1. Introduction
Welcome to Registration Arena ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website registrationarena.com (the "Website") and all related services, features, and content offered by Registration Arena (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Website or Services, you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
2. Definitions
- "Client", "you", "your": Any natural or legal person who accesses the Website or avails the Services.
- "Engagement": Any order, purchase, subscription, or request for Services placed with Registration Arena.
- "Government Fees": Statutory charges, duties, or fees payable to any government, quasi-government, or regulatory authority (e.g., MCA fees, Stamp Duty, GST registration fees).
- "Professionals": Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Lawyers, or other independent third-party experts engaged to deliver parts of the Services.
- "Working Day": A day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) on which banks are open for business in Bengaluru, India.
- "Service Fee": The professional fees charged by Registration Arena for facilitating the Services, exclusive of Government Fees.
3. Nature of Services & No Legal Advice
Facilitation Platform: Registration Arena is a technology platform that connects Clients with qualified Professionals and simplifies business, tax, and compliance workflows. We are not a law firm or accounting firm, nor do we provide legal or financial advice.
- Information Only: All content on the Website is for general informational purposes only and must not be construed as professional advice. You should consult an independent advisor before acting on any information.
- No Attorney-Client Relationship: Your use of our Services does not create an attorney-client, accountant-client, or fiduciary relationship with Registration Arena.
- Third-Party Professionals: The actual professional services (such as document preparation, filing, legal consultation) are rendered by independent Professionals who are separately qualified and regulated. Registration Arena acts solely as a facilitator connecting you with these Professionals.
- No Guarantee of Outcome: While we strive to provide accurate and timely services, we cannot guarantee the approval or success of any registration, application, or filing as these are subject to government and regulatory decisions beyond our control.
4. Eligibility & Client Responsibilities
Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
- If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
Client Responsibilities
- Accuracy of Information: You warrant that all information and documents you provide are true, complete, and up-to-date. Registration Arena is not liable for any issues arising from inaccurate or incomplete information provided by you.
- Timely Cooperation: You agree to respond to our requests and provide necessary documents within the communicated timelines. Delays in providing information may result in delays in service delivery.
- Legal Compliance: You are responsible for ensuring that your business activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Communication: You agree to provide a valid email address and phone number for communication purposes and to check them regularly for updates regarding your services.
5. Service Process & Timelines
- Service Initiation: Services are initiated upon receipt of complete payment and all required documents/information from the Client.
- Processing Time: Estimated processing times provided are indicative and subject to timely receipt of correct documents and government processing times.
- Government Delays: We are not responsible for delays caused by government authorities, technical issues with government portals, or additional queries raised by authorities.
- Updates: We will keep you informed of the progress of your application through email and/or phone calls.
Important Note
All timelines mentioned are estimates based on normal processing conditions. Actual timelines may vary depending on government workload, document completeness, and other factors beyond our control.
6. Fees & Payment Terms
- Service Fees: Our service fees are clearly displayed on the Website. Fees are subject to change without prior notice, but changes will not affect orders already placed.
- Government Fees: Government fees are charged separately and are payable in addition to our service fees. These fees are as prescribed by the respective government authorities and may change without notice.
- Payment Methods: We accept payments through various methods including credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, and other electronic payment modes as displayed on our Website.
- Taxes: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes (including GST) unless specifically mentioned otherwise. Taxes will be charged additionally as per applicable laws.
- Payment Confirmation: Services will only commence after successful payment confirmation.
7. Refund & Cancellation Policy
- Before Service Initiation: If you cancel before we have initiated work on your order, you may be eligible for a full refund minus any payment gateway charges.
- After Service Initiation: Once work has commenced, refunds will be partial and determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the work completed.
- Government Fees: Government fees once paid are non-refundable as they are paid directly to government authorities.
- Application Rejection: If your application is rejected due to reasons within your control (incorrect information, ineligibility, etc.), no refund will be provided for service fees. However, if rejection is due to our error, we will either re-process the application at no additional cost or provide an appropriate refund.
- Refund Processing: Approved refunds will be processed within 7-14 working days to the original payment method.
8. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Registration Arena or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our Website without our prior written consent.
- The Registration Arena name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Registration Arena. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Registration Arena, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Services.
- Our total liability for any claim arising from the Services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
- We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from government decisions, policy changes, or regulatory actions.
- We are not responsible for any business losses, including loss of profits, revenue, contracts, or goodwill.
10. Privacy & Data Protection
- Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
- By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
11. Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
- Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
- Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Dispute Resolution: Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We will try to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: info@registrationarena.com
- Phone: +91 8600544422
- Address: Stepup India Legal Solutions Private Limited, Flat no 202, 2nd Floor, U-A-3/1, Above Vaibhav Jewellers, Ajmera Housing Complex, Pimpri – Pune 411018
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.