Welcome to Tax Ninja. Please read these Terms of Use (also known as the "Terms" or "Agreement") carefully, along with our Privacy Policy and Comments Policy. By accessing or using our online facilities, including our websites, social media sites, and any other digital services we may offer (collectively referred to as the "Sites" or "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must immediately stop using the Sites.
By accessing or using any of the Tax Ninja's online facilities, including taxninja.in, ask.taxninja.in, manage.taxninja.in, author.taxninja.in, and any other digital services or facilities operated or used by Tax Ninja from time to time (collectively referred to as "Sites" or "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the "Sites".
You acknowledge that you have read and understood this Agreement and agree to all its terms. This Agreement is the legal equivalent of your signature on a written contract and is equally binding. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, you must not access or use the "Sites".
These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you, the user ("you", "your"), and Tax Ninja ("Operator", "we", "us", "our"), Aman Daultani and Tushant Kumar Pherwani (referred to as "Operator" in this Agreement). This Agreement governs your access and use of the Site, including any functionalities, features, information, contests, categories, services, or products offered by Tax Ninja, as well as the delivery of specialized content via the "Sites" or any mobile or internet-connected device (collectively referred to as the "Service").
WHEREAS the "Sites" acts as a platform which provides statutory updates, tools, and information for users along with answering the relevant queries.
We reserve the right to update, modify, or change any part of this Agreement or any of our policies related to the "Sites" at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of the page.
In case, any modification to the agreement is unacceptable to you, your only recourse will be to terminate this agreement. If you continue to access any of our "Sites" after updates or modifications to this Agreement have been posted, you will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to the changes.
The information available on the "Sites", including, without limitation, blogs, articles, queries and answers, articles, comments, opinions, directions, guides, graphics, photographs, logos, audio or video clips, submissions, and data (collectively "Content") is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including, but not limited to, psychiatric, medical, financial, or legal advice.
You acknowledge that any reliance upon any such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at your sole risk.
You should always seek the advice of a qualified professional and never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of Content on the "Sites". Tax Ninja does not endorse or certify any of the Content on the "Sites", including, but not limited to, any opinions, recommendations, advice, or other information contained in the Content.
You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any content you have printed off or downloaded in any way (other than the option provided), and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text. You must not use any part of the Content on the "Sites" for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us.
If you print off, copy or download (other than the option provided) any part of the "Sites" in breach of these Terms, your right to use the "Sites" will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the content you have made.
"Content" on the "Sites" is provided on "As is" and "As available" basis for your information and personal use only and the same may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of Tax Ninja.
We reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to the "Sites" and the "Content". These Terms do not authorize you to, and you may not, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, communicate to the public, make available, create derivative works of or otherwise use or exploit any Third Party Content or User Submissions in violation of applicable copyright law.
Use of "Sites" for any unauthorised purpose may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Tax Ninja does not promote, foster or condone the copying of Content, or any other infringing activity and the owners of Third Party Content or User Submissions may have the right to seek damages against you for any such violation.
When you register with us or are registered on your behalf, an account will be created for your use ("Account") on the "Sites" and you will be provided with Account Information to enable your access to the Account. The term "Account Information" refers to a username, password, or any other piece of information which may be provided to you as part of our security procedures.
Upon registering on the "Sites", you will be considered a Member ("Member") of the Sites in the context of this Agreement.
You must always treat Account Information as confidential and must not disclose it to any third party. Any access to the "Sites" through your Account will be considered an access by you or on your behalf, and you will be solely responsible for any activity carried out in, by, or through your Account, either on the "Sites" or any other website accessed by you through the "Sites".
Subject to applicable law, you agree to be liable for all uses of your "Account", whether or not actually authorized by you, including, but not limited to, uses of your Account to submit articles or to answer questions through the "Sites" or any other authorized activities you have been granted access to through the "Sites".
If you know or suspect that anyone other than you know or has unauthorized access to your "Account Information" or any part of it, you must promptly notify us by sending us an e-mail at [email protected] or here at contact form.
If we change the eligibility criteria for registration with the "Sites", and you no longer meet the new criteria as determined by us in our sole discretion, you accept that we may close your Account without any liability to us.
It is your responsibility to ensure that these Terms comply with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you. The right to access the "Sites" will be revoked if these Terms or use of the services are prohibited under applicable law. In such cases, you agree not to use or access the "Sites" in any way.
We reserve the right to disable your use of the "Account Information" or any part of it at any time, whether chosen by you or allocated by us, if in our reasonable opinion, you have violated any of the provisions of these Terms.
Further, you agree:
i) To provide true, accurate, current and complete information about you and regularly maintain and promptly update the data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
ii) To use the "Sites" only for the purpose that are permitted by the aforesaid Agreement and any applicable law, regulation or generally accepted practices or guidelines in the relevant jurisdiction.
iii) That you agree to grant the rights to Tax Ninja and its Operator to reveal your identity (or any other related information collected on the "Sites") if required by law or in case of any legal action or complaint arising from any situation caused by your use of the "Sites". This may include, without limitation, disclosure of the information in connection with investigation of alleged illegal activity or solicitation of illegal activity or in response to a lawful court order or subpoena. Further, in exercising this right, we may ask you to provide any documentary or other form of evidence supporting the "Content" you post on the "Sites". If you fail to produce such evidence, we may, in our sole discretion, terminate your services without notice.
iv) To strictly follow the present rules and regulations and also provisions of the Indian Information Technology Act and rules thereunder and any other laws for the time being in force.
v) That you will be solely responsible for any breach of your obligations under the terms and for the consequence of any such breach, including any loss or damage, which we may suffer as a result and that we cannot be held responsible to you or to any third party.
If you decide to post an article, query, create an account, or contact Tax Ninja, you may need to provide some personal information, which may include your name, username, password, email address and other information along with images/videos as may be desired.
Our Privacy Policy, available here explains how we process any personal information we collect from you, or that you provide us.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tax Ninja reserves the right to disclose any information submitted or collected from you in connection with any governmental, administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding or as may be required under any law or regulation applicable to Tax Ninja.
By continuing to use the "Sites", you consent to the terms as set forth in the Privacy Policy, including the transfer of this information to third party affiliates for purposes mentioned in the Privacy Policy.
If you choose to post a comment on Tax Ninja, you may need to provide some information to Disqus, our authorized comments service provider.
Our Privacy Policy, available here and Comments Policy, available here sets out the terms in regards to the same.
By continuing to use the "Sites", you consent to the terms as set forth in the Comments Policy, including the transfer of this information to third party affiliates for purposes mentioned in the Privacy Policy.
We own the website, but the "Content" on it is owned by the creator of that specific content.
We want to make it clear that we do not own any data, queries, information, articles, images, videos, or materials ("Content") that you submit on the website while using our service. However, you give us a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, assignable, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, to use, copy, adapt, modify, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast, make available, communicate to the public, and otherwise use and exploit such user submissions through or by means of the "Sites" and/or to incorporate them into other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed throughout the world.
We are free to use any article, comment, queries, information, ideas, images, concepts, reviews, or techniques or any other materials contained in any communication you send to us, including responses to questionnaires or through postings on "Sites" and user submissions, without further compensation, acknowledgement, or payment to you for any purpose, including but not limited to developing, manufacturing, and marketing products and creating, modifying, or improving the "Sites".
You shall have sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, appropriateness, and intellectual property ownership or right to use of all submitted Content.
We may monitor and review Content on the Website submitted or created using our platform by you.
Without limiting any of those representations or warranties, we have the right, though not the obligation, to refuse or remove any content that, in our reasonable opinion, violates any of our policies or is in any way harmful or objectionable.
You acknowledge and agree that we reserve the right not to publish, display, or modify user submissions or delete any user submissions upon receipt of any complaint that the user submissions are infringing or in violation of any applicable laws. You also acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for all user submissions that you make available through "Sites".
You will indemnify and hold harmless Tax Ninja and its operators against all third-party claims, demands, and actions brought against Tax Ninja and/or its operators that arise from or relate to the materials submitted by you.
