Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using College Career. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Introduction
Welcome to College Career ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using College Career, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms.
College Career is a student-focused EdTech platform founded in 2021 by Punit Rai to simplify college and career planning for students across India. We provide trusted, up-to-date information on over 20,000 colleges, courses, and exams.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
- "Platform" refers to the College Career website, mobile applications, and associated services.
- "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses our Platform.
- "Content" includes all information, data, text, graphics, and materials available on the Platform.
- "Services" refers to all features, tools, and resources provided through the Platform.
- "Personal Information" means any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
3. User Obligations and Responsibilities
3.1 Account Registration
- You must be at least 13 years old to use our Platform
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
3.2 Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Submit false or misleading information
- