Legal Question in Business Law in India

I am web designer. I provide online service like web site domain registration for my clients. I take commission on the price for the purchase of their domain name. The clients make the payment and I register the domain name in their name. But the final payment is done from my account to purchase the domain from the website. After the purchase is complete I send the domain details to the client. Latter I have no control on those domains. They can use the domains as they want and create any website.

Very recently I visited one such website and noticed some unlawful activities in some of my registered websites. But right now I have no control on those websites the purchaser have got all the control right

Note � The domain I purchase on the clients name and address. But final payment made to purchase is done from my account.

I would like to know can I face any sort of legal problem in this regard as my bank account is used during purchase of this domain


Asked on 2/16/15, 6:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

16.02.2015

Dear Sir / Madam,

Since the domain is purchased in the client's name and address, you are in no way liable for the website content, even though the payment is settled from your Bank A/c. I do not foresee your facing any sort of legal problem in the present method of operation. To safeguard your position, you should insert a clause in your Sales Contract that the Purchaser of the domain name undertakes full responsibility for the website design and content, and unconditionally agrees to remain legally liable for any misuse or unlawful activities on the website.

Regards,

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Answered on 2/16/15, 9:18 am


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