You agree that you will not host, display, upload, modify, publish,transmit, store, update or share any information on "Sites" that:
(i) belongs to another person and to which the user does not have any right;
(ii) is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, invasive of another’s privacy, including bodily privacy, insulting or harassing on the basis of gender, libellous, racially or ethnically objectionable, relating or encouraging money laundering or gambling, or otherwise inconsistent with or contrary to the laws of India;
(iii) is harmful to minors;
(iv) infringes any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary rights;
(v) violates any law for the time being in force;
(vi) deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of the message or knowingly and intentionally communicates any information which is patently false or misleading in nature but may reasonably be perceived as a fact;
(vii) impersonates another person;
(viii) threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or Sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order, or causes incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence or prevents investigation of any offence or is insulting any foreign States:
(ix) contains software virus or any other computer code, file or program designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer resource;
(x) is patently false and untrue, and is written or published in any form, with the intent to mislead or harass a person, entity or agency for financial gain or to cause any injury to any person;
(xi) contains content that would be prohibited or violates the letter or spirit of the Terms;
(xii) probes, scans or tests the vulnerability of "Sites" or any network connected to the "Sites", nor breach the security or authentication measures on the "Sites" or any network connected to the "Sites". You may not reverse look-up, trace or seek to trace any information on any other user, of or visitor to, the "Sites", or any other customer of the "Sites", including any Account not owned by You, to its source, or exploit the "Sites" or information made available or offered by or through the "Sites", in any way whether or not the purpose is to reveal any information, including but not limited to account information, other than Your own information, as provided for by the "Sites";
(xiii) accesses or attempts to access any restricted portions of the "Sites" including any developer code not freely available;
(xiv) results in breach of any legal duty owed to a third party, such as a contractual duty or a duty of confidence;
(xv) contains posting or transmitting any unsanctioned advertising, promotional materials, or any other forms of unsanctioned solicitation, including, without limitation, "junk mail," "Spam," "chain letters," or any unsolicited mass distribution of email;
(xvi) contains information that is false, inaccurate or misleading;
(xvii) creates liability for Us or cause Us to lose (in whole or in part) the services of Our internet service provider (“ISPs”) or other suppliers;
(xviii) deceives or misleads the addressee about the origin of such messages or communicates any information which is grossly offensive or menacing in nature;
(xix) violate any code of conduct or other guidelines, which may be applicable for or to any particular Site or Service;
(xx) enages in any other behaviour on the "Sites", which in Tax Ninja's sole discretion is unacceptable.
We have the right, though not the obligation, to remove "Content" for any reason, with or without notice to you, including without limitation submissions that do not conform with the Terms and terminate your access to the "Sites", unless as required and specified by the applicable laws and regulations.
You represent and warrant for the benefit of Tax Ninja, licensors, suppliers, and any third parties mentioned on the "Sites" that:
(a) you are at least 18 years of age;and if you are below 18, then you have obtained verifiable parental consent to use "Sites";
(b) you possess the legal right and ability to enter into and make the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement;
(c) all information that you submit to us is true and accurate;
(d) you will keep your registration information accurate at all times;
(e) you will be responsible for all use of your Account even if such use was conducted without your authority or permission (for example, and not by way of limitation, if an unauthorized third party submits or answers a question under your Account);
(f) you will not use the "Sites" for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by this Agreement; and
(g) you own all Submissions and Tax Ninja's use of the Submissions does not infringe or violate the intellectual property or other rights of any third parties.
By accessing the "Sites", sending emails to us, posting blog/article/query or its answer, or performing any service, you are communicating with us electronically. You agree to receive electronic communications from us, which may include emails or notices posted on the "Sites". You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically will satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Tax Ninja shall address any grievances of users, whether registered or not, with respect to the "Sites" (website content or any other aspects connected therewith), in a time bound manner.
For this purpose, Tax Ninja has designated the following person's as Grievance Officer in terms of applicable laws and regulations:
a) Tushant Kumar Pherwani, who can be reached at [email protected]
b) Aman Daultani, who can be reached at [email protected]
You are also requested to mark an email at [email protected] for expedite resolution.
The appointed officer shall work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations if they receive a request through a government agency or court order. In other cases, Tax Ninja would look into the matter and try to resolve as far as possible.
The "Content" on Tax Ninja's website may contain technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Tax Ninja does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the "Content" on its "Sites". Tax Ninja may make changes to the "Content" on its website at any time without notice. However Tax Ninja does not make any commitment to update the "Content".
While we regularly back up the "Sites" and the "Content" for our own administrative purposes, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of these backups.
You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of your data. In the event that our backups do not function properly, we will not be held responsible for any lost or incomplete data and cannot offer any compensation.
We will make an effort to ensure the reliability of our backups, but we cannot assume responsibility for this task.
