Disclaimer
Last Updated: July 2026
Welcome to IPPEDIA (Intellectual Property Professionals Directory & Knowledge Platform) ("IPPEDIA", "we", "our", or "us").
This Disclaimer governs your access to and use of https://ippedia.in ("Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this Disclaimer together with the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Membership Policy and other applicable Platform Policies.
1. About IPPEDIA
IPPEDIA is an independent membership-based Intellectual Property Professionals Directory & Knowledge Platform.
The Platform facilitates access to factual professional information relating to eligible Members together with Intellectual Property knowledge resources, including Intellectual Property Case Laws, Official Intellectual Property Quick Links, Articles, Legal Updates, Educational Resources and other Intellectual Property-related information.
2. General Information Disclaimer
All information available on the Platform is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes.
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate and updated information, IPPEDIA makes no representation or warranty regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of any information published on the Platform.
Users are encouraged to independently verify all information before relying upon it.
3. Professional Directory Disclaimer
IPPEDIA maintains a Professional Directory containing factual professional information voluntarily submitted by eligible Members.
Publication of a Professional Profile is intended solely to facilitate access to factual professional information relating to eligible Members.
Publication of any Professional Profile shall not constitute:
- Advertisement
- Solicitation
- Recommendation
- Endorsement
- Certification
- Accreditation
- Ranking
- Approval
- Guarantee
Users are solely responsible for independently evaluating the qualifications, registrations, credentials, experience and suitability of any professional before engaging any professional services.
4. No Recommendation or Endorsement
IPPEDIA does not advertise, solicit, recommend, endorse, compare, certify, rank or guarantee any Member, professional, law firm, organisation or professional service.
The appearance of any Professional Profile on the Platform should not be interpreted as any opinion regarding the competence, quality or suitability of the concerned professional.
5. No Verification Guarantee
Unless expressly stated otherwise, IPPEDIA does not independently verify every item of professional information submitted by Members.
Although IPPEDIA may review information as part of its membership processes, publication of a Professional Profile should not be construed as confirmation of the authenticity, validity or accuracy of all information submitted.
Members remain solely responsible for the information published in their Professional Profiles.
6. No Legal Advice
Nothing contained on the Platform constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, professional advice or legal consultation.
The Platform is intended solely to provide factual professional information and Intellectual Property knowledge resources.
Users should obtain independent legal or professional advice appropriate to their specific circumstances before taking any legal or commercial decision.
7. Knowledge Resources Disclaimer
IPPEDIA may publish or provide access to:
- Intellectual Property Case Laws
- Landmark Judgments
- Articles
- Legal Updates
- Educational Resources
- Practice Information
- Official Intellectual Property Quick Links
- Other Intellectual Property-related resources
Such information is published solely for informational and educational purposes.
The publication of any resource shall not be construed as legal advice, legal interpretation or professional opinion.
8. Case Laws Disclaimer
Case Laws, judicial decisions and legal materials available on the Platform are provided only as legal reference material.
Judicial decisions may subsequently be modified, distinguished, overruled or otherwise affected by later judicial pronouncements or legislative amendments.
Users should always refer to the latest official sources before relying upon any legal material.
9. External Links Disclaimer
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including Government websites, Intellectual Property Offices, WIPO resources and other external websites.
Such links are provided solely for user convenience.
IPPEDIA has no control over external websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, availability, accuracy, policies or practices.
Accessing third-party websites is entirely at the User's own risk.
10. Third-Party Content
The Platform may contain content, references or materials originating from third parties.
IPPEDIA does not necessarily endorse or adopt the views, opinions or statements expressed by third parties.
Responsibility for third-party content remains solely with the respective author or owner.
11. No Government Affiliation
IPPEDIA is an independent platform.
IPPEDIA is not affiliated with, recognised by, authorised by, endorsed by or operated under:
- Government of India
- Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
- Intellectual Property India
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Any statutory or regulatory authority
Unless expressly stated otherwise, references to Government authorities or official Intellectual Property resources are made solely for informational purposes.
12. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all Platform content including text, graphics, layout, design, databases, logos and software belongs to IPPEDIA or the respective rights holders.
Publication of a Professional Profile does not transfer ownership of any Intellectual Property Rights.
Unauthorised reproduction, copying or commercial use of Platform content may violate applicable laws.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IPPEDIA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary loss or damage arising out of or relating to:
- Use of the Platform.
- Reliance upon information published on the Platform.
- Engagement of any professional listed on the Platform.
- Technical interruptions or website downtime.
- Errors or omissions.
- Third-party content.
- External websites.
Users access and use the Platform entirely at their own discretion and risk.
14. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for:
- Independently verifying professional information.
- Verifying professional registrations, qualifications and credentials.
- Obtaining independent legal or professional advice where appropriate.
- Complying with applicable laws.
- Exercising their own judgment before relying upon any information available on the Platform.
15. Changes to this Disclaimer
IPPEDIA may amend or update this Disclaimer from time to time.
Revised versions shall become effective immediately upon publication on the Platform unless otherwise specified.
Users are encouraged to review this Disclaimer periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer, please contact us through our Contact Page:
Contact Us: https://ippedia.in/contact
17. Governing Interpretation
This Disclaimer shall be read together with the:
- Terms & Conditions
- Privacy Policy
- Membership Policy
- Other applicable Platform Policies
In the event of any inconsistency, the Terms & Conditions and applicable law shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.