Terms of Service
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Adalati platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Adalati is a software platform operated by Adalati Pvt. Ltd., registered in India. The Service is available to licensed advocates enrolled with the Bar Council of India or state Bar Councils, and law firms operating in India.
2. Service Description
Adalati is a multi-tenant SaaS platform providing case management, AI-assisted document drafting, eCourts hearing synchronisation, WhatsApp client communication tools, and branded website hosting for Indian law practices. The Service is a practice management tool — it does not provide legal advice, represent clients, or engage in the practice of law. All legal decisions, document approvals, and client communications remain the sole responsibility of the licensed advocate using the platform.
3. AI-Generated Content
The Service uses artificial intelligence to assist with document drafting, legal research, and case analysis. All AI-generated content is labelled "Pending Advocate Review" and must be reviewed, approved, or rejected by a licensed advocate before use. Adalati does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legal sufficiency of any AI-generated content. The enrolling advocate bears full professional responsibility for all documents filed or communicated using the platform, in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961 and applicable Bar Council rules.
4. Subscriptions & Billing
The Service is offered on a subscription basis (Solo, Practice, Firm, Enterprise tiers). Pricing is published at adalati.com/pricing and may be revised with 30 days' notice. All subscriptions include a free trial period (currently 30 days) during which no payment is required. After the trial, the subscription auto-converts to the selected paid plan. Cancellation is available at any time; access continues until the end of the current billing period. Refunds are not provided for partial billing periods.
5. Tenant Obligations
As a tenant (firm or solo advocate), you are responsible for: (a) maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials; (b) ensuring all users added to your tenant comply with these terms; (c) the accuracy of information entered into the platform; (d) compliance with the Advocates Act, 1961, BCI rules, DPDP Act 2023, and all applicable Indian laws in your use of the Service; (e) obtaining appropriate consent from clients before processing their personal data through the platform.
6. Data Processing & Residency
All tenant and client data is stored on infrastructure located in India (AWS ap-south-1, Mumbai). Adalati acts as a data processor on behalf of the tenant (data fiduciary) under the DPDP Act 2023. Tenant data is isolated using PostgreSQL Row-Level Security — no cross-tenant data access is possible. Adalati will not access tenant data except for: (a) providing the Service; (b) responding to tenant support requests; (c) complying with legal obligations.
7. Intellectual Property
The Adalati platform, including its software, design, and documentation, is the property of Adalati Pvt. Ltd. Tenants retain full ownership of all content they create, upload, or generate using the platform, including AI-assisted drafts once approved. The shared legal research corpus (central acts, landmark judgments) is public domain content curated by Adalati.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, Adalati's total liability under these terms shall not exceed the fees paid by the tenant in the 12 months preceding the claim. Adalati is not liable for: (a) outcomes of legal proceedings; (b) accuracy of eCourts data (which is sourced from government systems); (c) actions taken based on AI-generated content; (d) losses arising from service interruptions beyond reasonable control.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate the subscription with written notice. Upon termination, tenants may export their data within 30 days. After 30 days, data is archived and subsequently purged in accordance with the Data Retention policy (7 years for legal data per BCI regulations). Adalati reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or applicable law.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India. The parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation before initiating formal proceedings.