Welcome to the website of L.A.vation (accessible at lavation.in) . These Terms of Service and Cookie Policy govern your access to and use of this website. By accessing or browsing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these terms.

Part 1: Terms of Service

1. Practice & Legal Information

This website is owned and operated by L.A.vation, an architectural and interior design sole proprietorship founded in June 2010 by Ar. Lisa Acharya (Principal Architect & Proprietor), registered with the Council of Architecture (COA), India, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

2. Nature of Website Information

• Informational Purpose Only: The content, project case studies, drawings, articles, design philosophies, and architectural imagery published on this website are provided strictly for informational and presentation purposes.

• No Client-Architect Relationship: Merely browsing this website, downloading portfolio media, or submitting an inquiry via our contact form does not establish an architect-client relationship or create any contractual obligation. An architect-client relationship is formalized solely through a mutually executed Letter of Engagement, Agreement, or Master Service Agreement (MSA) accompanied by standard terms defined under Council of Architecture regulations.

• Accuracy: While we endeavor to keep the website information accurate and reflective of our built projects, L.A.vation makes no warranties regarding the absolute completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information for specific site conditions.

3. Intellectual Property Rights & Architectural Copyright

• Ownership: All materials displayed on this website—including but not limited to architectural designs, site photographs, floor plans, section diagrams, 3D visualizations, editorial narratives, logos, and graphic layouts—are the exclusive intellectual property of L.A.vation and Ar. Lisa Acharya, unless credited to a client, institutional partner, or photographer.

• Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, alter, distribute, license, or commercially exploit any visual or textual content from this website without prior express written permission from L.A.vation.

• Project Documentation: Drawings and diagrams shown on the site are conceptual or illustrative representations of built works and must not be used, adapted, or relied upon for statutory construction, structural execution, or site drafting by third parties.

4. Inquiry Submissions & Client Communication

• When submitting inquiries via our /contact or lead forms, you agree to provide authentic and accurate details regarding your identity, contact information, and project requirements.

• You agree not to transmit any unlawful, defamatory, or unsolicited promotional material (spam) through our forms.

5. Third-Party Links & External Platforms

This website may contain links to external third-party services, including mapping services, design platforms, or institutional client sites. L.A.vation exercises no editorial control over third-party platforms and assumes no responsibility for their content, security, or data handling practices.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, L.A.vation and its principal architect, associates, and team shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Part 2: Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, mobile device, or browser when you visit a website. They help the website function smoothly, remember your display preferences, and provide analytical insights on visitor interactions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

L.A.vation uses a minimal and restrained set of cookies strictly necessary for modern, secure website operation:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the core technical performance of the site (e.g., page routing, content delivery network (CDN) balancing, responsive rendering, and secure form submissions). These cannot be disabled in our systems.

• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand anonymous visitor flow, page load speeds, and which project sections are most visited (e.g., through privacy-conscious web analytics). These cookies aggregate data anonymously and do not identify individuals.

• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences, such as screen scaling, layout orientation, or theme settings, ensuring an optimal browsing experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies & Embedded Elements

Certain third-party services embedded on our site (such as Google Fonts, interactive mapping tools, or video embeds) may set their own cookies to ensure proper display and operation. We do not use intrusive third-party cross-site advertising or tracking trackers.

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies:

• You can modify your internet browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is placed on your device.

• Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the visual performance, layout rendering, or form submission capabilities of this website.

Part 3: Contact for Inquiries

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service or Cookie Policy, please contact us