Terms of Service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective date: 01st April 2025
Last updated: 15th November 2025
Website: www.shadikarlo.com (“ShadiKarlo”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of ShadiKarlo.com (the “Website”) and any services, content, interactive tools, or communication you receive via the Website. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Nature and purpose of the Website

ShadiKarlo is an informational and educational platform that provides free legal guidance and resources about marriage law, documentation, and related legal matters. The Website provides general legal information, sample documents, guides, and brief consultations for informational purposes only. We do not provide paid legal representation or act as your legal counsel unless and until a separate written agreement is entered into between you and a licensed attorney.

2. No attorney–client relationship

Use of or communication through this Website does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and ShadiKarlo, its contributors, or any affiliated legal professionals. Any information you submit by form, email, chat, or other mechanism is received for general guidance only and will not be treated as protected attorney–client communications unless a formal engagement letter or retainer agreement with specified terms is executed.

3. Scope of services

We may provide: articles, step-by-step guides, template letters and forms, checklists, informational Q&A, and limited preliminary advice. We do not prepare or file legal pleadings or represent clients in court through this Website. If you require representation, we may, with your consent, refer you to a qualified attorney; such referrals do not imply endorsement, and any formal representation must be governed by a separate written agreement.

4. User obligations and conduct

By using the Website, you agree that you will:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information when requested.
  • Use the Website lawfully and not for fraudulent or unlawful activity.
  • Not submit forged, fraudulent, or knowingly false documents or information.
  • Do not attempt to interfere with or circumvent Website security or integrity.
  • Respect the intellectual property and content rules set out below.
  • You are solely responsible for any information you share through the Website and for verifying the suitability of any templates or information for your particular situation.

5. Content, intellectual property & limited license

All content on ShadiKarlo.com (text, graphics, logos, icons, images, downloads, templates, audio/video, and other materials) is owned or licensed by ShadiKarlo and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute content for commercial use without our prior written permission.

6. User submissions and contributions

If you submit questions, documents or other content via contact forms or “Ask” features, you grant ShadiKarlo a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, adapt, reproduce, publish, and display that content in anonymized form for the purposes of providing the service, improving the Website, or publishing anonymized Q&A. Do not send confidential or extremely sensitive information unless requested and instructed on how to do so.

7. Third-party content and links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We provide such links solely as a convenience and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Use of any third-party site is at your own risk. We do not endorse third-party providers or guarantee their services.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ShadiKarlo provides the Website and services “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, 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, error-free, or secure.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ShadiKarlo, its officers, directors, employees, contributors, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShadiKarlo and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the Website, or your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights.

11. Privacy and data protection

Use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Termination and suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time and for any reason, including violation of these Terms or when required by law. Upon termination, the licenses and rights granted to you will cease.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms occasionally. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delhi, India. If you are located outside India, you agree to this governing law and jurisdiction.

15. Contact information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@shadikarlo.in
Phone: +91-9355715656