Professional Terms
Effective date: 29 October 2026
1. Independence
Each professional is independent and solely responsible for their conduct, advice and compliance with the Advocates Act, the Bar Council of India rules, their State Bar Council or their own professional body.
2. No fee sharing
KanoPA does not share in, or take a commission on, any professional fee or any amount recovered.
3. No paid ranking
KanoPA does not rank, rate, endorse or advertise professionals, and professionals do not pay for placement.
4. Conflict checks
Professionals must run their own conflict checks before accepting any matter.
5. Confidentiality
Professionals must keep matter information confidential.
6. Verification
Enrolment or registration details are verified before matters are shared.
7. Professional indemnity insurance
Empanelled professionals are encouraged to maintain professional indemnity insurance appropriate to the nature and value of the matters they accept. KanoPA does not provide insurance cover for any professional.
8. Termination
Either party may end empanelment with thirty (30) days' written notice, provided accepted matters are completed or handed over without harm to the client's interests. KanoPA may suspend or end empanelment immediately on removal from the roll or register, professional misconduct, or breach of confidentiality.