1 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (privara.co.in) or engaging Privara for any service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website or engage our services.
These terms apply to all visitors to this website and to all clients who engage Privara for compliance assessment and audit engagements.
2 About Privara
Privara is a governance and compliance assessment practice based in Pune, India. We provide DPDPA compliance assessments, audits, and remediation planning services to Indian organisations.
3 Services
Privara offers the following services as described on this website:
- DPDPA Readiness Review — a structured operational assessment of an organisation's current DPDPA compliance posture across four core areas.
- Operational Compliance Audit — a comprehensive assessment covering all eight DPDPA control areas, including full vendor contract review and board-ready output.
- Remediation and Governance Plan — a gap-by-gap solution design with phased implementation roadmap and ownership matrix.
The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for each engagement are agreed in writing before any work begins. The descriptions of services on this website are for informational purposes. Privara reserves the right to decline any engagement at its discretion.
4 Engagement Terms
4.1 Scoping and agreement
No engagement commences until the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fees have been confirmed in writing between Privara and the client. This written confirmation constitutes the binding agreement for that engagement.
4.2 Payment and cancellation
Fees, invoicing timelines, payment terms, and cancellation conditions are agreed separately in writing for each engagement and form part of the written engagement agreement. No work commences until payment terms are agreed.
4.3 Client obligations
The client agrees to provide accurate and complete information and documentation as reasonably requested by Privara for the purposes of the engagement. The quality and completeness of findings is dependent on the accuracy and completeness of information provided.
4.4 Nature of services
Privara's work should not be interpreted as formal legal advice or legal representation. Clients with specific legal questions — including questions about regulatory interpretation, enforcement proceedings, or litigation — should consult qualified legal counsel.
4.5 No guarantee of compliance outcomes
Privara's assessments reflect the state of the client's systems, practices, and documentation as at the date of the engagement. A Privara assessment does not guarantee that the client is fully compliant with the DPDPA Act 2023 or Rules 2025, or that no enforcement action will be taken against the client. Final implementation and ongoing compliance responsibilities remain with the client.
5 Intellectual Property
5.1 Privara's methodology
No engagement transfers ownership of Privara's internal methodology, frameworks, assessment tools, report templates, or processes. These remain Privara's property regardless of the engagement.
5.2 Client deliverables
Upon full payment of the agreed fees, Privara grants the client a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the deliverables produced for that engagement — including assessment reports, risk registers, and implementation roadmaps — for the client's internal business purposes.
5.3 Permitted use of deliverables
The client may share deliverables with its investors, board members, legal advisors, and enterprise clients for the purposes of due diligence, governance, or procurement, provided that this sharing is not for commercial redistribution and that Privara is identified as the author of the deliverable.
5.4 Restrictions
The client may not reproduce, publish, distribute, or sell Privara's deliverables to third parties beyond the permitted uses above.
6 Confidentiality
6.1 Client information
Privara treats all information shared by clients during engagements — including business information, system documentation, vendor contracts, and internal policies — as strictly confidential. Privara will not disclose client information to third parties without the client's explicit written consent, except where required by law.
6.2 Privara's methodology
Clients agree to treat Privara's methodology, process documentation, and internal tools — to the extent these are disclosed during an engagement — as confidential. Clients will not reproduce or share this information beyond what is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the engagement.
6.3 Duration
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement for a period of three years.
7 Limitation of Liability
7.1 General limitation
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Privara's total liability to any client in connection with an engagement — whether in contract, tort, or otherwise — shall not exceed the fees paid by the client for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.
7.2 Exclusions
Privara shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, or special loss or damage arising from or in connection with an engagement, including loss of revenue, loss of data, regulatory penalties, or reputational harm, whether or not Privara was advised of the possibility of such loss.
7.3 Accuracy of information
Privara's findings are based on the information and documentation provided by the client. Privara is not liable for findings that are incomplete or inaccurate as a result of incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the client.
8 Website Use
Content published on this website is intended to support general understanding of DPDPA governance concepts and should not be relied upon as organisation-specific compliance guidance.
Privara makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content on this website. This website may contain links to third-party websites. Privara is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked third-party website.
9 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or any Privara engagement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
10 Changes to These Terms
Privara may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this website or engagement of Privara's services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11 Contact
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