Terms of Service
Last updated: April 2026
Section A: General Terms
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Preconsultify (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Platform.
2. Platform as Intermediary
Preconsultify operates as a digital marketplace connecting businesses (“Clients”) with independent professionals (“Consultants”). We claim safe harbour as an intermediary under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Preconsultify is not a party to the consulting engagement, does not direct the Consultant's work, and does not guarantee the outcomes of any project.
3. Intellectual Property
The Preconsultify platform, branding, and underlying software are exclusively owned by Preconsultify. You may not copy, modify, or reverse-engineer the Platform. Work products delivered during an engagement remain the property of the relevant parties as negotiated in their specific Statement of Work (SOW).
4. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New Delhi, India.
5. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, claim, or controversy shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be New Delhi, and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.
Section B: Client Specific Terms
6. Escrow and Payments
Clients agree to fund engagements via our RBI-compliant escrow or nodal accounts prior to project commencement. Funds will only be released to the Consultant upon milestone approval. In the event of a dispute, funds will remain locked in escrow until resolved through our internal mediation process or arbitration.
7. Non-Circumvention
Clients may not attempt to circumvent the Platform by paying Consultants directly outside of Preconsultify for a period of 24 months following the introduction of the Consultant. Violations will result in a circumvention fee equal to 30% of the Consultant's annualised billing rate.
8. Confidentiality
Information shared during the matching process, including briefs and company context, is treated as confidential. Consultants are bound by platform confidentiality terms before they are shown a brief.
Section C: Consultant Specific Terms
9. Independent Contractor Status
Consultants operate as independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms creates an employer-employee, partnership, or agency relationship between Preconsultify and the Consultant, or between the Client and the Consultant.
10. Tax Liabilities (TDS & GST)
As an independent professional, you are solely responsible for determining, filing, and paying all applicable taxes under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. This includes, but is not limited to, securing your own GST registration (if applicable) and managing TDS liabilities. Preconsultify will deduct applicable TDS under Section 194O or other relevant sections of the Income Tax Act as mandated by law.
11. Accurate Representation
Consultants must accurately represent their skills, experience, and educational background. Misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension from the Platform and forfeiture of pending payouts.
Section D: Referral Program Terms
14. Eligibility and Payouts
Participants in the Preconsultify Referral Program are eligible to receive a referral fee when a referred client completes and pays for their first engagement. Preconsultify reserves the right to verify referrals and may withhold payouts for fraudulent, self-referred, or duplicate submissions. Payouts are subject to applicable tax deductions (TDS).
Section E: Disclaimer of Warranties
12. No Guarantee
The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Preconsultify makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Platform, the accuracy of profiles, or the quality of the consulting services delivered.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, Preconsultify shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of your use of the Platform or the engagements brokered through it.