Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and VL Associates ("we," "us" or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the vlassociates.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto.

You agree that by accessing the site and our services, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with all of these Terms and Conditions, then you are expressly prohibited from using the site and our services and you must discontinue use immediately.

2. Professional Services

VL Associates provides legal, financial, taxation, and business consulting services. The information provided on the website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

A formal client-consultant relationship is only established upon the execution of a formal engagement letter or service agreement, and the payment of agreed-upon fees. Until such an agreement is in place, no communication with our team should be construed as professional advice.

3. Client Responsibilities

To enable us to provide accurate and timely services, you agree to:

• Provide complete, accurate, and timely information and documentation as requested.
• Ensure that all information provided is not misleading or false.
• Cooperate with our team and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Inform us immediately of any changes to your business, financial situation, or other relevant facts.

We rely on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide and are not responsible for any penalties, delays, or errors resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information supplied by you.

4. Fees and Payment

Our fees for services are outlined in our proposals or engagement agreements. Unless otherwise stated:

• Fees must be paid according to the schedule specified in the engagement agreement.
• Government fees, duties, and third-party expenses are separate from our professional fees and must be borne by the client.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services if payments are not made within the agreed timeframe.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event will we or our directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the site or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our liability for any claim arising out of or relating to our services shall be limited to the amount of professional fees paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

7. Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information. We will not disclose your confidential information to third parties except as necessary to provide our services (e.g., filing with government portals), as required by law, or with your explicit consent.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and your use of the site and services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

9. Contact Us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the site or services or to receive further information, please contact us at: