Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 7/2/2026

1. Scope of Work (SOW) & Service Boundaries

All virtual business consulting, strategy planning, and technical advisory services provided by the Consultant shall be strictly governed by a mutually agreed or systematically defined Scope of Work (SOW). Because communication is conducted digitally via channels such as Zoom, Google Meet, email, and Slack, virtual engagements are highly susceptible to “scope creep”—the incremental expansion of project parameters without formal authorization or corresponding budget adjustments.

To prevent scope creep, the consulting hours, specific deliverables, documents, software configurations, or advisory modules will be precisely enumerated in writing prior to the commencement of any billing cycle or session. Any requested additions, out-of-scope discussions, or supplemental hours requested by the Client must be formally approved in writing and will be billed at the standard hourly rate or under a separate, supplementary SOW. The Consultant is under no obligation to execute any tasks or participate in sessions that fall outside the explicitly documented boundaries of the active engagement.

2. Limitation of Liability

This clause acts as the primary financial shield protecting the Consultant. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Consultant's total aggregate liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or lawsuits arising out of or in connection with the consulting services, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, shall be strictly limited and shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by the Client to the Consultant during the immediate six (6) month period preceding the event that gave rise to the liability, or a fixed cap of ₹25,000 (INR) / $300 (USD), whichever is lower.

Under no circumstances shall the Consultant be liable to the Client or any third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages. This includes, without limitation, loss of business profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, business interruption, loss of goodwill, or failure to realize anticipated savings, even if the Consultant has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Client acknowledges that the pricing of the consulting services reflects this allocation of risk and limitation of liability.

3. “No Guarantees” & Professional Disclaimer

The consulting services, advice, frameworks, templates, and strategic analyses provided on this website and during consultations are purely strategic, advisory, and educational in nature. The Consultant provides high-level business advisory services based on professional experience; however, the successful implementation and execution of any strategies or advice depend entirely on the Client's management, team, market conditions, and operational capabilities.

Consequently, the Consultant makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or implied, regarding specific financial returns, revenue increases, customer acquisition, funding success, search engine rankings, or any other business outcomes. Any testimonials, case studies, or past results displayed on this website are illustrative examples and do not represent a promise or guarantee of identical results for the Client. The Client assumes full operational, legal, and financial responsibility for any business decisions made, implemented, or executed based on the consulting advice.

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights

Clear boundaries are established regarding the ownership of intellectual property to avoid disputes over proprietary assets.

• Consultant IP: All proprietary methodologies, pre-existing frameworks, training modules, code snippets, spreadsheets, templates, software, and tools created, owned, or licensed by the Consultant prior to or independently of the engagement shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Consultant. The Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use such materials solely for their internal business operations during the project.
• Client IP: The final deliverables specifically tailored, developed, and written for the Client as part of the SOW (e.g., custom strategy reports, specific software setups) shall become the property of the Client only upon the receipt of full and final payment of all outstanding invoices by the Consultant. If the contract is terminated prior to completion, all intellectual property in the incomplete deliverables remains with the Consultant until a prorated payment is agreed upon and settled.

5. Termination & “Kill Fee”

Either party may terminate the consulting relationship or any active SOW early by providing at least fourteen (14) days' written notice to the other party via email. In the event of early termination by the Client, the Client shall be liable to pay the Consultant for all hours logged and work completed up to the effective date of termination, calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Additionally, if a project is canceled abruptly by the Client midway through a milestone without a material breach by the Consultant, a “Kill Fee” equivalent to 25% of the remaining project/milestone value shall apply. This fee covers the opportunity cost of reserved calendar availability, scheduled developer hours, and resources that were allocated exclusively to the Client. All outstanding amounts must be settled within seven (7) business days of the termination notice.

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

Because consulting services are conducted virtually and digitally, clients may be located in different states or international jurisdictions. To ensure legal predictability, these Terms & Conditions, the booking agreement, and any disputes arising directly or indirectly from the services shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

The parties agree that any legal actions, claims, or arbitration proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The Client explicitly waives any right to object to venue in these courts or to claim that such courts represent an inconvenient forum.

7. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) & Confidentiality

The Consultant and the Client agree to maintain a strictly confidential relationship. During the course of the consulting engagement, either party may disclose proprietary information, financials, product roadmaps, trade secrets, customer databases, or proprietary methodologies (“Confidential Information”). Both parties agree to protect the other's Confidential Information with the same degree of care they use for their own proprietary data, and in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.

Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any third parties without prior written consent, except to employees, agents, or subcontractors who need to know the information to perform their duties and are bound by similar confidentiality obligations. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination or expiration of this agreement for a period of three (3) years.

8. Financial Terms, Retainers & Late Payments

To maintain a reliable cash flow and avoid payment chasing in a virtual environment, all bookings for 1-on-1 virtual sessions must be paid in full upfront through our payment partner (Razorpay). For longer-term consulting engagements:

• Retainers & Deposits: A minimum of 50% deposit is required upfront before work begins on any custom milestone, or retainer fees must be paid in full on the first (1st) day of each billing month.
• Late Fees: Any invoice left unpaid for more than seven (7) calendar days past the due date shall automatically accrue late interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum allowed by law) calculated daily from the original due date.
• Work Suspension: The Consultant reserves the absolute right to suspend all active development, strategy calls, and communication channels immediately if any invoice remains outstanding, without liability for any project delays.

9. Independent Contractor Status

The relationship between the Consultant and the Client is strictly that of an independent contractor. Nothing contained in these Terms or any consulting agreement shall be construed to create an agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the parties.

The Consultant retains complete control over the manner, methods, and techniques used to perform the services. The Consultant is responsible for paying all applicable local, state, and central taxes, social security contributions, and professional insurance premiums. The Consultant is not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee benefit plans, retirement funds, health insurance, or leave policies provided by the Client to its direct employees.