Legal notice


Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Welcome to The House of Black Bombay.

This Legal Notice governs the use of the website www.blackbombay.in (the "Website") and provides important legal information regarding the ownership, operation, intellectual property, and use of this Website.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Legal Notice.

1. Website Owner

This Website is owned and operated by:

Black Bombay
A Brand of Docia Industries

Registered Office:

[Insert Registered Office Address]

Email:

support@blackbombay.in

Website:

www.blackbombay.in

Business Hours:

Monday – Saturday

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)

2. Business Information

Black Bombay is an independent Indian luxury clothing house engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sale of apparel, accessories, fragrances, and lifestyle products.

All products and services offered through this Website are subject to availability and applicable laws.

3. Website Purpose

The purpose of this Website is to:

  • Present the Black Bombay brand.

  • Display products and collections.

  • Facilitate online purchases.

  • Provide customer support.

  • Share editorial content and brand information.

  • Communicate company updates.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional, legal, financial, or investment advice.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, every element appearing on this Website is the exclusive property of Black Bombay or its licensors.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • BLACK BOMBAY® name (once registered)

  • Logos

  • Wordmarks

  • Product names

  • Collection names

  • Graphics

  • Photographs

  • Campaign imagery

  • Videos

  • Illustrations

  • Website layout

  • User interface

  • Product descriptions

  • Typography

  • Packaging designs

  • Hang tags

  • Labels

  • Artwork

  • Icons

  • Marketing materials

  • Software

  • Source code

  • Editorial content

These works are protected under applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and design laws.

5. Copyright

All content published on this Website is protected by copyright.

No material may be:

  • Copied

  • Reproduced

  • Distributed

  • Published

  • Uploaded

  • Modified

  • Sold

  • Licensed

  • Used commercially

without prior written permission from Black Bombay.

Limited personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted.

6. Trademarks

"Black Bombay," the Black Bombay logo, collection names, slogans, graphics, and related branding elements are trademarks or proprietary identifiers of Black Bombay.

Any unauthorized use may violate trademark and unfair competition laws.

Trademark registration status may vary by jurisdiction.

7. Product Photography

All product photography is the exclusive property of Black Bombay.

Images may not be:

  • Downloaded for commercial use

  • Used in advertising

  • Reproduced by competitors

  • Used for resale listings

  • Altered without permission

unless expressly authorized in writing.

8. Website Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

  • Attempt unauthorized access.

  • Introduce malicious software.

  • Interfere with Website operations.

  • Scrape or harvest data.

  • Copy Website content.

  • Reverse engineer the Website.

  • Impersonate another individual.

  • Misrepresent your identity.

  • Use automated systems without authorization.

Black Bombay reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse is suspected.

9. Product Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that all information displayed on this Website is accurate.

However:

  • Product colours may vary depending on device settings.

  • Measurements may vary slightly.

  • Packaging may change over time.

  • Product availability may change without notice.

Minor differences between website images and delivered products do not constitute defects.

10. Pricing

Prices displayed on this Website are subject to change without prior notice.

Although every effort is made to ensure pricing accuracy, Black Bombay reserves the right to correct pricing errors and cancel affected orders where necessary.

Customers will be notified if an order is impacted by a pricing error.

11. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites.

Black Bombay does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:

  • Third-party content.

  • Products.

  • Services.

  • Privacy practices.

  • Website availability.

Users access external websites at their own risk.

12. User Content

Where users submit reviews, photographs, testimonials, or other content, Black Bombay reserves the right to moderate, edit, refuse, or remove content that:

  • Is unlawful.

  • Is abusive.

  • Is defamatory.

  • Violates intellectual property rights.

  • Contains spam.

  • Misrepresents products.

By submitting content, users grant Black Bombay a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display and use that content in connection with its business.

13. Website Availability

While we strive to ensure uninterrupted access, Black Bombay does not guarantee continuous Website availability.

Access may be interrupted due to:

  • Maintenance

  • Technical issues

  • Security updates

  • Internet disruptions

  • Force majeure events

We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue any part of the Website without prior notice.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Black Bombay shall not be liable for:

  • Website interruptions.

  • Technical failures.

  • Data loss.

  • Viruses or malware introduced by third parties.

  • Indirect damages.

  • Consequential damages.

  • Loss of business.

  • Loss of profits.

  • Loss of goodwill.

Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

15. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard our Website and customer information.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

16. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by the Black Bombay Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how personal information is collected, processed, and protected.

17. Governing Law

This Legal Notice shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.

18. Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in New Delhi, India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Changes to this Legal Notice

Black Bombay reserves the right to amend or update this Legal Notice at any time.

The revised version will become effective immediately upon publication on this Website.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Legal Notice.

