Terms and Conditions

TERMS OF USE, PRIVACY POLICY & DATA PROTECTION

Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Welcome to Base Legal. These Terms outline the rules and conditions governing access to and use of https://baselegal.in (“Website”).

By accessing this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. BCI Disclaimer & Mandatory Acknowledgement

In compliance with the rules of the Bar Council of India (BCI), advocates are prohibited from advertising or soliciting work.

By accessing this Website, you expressly acknowledge and confirm that:

• You are seeking information about Base Legal voluntarily and on your own initiative.

• There has been no advertisement, solicitation, personal communication, invitation, or inducement from Base Legal or its members.

• The information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

• The content does not constitute legal advice.

• Accessing or using this Website does not create an advocate–client relationship.

• Base Legal is not liable for any action taken based solely on the information available on this Website.

2. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initials have meanings defined below, regardless of singular or plural usage.

Definitions

• Company / Firm refers to Base Legal, Basaveshwara Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

• Country refers to India.

• Service refers to the Website https://baselegal.in and related digital platforms.

• You / User refers to any individual or legal entity accessing the Website.

3. Scope of Legal Information

This Website provides general information relating to areas of legal practice including but not limited to:

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Contract Law

• Commercial Law

• Corporate Law

• Family Law

All materials, articles, procedural explanations, or legal insights are provided strictly for informational purposes and in accordance with applicable BCI Rules.

Nothing on this Website shall be construed as formal legal advice or a substitute for professional consultation based on specific facts and circumstances.

4. No Advocate–Client Relationship

An advocate–client relationship is formed only upon:

• A formal consultation,

• Express acceptance of engagement, and

• Execution of a written engagement agreement and/or vakalathnama, where applicable.

Sending emails, filling contact forms, scheduling consultations, or sharing documents through the Website does not automatically establish such a relationship.

5. User Responsibilities & Document Sharing

If you upload, transmit, or share documents relating to Criminal, Civil, Contract, Commercial, Corporate, or Family matters:

• You represent that you are legally authorized to share such documents.

• You confirm that the documents do not violate any third-party rights or confidentiality obligations.

• You understand that document submission does not guarantee representation.

While Base Legal adheres to professional standards of confidentiality, users are advised not to share sensitive information until formal engagement is confirmed.

6. Cookies Policy

This Website uses cookies to enhance user experience.

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses.

By accessing this Website, you consent to the use of necessary cookies required for its operation. Optional cookies may be used for analytics or performance purposes. You may accept or decline optional cookies through your browser settings.

Some third-party services integrated into the Website may also use cookies.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Base Legal and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all content on this Website.

You may access content for personal and non-commercial use only.

You must not:

• Copy or republish Website material;

• Sell, rent, or sub-license Website material;

• Reproduce or duplicate Website content;

• Redistribute Website content without prior written consent.

8. User Comments and Content

If the Website allows posting of comments or submissions:

• Comments reflect the views of the individual posting them.

• Base Legal does not pre-screen or edit user comments.

• We reserve the right to monitor and remove inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.

By posting content, you warrant that:

• You have the necessary rights and permissions;

• The content does not infringe intellectual property rights;

• The content is not defamatory, unlawful, or misleading.

You grant Base Legal a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and edit such content.

9. Hyperlinking to Our Website

Certain organizations (government agencies, search engines, news organizations, accredited businesses, educational institutions, etc.) may link to our Website provided that:

• The link is not deceptive;

• It does not falsely imply endorsement;

• It fits within the context of the linking party’s site.

Use of Base Legal’s logo or branding requires prior written permission.

We reserve the right to request removal of any link to our Website.

10. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites including government portals or regulatory authorities. Base Legal does not control and is not responsible for the content or practices of such third-party sites.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Base Legal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this Website.

As long as the Website and its information are provided free of charge, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

12. “AS IS” Disclaimer

The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free;

• The information will be accurate or up-to-date;

• Any legal framework described will guarantee court admissibility or legal success.

Legal outcomes depend on facts, evidence, judicial discretion, and applicable law.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Karnataka, India.

Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bangalore, Karnataka.

14. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Information

Base Legal
Basaveshwara Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Email: connect@baselegal.in

16. Data Protection & DPDP Act Compliance

In addition to the above Terms, Base Legal complies with:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000

• IT Rules, 2011

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

We collect and process personal data only for lawful purposes including responding to queries, scheduling consultations, and legal compliance.

Users have the right to:

• Access personal data

• Request correction

• Request deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Seek grievance redressal

Reasonable security safeguards are implemented to protect data. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

For data protection concerns, contact: connect@baselegal.in

Disclaimer:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;

• Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or

• Exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.

As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.