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Terms and Conditions of Use

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. Your access and use constitute acceptance of these Terms.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP

Effective Date:

1. Preamble and Acceptance

Welcome to CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP ("CHRONOS", "we", "us", or "our"). This website, accessible at www.chronosstrategic.com (the "Website"), is owned and operated by CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and having its registered office at Tower B, 803, The Ark, NIBM Extn. Road, Pune 411 060, India.

These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Website, its content, and all related online services offered or made available by CHRONOS.

By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, which form an integral part of these Terms. If you do not agree, you are requested not to access or use this Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website is designed to:

  • Provide general information about CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP, its team, services, and areas of expertise;
  • Facilitate communication and information exchange between CHRONOS and potential or existing clients, collaborators, or other stakeholders;
  • Share thought leadership content, newsletters, and professional updates related to compliance, corporate law, finance, fund-raising, governance, and strategic consulting;
  • Enable visitors to contact us through forms or email for business inquiries, subject to privacy and data protection laws.

This Website is not intended to solicit work, advertise legal or consulting services in contravention of professional regulations, or constitute an offer of professional advice.

3. Definitions

For clarity in interpretation, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned below:

  • "User" means any person, firm, or entity accessing, browsing, or using the Website, whether directly or through an authorized representative.
  • "Content" means all material available on the Website, including but not limited to text, reports, articles, graphics, layouts, photographs, documents, designs, icons, and other materials displayed or downloadable therefrom.
  • "Personal Data" means any data about or relating to an individual who is identifiable by such data, as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
  • "Services" means consulting, advisory, compliance, or other professional services offered by CHRONOS to clients, as separately governed by engagement agreements.
  • "Website" includes all web pages, subdomains, and any online platform operated or maintained by CHRONOS under its domain.

4. Eligibility

Use of the Website is available only to persons who are legally competent to enter into contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

By using this Website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age;
  • You possess full legal capacity and authority to enter into this agreement;
  • If you represent a company, partnership, or organization, you are duly authorized to act on its behalf.

CHRONOS reserves the right to restrict access to any user who fails to meet these requirements.

5. Scope of Services and No-Professional Relationship

This Website provides access to general information on areas of practice and services offered by CHRONOS, such as:

  • Corporate and Regulatory Compliance
  • Fundraising and Transaction Advisory
  • Strategic, Governance, and Risk Advisory
  • IPO Readiness and Listing Support
  • Business Structuring, Policy and Documentation Review

Any information, case study, or commentary available on the Website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Accessing this Website or contacting us through it does not create any client–consultant relationship unless specifically confirmed through a written engagement letter or agreement executed between CHRONOS and the user or their organization.

6. User Responsibilities and Conduct

By accessing or using this Website, you agree:

  • To use the Website lawfully and in good faith;
  • Not to use the Website for any purpose that is illegal, defamatory, abusive, or violative of intellectual property or privacy rights;
  • Not to attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or to any server, system, or network connected to it;
  • Not to disrupt or interfere with the operation, security, or functionality of the Website;
  • Not to transmit viruses, malicious code, or harmful data;
  • Not to use automated means (robots, scrapers, spiders, etc.) to collect data or extract content from the Website without permission;
  • To provide only accurate and truthful information when voluntarily submitting data through contact forms or emails.

Any violation of the above terms may lead to restriction of access, reporting to authorities, or initiation of appropriate civil or criminal action under applicable law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

7. License and Access

Subject to compliance with these Terms, CHRONOS grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this Website solely for personal or internal business purposes.

You are not permitted to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Website or its content;
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to derive source code from any part of the Website;
  • Frame or deep-link any part of the Website without express written consent of CHRONOS.

8. Accuracy of Information

While CHRONOS takes reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information published on the Website, it makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) regarding accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of such information. CHRONOS may, at its discretion, add to, modify, or delete Website content without prior notice.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Ownership

All materials displayed, featured, or made available on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, design elements, layouts, user interfaces, documentation, illustrations, reports, white papers, brand names, logos, icons, and software code (collectively, the "Content") are the intellectual property of CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP, its licensors, or content suppliers.

All rights, title, and interest in such Content, including any copyright, trademark, trade name, trade dress, or other proprietary rights, are reserved and protected under applicable Indian and international laws.

9.2 Restrictions on Use

Unless otherwise stated in writing by CHRONOS, you agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any part of this Website or its Content;
  • Publish, display, distribute, transmit, sell, or otherwise exploit the Website or its Content for commercial gain;
  • Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices;
  • Use CHRONOS's trademarks or logos without prior written consent;
  • Employ framing, deep-linking, or data extraction techniques (including bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access the Website's Content.

Any unauthorized use of the Website or its Content will constitute an infringement of intellectual property rights and may give rise to civil and criminal liability under applicable law, including the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trademarks Act, 1999.

10. Confidentiality

10.1 User Information

CHRONOS acknowledges that certain information shared voluntarily by Users (such as contact details, business background, or project inquiries) may be confidential in nature. We undertake to use such information only for legitimate business or communication purposes, as per the Privacy Policy.

10.2 Firm Confidentiality

The content, methodologies, case studies, internal materials, reports, and templates displayed or discussed through the Website are proprietary to CHRONOS. You agree not to copy, disseminate, or use any such material for commercial or competitive purposes.

10.3 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that:

  • Is already in the public domain or becomes public through lawful means;
  • Is required to be disclosed under applicable law, regulatory order, or judicial direction;
  • Is independently developed without use of or reference to confidential information received from CHRONOS.

