Disclaimer

Preamble & Critical Notice

THIS DISCLAIMER (“Disclaimer”) is issued by CGS AI Tech LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership duly incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, bearing LLPIN ACY-3562, operating under the trade name and brand “Court-Kachahri” (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible at www.court-kachahri.com and through associated mobile applications, software interfaces, and technology tools (collectively, the “Platform”).

Court-Kachahri is a technology-driven platform providing: (a) Online Legal Chambers for advocates and legal professionals; (b) AI-assisted legal research, drafting, and document tools; (c) a lawyer and professional discovery marketplace; (d) Managed Legal Team coordination services for MSMEs, startups, and organizations; (e) non-litigation and compliance support through independent professionals; and (f) a legal education and community ecosystem for law students and professionals across India.

This Disclaimer forms an integral and binding part of the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines of Court-Kachahri. By accessing, browsing, registering on, or using the Platform in any capacity — including uploading documents, using AI tools, engaging professionals, participating in the community, or entering into a Managed Legal Team arrangement — you unconditionally acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS DISCLAIMER, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE ALL ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE PLATFORM.

1. General Disclaimer

1.1 Nature of the Platform

Court-Kachahri is a technology intermediary platform operated by CGS AI Tech LLP. The Platform provides the technological infrastructure, coordination architecture, and marketplace through which independent advocates, law firms, legal professionals, chartered accountants, company secretaries, compliance professionals, and other licensed service providers interact with users. The Company provides technology and coordination; it does not itself provide legal, financial, professional, or advisory services of any kind.

1.2 No Substitute for Professional Advice

Nothing available on the Platform — including but not limited to Platform content, AI-generated outputs, document templates, legal articles, community discussions, educational materials, automated services, or any communication from the Company — constitutes, or is intended to constitute, legal advice, financial advice, professional guidance, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified and licensed professional. Users are strongly and unequivocally advised to obtain independent professional advice from a qualified and enrolled advocate, chartered accountant, company secretary, or relevant professional before taking any legal, business, financial, regulatory, compliance, or personal decision.

1.3 Intermediary Status Under Indian Law

Court-Kachahri operates as a technology intermediary within the meaning of Section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and as an online intermediary under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The Company’s role is strictly limited to providing the technological platform through which independent professionals and users interact. The Company does not participate in, supervise, control, endorse, or bear professional responsibility for any service, advice, representation, or opinion rendered by any independent advocate, law firm, or professional through the Platform.

1.4 Acknowledgement of Disclaimer

By selecting “I Agree & Continue” at any registration, access, or onboarding step on the Platform, every User confirms that: they have read and understood this Disclaimer in its entirety; they accept this Disclaimer as a binding legal document; they have not relied on any representation by the Company that is not expressly set out herein; and they understand the distinction between the Company’s role as a technology intermediary/coordinator and the independent professional role of advocates and professionals.

2. Not a Law Firm — Fundamental Disclaimer

2.1 No Legal Practice

Court-Kachahri is not a law firm, legal practice, solicitor’s firm, legal aid authority, bar association, government authority, court, judicial institution, quasi-judicial body, regulatory authority, or statutory body of any nature whatsoever. The Company does not hold, and has not applied for, a licence to practice law in any jurisdiction. The Company is not enrolled with the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council. The Company is not authorised to practice law, provide legal representation, or offer legal opinions.

2.2 Services Not Provided by the Company

The Company does not, under any circumstances, whether directly or indirectly, in its own capacity or otherwise, provide:

• Legal advice, legal opinions, professional legal guidance, or legal positions of any nature;
• Legal representation before any court, tribunal, arbitral body, authority, or regulatory forum;
• Advocacy, pleading, drafting of plaints, petitions, or court submissions in its own capacity;
• Professional certifications, official legal endorsements, or certified compliance opinions;
• Company registration, trademark filing, GST registration, or any non-litigation service in its own name or capacity;
• Compliance advice, tax opinions, or professional guidance of any regulated nature;
• Any professional service requiring a licence, enrollment, or registration under Indian law.

2.3 Managed Legal Team — Coordination Only

For Managed Legal Team services provided to MSMEs, startups, and organizations, the Company coordinates and administers the engagement of Independent Professionals and law firms. In this capacity: the Company acts exclusively as a technology coordinator and intermediary; all legal advice, compliance guidance, documentation, statutory filings, court representations, and professional services are rendered solely and independently by the engaged Independent Professionals or law firms; the professional-client relationship exists exclusively between the Client Organisation and the concerned Independent Professional; and the Company bears no professional responsibility, liability, or accountability for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, legality, or outcome of any service rendered.

2.4 Non-Litigation Services & No Attorney-Client Relationship

Non-litigation services (company incorporation, trademark filing, GST, MSME, Startup India recognition, FSSAI licensing, contract drafting) are rendered entirely and exclusively by engaged Independent Professionals. No attorney-client relationship, advocate-client relationship, professional relationship, or fiduciary relationship is created between any User and CGS AI Tech LLP or Court-Kachahri by virtue of accessing the Platform, using AI tools, uploading documents, or scheduling consultations.

3. Advocate and Professional Independence

All advocates, law firms, chartered accountants, company secretaries, tax professionals, trademark professionals, and compliance consultants available on the Platform are independent professionals or independent entities. They are not, and shall not be construed as, employees, agents, partners, joint venturers, associates, or representatives of CGS AI Tech LLP in any capacity.

Court-Kachahri does not supervise, direct, control, review, approve, certify, endorse, or validate any professional advice, representation, filing, or service. Every professional warrants that they are legally qualified and operate independently under applicable professional ethics. Users are solely and exclusively responsible for selecting any Professional, assessing their competence, and decisions taken in reliance upon their advice.

4. Artificial Intelligence Services — Disclaimer

4.1 Nature and Purpose of AI Services

Court-Kachahri’s AI Legal Assistant and AI-powered tools are large language model (LLM)-based systems developed to assist users with legal research, legal information retrieval, document drafting assistance, contract review, compliance guidance, and educational purposes. These tools are informational aids only and do not constitute a legal professional, licensed practitioner, or source of legal advice.

4.2 Fundamental Limitations of AI-Generated Outputs

4.3 AI within Managed Teams & No Liability

Where AI tools are used within a Managed Legal Team arrangement, all AI outputs must be reviewed, verified, approved, and certified by the relevant Independent Professional before being used or submitted. CGS AI Tech LLP shall not be liable, under any circumstances, whether in contract, tort, negligence, statute, or otherwise, for any decision, action, loss, damage, liability, or consequence arising from or in reliance upon any AI-generated output, draft, or recommendation. Only anonymized and de-identified data is used for AI model refinement; confidential client data is strictly isolated.

5. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Court-Kachahri does not, and cannot, guarantee any legal, judicial, regulatory, business, commercial, or academic outcome. We make no representation or warranty regarding: success or favorable judgment in any legal proceeding; specific outcomes before courts or regulatory bodies; government registrations (company incorporation, LLP registration, trademark/patent grants, Startup India recognition, MSME registration, GST/PAN/TAN approvals, SEBI/RBI/MCA/FSSAI clearances); business revenue growth; internship/mentorship selection; or bar examination results. Past performance of any listed professional does not imply future results.

6. Document Templates, Legal Drafts, and Automated Instruments

The Platform may provide document templates, draft agreements, contracts, notices, legal instruments, statutory checklists, and court filing formats solely for informational, reference, and drafting assistance purposes. They do not constitute finalized legal instruments or legally binding documents. Court-Kachahri does not guarantee legal validity, enforceability, completeness, or suitability for any specific jurisdiction or factual situation. Users must obtain independent review, verification, and certification by a qualified legal professional before executing, signing, filing, or acting upon any Platform-generated document.

7. Online Chambers — Disclaimer

Court-Kachahri’s Online Chamber feature provides virtual workspace infrastructure for registered advocates to conduct consultations and manage digital practices. The Company provides only the technological environment and does not monitor, review, supervise, or bear responsibility for professional conduct or advice delivered within chambers. Attorney-client privilege remains the exclusive responsibility of the participating advocate and client.

8. Community Content — Disclaimer

All User-Generated Content (discussions, posts, answers, legal articles) represents the individual views of the Users publishing it and does not represent the views, legal opinions, or endorsements of CGS AI Tech LLP. Community Content does not constitute formal legal advice. Users publishing content are solely responsible for ensuring it does not constitute contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, defamation/intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, hate speech, or intellectual property violation.

