Terms of Service

What Themis is

Themis is a legal awareness platform. It provides general information about Indian law for educational and awareness purposes only.

Themis does not provide legal advice. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, only enrolled advocates are permitted to practise law and give legal advice in India. Themis is not a law firm, is not staffed by advocates, and does not offer legal representation or counsel. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, or a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate.

No attorney-client relationship

Your use of Themis does not create any attorney-client relationship, advocate-client relationship, or any other professional or fiduciary relationship between you and Themis or any of its operators, employees, or contractors.

Communications made through Themis are not privileged or confidential in the way that communications with a legal professional would be.

Not a substitute for legal counsel

Themis helps you understand the law — it does not make decisions for you. For any legal matter, including FIRs, arrests, bail, trials, appeals, or any other legal proceeding, you should consult a qualified advocate who can advise you based on the specific facts of your situation.

Any decision or action you take based on information provided by Themis is entirely your own responsibility. Themis is a starting point for awareness, not a basis for legal action.

Accuracy of information

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information about Indian law. However:

• Laws are amended by Parliament and state legislatures.
• Courts issue new judgments that change how laws are interpreted.
• Application of law depends on specific facts, jurisdiction, and context.
• AI-generated responses may contain errors or omissions.

We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any information provided through Themis. Always verify important legal information with a qualified advocate or official sources.

Acceptable use

By using Themis, you agree not to:

• Attempt to extract legal advice or professional legal opinions from the platform.
• Use the platform in connection with any illegal activity.
• Attempt to circumvent, reverse-engineer, or misuse the platform or its underlying systems.
• Submit false, misleading, or harmful content.
• Use the platform on behalf of another person without their knowledge or consent.
• Violate any applicable Indian law while using the service.

Your account

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activity that occurs under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in misuse, or otherwise pose a risk to the platform or its users. We will generally provide notice before taking such action unless the violation is severe.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Themis and its operators, directors, employees, and contractors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the platform.
• Any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by Themis.
• Inaccuracies or errors in the information provided.
• Any outcome in a legal matter where Themis was consulted.

This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted under contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from your use of Themis shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [city to be decided], India.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [contact email to be added]