Terms of Engagement & Portal Usage

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this portal or submitting an inquiry or appointment booking request, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Engagement and Portal Usage. If you do not agree with these provisions, you should refrain from using the website.

2. No Client-Practitioner Relationship via Website Browsing

Browsing this website, reading blog articles, reviewing case studies, or submitting an initial inquiry form does NOT create a formal Chartered Accountant-Client relationship between you and Vanguard & Associates. A professional relationship is only created once:

• Conflict of interest checks have been completed and cleared.
• A formal ICAI Engagement Letter has been executed by an authorized Partner and countersigned by the client.
• Statutory KYC documentation has been submitted and verified.

3. Nature of Content & Educational Scope

The statutory commentary, budget updates, tax slab explanations, and articles published on this portal are provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. Taxation and corporate laws in India are subject to continuous amendment by notifications, circulars, and judicial pronouncements. Content on this site should not be construed as definitive legal or fiscal advice.

4. Consultation Scheduling and Rescheduling

Initial consultation requests submitted via the portal represent requests for appointment slots. Final confirmation is subject to practice partner availability. We reserve the right to decline consultation requests where a conflict of interest exists or where requested services fall outside our professional domain.

5. Limitation of Liability

Vanguard & Associates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from actions taken or omitted based on general content found on this website prior to formal professional engagement.

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms and any disputes arising out of the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. The courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction.