Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website covaigstconsultants.in ("Website") and the professional services offered by Covai GST Consultants, a unit of Covai Accounting Services ("we," "our," or "us"), located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

By accessing our Website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website or services.

2. Definitions

• "Client" refers to any individual, business, or entity that engages our professional services.
• "Services" refers to all professional consultancy services we provide, including but not limited to GST registration, GST return filing, GST refunds, GST cancellation and revocation, GST notices handling, GST appeal handling, TDS/TCS return filing, income tax filing, company registration, LLP registration, ROC filings, and payroll compliance.
• "User" or "you" refers to any individual who accesses or uses our Website.

3. Services Overview

Covai GST Consultants provides professional tax consultancy and business compliance services in Coimbatore and across India. Our services are rendered by qualified professionals and GST practitioners in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations. The specific scope, deliverables, and fees for each engagement shall be mutually agreed upon between us and the Client prior to commencement of work.

4. Client Obligations

When engaging our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information, documents, and records as required for the proper performance of our services.
• Respond to our requests for information or clarification in a timely manner to avoid delays in filings or compliance deadlines.
• Ensure that all documents and data provided to us are lawfully obtained and that you have the authority to share them.
• Inform us promptly of any changes in your business structure, GSTIN status, or other information that may affect the services being rendered.
• Pay all agreed-upon fees within the stipulated time frame.

5. Fees and Payment

• Service fees will be communicated to you before the commencement of any engagement. Fees may vary based on the complexity and scope of the engagement.
• All fees are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) and are exclusive of applicable taxes (including GST) unless stated otherwise.
• Payment is due as per the terms agreed upon at the time of engagement. Delayed payments may attract interest or result in suspension of services.
• We reserve the right to revise our fee structure. Any changes will be communicated to you in advance and will apply only to future engagements unless otherwise agreed.

6. Confidentiality

We treat all client information as strictly confidential. We shall not disclose your personal, financial, or business information to any third party except: (a) as required by law or regulation; (b) to government authorities for the purpose of statutory filings and compliance on your behalf; or (c) with your prior written consent. Our confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of any engagement.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, icons, and software, is the property of Covai GST Consultants or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without our prior written permission.

8. Website Use

By using our Website, you agree that you will not:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, server, or systems connected to the Website.
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website without our express written permission.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax, legal, or financial advice. While we strive to keep the content accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or the information contained on it.

Tax laws and regulations are subject to frequent changes. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information on this Website without seeking personalised professional advice. Our Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Covai GST Consultants, its partners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our Website or services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Covai GST Consultants, its partners, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your provision of inaccurate or incomplete information; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate a professional engagement by providing written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Client shall pay all fees due for services rendered up to the date of termination. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, changes in law or regulation, pandemic, internet or telecommunications failure, power outages, or disruptions to government portals (such as the GST portal or Income Tax e-filing portal).

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Website or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

15. Severability

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

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Website or services following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact Us

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