These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website riftcstaxation.com ("Website") and any engagement of services with RIFTCS Taxation, a taxation and accounting practice based in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. By accessing this Website or engaging our services, you ("Client", "user", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website or avail our services.

1. About Our Services

RIFTCS Taxation provides professional services including, but not limited to, Income Tax filing and advisory, GST registration and return filing, Accounting and bookkeeping, Business/Company Registration, and related compliance services ("Services"). The content on this Website is for general informational purposes and does not, by itself, constitute professional advice. Specific advice is provided only after a formal engagement and review of your documents and facts.

2. Fees, Advance Payment & Billing

Note: A minimum of 30% advance payment is mandatory before we begin work on any assignment.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, an advance payment of 30% to 50% of the total quoted professional fee is required before we commence any work on a Client's file or assignment. Work will begin only after receipt of this advance, and timelines communicated to the Client are counted from the date the advance is received and all requisite documents/information are provided.

The balance fee is payable as per the schedule communicated at the time of engagement, and in any case before final delivery of documents, filings, certificates, or reports, or before we represent the Client before any authority. Government fees, statutory challans, stamp duty, and third-party charges are payable separately by the Client and are not included in our professional fee unless expressly stated in writing.

Advance payments already utilised towards work performed, document verification, or filings initiated on the Client's behalf are non-refundable. Any refund of the unutilised portion of an advance, where applicable, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and is at the sole discretion of the Firm. We reserve the right to pause or discontinue work on any assignment where payment is delayed or outstanding.

3. Client Responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information/documents required for the Services. RIFTCS Taxation relies on the information and documents furnished by the Client and is not responsible for any error, penalty, interest, notice, or loss arising from incorrect, incomplete, or delayed information provided by the Client. Statutory deadlines (such as Income Tax and GST due dates) are set by government authorities; delays in providing information may result in missed deadlines and consequent late fees or penalties, for which the Firm shall not be held liable.

4. Confidentiality

We treat all financial, personal, and business information shared by the Client as confidential and use it solely for the purpose of rendering the agreed Services and complying with applicable law. We do not sell or share your confidential information with third parties except where required by law, by regulatory/government authorities, or with your consent.

5. No Guarantee of Outcome

While we exercise due professional care and diligence, we do not guarantee any specific outcome from any filing, assessment, refund, registration, or representation before an authority, as these are subject to the discretion of the concerned government department and applicable law, rules, and notifications in force at the relevant time.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RIFTCS Taxation's total liability arising from or connected with any Service shall not exceed the professional fee actually paid by the Client for that specific assignment. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, including loss of profit, business, or data, arising from the use of our Services or this Website.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of RIFTCS Taxation and may not be reproduced, copied, or used without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites (such as government portals) for reference purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website.

9. Cancellation

Either party may seek to discontinue an ongoing assignment by providing written notice. In case of cancellation by the Client after work has commenced, fees for work already performed shall be payable, and the advance paid shall be adjusted accordingly.

10. Amendments

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The revised Terms will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website or our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bahadurgarh / Jhajjar, Haryana.