Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to GKCA Global (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using our website at https://gkcaglobal.com/ (the “Website”) and/or engaging us for services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website or engage our services.
2. Scope of Services
GKCA Global is a consulting and advisory firm specialising in areas such as assurance & risk, arbitration & litigation, consulting & advisory, taxation & M&A, regulatory & legal services, capital & forensic investigations. As set out on our Website. GKCA Global
The exact scope, deliverables, timelines and fees for any service will be defined in a separate engagement letter or contract between you and us.
3. Use of Website
The Website and its contents are provided for general information only.
We reserve the right to restrict access to parts of the Website or to the Website in its entirety at our discretion.
You agree not to:
Use the Website in any way that may cause damage, impairment, or disruption to the Website or its server.
Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purpose.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server or database.
We make no guarantee that the information on the Website is free from error or is continually updated.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website (text, graphics, logos, images, design, software) is owned by or licensed to GKCA Global unless otherwise stated.
You are permitted to view, download or print content from the Website only for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep intact all copyright and proprietary notices.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish or create derivative works from any part of the Website without our prior written consent.
5. Engagements, Proposals & Contracts
Any proposal, quote, specification, document or presentation provided by us is subject to these Terms (unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing).
A formal engagement or contract will only arise when both parties execute a written agreement or when we issue an order confirmation specifying services, fees and terms.
The contract will incorporate these Terms plus any additional terms agreed in writing specific to the project.
6. Fees, Payment & Disbursements
Our fees and payment terms will be specified in the engagement letter or contract.
Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are payable within the stipulated period; late payments may incur interest or suspension of services.
You shall reimburse us for any third-party costs, disbursements or out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing the service (unless otherwise agreed).
7. Delivery, Performance & Timelines
We will use reasonable endeavours to meet any timeline agreed in the contract. However, any timeline is an estimate unless explicitly stated as binding.
You must provide us with timely access to information, documents, premises, staff and other cooperation necessary for performance of the services.
We accept no liability for delays caused by you, your representatives or third parties beyond our control.
8. Warranties, Representations & Maintenance
We warrant that our services will be performed with reasonable skill and care in accordance with professional standards applicable to our field.
Except as expressly stated in the contract, we provide no other warranties (either express or implied) including warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose or non-infringement.
Unless otherwise agreed, we are not obligated to provide ongoing maintenance or updates of any deliverables beyond the scope set out in the contract.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with the contract or your use of the Website (whether in contract, tort, negligence, statute or otherwise) shall not exceed the total fees you have paid us under the contract.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage (including loss of profits, business, contracts, data or goodwill), even if advised of the possibility of such loss.
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or any liability which by law cannot be excluded.
10. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to keep confidential all information disclosed by the other party which is marked as confidential or which by its nature should reasonably be understood to be confidential (“Confidential Information”).
Confidential Information does not include information which:
is or becomes public knowledge other than by a breach of these Terms;
was in your possession before disclosure by the other party;
is independently developed by you without use of the other party’s Confidential Information;
is required to be disclosed by law or by a regulatory authority, provided we are given reasonable notice (if legally permitted) to seek protective relief.
The obligations under this clause shall survive termination of the contract for a period of [two (2) years] (or as separately agreed).
11. Intellectual Property Created under Engagement
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any intellectual property rights (software, documentation, reports, filings, strategies) created by us in connection with an engagement (“Deliverables”) shall remain the property of GKCA Global until full payment of our fees and any expenses.
Upon full payment, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Deliverables for the purpose for which they were supplied, subject to any restrictions in the contract.
Unless agreed otherwise, you may not modify, reproduce, distribute or sub-licence the Deliverables without our prior written consent.
12. Termination
Either party may terminate the engagement if the other party commits a material breach of the contract and fails to remedy that breach within [30] days of receiving written notice.
Upon termination:
you shall pay us for all services performed and materials supplied up to the date of termination;
we may suspend further performance;
you shall return or destroy any materials belonging to us;
any licences granted under clause 11 may terminate, and you shall cease to use our intellectual property.
Termination shall be without prejudice to the rights or liabilities of either party accrued before termination.
13. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under the contract if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including (but not limited to) acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, pandemic, government action, labour disputes, supply-chain failures, or any other event outside our reasonable control. In such event we will notify you as soon as possible and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.
14. Privacy & Data Protection
Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy (link available on the Website).
By submitting information via the Website or otherwise (via forms, email etc), you consent to our collection, storage and processing of your personal data for the purposes of providing services, communications, billing and client management.
We will comply with applicable data-protection laws and regulations in India, the UAE and other relevant jurisdictions.
15. External Links & Third-Party Content
The Website may contain links to external websites, services or resources that are not operated by us. We do not control such external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or any liabilities arising from them. Use of any external links is at your own risk and inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement.
16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and any contract between you and us shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India (or, if applicable, the UAE law as specified in the contract). The courts of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (or such other jurisdiction as agreed in writing) shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the contract.
17. Changes to Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to amend or update these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Website. The updated Terms will take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website or engagement of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically.
18. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a competent authority, it shall be deemed deleted and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No failure or delay by us to exercise any right under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right.
These Terms, together with the engagement letter/contract, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the subject matter and supersede all prior representations or agreements (whether written or oral).
19. Contact Details
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:
GKCA Global
Building A2, IFZA Business Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai (Dubai location)
India Office:
Bangalore – 30/6, GKR Complex, 4th Floor, 11th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, 560003
Hyderabad – 2-9-42, Street No. 7, Kalyanpuri Colony, Uppal, Hyderabad, 500039
Phone: +91 9704222555
Email: office@gkcaglobal.com