Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Smart Consultancy. By accessing our website, using our services, or engaging with us in any manner, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "You," or "Your") and Smart Consultancy ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"). Please review them carefully.

2. Definitions

3. Use of Website

3.1 Eligibility

By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement.

3.2 License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for personal and business purposes in connection with evaluating or using our Services.

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

4. Consultancy Services

4.1 Engagement

When you request our Services, we will provide you with a detailed proposal or engagement letter outlining the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees. The engagement becomes binding only when both parties sign the agreement or when you provide written acceptance.

4.2 Client Responsibilities

To enable us to perform the Services effectively, you agree to:

4.3 Independent Contractor

We act as an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship. We are solely responsible for our personnel and their work.

5. Fees and Payment

5.1 Fee Structure

Fees for Services will be outlined in the applicable proposal or engagement letter. Unless otherwise agreed, fees are based on:

5.2 Payment Terms

Invoices are due within 15 days of the invoice date unless otherwise specified. Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum allowed by law. We reserve the right to suspend Services for overdue accounts.

5.3 Expenses

Unless otherwise agreed, you will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (travel, accommodation, etc.) incurred in providing Services. Expenses will be itemized on invoices.

Note: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which will be added as required by law.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All materials, methodologies, frameworks, templates, and tools developed by us (including pre-existing intellectual property) remain our sole property. We grant you a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use any deliverables specifically created for you, solely for your internal business purposes.

6.2 Client Materials

You retain all rights to any Client Materials you provide. You grant us a license to use, reproduce, and modify such materials solely to perform the Services.

6.3 Feedback

Any suggestions, ideas, or feedback you provide may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to protect each other's Confidential Information using the same degree of care used to protect their own, but no less than reasonable care. Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to third parties without written consent, except as required by law.

This obligation survives termination of these Terms for a period of three years. Trade secrets remain protected indefinitely.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Smart Consultancy harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your provision of inaccurate Client Materials.

10. Termination

10.1 By Either Party

Either party may terminate a specific engagement with 30 days' written notice. You will pay for all Services rendered up to the termination date.

10.2 For Cause

We may terminate these Terms or suspend Services immediately if you breach any material term and fail to cure within 10 days of notice, or if you become insolvent.

10.3 Survival

Sections pertaining to Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Payment obligations survive termination.

11. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, or services of such third parties. Your use is at your own risk.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Mumbai, India, in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted in English by a single arbitrator. Each party shall bear its own costs.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

13. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, or internet failures.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website or Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any engagement letter or proposal, constitute the entire agreement between you and Smart Consultancy regarding the subject matter and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: