DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

3. Nature of Services

DScholar provides research, consultancy, analytics, academic, and related professional services. The services available through or associated with the website may include, among others:

• Data Collection
• Data Analytics
• Research Analytics
• Research Consultancy
• Publication Support
• Career Guidance
• Academic and research-related consultancy
• Other professional consultancy and analytical services

The exact scope of services, deliverables, timelines, fees, responsibilities, and applicable conditions may vary according to the individual service or project.

4. Consultancy Services

DScholar's consultancy services are generally provided on a project-specific basis.

There is no universal fixed consultancy fee applicable to all projects. Consultancy fees may depend on factors including project complexity, scope of work, technical requirements, expertise required, project duration, deliverables, consultant availability, and other project-specific considerations.

Clients may begin the consultancy process by booking a free online consultation. Where a consultancy engagement is accepted, the applicable terms are established through a proposal and, where applicable, a Consultancy Agreement between DScholar and the client.

5. Specialized DScholar Units

DScholar may operate specialized units providing services in distinct areas.

The pricing applicable to DScholar Press and DScholar Web should not be construed as the consultancy pricing applicable to DScholar's research and consultancy services.

6. Client Confidentiality

DScholar respects the confidentiality of its clients and their projects.

Unless otherwise authorized by the client, required by law, or permitted under an applicable agreement, DScholar does not ordinarily make client names, client identities, client project details, client datasets, research materials, or other confidential project information publicly available.

DScholar does not sell client data or intentionally disclose confidential client information for commercial purposes. Further information is provided in the applicable Privacy Policy, Client Confidentiality Policy, and Client Project Data Protection Policy.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

DScholar takes reasonable and appropriate measures to protect information entrusted to it in connection with its website, consultancy services, and client projects. Personal data and other information are handled in accordance with the company's applicable policies and the laws applicable to the relevant processing activity.

The company's Privacy Policy provides additional information regarding:

• Information collected
• Use of personal information
• Client and website information
• Payment-related information
• Third-party service providers
• Data retention
• Security measures
• Client rights
• Grievance handling
• Applicable legal requirements

Users and clients are encouraged to review the applicable Privacy Policy before using the website or submitting personal information.

8. Online Payments

DScholar may provide online payment facilities for applicable services. Depending on the service and payment arrangement, transactions may be facilitated through third-party payment and commerce service providers, including SureCart, PayPal, and Razorpay.

Payment information may be processed by the relevant payment service provider in accordance with its applicable terms, privacy policy, security practices, and legal requirements. DScholar does not claim ownership or control over the independent policies or systems of third-party payment providers.

9. Website Content

DScholar makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information on DSCHOLARRESEARCH.COM. However, website content may include general informational material and may be updated, modified, replaced, or removed from time to time.

Information published on the website should not automatically be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular research outcome, publication outcome, academic outcome, business outcome, funding outcome, employment outcome, or other specific result unless expressly agreed in writing. Project-specific commitments are governed by the applicable contractual arrangements.

10. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original content, branding, logos, graphics, text, designs, page layouts, and other website materials are owned by or used under authorization by DScholar or the relevant rights holder.

Unauthorized reproduction, substantial copying, distribution, modification, republication, or commercial exploitation of protected website content may be prohibited by applicable law. Client-owned materials and project-specific intellectual property are treated according to the applicable Consultancy Agreement, service agreement, license, or other contractual arrangement.

11. Third-Party Services and Websites

DSCHOLARRESEARCH.COM may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment providers, software services, journals, publishers, research platforms, or other external resources. Such third-party websites and services are independently operated.

DScholar is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, policies, or terms of third-party websites except to the extent required by applicable law. Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party services before using them.

12. No Unlawful Use

Users of DSCHOLARRESEARCH.COM are expected to use the website and DScholar services lawfully and responsibly.

The website and services must not be used for activities that violate applicable law, infringe the rights of others, compromise the security of systems or data, or otherwise breach the applicable terms and agreements.

13. Professional and Research Services

DScholar's research and consultancy services are intended to provide professional support based on the scope agreed with the client.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement, DScholar does not guarantee that a particular research, publication, academic, analytical, career, funding, commercial, or other external outcome will be achieved. External decisions—including decisions by journals, publishers, universities, funding agencies, institutions, employers, regulators, reviewers, or other independent parties—remain outside DScholar's control.

14. Communication

Official communication relating to DScholar services may take place through the communication channels made available by the company, including email, telephone, WhatsApp, the website, e-Workspace facilities, and other designated communication systems.

Clients may be required to provide accurate information necessary for communication and project execution.

15. Complaints and Grievances

Questions, complaints, service-related concerns, privacy requests, or other grievances may be communicated to DScholar using the contact details provided below:

DScholar will review and respond to complaints or grievances in accordance with the applicable legal requirements, contractual obligations, and relevant company policies.

16 & 17. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

Applicable Law: The website and the services provided by DScholar are operated in accordance with the laws applicable in India. Depending on the subject matter, applicable legal frameworks may include relevant provisions concerning information technology, data protection and privacy, consumer protection, electronic commerce, intellectual property, contracts, and other applicable Indian laws and regulations.

Jurisdiction: Subject to any mandatory statutory forum, regulatory authority, consumer protection mechanism, arbitration provision, or other jurisdictional requirement applicable to a particular matter, disputes concerning the website or services provided by DScholar shall be subject to the applicable laws of India. Subject to such mandatory requirements, courts and other competent judicial authorities having jurisdiction at Agartala, Tripura, India shall have jurisdiction over applicable matters.

18. Limitation of Website Information

The information provided on this website is intended to describe DScholar's services and provide general information to prospective and existing clients. The availability of a service on the website does not necessarily mean that the service is available for every project or client at every time.

DScholar may decline, defer, modify, or discontinue a service where appropriate, including where the project is outside the company's scope, required expertise or resources are unavailable, or other legitimate circumstances prevent the engagement from proceeding.

19. Amendments to This Impressum

DScholar may update or modify this Impressum from time to time to reflect changes in company information, services, website structure, legal or regulatory requirements, contact information, specialized business units, or operational practices.

The latest version published on DSCHOLARRESEARCH.COM shall be considered the current version of this Impressum.

20. Contact Information

For general enquiries, consultancy enquiries, service-related matters, privacy concerns, or grievances, please contact: