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Disclaimer
Netherlands VFS is a service provided by VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. ("VFS")
VFS is an outsource partner of Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in
India. In this capacity VFS is responsible for scheduling appointments,
acceptance of applications and visa fees, submission of applications at The
Consulate General of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Mumbai, collecting the
processed passports from The Consulate General respectively and returning the
passport back to the applicants.
It must be noted that the grant or refusal of The Netherlands visa is at the
sole discretion of the Consulate General of The Kingdom of The Netherlands and
VFS is neither involved in the process nor is liable or responsible in any
manner whatsoever for any delay in processing or grant or rejection of the visa
application of any applicant by The Consulate General of The Kingdom of The
Netherlands which reserves the right to ask for further documentation and to
refuse the visa application
VFS takes every reasonable precaution while handling the Documents of
applicants and shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever to the applicant
for any Documents which are lost in transit by accident, theft, natural
calamities (act of god) or any other reason outside the control of, or not
arising out of a wilful default of, VFS and also if documents are hand over
directly to the Applicant. The applicant agrees and accepts that the courier
acceptance and delivery service through which the Documents are returned to the
applicants by VFS is operated by a third-party. VFS does not control or operate
any courier company, neither does it control or operate any facility or service
provided by the courier company. VFS disclaims any and all liability for any
loss or damage caused to the applicant in the event that his/her Documents are
delayed/ misplaced/ lost/ damaged by the courier company, whether such delay/
misplacement/ loss/ damage result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
In no event shall VFS and/or its representatives be liable for any direct,
indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages or any damages
whatsoever due to such delay/ misplacement/ loss/ damage of the Documents,
including the applicant’s passport. Without prejudice to the aforesaid, VFS’
and/or its representatives sole and exclusive liability in case a passport is
lost or damaged in transit, is limited/restricted to the reimbursement of the
amount of fees charged by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of
India, for the replacement of a lost / damaged passport through normal
application procedure and shall assist the applicant in the replacement of the
lost visas. Such reimbursement of the fee amount will be made by VFS to the
applicant only on the presentation by the applicant of the payment receipt
issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The applicant
agrees that the foregoing limitation of liability is an agreed allocation of
risk between the parties and this limitation of liability is and shall be an
integral part of this disclaimer.
Negotiable Instruments wherever applicable are subject to realization. The
service charges once received by VFS from the applicant vide demand drafts will
not be refundable under any circumstances, irrespective of whether or not the
desired visa is granted by The Consulate General of The Kingdom of The
Netherlands to the applicant.
Advertising material may accompany the relevant Documents at the time they are
returned to the applicant. If the applicant does not wish to receive any such
advertising material along with the relevant Documents, the applicant must
intimate the VFS in advance at the time of submitting the Documents. Please
note that all advertising material accompanying the relevant Documents shall
have the endorsement of The Netherlands Government.
VFS, in its sole discretion, may change, amend, cancel or withdraw any or all
of the terms and conditions mentioned herein at any time without any prior
notice. No employee of VFS has any authority whatsoever to change / amend /
amplify or withdraw any or all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein
without the prior written approval of VFS.
These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with
the laws of India. Any claims or disputes arising in relation to the services
provided by VFS to the applicant shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction
of the courts in Mumbai.
The applicant hereby accepts and confirms that the applicant and/or his/her
representative, prior to submitting the visa application, has read, understood
and agreed to be bound by, without limitation or qualification, all of the
terms, conditions and details provided herein.
Corporate Office: 17, Lincoln House, Altamount Road, Mumbai - 400 036.
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