicate that You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and any other privacy notices issued by Us, which are hereby incorporated by reference.

iv. If You do not agree to these Terms, You are advised not to access or use this Website or consume contents provided through the Website.

a. Purpose of this Website:

i. The Website is intended to provide general information about Aaroh Law, its practice areas, expertise, blogs, toolkits and updates on legal developments on various subjects.

ii. It is not intended for solicitation, advertising or inducement in any manner as prohibited under the Bar Council of India Rules, particularly Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975.

iii. Any information or material on this Website should not be construed as legal advice or as an invitation to form an attorney client relationship.

b. Applicability: These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including but not limited to Individuals browsing the Website, Users downloading toolkits or templates, Users accessing blogs or publications and Individuals submitting queries via the contact form, Google Forms, or contacting via the WhatsApp link provided.

2. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

a. No Solicitation or Advertisement: Aaroh Law conducts its professional practice in strict accordance with the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975, including but not limited to Rule 36 governing the professional standards and duties of enrolled Advocates. This Website is intended solely for the purpose of providing general information about Aaroh Law, its areas of practice, recent legal developments, articles, blogs, and toolkits related to the law. Nothing contained on this Website shall be construed as solicitation, advertisement, personal communication, invitation or inducement of any sort whatsoever to solicit or advertise legal services or create an attorney client relationship.

b. No Legal Advice: The contents of this Website, including all articles, publications, toolkits, blogs, FAQs, and other materials, are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, legal opinion or professional advice in any manner whatsoever. Users are advised to seek specific legal advice from any qualified Legal Counsel/ Advocate at Aaroh Law or any other independent Lawyer/ Advocate in relation to any legal matter.

c. No Lawyer Client Relationship: The mere use of this Website, including sending inquiries via Contact Forms, Google Forms, WhatsApp links or emails, shall not create any lawyer client relationship between the User and Aaroh Law or its founder, associates or employees. Any engagement for legal services shall be governed by either a separate agreement or communications illustrating the founders of Aaroh Law agrees to and intends to serve the User and the User is desirous of procuring the services of Aaroh Law in fulfilment of its interest.

d. Regulatory Declarations: By proceeding to access this Website, You expressly acknowledge that:

i. You are accessing this Website voluntarily, of Your own accord,

ii. There has been no form of solicitation, advertisement or inducement by Aaroh Law or any of its members,

iii. You have read and understood this Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.

3. USER ELIGIBILITY & ACCESS:

a. Eligibility to Use: Access to and use of this Website is available only to individual/s who:

i. are competent to contract under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872,

ii. are at least 18 years of age, and

iii. are not disqualified by any law in force in India or any applicable jurisdiction.

iv. If You are a minor (under the age of 18 years), You may use this Website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

b. Geographical Access:

i. This Website is intended primarily for users in India.

ii. Aaroh Law does represent that the Website, its content or Services may or may not be appropriate or available for use in jurisdictions outside India.

iii. Users accessing this Website from other locations do so at their own risk and shall remain solely responsible for compliance with the local laws of their jurisdiction.

c. Restricted Access: Aaroh Law reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

i. deny, restrict, or terminate access to the Website or any part thereof,

ii. restrict access to specific webpages, tools, downloads or services (such as templates or toolkits, as applicable from time to time),

iii. suspend or block access for any user violating these Terms or applicable law, without prior notice or liability.

d. User Responsibility: Users are responsible for ensuring that:

i. their use of this Website is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations,

ii. they do not use the Website for any unauthorized, illegal or unethical activities, including but not limited to copying, distributing, or misusing the Website’s content or resources. Please refer Clause 4 and Clause 5 to understand the user conduct and acceptable use and restrictions.

4. USER CONDUCT: When accessing or using the Website, You agree to:

a. Use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.

b. Not submit or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, invasive of privacy or infringing on any intellectual property or other rights.

c. Not impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent Your affiliation with any person or entity.

d. Not interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operations, security or servers.

e. Not use any automated systems, bots or scraping tools to access or collect data from the Website without prior permission.

f. Respect Aaroh Law’s intellectual property rights and refrain from unauthorized copying, distribution or commercial use of any content from the Website.

g. Refrain from sending unsolicited communications or spam via contact forms or messaging tools provided on the Website.