Although "Sites" may link to other websites, we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked website, unless specifically stated herein. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any businesses or individuals or the content of their websites.
We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, services, and content of any other third-parties.
Your use of third party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. This means that we are not your agent and will not be a party to any contract you enter.
This Agreement does not transfer any intellectual property owned by Tax Ninja (through its "Operator") or third-parties to you.
All intellectual property rights will remain with Tax Ninja (through its "Operator"). The trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with our website and services are the property of Tax Ninja (through its "Operator"). Other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used on our website and services may be the property of third-parties. Your use of the "Sites" does not grant you the right to use any of these trademarks.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tax Ninja, its members, officers, operators, employees, agents, authors, licensors, and suppliers, from and against all claims, actions or demands, liabilities, and settlements, including, without limitation, legal and accounting fees or other such fees, arising in connection with your use of the "Sites" or resulting from, or alleged to result from, your use of the "Sites" or your violation of this Agreement or your violation of the applicable law or the rights (including infringement of intellectual property rights) of a third party.
Further, you agree to hold us harmless against any claims made by any third party due to, or arising out of, or in connection with, your use of the "Sites", any claim that your material caused damage to a third party, your violation of the terms, or your violation of any rights of another, including any intellectual property rights.
You will cooperate as fully required by the Tax Ninja and/or its Operator in the defense of any claim. Tax Ninja and/or its Operator reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will not in any event settle any claim without the prior written consent of Tax Ninja and its Operator.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Tax Ninja and its members, officers, operators, employees, agents, authors, licensors, and suppliers, be liable to any person for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, cover or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damages for lost profits, revenue, sales, goodwill, use of content, impact on business, business interruption, loss of anticipated savings, loss of business opportunity) however caused, under any theory of liability, including, without limitation, contract, tort, warranty, breach of statutory duty, negligence or otherwise, even if Tax Ninja and/or its Operator has been advised as to the possibility of such damages or could have foreseen such damages.
However, if a Court of Competent Jurisdiction determines that you are entitled to damages pursuant to Applicable Law and Regulations, you agree that Tax Ninja and its members, officers, operators, employees, agents, authors, licensors, and suppliers, liability will be limited to a maximum of INR 100 (Indian Rupees One Hundred). You acknowledge that this provision is Fair.
All rights and restrictions contained in this Agreement may be exercised and shall be applicable and binding only to the extent that they do not violate any applicable laws and are intended to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Agreement illegal, invalid or unenforceable. If any part of this Agreement is determined to be illegal, void, invalid or unenforceable, then the invalid or unenforceable provision (or portion) will be deemed superseded by valid, enforceable language that most closely matches the intent and allocation of risk in the original provision (or portion) and the rest of the Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
The formation, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement and any disputes arising out of it shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of India without regard to its rules on conflicts or choice of law and, to the extent applicable, the laws of India. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for actions related to the subject matter hereof shall be the courts located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You hereby waive any right to a jury trial in any proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement along with waiving all defenses of lack of jurisdiction, venue, or forum non-convenience.
You understand and agree that Tax Ninja provides the "Content" on ´as-is´ ´with all faults´ and ´as available´ basis and without warranty of any kind. You agree that use of the "Sites" is at your risk. All warranties including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, for the title and non-infringement are disclaimed and excluded.
No representations, warranties or guarantees whatsoever are made by Tax Ninja and/or its Operator as to the (a) accuracy, adequacy, reliability, completeness, suitability or applicability of the information to a particular situation; (b) that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (c) the quality of any services, content, information, or other material on the "Sites" will meet your expectations or requirements; (d) any errors in the "Sites" will be corrected; (e) warranties against infringement of any third party intellectual property or proprietary rights; or (f) other warranties relating to performance, non-performance, or other acts or omissions of the Tax Ninja, its members, officers, operators, employees, agents, authors, licensors, and suppliers.
Tax Ninja does not warrant that any of the software used and or licensed in connection with the Services will be compatible with other third party software or devices nor does it warrant that operation of the Services and the associated software will not damage or disrupt other software or hardware.
All liability, whether civil or criminal arising out of any Content posed upon the Website (including but not limited to messages / communication of electronic or any other means) will be that User / third party who has posted such Content or communicated / transmitted such content or information. We reserve the right to claim damages from such Customer / Third party that it may suffer as a result of such Content Posted on the "Sites" or transmission of information through communication of any kind.
