Disclaimer

1. Nature and scope of services

MORAFIS provides independent legal consultancy, legal-document preparation, document review, research, administrative assistance and coordination services relating primarily to Indian law, cross-border documentation and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) matters. All services are subject to applicable laws, professional regulations, immigration conditions and the terms agreed with the client.

2. No governmental authority or guarantee

MORAFIS is an independent consultancy and is not a government department, statutory authority, court, embassy, consulate or official issuing agency. MORAFIS does not issue, approve or guarantee the issuance of passports, police clearance certificates, nativity or domicile certificates, Gazette notifications, Apostilles, marriage certificates, adoption orders or other official documents. Such documents and decisions remain exclusively within the authority of the relevant government department or competent authority.

3. Legal consultancy and professional limitations

Legal consultancy and document-related services are provided only within the scope permitted by applicable Indian laws. MORAFIS does not represent clients before the courts of other countries. Where necessary, clients may be referred to appropriately qualified advocates, lawyers, notaries, translators or other authorised professionals.

4. Government certificates, Gazette notifications and civil documentation

Services relating to nativity, domicile and residence certificates, name changes, Gazette notifications, birth and marriage records, affidavits and other civil documents are limited to consultation, preparation, verification of client-provided information, application assistance and procedural coordination, as applicable. Acceptance, processing, correction, publication and issuance are determined by the competent authority.

5. Adoption and CARA-related services

Adoption-related services are limited to permissible documentation assistance, procedural information and coordination with the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), authorised adoption agencies and other competent authorities. MORAFIS is not an adoption agency and does not undertake adoption placement, approve adoptions, determine eligibility or guarantee registration, referral, matching or an adoption order. Such activities are undertaken only by the authorities and agencies legally authorised to perform them.

6. Power of attorney and legal instrument services

General Powers of Attorney (GPA), Special Powers of Attorney (SPA), affidavits, declarations, deeds and other legal instruments may be drafted or reviewed according to the client's instructions and the applicable law. The client is responsible for ensuring that the information and instructions supplied are complete and accurate. The legal effect, acceptance, execution, stamping, registration and enforceability of any instrument depend on the applicable law and the requirements of the receiving authority.

7. Embossing, stamping, attestation and Apostille

Embossing, stamping, notarisation, registration, consular attestation and Apostille are distinct procedures. MORAFIS may provide procedural guidance and coordination where permitted. Any official seal, stamp, authentication, attestation or Apostille must be obtained from the legally competent authority or authorised provider. No document will be represented as officially authenticated unless the relevant procedure has actually been completed.

8. Client responsibility and document authenticity

Clients are responsible for providing genuine, complete and accurate documents and information. MORAFIS is not responsible for false, misleading, forged, altered or incomplete information supplied by a client or a third party. MORAFIS reserves the right to decline or discontinue any assignment involving suspected fraud, misrepresentation, unlawful activity or non-compliance with applicable requirements.

9. Processing times, fees and outcomes

Government processing times, appointment availability, application requirements, fees and decisions may change without prior notice. Any estimated timeline or anticipated outcome is indicative only and is not a guarantee. Professional fees charged by MORAFIS are separate from government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, translation costs, notarial charges, registration fees and third-party expenses, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

10. Confidentiality and personal data

Client information and documents are handled with appropriate confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data-protection and professional obligations. Information may be disclosed where required by law, with the client's authorisation, or where necessary for the lawful performance of the agreed services.

11. No guarantee of legal or administrative outcome

Any legal information, research, opinion, draft, checklist or procedural guidance is based on the information available and the circumstances disclosed by the client at the time of engagement. Laws, regulations, judicial decisions and administrative practices may change. No particular legal, immigration, administrative, financial or judicial outcome is guaranteed.

12. Acceptance of terms

Engagement of MORAFIS for any service constitutes acceptance of the applicable service terms, fee arrangements and limitations communicated to the client. Where a separate engagement letter or service agreement is executed, its terms govern the specific assignment, subject to applicable law.