Terms & Conditions

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1. Consent:

By applying for and availing our services, and checking/ticking on the consent box, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and all other policies and guidelines provided by Legal Lok

2. Copyright & Trademark:

a) Legal Lok is a copyright and trademark of Office Diary Pvt. Ltd. All website content, including text, images, graphics, and logos, are protected by copyright laws.

b) Users are prohibited from extracting, copying, reproducing, or using any information from the Legal Lok website without express written permission from Office Diary Pvt. Ltd.

c) Unauthorized representation or usage of Legal Lok's name, trademark, or content is strictly prohibited.

3. Limitation of Liability:

a) Legal Lok and its third-party providers shall not be liable for any penal, exemplary, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages or loss of profits arising from the use of our services or website.

b) Any liability arising from breach by Legal Lok or its third-party providers shall be limited to injunctive relief only, as permitted by applicable laws. No claims for damages shall be entertained.

4. Termination of Contract by Funded Client:

In the event of a termination of the contract by a funded client, all provisions of the contract, including interest rates and damages as defined by the contract, shall apply.

5. General Indemnification:

a) Legal Lok, including its parent company Office Diary Pvt. Ltd., shall not be held liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of the Legal Lok website or services.

b) Users acknowledge that usage of the website and services carries inherent risks, including potential data loss, data theft, or technical errors. Users agree to indemnify and hold Legal Lok and Office Diary Pvt. Ltd. harmless from any such liabilities.

6. Authorization for Enquiries and Disclosures:

By applying for services such as litigation funding and management, users authorize Legal Lok and its partners to make necessary inquiries and disclosures related to the applicant's information, including credit history, confidential case data, and disclosure by the client's lawyers. This is essential for evaluating and processing applications.

7. Changes of Law or Policies:

In the event of a frustration of performance due to changes in laws or rules by government or competent authorities, Legal Lok shall not be held liable for any delays, failures, or disruptions in service caused by such events.

8. Confidentiality:

a) Legal Lok is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of client information provided for litigation funding, management, and RTI applications. Data remains on secure servers and is accessible only to authorized team members governed by Non-Disclosure Agreements or to lawyers bound by client-attorney confidentiality.

b) Legal Lok employs stringent protocols for data security. However, clients are advised to redact highly sensitive information before sharing, as no system is entirely immune to external breaches.

9. Fee Structure:

a) The fee structure for litigation funding and management is determined based on various factors such as case merits, potential award, and timeline. Each case is individually evaluated for bespoke pricing.

b) Litigation funding and management services do not require a retainer or upfront payment. RTI services, including filing and drafting, necessitate upfront payment. Additional services have bespoke pricing.

10. Client Representation:

a) Legal Lok does not provide representation before legal authorities or tribunals. We are a consultancy firm and do not offer legal representation services.

b) For RTI first appeal process, on request Legal Lok will facilitate the identification of suitable lawyers (or law students) from a panel. Clients can engage them directly, and Legal Lok's role is limited to providing names and best practices guidance.

11. Termination of Services:

a) Legal Lok reserves the right to terminate services under circumstances of frustration or upon detecting fraud/misleading information.

b) Termination process and notice period will be outlined in the specific engagement contract between Legal Lok and the client.

12. Third-Party Providers:

a) Legal Lok may collaborate with third-party service providers, such as lawyers or experts, for specialized case requirements.

b) The relationship with third-party providers will be governed by contractual arrangements, including non-disclosure clauses and client approval where necessary.

13. Communication and Updates:

a) Clients availing litigation management will receive regular updates through a daily online dashboard.

b) RTI applicants will be responsible for tracking updates themselves unless a monitoring service is subscribed from Legal Lok.

14. Confidentiality of Legal Opinions:

a) Legal opinions provided during consultation are intended for client use as per law. Contracts, however, are confidential, and any unauthorized disclosure may lead to arbitration.

15. Dispute Resolution - Fast Track Institutional Arbitration:

a) Disputes between Legal Lok and clients will follow the fast-track institutional arbitration process, initiated by a 30-day written notice. For urgent matters, immediate notice will be sent to both parties and the chosen Arbitration Institute.

b) Arbitration institute will be Pune International Arbitration Centre; and if unavailable, then IIAM; and if unavailable, then, Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA); and if unavailable, then as appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay. Though the Arbitral Tribunal is to administer the Arbitration online, the seat and Venue of Arbitration will be the City of Pune (Maharashtra), if in-person hearings are required.

16. Governing Law:

a) The contractual relationship between Legal Lok and clients is governed by the Arbitration laws of India, subject to the jurisdiction of Courts in Pune (Maharashtra).

17. Force Majeure:

a) Force majeure events, includes but not limited to Acts of God, strike, lockout, dispute (labor or any other) casualty, accident and act of fraud against LegalLok, injunction, law order proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or requirement of any government or subdivision, authority or representative of such government, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control and bankruptcy, which may affect the timely delivery of services by Legal Lok.