If you are in the Do Not Disturb (DND) subscriber list with any telecom operator / authority / organization you need to intimate us. Further, you agree that you have no objection in receiving any messages by any means. We are not liable to any third party if it receives any kind of message / information (under any circumstances) by any customer using the "Sites".
We have made every effort to avoid errors or omissions, but they may still occur. If you notice any mistakes, errors or discrepancies, please bring them to our attention and we will address them, although we cannot guarantee that they will be corrected.
It is again notified that neither Tax Ninja nor its members, officers, operators, employees, agents, authors, licensors, and suppliers, will be responsible for any damage or loss of action to anyone, of any kind, in any manner, therefrom, subject to Limitation of liability.
To avoid any doubt, it is recommended that you cross-check all the facts, laws, and contents of the material on the website with original government publications or notifications. Any opinion expressed by the author on any article or any reply given to any comments or any answer posted in response to a query should not be considered professional advice. You are requested kindly to consult their professional advisors. The author cannot be held liable for any losses incurred by anyone based on any information or content available on the "Sites".
The information or content available on the "Sites" is meant for general reference only and should not be used to substitute any type of professional advice. "Sites" are promoted only for exchanging knowledge, with no intent of sale activities and is simply a free for all affair. All information is shared on a volunteer basis. It does not certify the accuracy of any information or certify that any level of expertise relevant to that information has been met. Use of the service is solely at User’s own risk and discretion.
"Sites" relies on information shared by Users / Public from time to time by way of Articles, Queries, Information, Feedback, Questions, Comments or Suggestions.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the "Sites" shall create any warranty not expressly made herein.
You will be responsible for introduction of any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. Additionally, you are not permitted to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the "Sites," the server hosting the "Sites," or any servers, computers, or databases connected to the "Sites." Any attempt to launch a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack on the "Sites" will be considered a breach of this term and will be punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000. In the event of such a breach, we reserve the right to report the offense to relevant law enforcement authorities and to disclose your identity to them. Your right to use the "Sites" will be terminated immediately upon the occurrence of a breach.
It is your responsibility to use your own virus protection software when accessing the "Sites." We cannot guarantee that files available for download from the "Sites" will be free of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
We reserve the right to deny you continued access to the "Sites" if we determine that you are legally incompetent to enter into a contract or if you fail to comply with the terms of this agreement. Additionally, the "Sites" are not available to individuals whose accounts have been suspended or terminated by us for any reason whatsoever. This agreement will remain in effect as long as you continue to access and use the "Sites," with the exception of certain sections including Disclaimers of All Warranties and Duties, Limitation of Liability, Intellectual Property Rights, Indemnification, Applicable Law and Jurisdiction, which will remain in effect indefinitely.
If you notice any copyright violations or infringing materials on the "Sites", please notify us at the email ([email protected]) or here at contact form immediately, for requisite remedial action with your name, email, contact number and content in reference with details of infringement including the below mentioned requirements, for initiating further procedures from our end and / or exchange of communications with parties concerned.
In order for the notification to be effective, you must include the following:
a) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
b) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
c) Identification of the content that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit Tax Ninja to locate the content;
d) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the content in the manner complained about is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
e) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tax Ninja reserves the right to take any action based upon the receipt of such information and does not guarantee any action.
All users and members shall comply with all the applicable laws (including without limitation to Information Technology Act, 2000 along with Rules, Regulations and Code of Ethics) as may be applicable to them respectively for "Sites". Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to use of the "Sites" must commence within One Hundred Eighty (180) days after the cause of the action arises, or it will be permanently barred.
Any express waiver or failure to exercise promptly any right under this agreement will not create a continuing waiver or any expectation of non-enforcement.
a) Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms or to respond to a breach by you shall not in any way constitute a waiver of our right to enforce subsequently any terms or to act with respect to similar breaches.
b)Tax Ninja makes no claims regarding access or use of the "Sites" outside India. If you use or access the "Sites" outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction as well as these terms.
This agreement is the complete and final understanding between you and Tax Ninja concerning the "Sites" and your use of it, and supersedes all other (prior or contemporaneous) communications or displays whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Tax Ninja regarding the "Sites" and your activities.
If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Agreement or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to it, you may do so via the email ([email protected]) or contact form.
This document was last updated on January 06, 2023