11. Data Handling and Privacy

11.1 Data Collection and Use

CHRONOS may collect limited personal data voluntarily submitted by you (such as your name, designation, company name, email address, and contact details) through inquiry forms or communications. The processing, storage, and protection of such data are governed by our Privacy Policy, compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

11.2 Purpose Limitation

Any data collected is used only for legitimate business purposes such as:

  • Responding to your queries or requests;
  • Sharing service information or proposals;
  • Conducting lawful business communications; and
  • Improving Website functionality and user experience.

11.3 Consent and Withdrawal

By voluntarily submitting information on this Website, you consent to its collection, use, and storage by CHRONOS for the intended purposes. You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to legal@chronosstrategic.com, subject to reasonable notice and applicable legal or contractual obligations.

11.4 Data Retention and Security

CHRONOS shall retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are employed to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure of personal data. However, the transmission of information over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and CHRONOS does not accept liability for security breaches beyond reasonable control.

11.5 Data Principal Rights (under DPDP Act)

As per the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights as a data principal:

  • Right to access and confirmation of personal data processed by CHRONOS;
  • Right to correction and erasure of personal data;
  • Right to grievance redressal;
  • Right to nominate another person to exercise these rights in case of death or incapacity.

Requests to exercise these rights can be addressed to our Data Protection Contact at legal@chronosstrategic.com.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

12.1 Informational Purpose

All information, materials, and content on this Website are provided solely for general informational purposes. Nothing on this Website shall be construed as professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. CHRONOS disclaims any liability arising from actions taken or decisions made based on information obtained from the Website.

12.2 No Client Relationship

Accessing this Website or contacting CHRONOS through it does not create a consultant–client or advisor–client relationship unless expressly confirmed by a written engagement letter executed between CHRONOS and the concerned party.

12.3 No Warranties

The Website and all materials therein are provided "as is" and "as available". CHRONOS makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information;
  • Availability or uninterrupted access to the Website;
  • Freedom from viruses, errors, or harmful components; or
  • Fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.

CHRONOS shall not be responsible for any damage to data, software, or computer systems arising from the use or inability to use this Website.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law:

  • CHRONOS, its partners, affiliates, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profit, goodwill, or data, resulting from: use or inability to use the Website; reliance upon any information or material provided herein; errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in Website operation; unauthorized access or alteration of your transmissions or data; or any other matter relating to your use of this Website.
  • In no event shall CHRONOS's total liability exceed INR 1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand only), regardless of the cause of action.

13.1 Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Such links are provided solely for convenience. CHRONOS does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked third-party site. Accessing such links shall be at your sole risk.

14. Indemnity

14.1 User Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CHRONOS STRATEGIC ADVISORY LLP, its partners, officers, employees, affiliates, and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use, misuse, or access of the Website;
  • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law;
  • Your infringement or alleged infringement of intellectual property or other proprietary rights of any third party; or
  • Any unauthorized use of your information or submission that you have caused or facilitated.

CHRONOS reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you shall cooperate fully in asserting available defenses.

15. Termination and Suspension

15.1 Right to Restrict or Terminate Access

CHRONOS reserves the right to, without prior notice:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Website;
  • Remove or disable access to any material;
  • Block or restrict certain IP addresses or accounts; or
  • Take any other action deemed necessary to ensure Website integrity or compliance with law.

Such termination may occur if you:

  • Breach these Terms or any applicable law;
  • Engage in misuse, abuse, or unauthorized access of the Website; or
  • Use the Website in a manner that could disrupt its operation or harm CHRONOS's reputation.

15.2 Consequences of Termination

Upon termination of access:

  • All rights and licenses granted under these Terms shall immediately cease;
  • CHRONOS may delete or anonymize any stored data related to your activity on the Website (subject to applicable retention obligations);
  • The indemnity, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and governing law provisions shall survive termination.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Amicable Resolution

In the event of any dispute or claim arising out of or in relation to these Terms or your use of the Website, the Parties shall first endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably through good-faith discussions within 30 (thirty) days of written notice by either Party.

17.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to the above, you agree that the Courts at Pune, Maharashtra, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or the Website.

17.3 No Arbitration

CHRONOS expressly prefers and stipulates that disputes shall be resolved by civil courts of competent jurisdiction, and not through arbitration or private dispute resolution mechanisms, unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing in a separate client engagement contract.

18. No Waiver

Failure of CHRONOS to exercise or enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, nor shall it affect CHRONOS's right to enforce the same in the future.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent and purpose of these Terms.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and CHRONOS regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or communications. Any services actually availed by a client shall be governed by a separate written Engagement Letter or Service Agreement, which shall prevail in the event of any inconsistency with these Terms.

21. Amendments

CHRONOS reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational circumstances. All modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Website, and your continued use of the Website shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.

22. Communication and Notices

All communications or notices required under these Terms shall be sent via email to: Email:

For issues related specifically to data protection and privacy, please contact our designated officer at: Email: legal@chronosstrategic.com

Registered Office: Tower B, 803, The Ark, NIBM Extn. Road, Pune – 411 060

23. Contact and Feedback

CHRONOS welcomes questions, comments, and feedback regarding these Terms and the operation of the Website. All communications should be addressed to the Compliance & Operations Team at the above email address.

24. Acknowledgment

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, including the incorporated Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.