Terms &Amp; Conditions

Dhull Consultancy Private Limited is a corporate advisory firm registered under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office at Shop 190-191, Sector 15A Market, Near HDFC Bank, Hisar, Haryana 125001, India. We provide professional services across the following practice areas:

• Corporate Formation and Registration: Private limited company incorporation, LLP formation, one-person company, proprietorship, partnership firm, NGO (Section 8), trust deed, HUF creation, MCA filings, and all statutory registrations including MSME/Udyam, GST, FSSAI, IEC, Shop & Establishment Act, Digital Signature Certificates, ISO, and NABH
• Compliance and Taxation: Annual MCA filings, director reports, GST registration and returns, TDS compliance, statutory audits, tax audits, financial statement preparation, tax planning, corporate tax filing, TDS compliance review, income tax filing, income tax notice resolution, and GST dispute management
• Intellectual Property: Trademark registration, trademark search, trademark objection and opposition, copyright registration, copyright assignment and licensing, patent filing, patent specification drafting, IP infringement enforcement, and IP portfolio strategy
• Fractional CFO Advisory: Financial modeling, MIS reporting, cash flow forecasting, budget management, fundraising preparation, and strategic financial advisory
• Growth and Digital Advisory: SEO strategy, Google Ads management, Meta and LinkedIn advertising, social media marketing, lead generation, brand awareness, content writing, domain and hosting, website design and development, website maintenance, web application development, mobile app development, AI/ML consulting, process automation, and product design

These Terms apply to all services listed above, whether delivered under a one-time engagement, monthly retainer, project-based arrangement, or otherwise.

2.1 Permitted use. You may use this Website for lawful purposes only, to learn about our services, contact us, and access published content. You must not use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use.

2.2 No professional relationship. Access to this Website does not constitute or create a client-advisor relationship between you and DHULL. No professional relationship arises until DHULL has accepted your engagement in writing and issued an engagement letter or scope of work.

2.3 Accuracy of website content. Information published on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or professional advice. We take reasonable care to keep content accurate and current, but we make no warranty as to its completeness, currency, or fitness for any particular purpose. You should not act on any information on this Website without first obtaining professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

2.4 Intellectual property. All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, service descriptions, and design, is the exclusive property of DHULL and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Trade Marks Act, 1999. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Website content without our prior written consent.

3.1 Engagement letter. All professional service engagements are governed by a separate engagement letter or statement of work issued by DHULL and accepted by you. These Terms are incorporated into and form part of every such engagement. In the event of a conflict between an engagement letter and these Terms, the engagement letter prevails for that specific matter.

3.2 Scope of services. DHULL will provide the services described in the applicable engagement letter. Services outside the agreed scope, including additional filings, responses to notices not originally scoped, or additional state registrations, are subject to separate fees.

3.3 Client obligations. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information and documents required for DHULL to deliver the agreed services. You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information submitted to us. Delays caused by incomplete or inaccurate information, or your failure to respond in a timely manner, do not constitute a breach by DHULL and may result in missed statutory deadlines for which DHULL bears no liability.

3.4 Authorisation. By engaging DHULL, you authorise us to file documents, make representations to government authorities, and take such other actions as are reasonably necessary to deliver the agreed services on your behalf. You confirm that all directors, partners, or authorised signatories whose signatures or details are required have granted their consent.

3.5 KYC compliance. DHULL is required to conduct know-your-client verification under applicable anti-money laundering regulations. You agree to provide all documents requested for KYC purposes and warrant that the information provided is true and accurate. We reserve the right to decline or terminate an engagement if KYC requirements cannot be satisfied.

4.1 Service fees. Our fees are as set out in the engagement letter, published pricing, or as separately agreed in writing. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (including GST) unless otherwise stated.

4.2 Government and statutory fees. All government fees, MCA stamp duty, trademark registry fees, patent office fees, DGFT charges, FSSAI application fees, and other statutory charges are charged in addition to DHULL's professional service fee and are billed at actuals. These fees are paid directly to the relevant authority on your behalf. Government fee schedules are published by the relevant authority (e.g., mca.gov.in for MCA fees) and are outside DHULL's control.

4.3 Payment terms. Invoices are payable within 7 days of issue unless otherwise specified. Retainer fees are payable in advance at the start of each monthly period. DHULL reserves the right to withhold service delivery until payment is received.

4.4 Late payment. Invoices unpaid after the due date attract interest at 2% per month on the outstanding amount, calculated from the due date until the date of full payment.

4.5 Annual payment. Where clients elect to pay a retainer annually in advance, the applicable discount (one month's fee at no charge) is applied at the time of invoicing. Annual payments are non-refundable except as provided in Clause 9.

4.6 Price revision. DHULL may revise its fees with 30 days' written notice to existing retainer clients. Revised fees apply from the next billing period following such notice.

5.1 Jurisdiction-specific advice. Our services are delivered in accordance with Indian law. Where your operations involve cross-border activities, foreign investments, or jurisdictions outside India, we will advise you to engage local counsel and our advice is limited to the Indian legal and regulatory framework unless explicitly extended.

5.2 Reliance on client information. DHULL's advice and filings are based entirely on the information you provide. We are not liable for any consequence arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information provided by you or on your behalf.

