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Terms of Service

Last updated 2026-05-19. By using Kautilya, you agree to these terms. Final copy will be drafted with counsel before public launch.

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1. The service

Kautilya connects clients with retired Indian government officials for paid consultations on governance, compliance, approvals, and policy. Advisors provide strategic and procedural guidance only — they do not directly approve files, applications, or transactions.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 and capable of entering binding contracts under Indian law.

3. Engagement model

Each consultation is a separate engagement. Operations reviews every request before forwarding to an expert. The expert decides whether to accept; if accepted, a quote is agreed before any charge is made.

4. Payments & refunds

Payments are processed via Razorpay. Refund eligibility depends on the engagement stage (full refund before advisor acceptance; partial after, with details specified in the booking confirmation).

5. Confidentiality

Consultations are confidential. Advisors and operations staff are bound by NDAs.

6. Limitation of liability

Kautilya provides a platform for connection and brief-building. Advisors give independent professional opinions; you are responsible for how you act on them.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by Indian law. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Hyderabad.