Master Compliance & Legal Framework

This document constitutes a legally binding agreement between Anivicus Technology ("Anivicus", "Platform", "Company", "We", "Our") and the End-User ("User", "Client", "Legal Professional", "You"). By accessing, browsing, or utilizing any services provided by Anivicus, you expressly acknowledge and irrevocably agree to be bound by the exhaustive compliances, terms, and conditions articulated herein.

2. Status of Intermediary & Safe Harbour Protection

Anivicus unequivocally operates as an "Intermediary" as defined under Section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Our platform merely provides a digital infrastructure, serving as a conduit to connect individuals seeking legal services with independent, verified legal professionals.

Any legal opinion, consultation, drafting, or representation provided by an advocate registered on this platform is the sole professional and intellectual responsibility of that specific advocate. Anivicus exercises no control over, and assumes no liability for, the accuracy, legality, or outcome of such independent professional advice.

3. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP Act, 2023) & SPDI Rules

We maintain uncompromising standards of data privacy in absolute compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

• Data Fiduciary Obligations: Anivicus acts as a responsible Data Fiduciary. We collect Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) strictly upon obtaining explicit, affirmative digital consent from the User.
• Purpose Limitation & Minimization: Case details, uploaded documents, and personal identifiers are collected exclusively for the purpose of facilitating the requested legal or technological service. We employ data minimization principles, capturing only what is operationally critical.
• Encryption & Security: All communications, especially file uploads pertaining to legal disputes, are secured using advanced cryptographic protocols (SSL/TLS encryption) to prevent unauthorized access, breaches, or data exfiltration.
• Right to Erasure: Users reserve the right to withdraw consent and request the deletion of their personal data, subject to overriding statutory retention mandates required by Indian law enforcement or tax authorities.

4. Demarcation of Attorney-Client Privilege

The mere act of browsing the Anivicus website, submitting a general query on the public 'Legal Forum', or utilizing free digital tools provided by the platform does not create, imply, or constitute an Attorney-Client relationship.

Activation of Privilege (Section 126, Indian Evidence Act, 1872): Attorney-Client privilege and strict legal confidentiality are activated exclusively when a User formally engages an independent advocate through our platform, executes a Vakalatnama or Letter of Authority (where applicable), and remits the requisite professional consultation fee. Prior to this formal engagement, information submitted is treated as confidential business data under our Privacy Policy, but lacks statutory legal privilege.

5. Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020

To the extent that Anivicus provides paid technological subscriptions, SaaS tools, or facilitation services, we operate in compliance with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

• Transparency: We mandate complete transparency regarding platform usage fees, convenience charges, and subscription costs. However, the professional fees charged by independent advocates are determined autonomously by the respective advocates based on the complexity of the mandate.
• Grievance Redressal: We maintain a dedicated Grievance Redressal Mechanism to resolve issues pertaining to platform usability, payment gateway failures, or technological defects.
• Exclusion of Legal Adjudication: Complaints regarding the substantive quality, competence, or outcome of legal advice must be directed to the respective advocate or the appropriate State Bar Council. Anivicus possesses neither the jurisdiction nor the competence to adjudicate on matters of professional legal proficiency.

6. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Mandatory KYC

To preserve the sanctity of the legal ecosystem and prevent fraudulent impersonation, Anivicus enforces rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols:

• For Legal Professionals: Mandatory submission and background verification of Bar Council Enrollment Certificates, valid State Bar ID Cards, and government-issued identity proofs prior to listing activation.
• For End-Users: Implementation of multi-factor authentication (Mobile OTP/Email Verification) to deter spam, phishing, and ensure genuine interactions.

7. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

Maximum Liability: Under no circumstances shall Anivicus Technology, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this platform or the services of independent advocates empanelled herein. The platform's maximum aggregate liability shall not exceed the technological convenience fee paid by the User to Anivicus in the three (3) months preceding the dispute.

8. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

The brand name "Anivicus", its logo, platform source code, UI/UX architecture, proprietary algorithms, and original content are the exclusive intellectual property of Anivicus Technology. Any unauthorized reproduction, scraping, data mining, or reverse engineering will invite immediate and stringent civil and criminal prosecution under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

9. Force Majeure

Anivicus shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its technological obligations if such failure arises out of causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, server downtimes, cyber-attacks, government regulations, internet service provider failures, strikes, or natural disasters.

10. Governing Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction

This compliance policy, the terms of use, and any dispute arising out of platform engagement shall be strictly governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of India.