Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to divorcelawyerchandigarh, the website of Sheokand Legal. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of https://divorcelawyerchandigarh.com/, including its content, legal information, enquiry facilities, consultation requests and related communications.
By accessing, browsing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Definitions
For the purpose of these Terms:
“Website” means https://divorcelawyerchandigarh.com/, including its pages, content, forms and associated features.“We”, “Us” or “Our” means Sheokand Legal. “You”, “User” or “Visitor” means any person who accesses, browses or uses the Website. “Services” means the legal services and related assistance offered by Sheokand Legal, including matters relating to divorce, matrimonial disputes and family law. “Content” means text, articles, images, graphics, logos, designs, information and other material made available through the Website. “Consultation” means a legal consultation requested from or arranged with Sheokand Legal. “Enquiry” means a request for information or contact submitted through the Website or other available communication channels. “Personal Information” means information submitted or provided by a visitor that may identify or relate to that individual.
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website is operated by Sheokand Legal to provide general legal information, educational material, information about legal services and a means for visitors to contact the legal team or request a consultation. The Website covers matters including divorce and legal separation, mutual consent divorce, contested divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and maintenance, domestic violence and protection orders, division of property and assets, NRI divorce matters and other matrimonial and family-law matters.
Information published on the Website is intended for general informational and educational purposes. It should not automatically be treated as legal advice applicable to your particular circumstances.
3. No Automatic Advocate-Client Relationship
Accessing or using this Website does not by itself create an advocate-client relationship between you and Sheokand Legal.
An advocate-client relationship is not established merely because you:
- Visit or browse the Website;
- Read an article or other Website content;
- Submit a contact or enquiry form;
- Request a consultation;
- Send information through the Website; or
- Receive an acknowledgement or response to an enquiry.
Any professional engagement or advocate-client relationship will arise only when expressly agreed upon and subject to applicable law, professional requirements and the circumstances of the particular matter.
4. Legal Information Disclaimer
Laws, regulations, judicial decisions and legal procedures may change from time to time. Although reasonable efforts may be made to keep Website content useful and accurate, information available on the Website may not always reflect the latest legal developments.
Accordingly:
- Website information may become outdated;
- Legal outcomes depend on the facts and circumstances of each matter;
- Information on the Website should not be treated as a substitute for case-specific legal advice; and
- You should obtain appropriate professional legal advice before taking action in relation to a specific legal matter.
No information on this Website should be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular legal outcome.
5. No Guarantee of Legal Results
Sheokand Legal does not guarantee:
- A particular court outcome;
- A particular settlement;
- A specific result or timeline;
- Success in any legal proceeding;
- A particular financial outcome; or
- A particular custody, visitation or matrimonial outcome.
Legal proceedings may depend upon facts, evidence, applicable law, court procedures, actions of opposing parties, judicial decisions and other circumstances outside the control of the firm.
6. Consultations and Enquiries
The Website may provide forms and other facilities through which visitors can request information or a legal consultation.
Submitting an enquiry or consultation request:
- Does not guarantee acceptance of your matter;
- Does not guarantee immediate legal advice;
- Does not guarantee representation;
- Does not establish an advocate-client relationship by itself; and
- May require additional information before Sheokand Legal can determine whether it is able to assist.
Visitors should exercise appropriate caution when submitting sensitive or confidential information through ordinary Website forms unless such information has specifically been requested or an appropriate communication channel has been provided.
7. User Responsibilities
By using the Website, you agree to:
- Provide information that is accurate and not misleading;
- Not impersonate another individual or entity;
- Not submit fraudulent information;
- Not misuse the Website or its functionality;
- Not attempt unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
- Not interfere with Website security, functionality or availability;
- Not use the Website for unlawful purposes;
- Not upload malicious files, software or code; and
- Not use automated systems in a manner that abuses, disrupts or interferes with the Website.
You remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of information you submit through the Website.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, Website content may include material protected by applicable intellectual-property laws, including:
- Text and written material;
- Logos and branding;
- Graphics;
- Images;
- Website design elements;
- Layout and visual elements;
- Legal articles;
- Original content; and
- Other Website materials.
You may not reproduce, copy, republish, modify, distribute, commercially exploit or create derivative works from protected Website material without appropriate authorization, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to websites, resources or services operated by third parties.
Such third-party websites are outside the control of Sheokand Legal. The inclusion of a third-party link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, recommendation or representation regarding that third party or its content.
Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies applicable to those websites. Sheokand Legal is not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.
