Terms of Use
Welcome to our website. By using this site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms of use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this site. The term “HS Lance,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to the law firm HS Lance and its associated entities and affiliates. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.

1. Acceptance of Agreement
   You agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) with respect to our website (the “Site”). This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and HS Lance and supersedes all prior agreements regarding the Site. HS Lance may modify this Agreement at any time without specific notice. You should review this Agreement prior to each use of the Site.
2. Copyright
   All content on the Site—including layout, design, code, and written content—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. No part of the Site may be copied, republished, or distributed without permission, except as allowed under Section 3.
3. Limited License; Permitted Uses
   You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes;
• Print information for internal, non-commercial use;
• Retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
• No materials may be used in litigation or arbitration under any circumstances.

1. Restrictions and Prohibitions on Use
   You agree not to:

• Republish or distribute any Site content;
• Use the Site for commercial gain or to build derivative works;
• Violate intellectual property rights;
• Remove legal notices;
• Reverse engineer or scrape the Site;
• Transmit unsolicited communications through the Site;
• Violate any applicable laws;
• Export the Site in violation of export control laws.

1. No Legal Advice or Attorney-Client Relationship
   This Site does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. Information is provided “as-is” and should not be relied upon without consulting a qualified attorney.
2. Forms, Agreements & Documents
   Any documents provided on the Site are samples only and offered “as-is.” They may not be suitable for your needs and are not substitutes for legal advice. HS Lance disclaims all warranties related to these documents.
3. Linking to the Site
   You may link to our homepage provided you:

• Do not obscure or remove any notices;
• Do not engage in illegal or inappropriate content;
• Discontinue linking upon our request.

1. Confidentiality Issues
   Do not send confidential information unless explicitly authorized in writing. Email communications are not secure and may not be treated as privileged.
2. Site Attorney Designation
   To the extent required by professional conduct rules, the responsible attorney for this site is: Swati H., Email: office@hslance.com
3. Use in Other Jurisdictions
   HS Lance practices law only in jurisdictions where authorized. We do not seek clients in jurisdictions where the Site does not comply with applicable rules.
4. Errors, Corrections and Changes
   We do not guarantee the Site will be error-free or current. Legal information is subject to change. We may alter content or features at any time.
5. Third Party Content
   We are not responsible for content on third-party sites linked from our Site and do not endorse such content.
6. Unlawful Activity
   We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate legal or administrative action, including disclosing user information to authorities.
7. Indemnification
   You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HS Lance and its affiliates from any loss, claim, or liability arising from your use of the Site or violation of this Agreement.
8. Disclaimer
   THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” ALL WARRANTIES—EXPRESS OR IMPLIED—INCLUDING FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, OR DATA.
9. Limitation of Liability
   Our liability to you shall not exceed $100. We are not liable for any indirect or consequential damages under any theory of law.
10. Use of Information / Privacy Policy
    You authorize us to use and assign all information you provide, consistent with our Privacy Policy. Review our Privacy Policy for details.
11. Links to Other Websites
    We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of external sites linked from our Site.
12. Copyright Infringement Notices
    If you believe your work has been infringed, send a DMCA notice including your contact info and proof of ownership to info@hslance.com.
13. Legal Compliance
    You agree to comply with all applicable laws while using our Site.
14. Miscellaneous
    This Agreement is governed by the laws of India and interpreted fairly without bias toward either party. Any part deemed unenforceable will be construed to uphold the intent of the provision.
15. Arbitration
    Disputes will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in Mumbai, India, per Indian commercial arbitration rules. Each party shall bear half of the arbitration costs and its own legal fees.