Any breach of these conduct rules may lead to suspension or termination of Your access as per Clause 12 and legal actions, if warranted.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE AND RESTRICTIONS:

a. Permitted Use: You agree to use this Website and its offerings strictly for:

i. personal, non-commercial, informational and lawful purposes only.

ii. accessing information about Aaroh Law, its services, practice areas, blogs, publications, toolkits and legal resources,

iii. submitting genuine inquiries through provided contact forms or communication channels.

iv. You agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations while accessing or using the Website.

b. Prohibited Conduct: You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following activities, either directly or indirectly:

i. Unauthorized Use: Accessing, copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, creating derivative works, transmitting or publishing any content of the Website without express written consent from Aaroh Law.

ii. Commercial Exploitation: The contents of the Website are merely for informational purposes and any content, including templates, toolkits, or legal resources, for resale, license or commercial purposes shall not be used without prior written authorization.

iii. Illegal Activities: Engaging in activities that are unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene or otherwise objectionable.

iv. Disruption: Attempting to interfere with, disrupt, damage or impair the Website’s servers, networks or connected systems, including through the introduction of viruses, malware, or harmful code.

v. Unauthorized Access: Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, user data or services not intentionally made available to You.

vi. Data Extraction: Using any manual or automated means (e.g., scraping, crawling, bots, data mining) to access, retrieve or index any portion of the Website or its contents without Aaroh Law’s express written permission.

vii. Impersonation or Misrepresentation: Misrepresenting Your identity or affiliation with any person or entity, including impersonating Aaroh Law or any of its representatives.

viii. Violation of Intellectual Property Rights: Infringing or violating the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of Aaroh Law or any third party.

c. Consequences of Violation: Violation of this Clause may result in:

i. Immediate suspension or termination of Your access to the Website.

ii. Initiation of civil or criminal legal proceedings under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, Trade Marks Act, 1999, Copyrights Act, 1957, Indian Contracts Act, 1872.

iii. Liability to compensate Aaroh Law for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred as a result of such violation.

6. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

a. No Legal Advice: The information, materials, content, publications, blogs, templates, toolkits and other resources provided on this Website are intended for general, informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, opinion, or professional recommendation of any kind. You acknowledge and agree that i) You should seek independent legal advice tailored to Your specific circumstances from qualified legal counsel, ii) Your use of any information or material from this Website is entirely at Your own risk, and Aaroh Law shall not be liable for any reliance placed on such information.

e. No Client Attorney Relationship: The use of this Website, including the submission of queries or forms or communication via WhatsApp or email does not create an attorney client relationship between You and Aaroh Law. Any engagement for legal services shall be governed by either a separate agreement or communication illustrating the founder of Aaroh Law agrees to and intends to serve the User and the User is desirous of procuring the services of Aaroh Law in fulfilment of its interest.

b. Third-Party Links and Content: This Website contains links to third-party websites or platforms such as Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn or handles of Aaroh Law or its founder Advocate Rohan Sharma, for identification purpose and user convenience only. Aaroh Law shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from Your access to or use of such third-party resources.

c. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Aaroh Law, its founder, employees, consultants, or representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, loss of business opportunities, legal claims by third parties, damage to goodwill, arising out of or in connection with Your:

i. access to or use of the Website or its content,

ii. inability to use the Website,

iii. reliance on any material or information provided on the Website,

iv. unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse of data or content.

d. Warranty Disclaimer: Aaroh Law expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, one solution all fits,
regarding the Website, its content and information representations. The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.

e. Applicable Law: This limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permissible under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and allied rules, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, Trade Marks Act, 1999, Copyrights Act, 1957 and other applicable Indian laws.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

a. Ownership of Intellectual Property: All intellectual property rights in relation to:

i. the Website design, layout, structure, selection, coordination, expression, look and feel,

ii. logos, trade marks, service marks, trade names,

iii. blogs, articles, publications, toolkits, templates, guides, legal resources,

iv. all text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, and any other content or material are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Aaroh Law, its partners, licensors, or content suppliers, as applicable.

v. These are protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 and/or Trademarks Act, 1999 (as applicable), and international treaties.

b. Limited License: Subject to strict compliance with these Terms, Aaroh Law grants You a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited, revocable license to access and use the Website and its contents solely for personal, informational and non-commercial purposes. You shall not:

i. copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, make representations, transmit, publish, license, create derivative works from or transfer, for commercial purposes or sell any part of the Website or its content,

ii. use Aaroh Law’s name, logo, or trade marks in any manner without prior written consent.

c. Prohibited Use of Content: Unless expressly permitted by Aaroh Law in writing, You shall not:

i. use, download or print any content for commercial purposes,

ii. remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices, alter, manipulate, or reverse engineer any portion of the Website.

