Terms of Use.
These Terms set out the conditions on which you may access and use this website. By accessing the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, the Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy.
By accessing this website, you agree.
These five acceptance items set out the basic conditions on which you may use this website. They apply from the moment you access the site.
Acceptance by access
By accessing, browsing or using this website in any manner, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, the Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of this website.
Lawful purposes only
You agree to access and use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of this website by, any third party.
Informational use
This website is maintained by the firm for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer or solicitation of services, or professional, legal, accounting or tax advice.
Account and credentials
Where any portion of this website requires registration or authentication (such as a future client portal), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities undertaken using them.
Compliance with applicable laws
You agree to comply with all applicable Indian laws — including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and any other statutes — when accessing or using this website.
Permitted use and prohibited conduct.
The actions you may take and the conduct you must avoid when accessing or using this website.
Permitted use
You may view, browse and download content from this website for personal, non-commercial use, provided all proprietary notices remain intact and the content is not modified or reproduced without permission.
Prohibited use
You shall not scrape, crawl beyond reasonable browsing, reverse-engineer, decompile, attempt to gain unauthorised access, transmit malicious code, or use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden or impair its functioning.
No unauthorised solicitation
You shall not use the website, the firm's name, contact details or content to solicit, advertise, or market any goods or services. Use of the firm's email addresses for unsolicited promotional emails is prohibited.
Accuracy of submissions
Where you submit information through the contact form or other channels, you confirm that the information is true, accurate and your own (or that you have authority to submit it). You are solely responsible for its accuracy.
Intellectual property and user submissions.
How content on this website is owned and how submissions you make to the firm are treated.
Firm's intellectual property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, layout, design, the firm's name, the CA emblem usage, and the compilation thereof — is the property of Palivela Devdas and Associates or its licensors and is protected under Indian and international copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.
User submissions
Any feedback, suggestions or submissions you send to the firm are deemed non-confidential. The firm may use such submissions internally without obligation to you. Information submitted in connection with a professional engagement is, separately, subject to ICAI confidentiality obligations and the engagement letter.
Limitation of liability and indemnification.
The limits on the firm's liability and your obligations if your use of the website causes loss to the firm or third parties.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of this website, including any errors, omissions, interruptions, viruses or unauthorised access.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the firm, its partners, members and staff harmless from any claim, loss or damage (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of this website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.
Note on professional engagements
These Terms govern your use of the website. They are separate from any professional engagement that may be established through a signed engagement letter — which is governed by the engagement letter and the obligations applicable to the firm under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the ICAI Code of Ethics.
Governing law, termination and changes.
The legal framework applicable to these Terms, the firm's right to suspend access, and how changes to the Terms are communicated.
Indian courts at Hyderabad have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts at Hyderabad, Telangana have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the website.
Right to modify
The firm reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. The latest version is always available on this page, with the effective date indicated. Continued use after a modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Termination
The firm reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website (or any part of it) at any time, without notice, for any conduct that the firm believes violates these Terms or is harmful to the firm, its members, or other users.
Need to clarify a term?
For any queries about these Terms of Use, write to the firm. You may also wish to read the Disclaimer and Privacy Policy alongside these Terms.