Section 01

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using this website (vrinik.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

These terms apply to all visitors to the website. They govern your use of the website only — they do not constitute or form part of any engagement or advisory relationship with Vrinik Advisory. Separate terms govern any professional services engagement.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Section 02

About this website

This website is operated by Vrinik Solutions (trading as Vrinik Advisory), a boutique cybersecurity advisory practice. The website is an informational resource describing the services offered by Vrinik Advisory, the experience and approach of the practice, and general information relevant to the industries and subject matter we work in.

The website is intended for business audiences — professionals, organisations, and individuals exploring cybersecurity advisory services. It is not intended as a consumer service or a general information resource for non-business purposes.

Section 03

No professional advice

The content on this website is for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes professional, legal, regulatory, technical, or cybersecurity advice. Do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you read on this website without first obtaining appropriate professional advice specific to your circumstances.

The descriptions of services, frameworks, risks, and regulatory requirements on this website are general in nature. They are intended to describe the scope of work Vrinik Advisory can assist with — not to provide specific guidance applicable to your organisation, systems, or regulatory situation.

In particular:

  • Content referencing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 does not address your specific legal obligations. Questions about DPDP or any other data protection law should be directed to qualified legal counsel.
  • Content relating to cybersecurity frameworks, compliance standards, or risk management practices describes general approaches and does not constitute a recommendation or assessment specific to your organisation.
  • Content relating to incident response, business continuity, or disaster recovery describes advisory services — it does not constitute a guarantee of any particular outcome or standard of protection.

An engagement with Vrinik Advisory begins only when a formal agreement has been executed by both parties. Until that point, no advisory relationship exists and no reliance should be placed on website content as professional guidance.

Section 04

Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, structure, design, graphics, service descriptions, frameworks described, and page layouts — is the intellectual property of Vrinik Advisory or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.

You may access and read content on this website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. You may not, without prior written permission from Vrinik Advisory:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish any substantial part of this website's content
  • Adapt, modify, or create derivative works based on website content
  • Use website content for commercial purposes, including in marketing materials, proposals, or client-facing documents
  • Systematically extract or scrape content from this website
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

Brief quotations with clear attribution to Vrinik Advisory (vrinik.com) are permitted for editorial, journalistic, or commentary purposes, provided such use is fair and does not mislead as to the source or context of the content.

To request permission to use website content, please contact us using the details in Section 11.

Section 05

Acceptable use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website. Specifically, you must not:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its underlying systems, or any connected servers or databases
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code or material to the website
  • Conduct any form of automated data collection, scraping, or harvesting without prior written consent
  • Impersonate Vrinik Advisory or misrepresent your affiliation with us
  • Use the website to send unsolicited communications or to facilitate spam
  • Use any content from this website to make false or misleading representations about Vrinik Advisory's services, capabilities, or positions

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any user who breaches these terms, without notice and at our sole discretion.

Section 06

Accuracy of content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the content on this website is accurate and current. However, we make no representations or warranties — express or implied — as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information on the website for any particular purpose.

The cybersecurity and regulatory landscape changes rapidly. Information on this website describing frameworks, regulatory requirements, threat landscapes, or industry practices may not reflect the most recent developments. You should verify any regulatory or technical information independently before relying on it.

Service descriptions on this website are general in nature. The precise scope, deliverables, and timelines of any engagement will be agreed in writing prior to commencement and may differ from the general descriptions presented here.

Section 07

Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or tools — such as regulatory bodies, standards organisations, or professional references. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

Vrinik Advisory does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. The inclusion of a link does not imply any recommendation or endorsement of the linked site or its operators.

You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to their own terms and conditions. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Section 08

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vrinik Advisory excludes all liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise — arising from:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, this website
  • Reliance on any content, information, or service description on this website
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content of this website
  • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
  • Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website
  • Viruses or other harmful components that may be transmitted through the website, despite our reasonable precautions

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which a claim is brought and even if Vrinik Advisory has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Section 09

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of competent jurisdiction in India.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Section 10

Changes to these terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

Material changes will be noted on the website where reasonably practicable.

Section 11

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or wish to request permission to use website content, please contact us using the details below.

Contact details
Sandeep Makol — Vrinik Advisory
India (serving clients globally across US, UK, AU & NZ)