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Terms of Association: Of-Counsel

These terms, inter alia, governs your relationship/association with DigiLaw. These set of terms are definitive, however, in case, you want certain clause(s) to be amended, write to us at lawyers@digilaw.in within seven (7) days of the application.
By making an application to DigiLaw through the specified links on the website or through an application/email for association as an Of-Counsel, you agree to the terms of association mentioned herein.
You understand that DigiLaw will publish your name, photograph, practice areas and basic details along with your LinkedIn ID on its website. It is your responsibility to ensure that such personal details available on the website of DigiLaw are correct and updated at all times.

GENERAL COVENANTS OF ASSOCIATION

The Of-Counsel is not a full-time employee of DigiLaw. The association with an Of-Counsel is on case-to-case basis, and the Of-Counsel is duty bound to represent our clients for fixed remuneration in accordance with the Charter of Fees.
The Of-Counsel shall be required to update details (including but not limited to the details about progress of case, next date of hearing, upload of daily orders, upload of any documents filed during the case, etc.) about the cases entrusted to him on the Digital Office Platform of DigiLaw. The Digital Office Platform (website and web-app) can be accessed through desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile. The Of-Counsel shall endeavour to update all the details within 24 hours of any update.
The Of-Counsel is duty bound to accept all briefs given by DigiLaw except in cases of conflict of interest. The Of-Counsel shall disclose reason for non-acceptance in case a brief is not accepted.
It is the endeavour of DigiLaw to develop domain specific expertise in the Of-Counsels and to help them in their growth journey by providing suitable assistance. In this regard, DigiLaw, at its discretion, may conduct free workshops, seminars and/or trainings for the Of-Counsels associated with the DigiLaw. The Of-Counsel shall be required to attend these events.

NO RESTRICTION ON AN OF-COUNSEL TO PRACTICE LAW

It is hereby clarified that even after association, the Of-Counsel is free to practice law and DigiLaw does not restrict the practice of law by the Of-Counsel in any manner. However, the Of-Counsel shall be governed by Code of Conduct and Ethics prescribed by the Bar Council of India through various statutory enactments and regulations/guidelines.
The Of-Counsel has to inform DigiLaw in case of conflict of interest and shall not accept any brief if he is personally interested or there is some conflict of interest in any matter.

FEES

The Fees shall be separately decided with the Of-Counsel and will be subject to vary on a case-to-case basis depending on the complexity and the efforts involved in the matter.
The Fees shall be paid on the basis of mutually decided Charter of Fees.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All the information which is shared with an Of-Counsel shall be treated as confidential. The Of-Counsel shall hold all such information in confidence and shall not release such information to any outside individual or organization without the written consent of DigiLaw.

AMENDMENT AND VARIATION

Any request for variation or modification in these terms needs to be reported in writing within 7 days of application. No variation or modification in these terms shall be binding unless it is agreed to by DigiLaw in writing. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of DigiLaw shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in these terms.
Without prejudice to the preceding clause, DigiLaw can, at its discretion, amend, modify, or vary the terms of the association after duly informing the Of-Counsel. The Of-Counsel can record their objection to the amended terms of association within 7 days of receipt of amended terms of association on their registered email ID. In case an Of-Counsel record his objection to the amended terms, he shall continue to be governed by the previously applicable terms of association.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This agreement remains in force until and unless it is not terminated.
This agreement can be terminated by either Party with a previous notice of thirty (30) days. Notwithstanding the termination, the Of-Counsel shall be required to appear, plead and argue matters for which he has accepted the brief. However, DigiLaw, on its own, or on advice of its clients, can withdraw brief if it is not satisfied with the services of the Of-Counsel.
Notwithstanding anything contrary in the preceding clause, DigiLaw can terminate the association with an Of-Counsel without giving notice of thirty (30) days on the grounds of indiscipline, misconduct or breach of the terms of the association. The termination under this clause shall not bar DigiLaw from taking recourse to other legal remedies against the Of-Counsel for breach of the agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of India and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gurugram, Haryana.

SURVIVAL

The clauses encapsulated under the heads 'Confidentialty', 'Governing Law' and 'Term and Termination' shall survive termination of this agreement.

Terms of Association: Research Associate

These terms, inter alia, governs your relationship/association with DigiLaw. These set of terms are definitive, however, in case, you want certain clause(s) to be amended, write to us at researchers@digilaw.in within seven (7) days of the application.
By making an application to DigiLaw through the specified links on the website or through an application/email for association as a Research Associate, you agree to the terms of association mentioned herein.
You understand that DigiLaw will publish your name, photograph, practice areas and basic details along with your LinkedIn ID on its website. It is your responsibility to ensure that such personal details available on the website of DigiLaw are correct and updated at all times.