Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you are authorised to bind that organisation to these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Services. If you are under the applicable age, you may use the Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. {TODO: confirm minimum age and any programme-specific eligibility criteria.}

3. Definitions

• "Content" means any text, graphics, images, course material, software, and other material made available through the Services.
• "User" means any person who accesses or uses the Services.
• "Account" means a registered profile used to access certain features, including those hosted on related platforms such as our login portal.

4. Use of the Services

You agree that you will not:

• use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
• infringe the intellectual property or other rights of us or any third party;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, or disrupt the Services or related systems and networks;
• upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code;
• use any automated means to access, scrape, or copy the Services without our prior written consent; or
• impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Accounts and Registration

Certain features may require you to create an Account or to register on a related platform. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your Account.

6. Fees, Programmes and Payments

Some Services, programmes, courses, or certifications may be offered for a fee. Applicable fees, taxes, and payment terms will be presented to you before you complete a purchase. Payments are processed through third-party payment service providers; your use of such providers is subject to their terms. Please also review our Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and Payment Flow for further details. {TODO: insert specific fee structures, billing cycles, and tax treatment (e.g. GST).}

7. Intellectual Property

All Content and materials available through the Services, including the organisation's name, logos, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to AISECT Limited and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. No other rights are granted.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services, including our login portal and payment providers, that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of those services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

9. Disclaimers

The Services and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any particular educational or employment outcome will be achieved.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AISECT Limited and its directors, officers, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services. {TODO: confirm any aggregate liability cap with legal counsel.}

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AISECT Limited and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

12. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or for any other legitimate business or legal reason. Upon termination, the rights granted to you under these Terms will cease.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and the courts at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, as further described in our Governing Law page.

15. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@aisect.org or by post at Placeholder Address Line 1, City, State, PIN — India.