20. Contact

For questions regarding this Legal Notice or the operation of this Website, please contact:

Black Bombay
A Brand of Docia Industries

Email: support@blackbombay.com

Website: www.blackbombay.com

Business Hours:

Monday – Saturday

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)

21. Corporate Information

This Website is owned and operated by:

Black Bombay
A Brand of Docia Industries

Legal Entity:
Docia Industries

Business Structure:
Proprietorship / Partnership / LLP / Private Limited Company (Update according to your registered business structure.)

Registered Office:
[Insert Registered Office Address]

Principal Place of Business:
[Insert Business Address if different]

Country of Registration:
Republic of India

Email:
support@blackbombay.com

Website:
www.blackbombay.com

22. Statutory Registrations

Where applicable, Black Bombay maintains the following registrations and licences in accordance with Indian law.

GSTIN

To be updated upon registration.

PAN

To be updated.

Import Export Code (IEC)

Applicable for international trade.

MSME Registration

Where applicable.

Shop & Establishment Registration

Where applicable.

Company Identification Number (CIN)

Applicable if incorporated as a Private Limited Company.

Any statutory registrations displayed on this Website are provided solely for legal compliance and business identification.

23. Consumer Protection Compliance

Black Bombay operates its online store in accordance with applicable Indian consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, as amended from time to time.

Customers are encouraged to review the following policies before placing an order:

  • Terms of Service

  • Privacy Policy

  • Shipping Policy

  • Returns & Refund Policy

  • Cookie Policy

These policies collectively govern purchases made through the Website.

24. Grievance Officer

In accordance with applicable Indian laws, customer grievances may be addressed to our designated Grievance Officer.

Grievance Officer

Black Bombay

Email:

grievance@blackbombay.in

Business Hours:

Monday – Saturday

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)

We aim to acknowledge all customer complaints within 48 hours and endeavour to resolve them within 15 business days, depending on the complexity of the matter.

(If you are not appointing a separate grievance officer initially, you can use support@blackbombay.in until your business grows.)

25. Intellectual Property Portfolio

The intellectual property associated with Black Bombay includes, but is not limited to:

  • BLACK BOMBAY

  • The House of Black Bombay

  • Brand logos

  • Collection names

  • Product names

  • Campaign titles

  • Taglines

  • Packaging designs

  • Hang tag artwork

  • Labels

  • Garment graphics

  • Product photography

  • Editorial imagery

  • Website content

  • Marketing assets

Trademark applications and registrations may be pending or granted in one or more jurisdictions.

Nothing contained on this Website grants any licence or ownership rights in any intellectual property owned by Black Bombay.

26. Design Rights

Where applicable, the following may be protected under copyright, industrial design, design registration, trade dress or other intellectual property laws:

  • Garment construction

  • Product packaging

  • Labels

  • Hang tags

  • Retail displays

  • Website interface

  • Editorial layouts

  • Visual identity system

Unauthorised imitation or commercial reproduction may result in legal action.

27. Counterfeit Products

Black Bombay maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward counterfeit products.

Only products purchased directly from:

are guaranteed to be authentic.

Products purchased through unauthorised sellers are not eligible for warranty, exchanges, authentication or customer support.

Black Bombay actively monitors and enforces its intellectual property rights against counterfeit goods.

28. Domain Ownership

The following domains and digital properties are the exclusive property of Black Bombay or Docia Industries.

Official Website

www.blackbombay.in

Official Instagram

@blackbombay.india

Additional domain names, country-specific domains and digital assets may be acquired and protected from time to time.

Any website falsely representing Black Bombay should be reported immediately.

29. Official Communications

Black Bombay communicates with customers only through authorised channels.

Official communications will originate from:

  • @blackbombay.in email addresses

  • Official Website

  • Verified social media accounts

Black Bombay shall not be responsible for losses resulting from communications originating from unauthorised sources.

30. Product Availability

Because many Black Bombay products are produced in limited quantities, certain products may become permanently unavailable after being sold out.

Black Bombay is under no obligation to restock discontinued products.

31. Sustainability Statement

Black Bombay is committed to responsible product development through thoughtful production practices.

Our objective is not to maximise volume, but to create garments designed for longevity, reducing unnecessary consumption through timeless design and durable construction.

As our business evolves, we will continue to improve our sourcing, packaging and operational practices where reasonably possible.

32. Regulatory Compliance

Black Bombay endeavours to comply with all applicable laws governing:

  • Consumer protection

  • Electronic commerce

  • Intellectual property

  • Data protection

  • Taxation

  • Product safety

Nothing contained within this Legal Notice limits any statutory rights available to consumers under applicable law.

33. Reservation of Rights

Black Bombay expressly reserves all rights not expressly granted under this Legal Notice.

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights available under law.

34. Entire Legal Notice

This Legal Notice forms part of the legal framework governing the use of the Website and should be read together with:

  • Terms of Service

  • Privacy Policy

  • Shipping Policy

  • Returns & Refund Policy

  • Cookie Policy

  • Accessibility Statement

In the event of any inconsistency, the applicable policy governing the specific subject matter shall prevail to the extent permitted by law.