Terms of Service
1. Service Nature
Pick My Advisor is a technology bridge for civic transparency. We are an independent civic-tech platform that connects citizens with ward officials and professional advisors. We are NOT a government agency or law firm.
- We facilitate communication between citizens and governance bodies
- We provide access to verified civic data and ward information
- We connect users with licensed legal and financial professionals
- We offer tools for civic empowerment including complaint filing and legal notice generation
2. User Responsibility
By using Pick My Advisor, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when filing grievances or generating legal notices
- Not misuse the legal notice feature for frivolous or false claims
- Respect the privacy of officials and not harass them
- Comply with all applicable laws including the IT Act and Karnataka Sakala Services Act
- Verify the accuracy of your complaint details before submission
⚠️ Important: The legal responsibility for claims made in complaints and legal notices remains with you (the user). Pick My Advisor provides templates and legal references but does not provide legal advice.
3. Fee Structure & Refund Policy
Our services are priced as follows:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Legal Notice Generation | ₹99 |
| Expert Consultation (Advocate/CA) | ₹499 |
🚫 Non-Refundable: All fees are non-refundable once the service has been initiated. This includes:
- Legal Notice PDF generation has begun
- Consultation booking has been confirmed
- Any digital service delivery has started
Payments are processed securely via Razorpay. A digital receipt is emailed to your registered email address upon successful payment.
4. Independent Professional Network
All advisors on this platform (Lawyers/CAs) are independent professionals. Pick My Advisor verifies credentials but is not responsible for the quality of services rendered. Each professional sets their own terms of engagement.
5. Limitation of Liability
Pick My Advisor is not liable for:
- Delays or non-responses from government officials
- Actions or inactions by governance bodies
- Quality of services provided by independent advisors
- Outcomes of legal notices or consultations
We facilitate communication but do not control government processes or third-party professional services.
6. Government Interaction Disclaimer
📋 Official Directory: Contact details displayed are sourced from publicly available government records. We display only official office numbers and publicly listed mobile numbers. PMA does not guarantee a response from any government official.
Acceptance: By using Pick My Advisor, you agree to these Terms of Use.
Updates: We may update these terms periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Contact: legal@pickmyadvisor.in
Last Updated: January 2026