When Evidence
Decides Justice,
Precision Matters.

Fact Opinion ("we," "us," "our") operates the website www.factopinion.in ("Platform"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users, clients, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your personal data in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA).

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information (Provided by You):

• Full name, email address, phone number, and communication address
• Professional designation (Advocate, Prosecutor, Investigator, etc.)
• Bar Council enrollment number or institutional ID (for verification)
• Payment and billing information (processed through secure third-party payment gateways)

b) Case-Related Data (Provided for Analysis):

• FIR copies, Charge Sheets, witness statements, financial records
• Forensic reports, medical reports, property documents
• ACB investigation documents, income and expenditure records
• Any other case documents voluntarily submitted for analysis

c) Automatically Collected Data:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Website usage data, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide legal research and evidence analysis services as described in our service modules
• To generate case intelligence reports, vulnerability assessments, and strategic analysis
• To communicate service updates, reports, and consultation schedules
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To improve our platform, services, and analytical tools
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• To maintain internal records and audit logs for quality assurance

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement stringent security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-End Encryption: All case-related documents and communications are encrypted during transmission (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)
• Access Control: Strict role-based access; only authorized analysts assigned to your case can view your documents
• Secure Cloud Storage: Documents are stored on encrypted, CERT-IN compliant cloud servers within India
• Audit Trail: All access to case data is logged with timestamps for accountability
• NDA-Based Operations: All team members operate under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Case Anonymization: Option available to anonymize case data upon request

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal or case-related information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing with specific advocates, prosecutors, or institutions
• Legal Compliance: When required by court orders, lawful government requests, or statutory authorities under Indian law
• Service Providers: With trusted payment processors and cloud infrastructure providers (under strict data processing agreements)
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or restructuring, with prior notice to affected users

5. Data Retention

• Case Documents: Retained for the duration of the engagement plus 3 years for legal compliance, unless earlier deletion is requested
• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active; deleted within 90 days of account closure
• Analytical Reports: Retained for 5 years for reference and quality assurance
• Website Analytics: Anonymized data retained for up to 2 years

You may request early deletion of your data by writing to us (see Section 9).

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (session management, language preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage patterns and improve user experience
• Preference Cookies: To remember your language and display settings

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights (Under DPDPA 2023)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Grievance Officer or the Data Protection Board of India
• Right to Nominate: Nominate a person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity

8. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites (legal databases, court websites, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for legal professionals and institutions. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Grievance Officer & Contact

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Fact Opinion platform at www.factopinion.in ("Platform"), operated by Fact Opinion ("Company," "we," "us"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. About Our Services

Fact Opinion is a Legal Research & Analytics Platform providing:

• ACB DA Case Intelligence: Financial recalculation, asset position analysis, income validation, DA percentage recomputation, and judicial precedent mapping for Anti-Corruption Bureau Disproportionate Assets cases
• Grave Crimes Intelligence: FIR-Charge Sheet consistency analysis, witness contradiction detection, medical-forensic correlation, chain of custody validation, and timeline reconstruction for serious criminal cases
• Cross-Vertical Intelligence: Contradiction detection, evidence strength assessment, judicial vulnerability scoring, case stage intelligence, and role-based analytical perspectives

2. Eligibility & Account Registration

• You must be at least 18 years of age and legally competent to enter into a binding agreement under Indian law
• Our services are designed for legal professionals (advocates, prosecutors, investigators), law firms, and authorized institutional clients
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration
• We reserve the right to verify professional credentials before granting access to premium services

3. Nature of Services — Important Disclaimers

a) Not Legal Advice: Fact Opinion provides research and analytical assistance only. Our reports, analyses, and intelligence outputs are for informational and strategic guidance purposes. They do NOT constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or professional counsel.

b) Not a Substitute: Our services do NOT replace:

• Judicial authority or court proceedings
• Licensed legal counsel or advocate representation
• Official investigation agencies (Police, ACB, CBI, etc.)
• Forensic laboratories or expert testimony

c) Professional Judgment Required: All analyses should be reviewed and validated by qualified legal professionals before being used in legal proceedings. Fact Opinion does not guarantee specific case outcomes.

4. Client Responsibilities

• Document Accuracy: You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all case documents and information submitted to us
• Lawful Use: You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in connection with legitimate legal proceedings
• Confidentiality: You shall not share analytical reports generated for your case with unauthorized parties without our written consent
• No Misrepresentation: You shall not misrepresent Fact Opinion analyses as official legal opinions, court orders, or government reports
• Compliance: You shall comply with all applicable laws, court rules, and professional ethics codes in using our services

5. Service Delivery & Timelines

• Service timelines will be communicated upon case evaluation and fee agreement
• Timelines depend on case complexity, volume of documents, and the analytical modules engaged
• We aim to deliver reports within the agreed timeline but shall not be liable for delays caused by incomplete document submission or force majeure events
• Rush or priority delivery may be available at additional charges

6. Fees & Payment

• Premium Case-Based Pricing: High-value analytical services for DA cases and grave crimes are priced per case based on complexity
• Subscription Plans: Monthly and annual plans available for advocates and law firms
• Institutional Licensing: Custom pricing for ACB units, law firms, and vigilance organizations
• All fees are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) and are exclusive of applicable GST
• Payment terms, refund policies, and cancellation procedures will be specified in the Service Agreement

7. Intellectual Property

• The Fact Opinion name, logo, platform design, analytical methodologies, report templates, and scoring algorithms are the intellectual property of Fact Opinion
• Case-specific analytical reports are generated for the client and may be used by the client for their legal proceedings
• You may not reproduce, reverse-engineer, or commercially exploit our analytical tools, algorithms, or scoring systems
• We retain the right to use anonymized and aggregated case data for improving our analytical models

8. Limitation of Liability

• Fact Opinion provides analytical and research assistance. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding case outcomes, court decisions, or legal results
• Our maximum liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the specific service in question
• We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our services
• We are not liable for decisions made by courts, judges, prosecutors, or any legal authority based on or independent of our analysis

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fact Opinion, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our services
• Inaccurate information or documents provided by you
• Violation of these Terms or applicable law
• Misrepresentation of our analyses to third parties or courts

10. Termination

• Either party may terminate the engagement with written notice as per the Service Agreement
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Platform for violation of these Terms
• Upon termination, your right to access reports and platform features ceases, subject to data retention obligations
• Sections on Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law survive termination

11. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations due to events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, cyberattacks, or disruptions to internet or cloud infrastructure.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified 30 days in advance via email or Platform notification. Continued use after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India
• Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through amicable negotiation and mediation
• If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana
• The courts of Hyderabad, Telangana shall have exclusive jurisdiction

14. Contact Information

This Disclaimer applies to the Fact Opinion platform at www.factopinion.in and all services, reports, analyses, and communications provided by Fact Opinion ("Company," "we," "us"). Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using our services.

1. Nature of Services

Fact Opinion is a Legal Research & Analytics Platform specializing in evidence-based analytical intelligence for:

• ACB Disproportionate Assets (DA) Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
• Grave Crimes Cases under IPC, CrPC, POCSO Act, NDPS Act, and other criminal statutes

Our services include research, data analysis, evidence evaluation, contradiction detection, financial recalculation, and strategic intelligence reporting.

2. Not Legal Advice

IMPORTANT: The information, analyses, reports, and intelligence outputs provided by Fact Opinion are for informational, research, and strategic guidance purposes only. They do NOT constitute:

• Legal advice or legal opinions
• Professional advocacy or counsel
• Certified expert witness testimony
• Official government or court documents
• Guaranteed predictions of case outcomes

Users must consult qualified legal professionals (licensed advocates) before making any legal decisions based on our analyses.

3. No Guarantee of Outcomes

While Fact Opinion strives for accuracy and thoroughness in all analyses, we cannot and do not guarantee:

• Acquittal, conviction, or any specific case outcome
• Court acceptance of our analytical findings
• Success in bail applications, appeals, or trials
• Accuracy of data derived from documents submitted by clients
• Completeness of analyses when source documents are incomplete or inaccurate

Every legal case depends on multiple factors including judicial discretion, procedural history, evidence admissibility, and legal arguments — factors beyond the scope of analytical intelligence alone.

4. Client Responsibility for Data Accuracy

Fact Opinion's analyses are based on documents and information provided by the client. We:

• Rely on the authenticity and accuracy of documents submitted to us
• Do not independently verify the genuineness of documents unless specifically engaged to do so
• Are not responsible for analyses derived from forged, fabricated, or materially inaccurate documents
• Reserve the right to refuse analysis if document integrity is questionable

5. Independence from Judicial Authorities

Fact Opinion operates independently and is NOT:

• Affiliated with any court, tribunal, or judicial body
• Connected to any investigation agency (Police, ACB, CBI, NIA, or Vigilance)
• A government-authorized legal service or aid organization
• A licensed law firm or law practice

6. Endorsement Clarification

The endorsement by G. Anil Kiran Kumar, Advocate, High Court for the State of Telangana (Former District Judge), is a professional endorsement of the platform's analytical methodology. It does NOT imply:

• Judicial approval of any specific case analysis
• Guarantee of service quality or case outcomes
• Official court or government endorsement

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Fact Opinion, its directors, employees, analysts, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our services
• We are not liable for any loss suffered due to reliance on our analyses without independent legal verification
• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific service in question

8. Website Content Disclaimer

• Information on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis
• We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of website content
• Statistics and performance metrics displayed on the website are indicative and may vary based on case-specific factors
• Third-party links on this website do not imply endorsement; we are not responsible for third-party content

9. Confidentiality Commitment

While we maintain strict confidentiality through encryption, access controls, and NDA-based operations, no data transmission or storage system can guarantee 100% security. We take every commercially reasonable measure to protect your data but cannot provide absolute guarantees against unauthorized access resulting from sophisticated cyberattacks or force majeure events.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, methodologies, algorithms, scoring systems, report templates, and intellectual property on the Fact Opinion platform are protected under Indian copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, reverse-engineering, or commercial exploitation is strictly prohibited.

11. Amendments

Fact Opinion reserves the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this website. Continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.

12. Governing Law

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

13. Contact Us

"When Evidence Decides Justice, Precision Matters."
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