Terms of Use
BizStrat & Company
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Client", "you", "your") and BizStrat ("Company", "we", "us", "our"), a business consulting firm operating in India. By accessing, using, or submitting any information through our website, filling any forms, or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES.
DEFINITIONS
"Services" means all business consulting, advisory, strategic planning, and related professional services offered by BizStrat.
"Website" means the BizStrat website accessible at bizstrat.co.in and all associated subdomains.
"Content" means all information, text, graphics, designs, logos, data, materials, and other content available on the Website.
"Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
"Confidential Information" means all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information disclosed by either party.
ELIGIBILITY AND USER RESPONSIBILITIES
Eligibility
• You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872
• You represent that you are authorized to bind any organization on whose behalf you are acting
• If you are under 18, you may only use our Services with valid parental or guardian consent
User Obligations
You agree to:
• Provide accurate, complete, and current information when filling any forms
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials
• Use the Services only for lawful business purposes
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
• Not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our Website or Services
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
Prohibited Activities
You shall not:
• Use our Services for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of any third party
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene content
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Website
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our Services
SERVICES AND SCOPE
1. BizStrat provides voluntary business consulting services including but not limited to strategic planning, business advisory, market analysis, operational consulting, and related professional services.
2. All Services are provided subject to separate service agreements that will govern the specific terms of engagement, deliverables, timelines.
3. Any information provided on our Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice for your specific situation.
4. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at our sole discretion without prior notice.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Our Intellectual Property
All Content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, methodologies, and software, is the exclusive property of BizStrat
Our Content is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal and business purposes only
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, or publicly display any Content without our express written permission
User-Generated Content
By submitting any content, information, or materials to us, you grant BizStrat a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content for business purposes
You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content
You retain ownership of your business information and data shared with us during service delivery
Trademarks
"BizStrat" and related logos are trademarks of BizStrat, you may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent
PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
Compliance with DPDP Act, 2023
1. We are committed to protecting your Personal Data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
2. Our collection, processing, and use of Personal Data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference
3. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your Personal Data as described in our Privacy Policy
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security
Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law
You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your Personal Data subject to applicable laws
CONFIDENTIALITY
1. We recognize that business consulting involves access to sensitive and confidential business information.
2. We agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information received from you, except where disclosure is required by law or authorized by you.
3. This confidentiality obligation survives termination of our relationship and continues indefinitely.
4. You agree to keep confidential any proprietary methodologies, frameworks, or confidential information disclosed by BizStrat.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Disclaimer of Warranties
1. Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis
2. We make no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
3. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure
Limitation of Liability
1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bizstrat's total liability for any claims arising from or related to these terms or our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for services in the 1 months preceding the claim
2. In no event shall Bizstrat be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
3. This limitation applies whether the liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory
Exceptions
Nothing in these Terms shall limit our liability for:
1. Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
2. Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
3. Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law
4. Business Consulting Specific Limitations
5. We provide professional opinions and recommendations based on information provided by you
6. Implementation of our recommendations is entirely at your discretion and risk
7. We are not responsible for business decisions made based on our advice or for results that may differ from projections
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BizStrat, its directors, officers, employees, agents, associates and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:
1. Your use of our Services or Website
2. Your violation of these Terms
3. Your violation of any rights of a third party
4. Any content or information you provide to us
5. Your business decisions or implementation of our recommendations
6. This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and any service relationship.
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.
FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS
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BizStrat, through its founders, associates and team, provides strategic inputs and thought leadership on a voluntary and discretionary basis, without any stipulated fee or commercial contract.
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Any amounts received from clients, organizations, or associates shall be considered exclusively as reimbursement and out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course of providing such advisory, including but not limited to travel, communication, and incidental costs.
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No part of such reimbursements shall be deemed or construed as a professional fee, salary, or compensation for services rendered.
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The provision of advisory input is non-binding, and participation or reliance on such input is at the sole discretion of the recipient.
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Unless otherwise agreed, such payments are payable in Indian Rupees.
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Late payment may result in suspension of Services and may incur interest charges as permitted by law.
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All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, and government charges, which shall be borne by you.
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Refund policies are governed by separate service agreements and applicable consumer protection laws.
TERMINATION
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Either party may terminate any service relationship with reasonable notice as specified in the applicable service agreement.
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We may immediately terminate or suspend your access to our Website and Services if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination:
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All licenses granted to you shall immediately cease
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You must cease all use of our Services and return or destroy any Confidential Information
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Accrued payment obligations shall survive termination
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Confidentiality, indemnification, and limitation of liability provisions shall survive
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
These Terms and our Services are subject to compliance with all applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to:
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The Information Technology Act, 2000
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
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The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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The Indian Contract Act, 1872
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Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
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Goods and Services Tax laws
You are responsible for ensuring your use of our Services complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi
Arbitration
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Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement, or failing agreement, by the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration
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The seat of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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The language of arbitration proceedings shall be English
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The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
Exceptions to Arbitration
Either party may seek interim relief or injunctive relief from courts of competent jurisdiction & claims for intellectual property infringement may be brought directly in courts
FORCE MAJEURE
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Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, government actions, or internet/telecommunications failures.
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The affected party shall promptly notify the other party and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.
SEVERABILITY
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If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be deleted.
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The validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
MODIFICATIONS
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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our Website.
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Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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Material changes will be notified to existing clients via email or other reasonable means.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and BizStrat regarding the subject matter herein.
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These Terms supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
ASSIGNMENT
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You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
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We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor entity.
WAIVER
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No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.
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Our failure to assert any right under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right.
NOTICES
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All legal notices shall be in writing and delivered via email or registered post to the addresses specified in service agreements.
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Notices to BizStrat should be sent to: umesh.kale026@nmims.in
CONSUMER PROTECTION
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If you are a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, certain provisions of these Terms may not apply to the extent they conflict with your statutory rights.
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Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS
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We maintain appropriate professional insurance and follow industry best practices for business consulting services.
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Our services comply with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
BizStrat & Company
Email: umesh.kale026@nmims.in
Phone: 8591411678
Address: Sujata Niwas, Kastur Park, Shimpoli Road, Borivali West, Mumbai - 400092
Website: www.bizstrat.co.in
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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BY ACCESSING OUR WEBSITE, USING OUR SERVICES, OR SUBMITTING ANY INFORMATION TO US, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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You represent that you have the authority to enter into this Agreement and that your use of our Services will not violate any other agreement to which you are a party.
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If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such organization to these Terms.
This document has been prepared in compliance with applicable Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Legal advice should be sought for specific situations.
Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: September 30, 2025
Last Review Date: September 30, 2025