Introduction
These terms and conditions (collectively, the "Terms"), along with all other terms and legal notices located on www.yourdegree.com (the "Website"), govern your use of the Website. The Website is owned and operated by our Company.
These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement ("Agreement") between you ("User" or "You") and the Company governing your access to and use of the YourDegree platform, including any subdomains thereof, and any other websites through which the platform makes its services available (collectively, the "Platform").
Registration
By registering on the Platform, you agree to make your contact details available to the partners/business associates of the Platform. You may be contacted by the Platform or its partners for additional information and the registration process through email, telephone, and SMS. You may also receive promotional emails/special offers from the Platform or any of its partner websites/applications.
Purpose
The Platform is made available to help students get details, discover, and research universities and online courses of their interest, as well as for allied services related thereto. The Platform also helps connect universities (“Universities”) with prospective students who may be interested in them ("Purpose").
Disclaimers
- Nature of the Platform
YourDegree is a counselling and exploring platform. This platform is to facilitate learners to explore, choose, and apply for online programs. Students will directly apply to the university, and all admission and all post-procedure activities will occur directly with the university. This platform does not collect fees or provide any education services. - No Warranties
The Company expressly disclaims warranties of any kind for any use of or access to the Platform, material, information, links, or content presented on the web pages at the Platform, external websites linked thereto, and external material, information, links, or content linked thereto. The Platform and any related content are provided on an "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Content and Liability Disclaimer
- Intermediary Status
The Platform acts as an intermediary under sub-clause (w) of Section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Company shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained on any Company website and reserves the right to make changes without notice. - Views Expressed by Users
Mention of University products or services is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Company. The views expressed by users are their own, and the Company does not endorse them. - Accuracy of Information
While efforts are made to ensure that the content is not misleading, no claim is made as to the accuracy and correctness of the information on the site. If any inaccuracy or improper content is sighted on the Platform, it can be reported to the Company.
Disclaimer of Online Availability, Impressions, and Click-through
There are no guarantees or warranties regarding online availability, impressions, and click-through of the Platform, its web pages, the Application, and any material, information, links, or content presented on the web pages accessible through the Platform. The Platform reserves the right to approve any advertising sponsors and material before posting on the Platform.
Information Collection and Use
As part of your use of the Platform or participation in the Programs, we may obtain certain information about you and your performance in the Programs. Some of this information may be Personally Identifiable Information. We may use, maintain, and store this information to provide certain services to you now and in the future and may share such information with our Educational Partners or third parties in conjunction with such services or for the purpose of marketing. For example, as further detailed in our Privacy Policy, we may share certain materials or information about you with third parties, including your grades/scores in our classes.
Irrespective of your registration under Do Not Disturb (DND) or National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) service, you still authorize us to contact you via email, phone, or SMS for the above-mentioned purposes for a period of 365 days from your registration with us.
Purchasing and Ordering Disclaimer
When making decisions based on the content on the Platform, you should conduct independent verification before making any important decision. The Company does not claim to offer legal or financial advice, and any decisions made are solely your prerogative.
Your Responsibility; Damage Limits
You have sole responsibility for the use of the products/services you purchase through the Platform. In no event shall the Company be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the use, misuse, or inability to use the products/services, including loss of business, revenue, profits, use, data, or other economic advantage. The Company's liability for any direct damages shall not exceed the amount you paid for the applicable product/service offered by the Universities.
Indemnification
By accepting these Terms of Use, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and other partners from any damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, including any information provided by you or any other matter relating to the Platform. Any additional tax liability arising from GST (Goods and Services Tax) will be recovered over and above the agreed contract price/service fee.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Company be liable for any damages, without limitation, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of any access to or use of this Platform, including any material, information, links, and content accessed through this Platform or through any linked external website/application.
Termination/Suspension
The Company may, in its sole discretion and at any time, terminate or restrict your use or access to the Platform (or any part thereof) for any reason, including if the Company believes you have violated these Terms of Use.
Amendment to these Terms
The Company reserves the right to amend, alter, or change all or any disclaimers or terms or conditions of agreements at any time without prior notice.
Dispute Settlement
Any dispute arising between a user and the Company shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by the Company. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding. The arbitration proceedings shall be governed by the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and the place of arbitration shall be Mumbai. The Company will not be a party to any legal proceedings between a user and a party contacted through the Platform unless required by due process.
Local Laws
You are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws, including export and import regulations of other countries, while using the Platform.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India.
Termination by User
You have the right to terminate your account, subject to the procedure outlined in these Terms, and any consequences of such termination.
Termination by the Company
The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account under specified circumstances, with associated consequences.
User Content, Security and Third-Party Links
User-generated content is subject to ownership and usage rights, with provisions for the removal of inappropriate content. Users are responsible for maintaining account security, including password protection and prompt reporting of security breaches. The Platform may contain third-party links, and users are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of those websites independently.
No Agency Relationship
Use of the platform does not create an agency, partnership, or employment relationship between users and the Company.
Reservation of Rights
The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to users, including the right to modify or discontinue the platform.
Updates to Terms
The Company may update these terms periodically, with notification to users about such updates.
Headings and Interpretation
Headings in the agreement are for convenience and do not affect clause interpretation.
Admission, Refunds, Cancellation and Payment Process
- Admission: Registration on the website does not guarantee admission or selection for the course. The University Selection Committee retains the right to accept or reject candidates without notice or assigning any reasons. Admission itself does not guarantee the student's success.
- Payment Process: User information provided during the online payment process is secure and confidential, not shared with third parties, except for the payment gateway service provider. The Company will not be held responsible for any damages the user may suffer as a result of using the payment process specified by universities. The user agrees and shall defend, indemnify, save and hold the Company harmless from all demands, liabilities, losses, costs, and claims that may arise or result from incorrect use of the online payment process or any other causes attributable to the user.
- Refund Policies: The Company will not be responsible for any refunds arising out of any failures in online payments. If the amount gets deducted from the user's savings/current account and does not get credited to the University’s account before the transaction is complete, the users will have to contact either the concerned Bank/University to clarify the same. All refund policies that you adhere to are issued as per University guidelines; the Company does not collect University program fees and hence the refunds of University programs are processed by the University and not by the YourDegree.