Disclaimer

InternationalDrivingCounsel.org is a private administrative facilitation and case-management platform owned and operated by a private entity (the “Company”). The Platform facilitates administrative coordination and communication between Users and independent Lawyers who are separately empanelled, based on information submitted by Users through the Platform's information form.

The Platform is limited to facilitating communication, scheduling, and administrative coordination between Users and independent Lawyers, where requested by the User. The Platform does not engage in the practice of law, does not advise Users on legal matters, does not prepare or submit international driving license applications, and does not represent Users before any authority, court, or tribunal.

The information form available on the Platform is not an official government form, an international driving license application, an RTO filing, or a request to any government department. It is solely a preliminary tool used to understand the User's requirements for the purpose of administrative coordination and facilitation.

The Platform is not a government website, government portal, or government-affiliated service. The following entities have no connection whatsoever with this Platform:

InternationalDrivingCounsel.org, its owners, directors, employees, and representatives are not advocates, legal professionals, government officials, or RTO / licensing officers, and do not provide legal advice, legal counselling, legal representation, or professional opinions of any kind.

The Company is not a law firm and is not registered or licensed as a law firm under the Advocates Act, 1961, or under any other applicable Indian law. Nothing on the Platform should be construed as establishing a lawyer-client relationship, an advocate-client relationship, or any professional relationship between the Company and the User.

The word “Counsel” in the Platform's name refers to its administrative facilitation and coordination function in connecting Users with independent Lawyers and does not represent, imply, or warrant that the Platform or the Company provides legal counsel, legal advice, or legal services of any kind.

No information, content, communication, template, guide, checklist, eligibility suggestion, or any other material published on, communicated through, or made available by the Platform constitutes legal advice, legal opinion, or professional advice on international driving license matters of any kind.

Any eligibility information, country-related information, or general international driving license process information provided by the Platform is purely general and informational in nature and is not a substitute for independent professional advice from a qualified Lawyer. Users must not rely on such information as legal advice and must independently verify all information with a qualified professional before taking any action.

The Platform makes no representation, warranty, or assurance of any kind that:

• A User is eligible for an International Driving Permit under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988;
• An International Driving Permit will be recognised or accepted in any particular foreign country, or by any foreign authority, rental company or insurer;
• An international driving license application will be accepted, approved, or a license issued by the Licensing Authority (RTO);
• A submitted application will proceed without objection, re-test, or refusal;
• An appointment will be available on any particular date at any RTO, or the IDP will be ready before the User's travel date;
• The license will be issued, renewed, or dispatched within any particular or estimated timeframe;
• The Class of Vehicle, service type, or any other application detail suggested or discussed is legally correct or appropriate for the User's specific situation.

The information form available on the Platform is not an official government form, an International Driving Permit application form (Form 4A or otherwise), an RTO filing, or an application to any government department or authority. Submission of this form does not constitute filing of an international driving license application with any RTO or with any government body.

The form is solely a preliminary administrative tool used by the Platform to understand the User's requirements and to facilitate coordination with an independent Lawyer, at the User's request. Any international driving license application, if made, is made on the official Government system with the User's approval, guided by the independent Lawyer in his/her professional capacity, and not by the Platform or the Company.

Any Lawyer whose details may be shared or with whom interaction may be facilitated through this Platform is an independent third-party professional and is not an employee, partner, agent, director, or representative of the Platform or the Company in any capacity.

The Company does not supervise, direct, or control any Lawyer's professional conduct, legal judgement, advice, application strategy, or performance. The Company does not verify, certify, endorse, or guarantee the qualifications, experience, conduct, or outcomes of any Lawyer. The Company is not responsible for any advice given, action taken or omitted, error, negligence, or outcome attributable to any independent Lawyer.

Any professional-client relationship, including any duty of confidentiality and privilege, exists solely between the User and the independent Lawyer and not with the Company or the Platform.

The Platform has no control over and accepts no responsibility for any of the following:

• Decisions, orders, directions, or communications issued by any RTO, Licensing Authority, or Transport Department;
• Results of any medical or document verification by the RTO;
• Objections, rejections, or requirements raised by the RTO on any application or document;
• Delays caused by the RTO, appointment unavailability, Parivahan / Sarathi system outages, or changes in procedure or policy;
• Outcomes of appeals or court proceedings relating to an international driving license;
• Changes in motor vehicle law, rules, or government fee structures after the date of application;
• Suspension, disqualification, or revocation of an international driving license by any competent authority or court;
• Traffic challans, penalties, or proceedings against the User under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

All RTO actions, legal proceedings, and outcomes are entirely beyond the Platform's control and purview.

Users are solely and fully responsible for:

• Providing complete, accurate, truthful, and lawful information, documents, and identity proof on the Platform and to the assigned Lawyer;
• Independently reviewing, verifying, and giving written approval of their name, date of birth, address, class of vehicle, and all other application details before any application is submitted;
• Personally visiting the RTO for any verification, photograph or signature wherever required, and checking the driving rules of each country they plan to drive in;
• Complying with all applicable provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, applicable State rules, and any other applicable law in connection with their international driving license matter;
• Any consequences arising from incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information provided to the Platform or the Lawyer;
• Any third-party claims, challans, penalties, or legal proceedings arising from or connected with the User's international driving license or its use.

All content published on the Platform, including text, guides, FAQs, blog posts, process descriptions, country lists, fee information, and any other material, is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for general informational purposes only. The Company makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, suitability, or fitness for any particular purpose of the information on the Platform.

Motor vehicle law, RTO procedures, government fees, and application rules are subject to change and may vary from State to State. The Platform does not undertake to update all content in real time and Users must independently verify all information with a qualified professional before relying on it.

The Platform Fee of ₹2,250 (or such other amount as displayed on the Platform) is the Company's fee strictly for administrative facilitation and case-management services only. It is not and does not include:

• Any legal advice, international driving license consultation, or legal service;
• The Lawyer's professional fee, which is entirely separate and payable directly to the Lawyer;
• The Government / RTO fee for the IDP, which is payable separately through the official Government system;
• Any fee for re-tests, medical certificates, driving-school training, appeals, challans, or any other legal or professional service beyond administrative facilitation.

Payment of the Platform Fee does not guarantee appointment with a Lawyer, submission of an international driving license application, or any international driving license related outcome. The Platform Fee is non-refundable once service has commenced, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy published on the Platform.

The Platform may contain links to external websites, government portals (including parivahan.gov.in and sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), payment gateways, or third-party resources for the User's convenience. The inclusion of any such link does not imply endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or approval by the Company of the linked website or its content, accuracy, or availability.

The Company is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website or external resource. Users access third-party links entirely at their own risk and are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of any external website before providing personal data.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and technology providers expressly disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, cost, or expense of any nature whatsoever (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with:

• Any reliance on information, content, or guidance available on the Platform;
• Any action or omission by an independent Lawyer in connection with a User's international driving license matter;
• Any decision, examination report, objection, refusal, or other action by any RTO, Licensing Authority, or competent authority;
• Any test result, challan, penalty, suspension, or legal proceeding arising from the User's driving or use of an international driving license;
• Any error, inaccuracy, or omission in information provided by the User to the Platform or the Lawyer;
• Any failure of the Platform due to technical issues, network disruptions, system outages, or force majeure events;
• Any delay, non-issue, or abandonment of an international driving license application for any reason;
• Any loss of business, goodwill, revenue, profits, data, or licence rights, howsoever caused.

Where liability cannot be excluded by law, the Company's total aggregate liability shall in no event exceed the Platform Fee (₹2,250 or the actual amount paid, whichever is lower) paid by the User for the specific request giving rise to the claim.

This Platform does not solicit legal work, legal retainers, or legal engagements on behalf of any Lawyer. Nothing on the Platform constitutes an advertisement of legal services under the Bar Council of India Rules or any applicable professional conduct rules. The Platform is an administrative facilitation service only. Lawyers empanelled on the Platform act entirely in their independent professional capacity.

Users seeking legal representation, legal advice, or advocacy on motor vehicle matters must independently engage a qualified Lawyer of their choice. The Platform facilitates an introduction upon the User's explicit request and does not solicit, procure, or arrange legal engagements.

This Disclaimer is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Disclaimer or the use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts in India, subject to applicable consumer protection laws.

By using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unconditionally agree to this Disclaimer in its entirety.