Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Shivaay Associates. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions", or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the website https://shivaayassociate.com/ and the services provided by Shivaay Associates.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About Our Services

Shivaay Associates provides professional consultancy and business support services, which may include taxation, GST, accounting, legal and corporate consultancy, business advisory and related professional services.

The exact scope, nature, fees, timelines and deliverables of any professional service may be agreed separately between Shivaay Associates and the client.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate any applicable law or regulation.

You must not:

• Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
• Interfere with the security or operation of the website.
• Copy, reproduce or distribute website content without permission.
• Upload malicious code, viruses or harmful material.
• Use information obtained from the website to harm or mislead others.

4. Professional Advice Disclaimer

Information available on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Website content should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice specific to your individual circumstances.

Tax, GST, accounting, legal, corporate and other professional matters may depend on individual facts, applicable laws, regulations, notifications and circumstances.

You should obtain appropriate professional advice before taking or refraining from taking any action based on information available through this website.

5. No Guarantee of Results

While we make reasonable efforts to provide professional and reliable services, Shivaay Associates does not guarantee any particular financial, tax, legal, regulatory, commercial or business outcome.

Results may vary depending on the client's circumstances, documents, information provided, applicable laws, decisions of authorities and other factors beyond our control.

6. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on our website accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, current, accurate or free from errors.

Laws, regulations, tax rates, government policies and professional requirements may change from time to time. Information published on this website may therefore become outdated.

7. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely information and documents required for the provision of our services.

Shivaay Associates shall not be responsible for consequences resulting from incorrect, incomplete, misleading or delayed information provided by a client or any third party acting on the client's behalf.

8. Fees and Payments

Professional service fees, payment schedules and applicable taxes, if any, shall be communicated or agreed with the client before or during the engagement.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, applicable government fees, statutory charges, filing fees, professional expenses or third-party charges may be payable separately by the client.

9. Cancellation and Termination

Either party may terminate a professional engagement subject to the terms agreed for that particular engagement.

Any outstanding fees or expenses incurred before termination may remain payable by the client.

10. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on this website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, images, layout and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Shivaay Associates and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission from Shivaay Associates.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes.

Shivaay Associates does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party websites.

12. Website Availability

We may update, modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website at any time without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from technical errors.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shivaay Associates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive loss arising from or related to the use of this website or reliance on information available through it.

This limitation does not exclude or restrict liability that cannot legally be excluded or restricted under applicable law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shivaay Associates, its representatives, employees and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms, or misuse of our services.

15. Confidentiality

Information shared with Shivaay Associates in connection with professional services may be handled in accordance with applicable professional obligations, contractual arrangements and our Privacy Policy.

For information regarding how personal data is collected and processed, please review our Privacy Policy .

16. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the services provided by Shivaay Associates shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

17. Changes to These Terms

Shivaay Associates reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Updated Terms will be published on this page along with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain effective to the extent permitted by applicable law.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with any applicable service agreement, engagement letter, Privacy Policy and other written agreements between Shivaay Associates and a client, constitute the understanding governing the relevant use of the website or services.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

21. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Shivaay Associates website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.