d. IP Infringement Reporting Mechanism: If You believe that any content on this Website infringes upon Your intellectual property rights, You may submit a written complaint to Aaroh Law at discover@aarohlaw.com. Your complaint must include:

i. Identification of the specific intellectual property right alleged to have been infringed,

ii. Exact location (URL) of the infringing content,

iii. Sufficient proof of ownership of the intellectual property right,

iv. A declaration stating the claim is made in good faith.

v. Aaroh Law reserves the right to remove or disable access to infringing material as per the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, without admission of liability.

e. Penalties and Damages for Infringement: Unauthorized use, copying, distribution or exploitation of any content from this Website shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and may subject the infringer to:

i. immediate termination of access rights,

ii. legal action under the applicable laws (Copyright Act, 1957 and/or Trademarks Act, 1999) or any other applicable law in force,

iii. claims for monetary damages, statutory damages, legal costs, and injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

iv. Aaroh Law reserves its right to pursue necessary legal proceedings before the applicable court and/or forums where such infringement amounts to an offence under applicable laws of India.

8. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION:

a. Privacy Commitment: Aaroh Law is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all visitors and users of this Website. All personal information collected, stored or processed through the Website shall be handled in strict accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended), keeping in mind the SPDI Rules, 2011 only, if applicable at any point in time (which shall be updated from time to time).

b. Use of this Website constitutes Your express consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

c. Data Collection: Aaroh Law may collect limited categories of personal information, including but not limited to:

i. Name, email address, contact number, or other information voluntarily submitted via contact forms, Google Forms, or WhatsApp links,

ii. Any information provided during inquiries or requests for toolkits, publications, or other resources.

iii. Aaroh Law does not collect any sensitive personal data (such as financial or health-related information) of the User. Please refer the Privacy Policy here for more information.

Please refer the detailed Privacy Policy here for more information.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SERVICES

a. Third-Party Content and Links: This Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or social media platforms, including but not limited to Google Forms, WhatsApp contact links, External resources, articles or references for informational purposes. Such links are provided solely for Your convenience and reference.

b. No Control or Endorsement: We do not control, endorse, recommend or guarantee the content, accuracy, functionality or policies of any third-party website or service. We shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, harm or injury arising out of Your access to or reliance upon such third-party contents. The terms of this policy merely serves the purpose for contents published on the Website and exclude links to third-party webpages.

c. Your use of third-party websites or services shall be governed by their respective terms of use and privacy policies, which may differ substantially from those of Aaroh Law.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

a. General Disclaimer: The Website and all its contents, including but not limited to information, materials, publications, blogs, toolkits, and templates are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. Aaroh Law disclaims, to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

b. No Guarantee of Results: Aaroh Law does not warrant or guarantee that:

i. the Website will operate uninterrupted, secure, or error-free,

ii. any result or outcome can or will be achieved by using any information, publication, toolkit, or guidance provided on the Website,

iii. any document, resource, or template is appropriate for Your specific circumstances without independent legal consultation.

c. Legal Content Disclaimer: Nothing published on this Website should be construed as professional legal advice or opinion. Your reliance upon any content, material, blog, toolkit, or guidance on this Website is at Your own discretion and risk. Aaroh Law shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising directly or indirectly from the use of such content without appropriate professional consultation.

d. Technical Disclaimer: Aaroh Law disclaims any liability arising from technical errors, server downtime, data loss, or unauthorized access, the presence of malware, viruses or harmful components transmitted through the Website or incompatibility of the Website with user devices, systems or browsers.

11. INDEMNITY

a. User’s Agreement to Indemnify: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aaroh Law, its partners, associates, affiliates, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal costs) arising out of or in connection with:

i. Your access to or use of the Website, including any content, tools, templates, blogs, publications, or resources.

ii. Your violation of these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, or any applicable law or regulation.

iii. Your infringement or alleged infringement of the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party.

iv. Any unauthorized, improper, or illegal use of the Website or its content by You or any person accessing the Website using Your internet connection or login credentials;

v. Any submission made by You on the Website, including but not limited to false, misleading, defamatory or unlawful information.

b. Right to Assume Defense: Aaroh Law reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by You, in which case You shall cooperate fully with Aaroh Law in asserting any available defenses and in settlement negotiations.

c. Survival: The indemnity obligations set forth in this Clause shall survive the termination or expiry of these Terms of Use and Your use of the Website.

