Please read these terms carefully before engaging our services
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of professional services by Dheepam Consultant ("we," "us," "our," or "the Firm") to our clients ("you," "Client"). By engaging our services, visiting our website or signing an engagement letter, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not engage our services.
These Terms apply to all services provided by Dheepam Consultant, including but not limited to income tax filing, GST services, business registration, ROC compliance, accounting and advisory services. By providing us with instructions to proceed, signing an engagement letter, or making a payment, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms.
These Terms may be supplemented by a specific engagement letter, proposal or scope-of-work document for individual service engagements. In case of any conflict, the specific engagement letter will prevail over these general Terms.
Dheepam Consultant offers the following professional services:
All services are provided by qualified professionals in accordance with applicable professional standards, guidelines and Indian law. Dheepam Consultant reserves the right to decline any engagement at its sole discretion.
3.1 Professional Fees: Our professional fees are based on the nature and complexity of services, time involved, and scope as agreed in the engagement letter or proposal. Fees quoted are exclusive of applicable taxes (GST @ 18%) unless expressly stated otherwise.
3.2 Government Fees: All government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, portal charges and any other statutory payments are payable separately at actual in addition to our professional fees. We will inform you of such charges in advance.
3.3 Payment Terms:
3.4 Late Payment: Invoices not paid within 30 days of the due date will attract interest at 18% per annum on the outstanding amount. We reserve the right to suspend services for unpaid invoices without liability.
3.5 Fee Revision: We reserve the right to revise our fees with 30 days→ notice to existing clients. Continued engagement after such notice constitutes acceptance of revised fees.
All professional fees attract GST @ 18%. We provide proper GST invoices for all services, which can be used for ITC claims where applicable.
The provision of quality services depends significantly on the cooperation and timely action of our clients. You agree to:
4.1 Accurate Information: Provide complete, accurate and truthful information, documents and data necessary for the performance of our services. Any misrepresentation, concealment of material facts or provision of false information is a breach of these Terms and may have serious legal consequences.
4.2 Timely Provision: Provide all required information, documents and approvals within the timelines communicated by us. Delays in document provision may result in missed regulatory deadlines, for which Dheepam Consultant shall not be liable.
4.3 Regulatory Deadlines: Inform us of upcoming deadlines well in advance. While we maintain a proactive compliance calendar for retainer clients, ultimate responsibility for regulatory compliance rests with you.
4.4 Review and Verification: Review all prepared documents, returns, filings and financial statements before approval. Your signature, approval or confirmation constitutes your verification of accuracy.
4.5 Regulatory Changes: Notify us of any significant business changes (changes in directors, shareholding, address, business activity, etc.) that may affect compliance requirements.
Important: Dheepam Consultant will not be held responsible for any penalties, interest, legal proceedings or other consequences arising from inaccurate information provided by the client or delays in providing required documents or approvals.
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to all information shared during the engagement:
6.1 Professional Standard: Dheepam Consultant will perform services with reasonable professional care and skill in accordance with applicable professional standards.
6.2 Limitation: Our aggregate liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) shall not exceed the professional fees paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 12 months preceding the claim.
6.3 Exclusions: We shall not be liable for:
6.4 Reliance on Client Information: Our work product is based on information provided by you. We are not liable for any errors in our work resulting from inaccurate information provided by you or third parties.
7.1 Our Work Product: All methodologies, systems, templates, software tools, internal processes and proprietary frameworks used or developed by Dheepam Consultant in the course of providing services remain the sole intellectual property of Dheepam Consultant.
7.2 Client Deliverables: Work product specifically prepared for you (e.g., financial statements, tax returns, compliance filings) becomes your property upon full payment of our fees.
7.3 Website Content: All content on our website including text, graphics, logos, designs and intellectual property is owned by Dheepam Consultant. You may not reproduce, distribute or use our content without prior written permission.
8.1 By Client: You may terminate any service engagement by providing 30 days→ written notice. You will remain liable for fees for work completed up to the termination date, including a reasonable proportion for work-in-progress.
8.2 By Dheepam Consultant: We may terminate an engagement immediately upon written notice if:
8.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all outstanding fees become immediately payable. We will provide you with all completed work products and documents belonging to you within a reasonable time, subject to payment of outstanding fees. We reserve the right to retain working copies of documents as required by professional standards and law.
These Terms and Conditions and any engagement between Dheepam Consultant and the Client shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Companies Act, 2013, the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and all other applicable Indian statutes and regulations.
10.1 Amicable Resolution: In the event of any dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith negotiations within 30 days of written notice of the dispute.
10.2 Arbitration: If amicable resolution is not achieved, disputes shall be referred to a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the parties, or if no agreement on appointment, as per the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be [City], India. The language of arbitration shall be English.
10.3 Jurisdiction: Subject to the arbitration clause above, courts at [City], India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal proceedings between the parties.
10.4 Continuation of Services: The existence of a dispute shall not excuse payment of undisputed invoices. Services will continue unless formally terminated under Clause 8.
11.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any applicable engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, negotiations and representations.
11.2 Amendments: We may amend these Terms by providing 30 days→ written notice. Continued engagement after such notice constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.
11.3 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, with the remaining provisions continuing in full force.
11.4 No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce such provision in the future.
11.5 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, pandemics, government actions, natural disasters or communication failures.
11.6 Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our obligations to any successor or affiliated entity without your consent.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Dheepam Consultant
Email: info@dheepamconsultant.com
Phone: +91 81421 24365
Address: 201, Ashwin Marvel, Saraswathi Nagar Colony, Uppal Bhagayath, Opp. Nagole Metro Station Pillar 823, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500035
Business Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
These Terms were last updated on January 1, 2025. We recommend reviewing them periodically for any changes.