9. Platform Availability & Instant Lawyer Access

While we endeavour to maintain uninterrupted availability, we do not guarantee continuous or error-free access. We are not liable for downtime, technical failures, internet outages, force majeure events, or missed legal deadlines resulting from service disruption.

Instant Lawyer Access Benchmark: The Platform’s two (2)-minute lawyer access feature is a technology-driven matching service using location intelligence and AI. Availability within two minutes is subject to actual advocate availability, geographic coverage, device connectivity, and real-time conditions. The two-minute figure represents a service benchmark under optimal conditions and not a contractual commitment.

10. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The Platform integrates with cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), payment gateways (Razorpay, Instamojo), communication providers, eKYC portals, and Bar Council verification portals. Court-Kachahri is not responsible for the privacy policies, uptime, accuracy, or conduct of any third-party provider. Hyperlinks or integrations do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee by the Company.

11. Professional Fees, Revenue Sharing, and Payment Disclaimer

11.1 Revenue-Sharing Transparency (70:30 Model)

The Company maintains a transparent 70:30 revenue-sharing model for all professional services facilitated through the Platform: Independent Professionals receive seventy percent (70%) of service value; Court-Kachahri Platform Coordination Fee constitutes thirty percent (30%). This applies to all consultations, Managed Legal Team engagements, non-litigation services, and assignments.

11.2 Professional Income & Statutory Fees

All Professionals operate as independent contractors responsible for their own income tax, GST, TDS, and statutory deductions. Government fees, statutory filing fees, professional stamp duty, notarization charges, and official registration fees applicable to non-litigation services are separate from and in addition to the Platform’s service fees.

11.3 Payment Processing via RBI Gateways

Payments are processed through RBI-authorized payment gateways. The Company reserves the right to verify transactions, hold payments where fraud or disputes are detected, deduct statutory taxes, and adjust payouts where refunds are issued.

12. Data, Digital Records, and Privacy

The Company processes digital personal data as a Data Fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. All records generated, stored, processed, or transmitted constitute electronic records under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and are subject to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 regarding admissibility of electronic evidence. Company and startup data uploaded shall be treated as strictly confidential.

13. User Compliance with Applicable Laws Table

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the Platform complies with applicable law:

14. Limitation of Liability

14.1 Comprehensive Exclusion of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CGS AI Tech LLP, its designated partners, officers, employees, affiliates, advisors, consultants, interns, legal team members, and representatives shall not be liable, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statute, or otherwise, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive loss or damage; legal losses or adverse judicial decisions; financial losses or loss of profits/revenue; data loss or corruption; service interruptions or downtime; acts or advice of Independent Professionals; User-Generated Content; AI-generated outputs; third-party failures; or missed legal deadlines.

14.2 Use at Own Risk & Cap on Liability

All access to and use of the Platform, engagement of Professionals, use of AI tools, and decisions taken are entirely at the User’s own risk. In any event where liability cannot be entirely excluded under applicable law, the aggregate liability of CGS AI Tech LLP to any User for any cause of action shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by that User to Court-Kachahri during the twelve (12) calendar months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

15. Indemnification

Each User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CGS AI Tech LLP, its designated partners, officers, employees, and affiliates from against any and all claims, proceedings, investigations, damages, liabilities, penalties, regulatory actions, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from any breach of this Disclaimer or Terms, violation of applicable law, User Content, misrepresentation of identity/qualification, misuse of AI outputs, unauthorized recording in Online Chambers, circumvention of the Platform, or any claim brought by a third party arising from a Professional’s conduct or advice.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Disclaimer shall be subject to good-faith negotiation within thirty (30) days followed by binding arbitration at New Delhi under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Courts of competent jurisdiction at Delhi, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over matters not subject to arbitration.

17. Modifications to This Disclaimer

CGS AI Tech LLP reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Disclaimer at any time to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, platform operations, or business model. Material modifications shall be communicated with not less than fifteen (15) calendar days’ prior notice. Continued use constitutes unconditional acceptance.

18. Contact Details and Grievance Redressal

For all inquiries, concerns, or complaints relating to this Disclaimer, Data Principals and Users may contact:

The Grievance Officer shall acknowledge all complaints within twenty-four (24) hours and endeavour to resolve them within fifteen (15) calendar days, pursuant to Rule 3(2) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.