Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Welcome to Kacheri Diaries (“KD”, “Platform”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Kacheri Diaries website, mobile applications, software, APIs, content, products, services, events, communities, and related offerings (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing, registering on, browsing, or using Kacheri Diaries in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and any additional policies incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
1. About Kacheri Diaries
Kacheri Diaries is a legal networking, professional collaboration, legal technology, and community engagement platform designed for legal professionals, law students, academicians, law firms, legal organizations, and related stakeholders.
The Platform may include:
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Professional networking features
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Lawyer profiles and directories
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Legal discussions and community forums
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Legal event hosting and participation
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Educational and informational legal content
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Case discussions and collaborative tools
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Research assistance systems
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Subscription-based premium services
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Third-party integrations and APIs
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Advertising and promotional features
Kacheri Diaries is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation unless specifically stated through verified and authorized legal professionals.
2. Eligibility
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:
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You are at least 18 years of age or have legal parental/guardian consent.
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You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
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You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, bar council rules, professional ethics, and governmental requirements.
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If you are registering as a legal professional, the information submitted by you is true, complete, accurate, and not misleading.
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You are not prohibited from using the Services under any applicable law.
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts found to be in violation of eligibility requirements.
3. Account Registration and Verification
To access certain features, users may be required to create an account.
You agree that:
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All registration information provided by you shall be accurate and current.
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You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
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You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account.
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You shall immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.
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We may request identity verification, Bar Council enrollment details, educational proof, or other documentation.
Kacheri Diaries reserves the absolute right to:
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Reject any registration request
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Remove or modify profiles
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Mark accounts as verified or unverified
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Suspend suspicious accounts
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Conduct manual or automated verification reviews
Verification badges or professional status indicators do not constitute guarantees regarding competence, authenticity, professional ethics, or legal standing.
4. Nature of Platform Services
Kacheri Diaries acts solely as an intermediary technology platform.
We:
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Do not guarantee legal outcomes
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Do not guarantee the accuracy of legal advice shared by users
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Do not create attorney-client relationships between users
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Do not independently verify every statement, post, case reference, or legal interpretation shared on the Platform
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Are not responsible for user-generated legal opinions, discussions, or advice
Users remain solely responsible for:
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Their legal decisions
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Their reliance on content
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Professional conduct
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Compliance with bar regulations
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Client confidentiality obligations
Any reliance on information available through the Platform is solely at the user’s own risk.
5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy
Users agree not to:
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Violate any law, regulation, or professional ethical obligation.
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Upload false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, abusive, discriminatory, or unlawful content.
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Impersonate any individual, advocate, law firm, judge, government authority, or organization.
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Engage in harassment, hate speech, intimidation, threats, or abusive conduct.
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Share confidential client information without proper authorization.
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Publish privileged legal communications.
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Infringe intellectual property rights.
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Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code.
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Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts.
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Use bots, scraping tools, automation systems, or data extraction mechanisms without written authorization.
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Manipulate rankings, reviews, engagement metrics, or verification systems.
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Misuse AI-generated legal tools for unlawful activities.
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Use the Platform to solicit illegal services.
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Conduct fraudulent schemes or phishing activities.
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Distribute spam, unauthorized advertisements, or misleading promotional content.
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Use the Platform in a way that disrupts functionality or harms other users.
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Reverse engineer, copy, or commercially exploit the Services without authorization.
Kacheri Diaries reserves the unrestricted right to remove content or restrict access at its sole discretion.
6. Professional Ethics and Legal Compliance
Legal professionals using the Platform remain solely responsible for complying with:
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Bar Council of India rules
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Professional ethics requirements
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Advertising restrictions
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Court confidentiality obligations
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Client privilege standards
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Applicable laws and regulations
Kacheri Diaries does not assume responsibility for ensuring user compliance with professional rules.
Users shall indemnify the Company against claims arising from professional misconduct or ethical violations.
7. Events, Webinars, and External Programs
Kacheri Diaries may organize or facilitate:
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Webinars
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Legal conferences
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Virtual events
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Physical meetups
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Educational sessions
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Networking events
Participation is voluntary and at the participant’s own risk.
KD shall not be liable for:
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Statements made by speakers
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Third-party conduct
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Event cancellations
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Technical disruptions
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Personal injuries
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Loss of property
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Travel-related issues
The Company reserves rights to record, reproduce, distribute, and promote event content.
By participating in events, users consent to the use of their:
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Name
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Image
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Voice
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Video footage
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Statements
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Event participation details
for promotional, archival, marketing, educational, and commercial purposes.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property related to the Services, including but not limited to:
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Software
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Design
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Branding
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Logos
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Features
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Databases
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AI systems
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Text
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Graphics
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UI/UX
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Source code
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Content compilations
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Algorithms
are owned by or licensed to Kacheri Diaries and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may not:
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Copy
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Reproduce
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Sell
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License
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Redistribute
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Modify
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Reverse engineer
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Exploit
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Mirror
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Create derivative works
without prior written consent.
“Kacheri Diaries”, associated logos, slogans, and marks are proprietary trademarks.
Unauthorized usage may result in legal action.
9. Advertisements and Sponsored Content
The Platform may display:
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Advertisements
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Sponsored content
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Promotions
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Affiliate partnerships
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Featured listings
Kacheri Diaries does not guarantee the quality, legality, accuracy, or reliability of third-party advertisements or services.
Users interacting with advertisers do so at their own risk.
KD shall not be responsible for:
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Transactions
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Losses
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Misrepresentations
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Product defects
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Service failures
arising from third-party interactions.