Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Tuition.in. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tuition.in ("the Platform"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms apply to all users, including students, parents, tutors, educational institutions, and visitors to our platform.

2. Description of Service

Tuition.in is an online educational directory platform that connects students and parents with tutors, schools, coaching institutes, and other educational service providers across India.

Our platform provides:

  • Directory listings of educational institutions and tutors
  • Search and filter functionality to find educational services
  • Reviews and ratings from verified users
  • Contact information and communication facilitation
  • Educational content and resources

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

3.2 Account Security

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • Sharing account credentials is prohibited

3.3 Age Requirements

Users under 18 must have parental consent to use our services. Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the platform.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

When using Tuition.in, you agree NOT to:

  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Post offensive, abusive, or inappropriate content
  • Harass, threaten, or harm other users
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Scrape or copy content without permission
  • Interfere with the platform's operation or security
  • Use the platform for commercial spam or solicitation
  • Post fake reviews or manipulate ratings

5. Educational Institution Listings

5.1 Listing Requirements

Educational institutions listing on Tuition.in must:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Have proper licenses and registrations
  • Update listing information regularly
  • Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
  • Comply with all applicable educational regulations

5.2 Verification

While we strive to verify listings, Tuition.in does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of listed institutions. Users should conduct their own due diligence.

5.3 Fees and Payments

Some listing features may require payment. Payment terms will be clearly communicated before any charges are incurred. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

6. Reviews and Ratings

6.1 Review Guidelines

When posting reviews, you must:

  • Have genuine experience with the institution
  • Provide honest and factual feedback
  • Avoid offensive or inappropriate language
  • Not post fake or incentivized reviews
  • Respect privacy and not share personal information

6.2 Review Moderation

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove reviews that violate our guidelines or these Terms. Reviews are user opinions and do not represent Tuition.in's views.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on Tuition.in, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Tuition.in or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

By submitting content (reviews, photos, etc.), you grant Tuition.in a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content on our platform.

7.3 Institutional Content

Institutions retain ownership of their submitted content but grant us permission to display it on our platform for directory purposes.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT: Tuition.in is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of listings or user-generated content
  • We do not endorse or recommend any specific institution or tutor
  • We are not responsible for the quality of educational services provided
  • Platform availability is not guaranteed and may be interrupted

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tuition.in and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the platform
  • Issues arising from interactions with listed institutions
  • Quality or results of educational services obtained through our platform

Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tuition.in, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Content you submit to the platform

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (such as institutional websites). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may stop using our services at any time and request account deletion.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the platform:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For fraudulent or illegal activities
  • For repeated complaints or policy violations
  • At our discretion with or without notice

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability survive termination.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [City], India.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For material changes, we will provide notice through email or platform notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tuition.in regarding use of our platform.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal Inquiries: [email protected]

General Support: [email protected]

Address: Tuition.in, India

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Acknowledgment

By using Tuition.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of our platform immediately.

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