Statement pursuant to the rules of the Bar Council of India.

1. Nature of this website

This website (riskdesk.in) is operated as an informational portal for RiskDesk, a risk advisory and statutory interpretation consultancy operating from India. RiskDesk is not a law firm. The website does not constitute an advertisement, solicitation, invitation, offer, or inducement of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, for legal services, professional engagement, or any other professional retainer.

Nothing on this website — including descriptive text, methodology pages, capability descriptions, the founder profile, the intake form, or any communication arising from pre-engagement correspondence — is intended to amount to legal advice, a legal opinion, advocacy services, or representation in any forum.

2. Bar Council of India Rules

Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules under Section IV of Chapter II of Part VI of the Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette restricts advocates from soliciting work or advertising, either directly or indirectly, whether by circulars, advertisements, touts, personal communications, interviews, or by furnishing or inspiring newspaper comments or producing photographs to be published in connection with their cases. The published amendments to Rule 36 permit only specific, limited disclosure on a website, including: name, contact information, areas of practice, professional and academic qualifications, and date of enrolment.

This website is structured to remain within those limits. Where any content on this website could be construed otherwise, the reader is requested to disregard that construction; nothing here is intended as solicitation or advertisement in violation of Rule 36 or any other rule of the Bar Council of India.

3. No advocate-client or consultant-client relationship

Access to this website, viewing its content, downloading any material from it, or submitting the intake form does not create:

• an advocate-client or attorney-client relationship;
• a consultant-client engagement;
• a duty of care or fiduciary obligation on the part of RiskDesk or the principal of the desk; or
• any obligation on RiskDesk to accept, review, or act upon the matter described.

Such relationships and obligations arise only upon the execution of a written engagement letter signed by both parties, setting out scope, deliverables, fees, timeline, and the terms of confidentiality.

4. No legal advice; informational content only

The content of this website is general in nature and is provided strictly for informational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional advice from a qualified advocate or other suitably qualified professional. It may not reflect the most current legal or regulatory developments. The application of any general principle to a specific factual situation depends on the facts, the applicable jurisdiction, and the regulatory environment at the time, and may differ materially from the description on this website.

Where the reader requires advice or representation on a specific matter, the reader must seek independent professional advice from a qualified advocate enrolled with a State Bar Council, or from another suitably qualified professional, before taking any action.

5. User accesses voluntarily and at own initiative

By accessing this website, the user confirms and acknowledges that:

• the user is accessing this website voluntarily, of his or her own initiative and free will, and not as a result of any solicitation, advertisement, or inducement by RiskDesk;
• the user wishes to gain general information about RiskDesk and the nature of its work for his or her own use;
• the user understands that any information obtained, or any material downloaded, from this website is so obtained or downloaded entirely at the user’s own volition, and that any transmission, receipt, or use of this website does not, and is not intended to, create any professional relationship;
• the user will seek independent professional advice from a qualified advocate or other suitably qualified professional before relying on, acting upon, or refraining from acting upon any material from this website.

6. Scope of services

RiskDesk operates as a risk advisory and statutory interpretation consultancy. Its work consists of analytical and advisory services in the areas of corporate due diligence, statutory interpretation, compliance framework design, and contract architecture review. RiskDesk does not:

• appear in or represent clients before any court, tribunal, arbitral panel, regulatory authority, or quasi-judicial body;
• undertake any matter reserved exclusively for an enrolled advocate which the desk is not in a position to supply — in such cases, matters are referred to qualified counsel of the client’s choosing;
• operate on a contingency-fee, success-fee, or no-win-no-fee basis; or
• solicit work, accept retainers, or undertake engagements outside the scope of a written engagement letter.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, RiskDesk does not assume any liability or responsibility for any consequence, loss, or damage of any nature whatsoever arising from any action taken or refrained from on the basis of any material on this website. The user agrees to hold RiskDesk and the principal of the desk harmless against any such consequence.

8. Third-party content and links

This website may, from time to time, refer to or describe third-party content, regimes, or standards. Such references are descriptive only and do not constitute endorsement of, or affiliation with, any third party. RiskDesk does not assume responsibility for the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any third-party content.

9. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including the design, layout, text, graphics, and source code, is the property of RiskDesk unless otherwise indicated. No part of this website may be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of RiskDesk, save for fair use as permitted by applicable law.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

This statement and the use of this website are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this website or this statement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of competent jurisdiction in India.

11. Variation

RiskDesk reserves the right to vary, amend, or update this statement at any time without prior notice. The version of this statement in force at the time of access shall apply.

12. Contact

If you have any question about this statement, please write to intake@riskdesk.in.