Terms & Conditions

01. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using AffidavitFormat.com — including any affidavit format, template, generator, preview, print, or download feature — you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using this Website on behalf of an organization or another person, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity or person to these Terms.

02. About the Service

AffidavitFormat.com is a free online affidavit format generator that provides pre-drafted templates for affidavits commonly used in India — including, but not limited to:

• Name Change Affidavit
• Income Affidavit
• Marriage Affidavit
• Gap Certificate Affidavit
• Address Proof Affidavit
• Self Affidavit
• Lost Aadhaar / PAN Affidavit
• Caste Certificate Affidavit
• Property Affidavit
• And other legal affidavit formats

We do not provide notarization, registration, legal representation, or official certification. We provide only document templates and a tool to fill and print them.

03. No Legal Advice — Important

The affidavit formats and templates provided on this Website are for general informational and drafting purposes only. They:

• Do not constitute legal advice or opinion
• May not be suitable for every specific situation
• May require modification based on your state, purpose, or specific facts
• Do not create an attorney-client relationship

You are strongly advised to consult a licensed advocate, Notary Public, or qualified legal professional before signing, notarizing, or submitting any affidavit. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy, validity, and legal suitability of any document created using this Website.

04. Eligibility

To use this Website, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not be barred from using the Service under any applicable law in India or your jurisdiction
• Use the Website only for lawful, personal, or professional purposes

If you are under 18, you must use the Website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. For affidavits on behalf of minors, a parent or guardian must complete the process.

05. Your Responsibilities

When using AffidavitFormat.com, you agree that you will:

• Provide accurate, correct, and complete information in all fields
• Not enter false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Verify the final document for spelling, dates, numbers, and legal accuracy before printing or signing
• Use the correct stamp paper value as per your state's rules
• Sign the affidavit in front of a licensed Notary Public with witnesses present
• Keep your own record of the final document
• Comply with all applicable Indian laws, including the Indian Penal Code, Oaths Act, 1969, and Notaries Act, 1952

06. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use this Website to:

• Create false, forged, or fraudulent documents
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Commit any offence under Indian law, including forgery, cheating, or fraud
• Violate any court order, contract, or third-party right
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape, crawl, copy, or mass-download content without permission
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or copy our source code
• Use automated tools (bots) to access the Website in a way that burdens our servers
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or legal notices
• Reproduce or resell our templates as your own product

07. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on AffidavitFormat.com — including text, design, layout, graphics, logos, code, templates, and structure — is the exclusive property of AffidavitFormat.com and is protected under Indian and international copyright laws.

What You CAN Do:

• Use the affidavit formats for your personal, family, or client-related legal needs
• Print the generated affidavit for official submission
• Modify the content to suit your specific legal situation

What You CANNOT Do:

• Copy, resell, redistribute, or republish our templates as your own product
• Create a competing website or service using our content
• Claim ownership over our design, code, or format structure
• Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without written permission

08. Accuracy of Information

While we make reasonable efforts to keep our templates current and legally appropriate, we do not guarantee that:

• All templates reflect the latest amendments to Indian laws
• All formats are accepted by every authority in every state
• Stamp paper rules and stamp duty amounts are current for every jurisdiction
• Notary requirements are identical across all states and purposes

Legal rules vary by state, purpose, and authority. You are responsible for verifying that your final document meets the specific requirements of the authority to which you will submit it.

09. Notarization & Legal Validity

An affidavit is generally not legally valid until it has been:

• Printed on the appropriate non-judicial stamp paper (if required)
• Signed by the deponent
• Witnessed by two witnesses
• Notarized by a licensed Notary Public

AffidavitFormat.com does not provide notarization or verification services. You must visit a licensed Notary Public in person to complete the process. Requirements may vary by state, purpose, and authority.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., government portals, SHCIL, Google Fonts, CDN services). We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or legality of third-party websites
• Their privacy practices or terms of use
• Any loss or damage arising from your use of those websites

Links are provided for convenience only. Visiting a third-party site is entirely at your own risk.

11. Service Availability

We strive to keep AffidavitFormat.com available 24×7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled or emergency maintenance
• Server issues, network problems, or cyber-attacks
• Technical failures, browser incompatibility, or device issues
• Force majeure events

We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time without prior notice and without liability.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content, templates, and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability
• Warranties of non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be error-free or uninterrupted

You use the Website entirely at your own risk. Any document created using this Website is your sole responsibility.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AffidavitFormat.com, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, business, or goodwill
• Rejection of an affidavit by any authority
• Legal consequences arising from the use of our templates
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the generated document
• Delay, failure, or interruption of service

Since the Service is provided free of charge, our total liability to you shall not exceed ₹0 (zero rupees).

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AffidavitFormat.com and its team from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damage, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or third-party right
• Any document you create, print, or submit using our templates
• Any false, misleading, or fraudulent information you provide

15. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website, without notice and without liability, if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Attempt to abuse, scrape, or attack the Website
• Use the Website for illegal or fraudulent purposes
• Infringe our intellectual property or that of others

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Disclaimers, Liability, and Governing Law) shall continue to apply.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.

Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at legal@affidavitformat.com so that we can try to resolve the issue amicably.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on the homepage for major changes
• Notify registered users (if applicable) via email

Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using the Website.

18. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us:

• Legal Enquiries: legal@affidavitformat.com
• General Support: support@affidavitformat.com
• Postal Address: AffidavitFormat.com, New Delhi, India – 110001

We aim to respond to all legal enquiries within 30 days.