Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Bharat Alternates. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services related to Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF).

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our services.

Definitions

• "Services" refers to the investment advisory, portfolio management, and related services provided by Bharat Alternates.
• "Website" refers to the website operated by Bharat Alternates at bharatalternates.com and all related subdomains.
• "User," "you," and "your" refer to the individual or entity accessing or using our Services.
• "We," "us," and "our" refer to Bharat Alternates.

Eligibility

To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract. If you are accessing or using our Services on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

Our Services are intended for users who are residents of India. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

Account Registration

Some of our Services may require you to create an account. When you register for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

Investment Services

Our investment services are subject to separate agreements, including but not limited to Portfolio Management Services Agreement, Investment Advisory Agreement, and subscription documents for Alternative Investment Funds. These agreements will govern the specific terms of the investment services provided to you.

The information provided on our Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with qualified professionals before making any investment decisions.

All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Bharat Alternates, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website or Services:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Bharat Alternates, a Bharat Alternates employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which may harm Bharat Alternates or users of the Website or expose them to liability.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BHARAT ALTERNATES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL BHARAT ALTERNATES, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, SERVICES, OR ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bharat Alternates, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any 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 or your use of the Website or Services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of India.

Changes to Terms of Service

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other agreements or terms specific to particular Services constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Bharat Alternates regarding the Website and Services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website and Services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: