These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to, and use of the website located at www.metalegal.in (“Website”), owned and operated by Metalegal (“Firm”, “we”, “us”, “our”"), a law firm practising in India.
By accessing and using the website of Metalegal, you/ users agree that you have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer available on Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”) and Metalegal under applicable laws of India. By accessing or using this Website, User represents and warrants that they are competent and possess legal capacity and authority to enter this contract under applicable law. Further, the user expressly agreesthat they will not violate/ infringe any rights of Metalegal, including intellectual property rights such as copyright or trademark rights.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The information, material, and content made available on the Metalegal’s Website (“Content”) is provided for general informational purposes only. While we endeavour to ensure that Content is accurate at the time of publication, we do not warrant or represent that it is complete, current, or free from error at all times. Metalegal reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any Content at any time without prior notice.
• Metalegal shall not be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from reliance on Content published on the Website, whether such loss results from inaccuracy, omission, technical error, or any other cause. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, is given in respect of the Content.
• Where the Website contains hyperlinks to third-party websites, such links are provided solely for reference and convenience. They do not constitute endorsements, referrals, or affiliations with the linked entities. The Firm exercises no control over third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, availability, or accuracy.
• Metalegal reserves the right to amend, supplement, or vary these Terms at any time without prior notice. Amendments take effect immediately upon publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website following any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Your use of this Website, including any communication sent through it (such as emails or contact forms), does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Metalegal.
• An attorney-client relationship is established only upon formal engagement through a written agreement.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• All content made available on the Website, including but not limited to text, publications, articles, graphics, logos, design elements, and layout, is the exclusive property of Metalegal or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• Users are required to comply with all proprietary notices and restrictions displayed on the Website. No part of the Website content may be modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, distributed, displayed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any form without the prior written consent of Metalegal. However, Users may download or print limited extracts strictly for personal, non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are retained and the content is not altered in any manner.
• By accessing the Website, Users agree not to use any automated tools, including bots, scrapers, or similar technologies, to access, extract, or collect data from the Website. Further, Users agree not to access or attempt to access any content or part of the Website by any means other than through the interface provided by Metalegal.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Any personal data or other information you submit through the Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. The Firm will treat such information with reasonable confidentiality and will not disclose it to third parties except:
• where required by applicable law, judicial process, or a competent governmental or regulatory authority;
• where you have given prior written authorisation for such disclosure; or
• where disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Firm or the public.
WARRANTIES
• The Website and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm and its partners, employees, affiliates, and authorised representatives expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and completeness.
• The Firm does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times, free from interruptions, delays, errors, or omissions, or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components. Responsibility for maintaining adequate data protection, device security, and backup measures rests solely with the user
LIABILITY
• Metalegal shall not be liable to you or any third party for any loss, damage, or harm of any nature, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website or any Content therein.
• This includes, without limitation, any loss arising from reliance on Content, from any action or decision taken in consequence of using the Website, from technical failures or service interruptions, or from the unauthorised use or reproduction of Content.
• Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk, cost, and responsibility. The Firm's aggregate liability, where it cannot be excluded by law, shall in no event exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to the Firm in connection with the Website.
TERMINATION
• Metalegal reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your access to the Website at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to:
– your breach of or non-compliance with these Terms;
– a request by a law enforcement authority or regulatory body;
– unforeseen technical failures, security incidents, or system maintenance requirements;
– any conduct that the Firm reasonably considers harmful to the Website, other users, or third parties.
• Termination of access shall be at the sole discretion of the Firm, and the Firm shall not be liable to you or any third party for any consequences arising therefrom.
JURISDICTION
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Delhi.
INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Metalegal and its partners, employees, affiliates, consultants, and authorised representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or in connection with: (a) your access to or use of the Website; (b) any Content you submit, transmit, or create through the Website; (c) your breach of these Terms; or (d) your infringement of any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity.
INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIES
• Metalegal reserves the right to investigate any complaint, report, or suspected violation of these Terms and to take such action as it considers necessary and appropriate in the circumstances. Such action may include, without limitation:
– notifying and cooperating with law enforcement authorities, regulatory bodies, or other relevant third parties;
– disclosing user information — including profile details, email addresses, IP addresses, usage history, and traffic data — to relevant authorities where legally required or where reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the Firm or third parties.
• Metalegal reserves all rights and remedies available under law and equity in respect of any violation of these Terms.
AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS
The Terms may be revised or updated at any time without prior notice. Updated Terms will be posted on the Website and will take effect immediately upon publication. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms