Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Welcome to the official website of Bhatt & Joshi Associates (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Firm”), accessible at www.bhattandjoshiassociates.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any manner, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

1. Bar Council of India Disclaimer

As per the rules of the Bar Council of India, advocates in India are not permitted to solicit work or advertise. By accessing this Website, you, the user, acknowledge and confirm the following:

  • You wish to gain more information about Bhatt & Joshi Associates, its practice areas, its team, and its capabilities for your own information and use.
  • You are accessing this Website of your own accord, and that there has been no form of advertisement, solicitation, invitation, personal communication, or inducement of any sort whatsoever from the Firm or any of its members to solicit work through this Website.
  • The information provided on this Website is made available to you only at your specific request and is for informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as soliciting, advertising, or creating an attorney-client relationship.
  • No material or information contained on this Website should be construed as legal advice. The Firm shall not be liable for any consequence of any action taken by you relying on the material or information provided on this Website.
  • In all cases where you have any legal issue, you must in all cases seek independent legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner.
  • The Firm assumes no liability for the interpretation and/or use of the information available on this Website, nor does it offer a warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

The contents of this Website are the intellectual property of Bhatt & Joshi Associates.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Website, transmission of any enquiry, or receipt of any communication from the Firm in response to such enquiry, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. An attorney-client relationship is established only after a formal engagement letter is signed by both parties and conflict-of-interest checks are completed in accordance with applicable law and professional rules.

Please do not send any confidential or privileged information through the Website or via unsolicited email until a formal engagement is established, as such information may not be treated as confidential.

3. Content Is Not Legal Advice

All content on this Website — including articles, blog posts, case summaries, FAQs, practice area descriptions, and interactive tools — is provided solely for general informational purposes. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal advice on any specific matter, nor as a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate.

Indian law is subject to frequent amendments, judicial interpretation, and case-specific application. Statutory references on this Website, including references to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and other legislation, are intended as general guidance and may not reflect the most current legal position. You should verify the current law and seek qualified counsel before acting on any information.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Website by any third party. You specifically agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation.
  • Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website, servers, or connected systems.
  • Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or similar technologies, to access or extract content from the Website without our prior written consent.
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious code.
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or attempt to bypass any security measures.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, articles, FAQs, interactive widgets and calculators, layout, design, and source code, is the exclusive property of Bhatt & Joshi Associates or its licensors and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Website strictly for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use — including reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, commercial use, or creation of derivative works — without our prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

The name “Bhatt & Joshi Associates,” our logo, and related marks are trademarks of the Firm. Unauthorised use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

6. Submissions and User Communications

Any communication, enquiry, feedback, suggestion, or other material you submit to the Website (“Submissions”) shall be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, except to the extent such Submissions contain personal data, which shall be governed by our Privacy Policy. You represent and warrant that any Submission you provide is your own, does not infringe any third-party rights, and is not unlawful.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including government portals, statutory authorities, judicial databases, and reference sources. These links are provided solely for your convenience. The Firm does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representation or warranty, express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • Warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, currency, or quality of any content, information, or material on the Website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Bhatt & Joshi Associates, its partners, associates, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Website, or your reliance on any content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, loss of business, or business interruption.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bhatt & Joshi Associates, its partners, associates, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Website, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Modifications to the Website and Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Any revisions will take effect upon being posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website after any such revision constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Waiver

No failure or delay by the Firm to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of such right or remedy. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative of the Firm.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, the courts at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes, claims, or matters arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm regarding your use of the Website, and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Us

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

Bhatt & Joshi Associates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 98243 23743
WhatsApp: Chat with us
Address: Office No. B311, Grace Business Park, B/h. Kargil Petrol Pump, Epic Hospital Road, Sagar Sangeet Cross Road, Sola, Ahmedabad – 380060

By continuing to use this Website, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and the Bar Council of India disclaimer set out above.