Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 16 May 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://aranlaw.in (the “Website”), operated by Aran Law (also referred to as Aran Law Associates / Aran Law Firm), a law firm based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (“the Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
The use of this Website, including submission of any enquiry through our contact form, email, or telephone, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Aran Law or any of its advocates. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal, written engagement letter signed by a designated advocate of the Firm following a conflict-of-interest check. Please refer to our Disclaimer for full details on this point.
3. Not an Advertisement or Solicitation
In accordance with the Rules of the Bar Council of India framed under the Advocates Act, 1961 (including Rule 36 of the BCI Rules, which prohibits advocates and law firms from soliciting work or advertising), this Website is intended solely to provide information about the Firm and its areas of practice for those who seek it.
- You confirm that you have visited this Website on your own initiative and that there has been no advertisement, personal communication, solicitation, invitation, or inducement of any kind from the Firm or any of its members to access this Website.
- The content of this Website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, advertising, or solicitation of work.
- The Firm is not responsible for any reliance placed on the Website's content by any person who chooses to access it for purposes other than obtaining information about the Firm.
4. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and legally competent to enter into a binding contract to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this requirement.
5. Permitted Use of the Website
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and view the Website for your personal, non-commercial, informational use, subject to these Terms. You agree not to:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, scrape, or exploit any part of the Website without our prior written consent;
- Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages than a human can reasonably produce;
- Frame or mirror any part of the Website without prior written authorisation;
- Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use of the Website;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website;
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code;
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website including text, graphics, logos, the Aran Law name and branding, images, and the selection and arrangement thereof is the exclusive property of Aran Law or its licensors and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and other applicable intellectual property laws of India. No content from this Website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, republished, or used for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
Nothing on this Website shall be construed as granting any licence or right to use any trademark, logo, or service mark displayed on the Website without our express written permission.
7. User Submissions and Enquiries
Any information, documents, or queries you submit through our contact form, enquiry form, email, or WhatsApp are not privileged or confidential under attorney-client privilege unless and until a formal engagement has been established with the Firm. Please avoid sharing sensitive or privileged information through these channels before such an engagement is in place. Information you submit will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including social media platforms, payment gateways, or external resources) that are not owned or controlled by the Firm. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of such third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.
9. No Warranties
The Website and all content provided on it are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
Laws and legal procedures referenced on this Website are subject to change, and readers are advised to consult a qualified advocate before acting on any information found here.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm, its partners, advocates, associates, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website;
- any action taken or decision made based on information available on the Website;
- any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Website's content;
- unauthorised access to, or alteration of, your data or transmissions; or
- any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aran Law, its partners, advocates, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website, or your violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Amendments to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aran Law concerning your use of the Website, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether oral or written.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Aran Law 84, A Wing, Murugesan Naicker Complex, Greams Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 010, Tamil Nadu, India Phone: +91 89396 52266 Email: [email protected]