Welcome to Bhandari Law and Partners www.lawbhandari.com (hereinafter referred as “we”, “us” or “BLP”). By accessing and using our website, you signify your acceptance and agreement to the following Terms of Use. The term 'You' pertains to the user or viewer of our website. By accessing and using this site ("Site"), you acknowledge and accept these Terms of Use and agree to comply with this User Agreement. Your use of the Site indicates your consent to be bound by this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from accessing or using the Site. Bhandari Law and Partners Pvt. Ltd. own and operate this Site. Please note that when you avail any of the services provided by us, you will be subject to the respective rules, guidelines, policies, terms, and conditions applicable to that particular service. These specific terms and conditions are incorporated into this overall Terms of Use and are an integral part of it. In case of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions mentioned herein and those applicable to a specific service, the provisions of the terms and conditions related to that particular service shall prevail.PRIVACY

We kindly request you to carefully review our Privacy Policy, which governs your visit to the Site. Any personal information or data provided by you or collected during your usage of the Site will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in strict compliance with the Privacy Policy and relevant laws and regulations. Should you have reservations about the specified information usage outlined in the Privacy Policy, we respectfully ask you to abstain from using the Site.

Please be advised that the materials presented on the Site are intended solely for informational purposes. You are cautioned against relying solely on this information for decision-making, as it may not be tailored to an individual's specific circumstances. We shall not be held responsible for any actions taken based on the provided information. For personalized legal requirements, we highly recommend consulting with our attorney.

You are prohibited from using the Site in a way that may interrupt, damage, or impair its functionality or access. Engaging in activities that harm the Site, its employees, officers, representatives, stakeholders, or any other party associated with the Site is strictly forbidden. Your electronic communications and content sent to us should comply with lawful purposes only. Fraudulent use or engagement in criminal or unlawful activities through the Site is strictly prohibited. Additionally, sending, using, or reusing any illegal, offensive, deceptive, misleading, abusive, indecent, harassing, defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, or menacing material is not allowed. Impersonating another person or threatening the unity, integrity, security, or sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nepal or friendly relations with foreign States is also forbidden.

While we provide our best services, we cannot guarantee specific results or consequences for any legal issue or representation. Each case or matter's outcome may vary and cannot be assured.

Our legal service fees are determined by factors such as:

• Time spent on the assignment,
• Mutual agreement between client and attorney,
• Attorney's qualifications and experience,
• Resources required,
• Business interest involved,
• Legal issue gravity,
• Risks assumed,
• Time constraints for fulfilling the assignment.

The specific fee arrangement will be communicated in advance, and payment will be due upon receipt of our invoice, unless otherwise agreed upon. We accept various payment methods, including cash, checks, bank transfers, and credit cards. Any fee-related concerns should be promptly raised and will be addressed in a fair and timely manner. Please note that fee structures and payment terms may vary depending on the case details.

You are required to fully cooperate and provide necessary information regarding representation and other services. Providing misleading information is not permitted. You must also comply with the firm's Terms of Use and other policies.

Efforts will be made to ensure consistent access to the Site; however, due to the nature of the Internet, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed. The Site may be suspended or restricted for repairs, maintenance, or the introduction of new facilities or services without prior notice.

Any submissions made to the Site, including questions, reviews, comments, or suggestions, become our sole and exclusive property and will not be returned. By posting comments or reviews, you grant us the right to use the name you submit in connection with the content. Using false information or misleading us or third parties regarding the origin of submissions is not allowed. We reserve the right to remove or edit any Submissions, at our discretion, without any obligation to do so, and without prior notice or legal requirement on our part to take such action.

The graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names found on this website are our trademarks or trade dress and may not be used in connection with any service that does not belong to us. You use in a manner that could potentially confuse customers or disparage or discredit us is strictly prohibited. Any other trademarks appearing on this Site are the property of respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by us.

All intellectual property, whether registered or unregistered, pertaining to the Site, including information content, website design, text, graphics, software, photos, videos, music, sound, and their selection and arrangement, as well as all software compilations and underlying source code, shall remain our exclusive property. The entire contents of the Site are also protected by copyright as a collective work under Nepali copyright laws and international conventions. All rights are reserved.

The content provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation or advertisement of our services, nor does it constitute an invitation or inducement of any sort. The information contained herein does not constitute legal advice or the establishment of a lawyer-client relationship. If you encounter any legal issues, it is essential to seek appropriate legal advice. We disclaim any liability for the consequences of any actions taken by relying on the material or information provided on this website. Please be aware that certain parts of this website may link to external websites, and likewise, other external websites may link to this website. We are not responsible for the content of any external websites.

All materials on this website, including logos, designs, legal updates, articles, and presentations, are the Intellectual Property of Bhandari Law and Partners, and the copyright therein is owned by Us. Any reproduction or use without the prior written consent of Bhandari Law and Partners is strictly prohibited.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our website, its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third-party information providers to our website from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any use of our website or violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing our website.

Upon visiting the Site or corresponding with us via email, you engage in electronic communication. While expressing interest on the Site, it is mandatory to provide a valid phone number and/or email address. We may reach out to you through various means of communication, such as email, SMS, phone calls, or by posting notices on the Site, using methods we deem appropriate. For the purposes of our contractual agreement, you hereby grant your consent to receive communications from us, which may encompass transactional, promotional, and/or commercial messages, relating to your use of the website. It is understood that all forms of communication shall be treated with equal importance.

We reserve the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of these Terms and take necessary actions, including reporting suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials or other third parties. We may also disclose information relating to your profiles, e-mail addresses, usage history, IP addresses, and traffic information as required or appropriate.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that we shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of revenues, profits, goodwill, use, data, failure to realize expected savings, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

These damages may arise from the following:

• The use or inability to use the website;
• The cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods, data, information, or services purchased or obtained, or messages received, or transactions entered into through or from the website;
• Invalid destinations, transmission errors, or unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the website;
• Your failure to receive any third-party services or products requested through the website; or
• Any other matter relating to the website.

Under no circumstances shall we be liable to you for an amount exceeding the amount paid by you to us for the specific services in question, if any.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any amendments made to the Terms of Use will become effective immediately upon their posting on this page. We strongly encourage you to regularly revisit this page to review the updated Terms and Conditions, including any changes made. You will be bound by the policies and Terms of Use that are in effect at the time you use the Site, unless any change to those policies or conditions is legally mandated or required by a government authority. In such cases, the updated policies or Terms of Use will apply to any orders previously placed by you. Please be aware that discontinuing the use of the Website will not impact the validity and applicability of these Terms and Conditions to any prior uses you have made of the Website. By continuing to access or use the Website after any modifications to the Terms of Use, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree with any amended terms, your sole recourse is to cease using the Website.

We shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in the performance of our obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, acts of terrorism, war, political unrest, civil commotion, strikes, labor disputes, power outages, internet outages, or any other event that is beyond our control and foreseeability.

In the event of a force majeure event, we shall promptly notify the affected parties of the situation and use all reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact of such an event on the performance of our obligations. Our obligations under these Terms and Conditions shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and any timeframes for performance shall be extended to the extent necessary to account for the delay caused by the force majeure event. We shall not be responsible for any damages or losses incurred by the parties as a result of a force majeure event, and both parties agree to cooperate in good faith to find a reasonable solution to resume the performance of the affected obligations after the force majeure event has ceased.

The non-exercise or non-enforcement by us of any right or provision stated in these Terms of Use shall not be deemed as a waiver of that right or provision. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines any provision of these Terms of Use to be invalid, the parties involved still mutually agree that the court shall make efforts to uphold the parties' original intentions as expressed in that provision. Furthermore, all other provisions contained within these Terms of Use shall continue to remain fully valid and enforceable.

You acknowledge and agree that we, with or without any reason, reserves the right to immediately terminate your access to the Website without prior notice. This termination may occur if you (a) breach or violate these Terms, (b) is subject to a request by law enforcement or other government agencies, or (c) experience unexpected technical issues or problems.

You further agree that all decisions regarding the termination or temporary suspension of your access to the Website rest solely with us. As a result, we shall not be held liable in any manner whatsoever to you or any third party for any termination of access to this Website.

This Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, without reference to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising in relation to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kathmandu.