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A Word of Caution: A Template is a Tool, Not a Professional

A few months ago, we got an email from a user, let's call him Sameer from Pune. He had used ReadyForm India to draft an affidavit for his passport application. He was thrilled with how quickly he generated the document. He printed it on plain paper, signed it, and submitted it. A week later, his application was rejected. Why? Because an affidavit, to be a formally accepted statement under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, isn't just about having the right words. It needs to be printed on non-judicial stamp paper of the appropriate value and then affirmed and attested before a Notary Public or an Oath Commissioner.

Sameer's story is the perfect illustration of why this disclaimer page is so important. We provide a powerful tool to help you draft accurate document templates quickly. We give you the "what"—the precise language. But the "how"—the critical process of executing the document to make it formally recognized—is entirely in your hands. Our service is the starting point, not the final destination. This page explains the boundaries of our role and the responsibilities that remain with you, the user.

The Critical Final Steps are YOUR Responsibility

We cannot stress this enough: for many documents to be formally accepted in India, they must be properly "executed." This is a formal process that happens *after* you download your PDF from our site. Depending on the document and your state's specific laws, execution typically involves:

• Printing on Stamp Paper: Many agreements, deeds, and affidavits must be printed on non-judicial stamp paper of a specific value, as mandated by your respective State Stamp Act. The value of this stamp paper is a form of tax paid to the government. A document on plain paper, where stamp duty is required, may not be admissible as evidence in formal proceedings.
• Signing: The document must be signed by all the relevant parties. For an affidavit, this is the 'Deponent'; for an agreement, it's all the parties to the contract.
• Attestation: Affidavits and certain declarations require attestation by a Notary Public or an Oath Commissioner, who verifies your identity and administers the oath.
• Witnesses: Certain documents, like a Will or a Gift Deed, require the signatures of two or more witnesses, who are attesting to the fact that they saw the executant sign the document.
• Registration: High-value property agreements, such as sale deeds or leases for more than one year, often require mandatory registration at the local Sub-Registrar's Office to be formally accepted.

Our platform provides the draft text. The official execution process is a physical, offline procedure that you must undertake yourself. Our Top Disclaimer banner is a constant reminder of this crucial responsibility.

Limitation of Liability

You expressly understand and agree that ReadyForm India and its affiliates, officers, employees, and partners shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:

1. The use or the inability to use our service;
2. Your failure to properly execute a document (e.g., failing to use stamp paper, not getting it attested by an authorized official);
3. The reliance on any information or template provided on the Site without consulting a professional for your specific situation;
4. Any changes in the law that may affect the relevance of a document after it has been downloaded;
5. Any rejection of a document by a government authority, bank, or any other third party for any reason whatsoever.

Your use of the Site and your reliance on any information on the site is solely at your own risk. We provide the tools and information on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.