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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

These Terms & Conditions govern professional consulting and advisory services provided by Aaradhayay Gupta, operating under the trade name “Sofiology” (“Consultant”, “We”, “Us”) to clients (“Client”, “You”).

By engaging services or making payment against any invoice, the Client agrees to these Terms.

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1. Nature of Services

Sofiology is an independent freelance consulting practice providing business consulting, marketing strategy, branding advisory, and digital growth services.

Services are provided as per mutually agreed scope defined via proposal, email confirmation, or invoice description.

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2. Legal Status

Sofiology is a trade name under which services are offered by Aaradhayay Gupta.
It is not a registered partnership, LLP, or company.

All contracts and invoices are issued in the name of Aaradhayay Gupta.

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3. Fees & Payment

  • Fees are payable as per invoice terms.

  • Payments are due upon receipt unless agreed otherwise in writing.

  • Consultant reserves the right to pause services in case of delayed payment.

  • TDS may be deducted by Client as per Income Tax Act, 1961.

  • Client must provide TDS certificate (Form 16A) within statutory timelines.

 

4. Taxes

GST is not applicable unless statutory thresholds are crossed and registration is obtained.

Any statutory taxes applicable shall be governed by Indian law.

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5. Intellectual Property

All frameworks, strategies, documents, templates, and advisory materials remain intellectual property of the Consultant unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Client receives a limited right to use deliverables for internal business purposes only.

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6. Limitation of Liability

The Consultant shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect losses

  • Business interruption

  • Loss of profits

Liability shall not exceed fees paid for the specific engagement.

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7. Termination

Either party may terminate via written communication.
Payment for completed milestones remains payable.

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8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by laws of India.
Jurisdiction: Courts of Ludhiana, Punjab.

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