5.3 Regulatory changes. Laws, regulations, and government procedures change frequently. While DHULL endeavours to keep abreast of relevant developments, we do not warrant that our services account for regulatory changes enacted after the date of the relevant service delivery. We recommend maintaining an ongoing advisory relationship to remain current on applicable obligations.

5.4 Outcome disclaimer. DHULL makes no guarantee as to the outcome of any application, filing, registration, or proceeding. Registration decisions rest with the relevant government authority. We commit to competent, diligent professional execution, not to any particular outcome.

6.1 Trademark and copyright registration. DHULL provides professional assistance in preparing and filing trademark and copyright applications. Acceptance of an application, registration of a mark, and the scope of protection granted are determined exclusively by the Intellectual Property India registry and are not within our control.

6.2 Infringement advisory. Legal notices and infringement advisory services constitute professional advisory only and do not constitute legal representation in court proceedings. Litigation, if required, must be conducted by an enrolled advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.

6.3 Prior art and clearance. A trademark search report does not guarantee that a mark is free from all prior rights or that it will be accepted for registration. DHULL provides trademark searches as a professional due diligence service and does not warrant the exhaustiveness or accuracy of any search result.

7.1 Performance advertising. DHULL manages advertising campaigns on Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, and other platforms. Campaign performance depends on factors outside our control including platform algorithms, market competition, seasonal demand, and audience behaviour. DHULL does not guarantee specific ad performance outcomes (impressions, clicks, leads, or revenue).

7.2 Ad spend. Client-approved advertising budgets are spent directly on the relevant platform on your behalf. DHULL's management fee is separate from ad spend. Unused ad spend in a given period is not refunded by platforms and is governed by the relevant platform's terms.

7.3 SEO services. Search engine optimisation results are subject to search engine algorithm changes and competitive factors. DHULL does not guarantee specific search rankings or organic traffic volumes. Timelines for SEO outcomes are indicative only.

7.4 Website and application development. Development projects are scoped in a separate statement of work. Change requests outside the agreed scope are subject to additional fees. Final deliverables and launch timelines are contingent on timely client review, content provision, and feedback.

7.5 Client-owned content. All website content, creative assets, and ad copy developed by DHULL under a paid engagement are transferred to you upon full payment of our fees. Proprietary tools, templates, and methodologies remain the intellectual property of DHULL.

8.1 Client information. DHULL treats all information you provide in the course of an engagement as strictly confidential and will not disclose it to any third party except as necessary to deliver the agreed services (including filings with government authorities), as required by law or regulatory authority, or with your prior written consent.

8.2 DHULL's information. All methodologies, templates, processes, and confidential business information of DHULL disclosed to you in the course of an engagement are proprietary and confidential. You agree not to disclose or reproduce such information without our prior written consent.

8.3 Survival. Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of any engagement for a period of five (5) years, except where disclosure is required by law.

9.1 By the client. You may terminate a monthly retainer engagement by providing 30 days' written notice to consult@dhull.in. One-time service engagements may be cancelled before substantive work has commenced, subject to an administrative fee of Rs. 1,000. No refund is available once work has been commenced.

9.2 By DHULL. We may terminate any engagement with 30 days' written notice for any reason, or immediately in the event of: (a) non-payment of fees; (b) your provision of false or misleading information; (c) your instruction to act in a manner that would be unlawful, unethical, or in breach of professional regulations; or (d) a material breach of these Terms by you.

9.3 Post-termination obligations. Upon termination, DHULL will provide you with all documents and records in our possession that belong to you. Fees accrued up to the date of termination remain payable. We may retain copies of documents as required by statutory record-keeping obligations.

10.1 Indirect losses. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DHULL is not liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with our services or these Terms, including loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, or reputational harm.

10.2 Cap on liability. DHULL's total aggregate liability to you arising out of or in connection with any engagement, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to DHULL in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10.3 Exceptions. Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Indian law.

10.4 Force majeure. DHULL is not liable for delays or failure to perform services caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including government server outages, natural disasters, changes in law, or prolonged regulatory processing times.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DHULL, its directors, employees, and professional consultants from and against any claims, damages, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) inaccurate or incomplete information provided by you; (c) your breach of any applicable law or regulation; or (d) any claim by a third party arising from services provided to you at your direction.

12.1 Governing law. These Terms and all disputes arising out of or in connection with them are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

12.2 Jurisdiction. The courts of Hisar, Haryana shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms, subject to the arbitration provisions below.

12.3 Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or any engagement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall first be referred to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be Hisar, Haryana, the language of arbitration shall be English or Hindi, and the award shall be final and binding.

13.1 Entire agreement. These Terms, together with the applicable engagement letter and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DHULL with respect to its subject matter and supersede all prior representations, negotiations, and understandings.

13.2 Amendments. We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on this Website. Material amendments will be notified to active retainer clients by email. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13.3 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.4 Waiver. A failure or delay by DHULL in exercising any right under these Terms is not a waiver of that right. A waiver is effective only if given in writing and signed by an authorised representative of DHULL.

13.5 Assignment. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms or any engagement without our prior written consent. DHULL may assign its obligations to a successor entity in the event of a corporate restructuring or sale of the business.

13.6 No third-party rights. These Terms do not confer any rights on third parties. Only the parties to a specific engagement may enforce or rely on these Terms in respect of that engagement.

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