Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Padhaao.com ("Website"), operated by Padhaao ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and platform. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

We may, in our sole discretion, refuse to offer the Services to any person or entity and change its eligibility criteria at any time.

2. Account Registration

Certain features may require you to create an account or submit personal information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Services

Padhaao.com provides comprehensive educational counselling, course discovery, college comparison, and related ed-tech services tailored for students seeking higher education in India and abroad. We act as an intermediary to help students explore educational opportunities, connect with universities, and simplify the application process. We do not guarantee admission to any institution or placement in any course. All information provided is for guidance purposes only.

4. Data Sharing & Consent (Lead Sharing)

To provide you with relevant educational opportunities, we may share your personal information (such as name, contact details, and academic interests) with our partner colleges and educational institutions. By submitting your details on Padhaao.com, you explicitly consent to this lead sharing process. These institutions may contact you directly regarding courses and admissions. You have the right to opt-out of future data sharing or marketing communications at any time by emailing us at support@padhaao.com.

5. Payments, Refunds & Cooling-Off Period

If any paid services are offered, the pricing and payment terms will be clearly stated at the time of purchase. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We provide a cooling-off period of 3 days from the date of purchase for certain services, during which you may cancel your subscription or service without penalty. Refund requests, if applicable, will be handled in accordance with our refund policy displayed at the point of sale. Unless otherwise stated, counselling services provided free of charge do not involve any financial obligation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Padhaao or its licensors and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written consent.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or its servers.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Website without permission.
• Upload any content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringes on the rights of others.

8. Disclaimers

The Website and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. Educational information, college details, and course data are provided for informational purposes and may be subject to change by the respective institutions.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Padhaao, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or services. Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing our services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website and our services at our sole discretion, at any time and without notice, including for violation of these Terms or any other policies. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The language of arbitration shall be English. Alternatively, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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