Terms of Use:

Introduction

This is a legal and binding agreement between you, the user (referred to as “user” or “you”) of the Programs, as defined below, and Skill Universe (hereinafter referred to as “Skill Universe”, “we”, “us” or “our” as the context may require) stating the terms that govern your use of the Platform, as defined below. The website https://skilluniverse.org and the information, services and other materials contained therein are provided and operated by Skill Universe. Skill Universe offers curated and specially designed industry-relevant certification programs.

Please review our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and other policies available on the Platform (collectively referred to as the “Terms”) that determine the use of the Platform and Programs. By accepting these Terms in any manner or accessing the website, you consent, agree and adhere to the Terms and if you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorised to avail of/ use the Programs and any use thereafter shall be unauthorised.

These terms shall apply to the social media forums hosted by Skill Universe such as Facebook pages, Instagram pages LinkedIn pages etc. which shall be considered to be part of the ‘Platform’ by reference. You acknowledge that certain parts of the Platform, as mentioned above, are provided by third-party service providers, and you agree to comply with their terms and conditions. Skill Universe shall not be responsible for any disruption of services caused by such third-party service providers.

General

2.1 The Programs enable the Users to learn via pre-recorded lectures through our LMS. The    

      services include, without limitation, facilitating courses, and taking feedback from 

      users.

2.2 The Programs are new and subject to change at any given point. We are continually working 

       to provide an updated curriculum to the users. 

2.3 By using the Programs or communicating with us, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically concerning the security, privacy and administrative issues relating to your use of this site and services. In case of a security system breach, we may attempt to notify you electronically by sending an email to you.

2.4 We may update these Terms from time to time without any prior notice. Please review this page regularly. The continued use of the Platform and Programs after changes have been made will be taken to indicate that you have read and accepted the revised Terms. 

Connectivity Costs and Equipment: 

3.1 The user is solely responsible for all service, internet and/or other fees and costs associated with the access to and use of the Programs, including, but not limited to, any data charges imposed by a wireless carrier or Internet service provider, and for obtaining and maintaining all computer hardware, and other equipment needed for such access and use.

3.2 The Company uses internally developed systems for making the Programs available to the user. These systems may encounter technical or other limitations, and computer and communications hardware systems might experience interruptions. Further, the company continually enhances and improves these systems in order to accommodate the level of use of the Site. 

Fees and Taxes

4.1 Accessing the Site and browsing Courses is free of cost. The company however reserves the right to change its fee policies at any time at its sole discretion. 

4.2 All fees are quoted in INR. You are responsible for paying all fees and applicable taxes associated with the Site in a timely manner with a valid payment method that is accepted by the Company at its sole discretion. 

General Disclaimer

5.1 Those who choose to access or use the Company programs from other locations, including from outside India, may do so at their own discretion and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. Access to or use of the Company Products/ Programs from jurisdictions where the contents or practices of the Company Products/ Programs are unauthorized or penalized is strictly prohibited.

Conduct 

6.1 The user shall only access the Company Products/ Programs for lawful purposes. The user is solely responsible for the knowledge of and adherence to any and all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to his/ her use of the Company Products/ Programs. The user agrees not to use the Company Programs or the content to recruit, solicit, or contact in any form Instructors or potential users for employment or contracting for a business not affiliated with us without our advance written consent, which may be withheld at our sole discretion

Specific Obligations of Users using the Site

As a user you agree that:

7.1.1 You have read, understood and agree to be bound by the pricing information before using the Site, or registering for a Course.

7.1.2 You will not upload, post or otherwise transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam or any other form of solicitation (commercial or otherwise):

7.1.3 Post any inappropriate, offensive, false, misleading and defamatory content

7.1.4 Manipulate or interfere with the Company Products.

Registration and Identity Protection

8.1 The information user provides us during the registration process will help us in offering content, customer service and network management. The user is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of his/her account, username and password and for all activities and liabilities associated with that account. 

8.2 The user may not transfer his/her account to any other person. In case, the user has authorized another individual to use his/ her account, the user is fully responsible for the online conduct of such user and the consequence of any misuse.

Accuracy of Account Information

9.1 In consideration of your use of Company Programs, you agree to provide true, accurate and complete information about yourself as prompted by the general registration form. If the information provided is untrue or inaccurate the company reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse or restrict all current or future use of Company Programs, without any liability to you.

Copyright

10.1 The user acknowledges that the software and all other designs, material, information and other data or copyrightable materials provided or made available to the user in connection with the Company Programs are the proprietary property of the Company.

10.2 All services rendered by the user as a part of this agreement are works made for hire. The company shall have exclusive and sole ownership of the intellectual property developed by us as a part of this agreement. The complete right and interest in and to all copyrights in the Work; all registrations and copyright applications relating thereto and all renewals and extensions thereof and all rights corresponding to the foregoing throughout the world shall vest with Company with respect to the works pursuant to the agreement.

Refund

11.1 We don’t offer refunds in any of our programs after the enrolment into program

11.2 It is the sole responsibility of the user enrolling into a Program to check the accuracy of, and evaluate the suitability and relevance of, the Program elected. The enrolment into a Program is non-transferable.

