Terms of Service

1. Definitions & Scope of Services

• “Consulting Services” – strategic, operational, and implementation advice provided by DPK & Company.
• “Client” – the person or entity that engages us.
• “Deliverables” – reports, presentations, frameworks, or any tangible output produced for the Client.

2. User Obligations / Acceptable Use

• Provide accurate information and cooperate with us throughout the engagement.
• Not use the services for illegal activities, fraud, or to infringe third‑party rights.

3. Fees, Payment & Cancellations

• Fees are quoted in the proposal and payable as per the schedule therein (e.g., 50 % upfront, 50 % on delivery).
• All invoices are due within 15 days of receipt. Late payments incur a 1.5 % monthly interest.
• Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Refunds, if any, are subject to the following: [INSERT REFUND POLICY].
• Payments are processed via [INSERT PAYMENT PROCESSOR](e.g., Stripe, Razorpay).

4. Deliverables & Timelines

We will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet agreed timelines, but we do not guarantee specific dates. Delays caused by the Client (e.g., late feedback) may extend delivery dates.

5. Confidentiality & Data Handling

• Both parties will keep each other’s confidential information confidential and use it solely for the purpose of the engagement.
• Client data will be stored securely and only accessed by authorized personnel.

6. Intellectual Property

• All pre‑existing IP of DPK & Company remains our property.
• Deliverables created for the Client are owned by the Client upon full payment, with a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use any underlying tools or templates that remain our IP.

7. Warranties & Disclaimers

Services are provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not warrant that results will be error‑free or that specific outcomes will be achieved.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DPK & Company’s total liability for any claim shall not exceed the fees paid by the Client in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Termination & Suspension

• Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice.
• Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all work performed up to the termination date.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute shall be resolved first through good‑faith negotiation; if unresolved, it shall be submitted to arbitration in [INSERT ARBITRATION CITY], India, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

11. Legal Notices

All legal notices must be sent to: dkpandcompany@gmail.com

12. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please email dkpandcompany@gmail.com.