10. Website Availability
Reasonable efforts may be made to maintain the availability and functionality of the Website. However, uninterrupted or error-free access cannot be guaranteed.
The Website may from time to time be:
- Updated or modified;
- Temporarily suspended;
- Unavailable because of maintenance;
- Affected by technical problems;
- Subject to security or infrastructure issues; or
- Interrupted for circumstances beyond reasonable control.
11. Accuracy of Website Information
Sheokand Legal makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate Website information. However, no representation or warranty is made that all Website content will always be:
- Complete;
- Current;
- Error-free; or
- Suitable for every individual’s particular circumstances.
Legal information should be assessed in the context of the specific facts of each matter. Visitors should obtain appropriate professional advice where a specific legal issue requires consideration.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted under applicable Indian law, Sheokand Legal shall not be responsible for losses arising solely from reliance upon general information published on the Website, Website interruptions, technical issues, third-party websites, unauthorized access beyond reasonable control, or decisions taken by a user without obtaining appropriate professional legal advice.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or restrict liability to the extent that such exclusion or restriction is prohibited by applicable law.
13. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, costs or expenses arising from your:
- Violation of these Terms & Conditions;
- Misuse of the Website;
- Unlawful activities;
- Infringement of the rights of another person or entity; or
- Submission of fraudulent, inaccurate or misleading information.
This provision shall be interpreted subject to applicable Indian law.
14. Privacy
Personal information submitted through the Website may be handled in accordance with the Website’s Privacy Policy.
For information concerning the collection, use, storage and handling of personal information, please refer to the Privacy Policy published on the Website.
15. Confidentiality
Sheokand Legal understands that legal enquiries may involve sensitive circumstances. However, submission of information through a publicly accessible Website, contact form or general communication channel should not automatically be assumed to establish legally protected advocate-client confidentiality.
Users should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive or confidential information through Website forms unless specifically requested or an appropriate communication channel has been provided.
Where an advocate-client relationship has been formally established, applicable professional and legal obligations will govern the handling of relevant communications and information.
16. Communications
By submitting your contact information or enquiry through the Website, you may be contacted regarding:
- Your enquiry;
- A requested consultation;
- Appointment coordination;
- Follow-up communications; or
- Matter-related communications where a professional engagement has been established.
You are responsible for providing accurate and current contact information.
17. Professional Conduct
Sheokand Legal seeks to maintain Website content and communications in accordance with applicable professional standards governing advocates in India.
The Website should not be interpreted as providing guarantees concerning legal outcomes. No statement on the Website should be understood as a promise of a particular judgment, settlement, custody arrangement, divorce outcome or other legal result.
18. Website Content and Articles
The Website may publish legal articles, explanations and educational resources relating to divorce, matrimonial law and family-law matters.
Such content is provided for general informational purposes.
Individual articles may:
- Not address every factual variation;
- Become outdated following changes in law or judicial decisions; or
- Not be applicable to a particular individual’s circumstances.
Accordingly, Website articles should not be treated as a substitute for individualized legal advice.
19. Restriction or Termination of Access
Subject to applicable law, Sheokand Legal may restrict or suspend access to the Website where reasonably necessary because of:
- Misuse of the Website;
- Security threats;
- Unlawful activity;
- Abuse of Website functionality; or
- Violation of these Terms & Conditions.
Such restriction does not limit any other rights or remedies available under applicable law.
20. Changes to These Terms
Sheokand Legal may update or modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Any revised version may be published on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website following publication of revised Terms may constitute acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
21. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.
Any dispute concerning these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts having lawful jurisdiction over the relevant matter, including as may be applicable in Chandigarh, subject to mandatory provisions of applicable law.
22. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by a competent authority, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, where legally permissible.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
23. Waiver
Failure or delay by Sheokand Legal in enforcing any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision at a later time.
24. Entire Agreement
These Terms & Conditions, together with other policies expressly referenced on the Website, constitute the applicable terms governing your use of the Website, subject to any separate written agreement that may govern a formal professional engagement.
Where a separate engagement or professional agreement applies to a specific legal matter, its terms may govern that professional relationship to the extent provided therein and permitted by applicable law.
25. Contact Information
For questions, enquiries or communication concerning the Website or these Terms & Conditions, you may contact:
Sheokand Legal
Room No. 32, Seat No. 69
2nd Floor, Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh – 160001, India
Phone: +91 98881 92211
Email: info@sheokandlegal.com
Website: https://divorcelawyerchandigarh.com/