Terms of service

TERMS OF USE

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Gambit Enclave LLC. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. ACCEPTANCE AND BINDING NATURE

These Terms of Use ('Terms') govern your access to and use of the Platform operated by Gambit Enclave LLC ('Company', 'We', 'Us', or 'Our'). These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies published on the Platform, constitute the entire legal agreement between you ('User', 'you', or 'your') and the Company.

By accessing the Platform, submitting an inquiry, enrolling in any program, engaging any service, or otherwise interacting with the Company through the Platform, you represent that:

You have read and understood these Terms in their entirety;
You are at least 18 years of age, or if you are below 18 years, you are using the Platform with the express consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian;
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract under applicable Indian law;
You agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies incorporated herein by reference.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Company provides the following services through the Platform:

(a) Gambit Legal Academy: A structured law career consultancy program offering mentorship, internship guidance, placement assistance, and professional development for law students and aspiring legal professionals. The program operates on a selective admission basis, with a maximum of 100 students accepted annually.

(b) Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy: Organic growth, content strategy, performance marketing, media amplification, and reputation management services for brands, businesses, and individuals.

(c) Placement Assistance: Guidance and support for applications to domestic and international academic institutions and professional programs, including but not limited to those listed on the Platform.

(d) The Gambit Podcast and Open Floor: An audio and video content platform featuring conversations with industry leaders, legal professionals, entrepreneurs, and public figures.

(e) The Gambit Brief (Blog): An editorial platform featuring insights, analysis, and commentary on law, strategy, media, and business.

The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service or feature at any time, with or without notice, and shall not be liable to any user for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

3. USER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION

3.1 Eligibility

Use of the Platform is restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. If you are using the Platform on behalf of a company, organisation, or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting inquiries or enrolling in programs. You shall promptly update any information you have provided if it becomes inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. The Company reserves the right to reject or terminate any engagement based on inaccurate or false information.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio and video content (including podcast episodes and Open Floor recordings), articles published in The Gambit Brief, program curricula, training materials, methodologies, and software, is the exclusive intellectual property of the Company or its licensors and is protected by applicable Indian and international intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

4.2 Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not include the right to:

Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on the Platform without the prior written consent of the Company;
Use any content for commercial purposes or in any manner that competes with the Company's business;
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any content;
Frame, mirror, or scrape the Platform or its content using automated tools.

4.3 User-Generated Content

Where users submit testimonials, feedback, or other content to the Company, they grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content in any media, worldwide, for any purpose, subject to the Company's Privacy Policy. The user represents that they own or have the necessary rights to grant this licence and that such content does not infringe any third-party rights.

5. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Users are strictly prohibited from:

Accessing or using the Platform for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorised purpose;
Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity;
Submitting false, misleading, or inaccurate information through the Platform's contact or inquiry forms;
Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform, its servers, or any related systems or networks;
Using any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Platform or collect its content without express written permission;
Transmitting any virus, malware, or other malicious or destructive code through the Platform;
Engaging in any conduct that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the proper functioning of the Platform or the experience of other users;
Using the Platform's content, including program materials, curricula, or methodologies, to establish a competing business or educational service;
Reproducing, distributing, or publishing podcast episodes, Open Floor recordings, or blog articles without express written consent;
Harassing, abusing, threatening, or defaming the Company, its employees, collaborators, podcast guests, or any other users;
Violating any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation in connection with your use of the Platform.

The Company reserves the right to investigate any suspected violations of these Terms and to take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of access, reporting to law enforcement authorities, and legal proceedings.

6. PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS

6.1 Enrollment

Enrollment in the Gambit Legal Academy and any other fee-based programs offered by the Company is subject to the eligibility criteria, selection process, and availability of seats as determined by the Company at its sole discretion. Submission of an inquiry or application does not guarantee enrollment.

6.2 Fees and Payment

Program fees, payment schedules, refund policies, and other financial terms applicable to specific programs shall be communicated to prospective enrollees prior to enrollment and shall form part of a separate enrollment agreement. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the enrollment agreement with respect to fees and payment, the enrollment agreement shall prevail.

6.3 Refund Policy

Refund requests shall be governed by the specific refund policy communicated at the time of enrollment. The Company reserves the right to retain a portion of fees to cover administrative and processing costs, as disclosed at the time of enrollment. No refund shall be issued for partial completion of a program unless expressly agreed in writing.

7. PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE DISCLAIMER

The placement assistance services provided by the Company are intended to support and guide users in their applications to academic and professional institutions. The institutions listed on the Platform represent past outcomes and aspirational targets for users; they do not constitute a guarantee of admission, scholarship, or any specific outcome.

The Company makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that engagement with its placement assistance services will result in admission to any particular institution. All decisions regarding admissions rest exclusively with the relevant institutions and are beyond the Company's control.

8. DISCLAIMERS

8.1 Platform Availability

The Platform is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The Company does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. The Company reserves the right to perform maintenance, updates, or modifications to the Platform at any time.

8.2 No Legal Advice

Content published on the Platform, including articles in The Gambit Brief, podcast episodes, and program materials, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Users should seek independent legal counsel for advice specific to their circumstances. No attorney-client relationship is created by virtue of a user's engagement with the Platform's content.

8.3 No Financial Advice

Any discussion of business strategy, brand development, or commercial outcomes on the Platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or business advice. The Company makes no guarantee of any specific commercial outcome as a result of engaging its services.

8.4 Third-Party Content

The Platform may feature content from guest speakers, podcast participants, collaborators, and media partners. Such content reflects the personal views and opinions of the individuals concerned and does not necessarily represent the views or positions of the Company. The Company is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any third-party content.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities;
Damages arising from your reliance on any information or content on the Platform;
Damages arising from unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;
Damages arising from the conduct of any third party in connection with the Platform.

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, the Company's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. In no event shall the Company's total aggregate liability to a user for all claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms exceed the amount paid by such user to the Company in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms;
Your use of the Platform or any service offered thereon;
Your submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading information;
Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND INTEGRATIONS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, and services, including social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter), external publications, and partner organisations. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement of the content, products, or services of such third parties.

The Company has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Users access third-party websites at their own risk and are encouraged to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

12. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

Suspend or terminate a user's access to the Platform or any service if the user violates these Terms or engages in any conduct that the Company deems harmful to the Platform, other users, or the Company's reputation;
Refuse to accept or process any inquiry, application, or engagement from any user;
Remove or disable access to any content that the Company determines, in its sole discretion, to be in violation of these Terms or applicable law.

Termination shall not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to the date of termination. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature are intended to survive termination, including Sections 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15, shall continue in full force and effect.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Platform, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation. A party seeking resolution shall notify the other party in writing, setting out the nature of the dispute and the relief sought. The parties shall have a period of thirty (30) days from the date of such notice to resolve the dispute informally.

13.2 Arbitration

If the dispute is not resolved through informal negotiation within the said thirty (30) day period, either party may refer the dispute to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended). The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties, or failing agreement, appointed in accordance with the said Act. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be New Delhi, India, and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.

13.3 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Subject to the arbitration clause, the courts of competent jurisdiction in New Delhi, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

14. FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic or epidemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental action or regulation, power failures, internet or telecommunications outages, or any other event of a similar nature ('Force Majeure Event').

In the event of a Force Majeure Event, the Company shall notify affected users as soon as reasonably practicable and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume its services as expeditiously as possible. If the Force Majeure Event continues for a period exceeding ninety (90) days, either party may terminate any ongoing service engagement without liability, subject to a pro-rata refund of any prepaid fees for services not yet rendered.

15. GENERAL PROVISIONS

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any enrollment agreement or service agreement entered into between the parties, constitute the entire agreement between the user and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings of any kind.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by the Company in exercising any right, remedy, or privilege under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of such right, remedy, or privilege. A waiver of any breach shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

15.4 Assignment

The user may not assign, transfer, or sub-license any rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may freely assign these Terms, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided that the assignee agrees to be bound by these Terms.

15.5 Notices

All notices, requests, and communications required or permitted under these Terms shall be in writing and delivered by email to hello@gambitenclave.com (for notices to the Company) or to the email address provided by the user in their inquiry form or enrollment agreement (for notices to the user). Notices shall be deemed received on the next business day following the date of transmission, provided no delivery failure notification is received.

15.6 Amendments

The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Amendments shall be effective upon publication on the Platform. For material amendments, the Company shall provide at least fifteen (15) days' prior notice through the Platform or by direct communication. Continued use of the Platform following the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

CONTACT & GRIEVANCE OFFICER

Gambit Enclave LLC | New Delhi, India | hello@gambitenclave.com