12. TERMINATION & SUSPENSION OF ACCESS:

a. Right to Suspend or Terminate: Aaroh Law reserves the exclusive right at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend, restrict or terminate Your access to the Website, any part thereof, or any related services, immediately and without liability, if You:

i. Violate or breach any provision of these Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or any other applicable policy or law,

ii. Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or harmful conduct, including but not limited to infringement of intellectual property rights or misuse of content,

iii. Submit false, misleading, defamatory or unlawful information via forms, blogs or communications,

iv. Interfere with the operation, security or integrity of the Website or servers,

v. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent Your affiliation with any person or entity,

vi. Otherwise engage in conduct Aaroh Law deems detrimental to its business or reputation.

b. Effect of Termination: Upon termination or suspension:

i. Your right to use the Website and access its services will cease immediately,

ii. Aaroh Law may delete or disable Your user data or submissions without any obligation to retain or provide copies,

iii. Termination shall not limit Aaroh Law from pursuing any other remedies available under law or equity.

c. No Liability for Termination: Aaroh Law shall not be liable for any losses, damages, claims, or expenses arising from or related to suspension or termination of Your access, including loss of data or opportunity.

d. Survival: Clauses relating to Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity and Termination shall survive termination.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

a. In the event of any dispute, controversy or claim (“Dispute”) arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions, including any question regarding their existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, the Parties shall endeavour to resolve such Dispute amicably through mutual discussions and good faith negotiations, to be concluded within thirty (30) days from the date on which either Party provides written notice to the other Party specifying the nature of the Dispute.

b. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute amicably within the aforesaid period, the Dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended from time to time). The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator jointly appointed by both Parties. In the event that the Parties are unable to mutually agree upon the appointment of the sole arbitrator within fifteen (15) days from the conclusion of the negotiation period, the appointment shall be made in accordance with the rules of the Indian Council of Arbitration.

c. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.

d. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party shall be entitled to seek interim, injunctive or equitable relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to safeguard its interests or to preserve the subject matter of the Dispute, pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings.

e. Unless otherwise directed by the arbitral tribunal in its final award, the costs of the arbitration proceedings shall be shared equally between the Parties.

14. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION:

a. Governing Law: These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them or Your use of this Website, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to The Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended), The Indian Contract Act, 1872, Copyrights Act, 1957, Trade Marks Act, 1999 and any other applicable laws and regulations.

b. Jurisdiction: Subject to any mandatory statutory provisions, You and Aaroh Law irrevocably agree that:

i. The courts at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or Your use of the Website.

ii. You waive any objections to the venue of such courts on grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise.

c. The formal legal proceedings shall be pursued in case the dispute resolution mechanism mentioned (under Clause 13) in the Terms and Conditions fails to address and resolve the dispute successfully.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

a. Maximum Extent Permitted by Law: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances shall Aaroh Law, its partners, employees, consultants, agents or affiliates be liable for:

i. Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunity, arising out of or related to Your use or inability to use the Website;

ii. Any damages resulting from errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays or failures in the Website or its content, even if Aaroh Law has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

b. Total Liability Cap: Aaroh Law’s total cumulative liability to You for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or Your use of the Website shall in no event exceed the amount You have paid, if any, to Aaroh Law for access to or use of the Website.

c. Exclusions: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to You.

16. COOKIES POLICY: cookies as described in this Cookies Policy.

a. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on Your device by Your web browser when You visit websites. They help improve Your browsing experience by remembering Your preferences and enabling certain website features.

b. Cookies Used on Aaroh Law Website: At present, the Website does not collect any cookies. If enabled in the future to collect data for improving the Website, we will update the User about the same through updating the Privacy Policy corresponding to these Terms and Conditions.

c. Third-Party Cookies: Aaroh Law does not currently use third-party tracking cookies or even advertising cookies. You will be informed and consent will be requested for use in future, if any.

d. Consent: By continuing to use the Aaroh Law Website, You consent to the use of this Website

17. GENERAL CLAUSES:

a. Entire Terms and Conditions: These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and any other legal notices or policies published by Aaroh Law on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between You and Aaroh Law in relation to the use of the Website.

b. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by any competent court or authority, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

c. Waiver: No failure or delay by Aaroh Law in exercising any right, power or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof. Any waiver must be updated on the Website from time to time, as applicable.

d. Force Majeure: Aaroh Law shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay results from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemic, pandemic, war, terrorism, labour disputes, governmental actions, or interruptions in internet services.

e. Assignment: You shall not assign or transfer any of Your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of Aaroh Law. Aaroh Law may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

f. No Partnership or Agency: Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between You and Aaroh Law.

18. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL: In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

Grievance Officer: Advocate, Rohan Sharma
Email: rohan@aarohlaw.com
Mobile: +91-9619854572

Grievances will be acknowledged within 36 hours and resolved within 30 days.