11.3 Skill Universe or its representatives will not ask for OTP or other authentication-related information for any purpose, and we urge you to be cautious while making payments and during financial transactions.

Disclaimer; Warranty Disclaimer

12.1 The user understands that when using the Company Products, participating in a course, or accessing company content, the user may be exposed to products, photographs, artwork and other materials from a variety of sources and the Company is not responsible for the accuracy, integrity, safety of or relating to such products, content. The user further understands and acknowledges that he/she may be exposed to Products, content or materials that may be inaccurate or offensive and the user agrees to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal rights or remedies the user has or may have against the company with respect thereto.

  1. Limitation of Liability

13.1 Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall the company or any of its officers, directors, employees or any other contractors be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, including, but not limited to loss of data or profit, arising out or relating to the use, or the inability to use, The Company content, the company courses or any portion thereof, even if we or an authorized representative of the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If your use of the company products, company content or services or any portion thereof results in the need for servicing or correction of data, in no event shall Company be liable for any damages incurred by you.

  1. Indemnification

14.1  You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless us, and our affiliates, officers, directors, agents, partners, employees, licensors, representatives and third party providers (including our affiliates’ respective officers, directors, agents, partners, employees, licensors, representatives, and third-party providers), from and against all losses, expenses, damages, costs, claims and demands, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and related costs and expenses, due to or arising out of any content you submit, post to, email, or otherwise transmit to us or through the Site or Services, your use of the Company Products, the Company Content or any portion thereof, your connection to the Site or Services, or your breach of these Terms. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and in such case, you agree to fully cooperate with such defence and in asserting any available defences.

  1. Modification of Services

15.1 We may add, change or eliminate features, pricing, nomenclature and other aspects of the Company Products and make other changes at any time and these Terms will continue to apply to the Company Products as modified. We reserve the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Company Products (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance of all or any portion of the Company Products.

  1. Dispute Resolution

16.1  Mandatory Arbitration. Please read this carefully. It affects your rights. YOU AND COMPANY AND EACH OF OUR RESPECTIVE SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, PREDECESSORS IN INTEREST, SUCCESSORS, AND PERMITTED ASSIGNS AGREE TO ARBITRATION (EXCEPT FOR MATTERS THAT MAY BE TAKEN TO COURT) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIAN ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996, AS THE EXCLUSIVE FORM OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXCEPT AS PROVIDED, FOR ALL DISPUTES AND CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE COMPANY PRODUCTS.

16.2 There shall be one (1) arbitrator appointed mutually by the Company and You and the seat of the arbitration shall be India The language of the arbitration proceedings and of all written decisions and correspondence relating to the arbitration shall be English.

16.3 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India and subject to the provisions of arbitration set out herein, the courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

  1. Termination of Services; Termination of Agreement

17.1 We may terminate your use of the Company Products immediately without notice for any breach by you of these Terms, or any of our applicable policies as posted on the Site from time to time or for breach of applicable laws. Furthermore, we may terminate your rights to use the Company Products for any other reason or no reason.

17.2 In the event of termination or expiration of these Terms, the following sections of these Terms shall survive all provisions regarding ownership of intellectual property, a disclaimer; warranty disclaimer, limitation of liability, and any other provisions of these Terms which, by their nature, apply after termination, and the miscellaneous provisions below. You agree that upon the termination, we may delete all information related to you on the Services and may bar your access to and use of the Company Products. Upon termination, you will immediately destroy any downloaded or printed Company Content.

17.3 You are free to terminate your use of the Company Products at any time. You can simply choose to stop visiting or using any aspect of the Company Products. If you wish to terminate your account on the Site or with the Services, you may do so by raising a support ticket from your Skill Universe Log in or using any other account termination functionality that may be offered through the Company Products.

  1. Monitoring

18.1 All electronic communications and content presented and/or passed to the Company, including that presented and/or passed from remote access connections, may be monitored saved, read, transcribed, stored, or retransmitted in the course of daily operations by any duly authorized employee or agent of the Company in the exercise of their duties, or by law enforcement authorities who may be assisting the Company in investigating possible contravention/non-compliance with applicable laws. Electronic communications and content may be examined by automated means. Further, the Company has the right to reject, at its sole discretion, from the Site any electronic communications or content deemed not to be in compliance with the corporate policies and procedures of the Company. The Company shall not be under any obligation to furnish any clarifications or answers in the event it so rejects any content posted by the User. However, the Company has full authority to review the content posted by Users on the Site.

  1. Miscellaneous

19.1 By accepting the Terms through your use of the Platform, you certify that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 18 or under the legal age in your jurisdiction to enter into a binding contract, you may use the Platform only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by the Terms. If you are a parent or legal guardian agreeing to the Terms for the benefit of a child below 18, be advised that you are fully responsible for his/her use of the Platform, including all financial charges and legal liability that he/she may incur. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into the Terms and to abide by all of the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Programs are not for the use of individuals under the age of 18 years.

19.2 Skill Universe may freely transfer or assign any portion of its rights or delegate its obligations under these Terms or any Program-specific terms. You shall not transfer or assign, by operation of law or otherwise, any portion of your rights or delegate your obligations under these Terms or any Program-specific terms without the prior written consent of Skill Universe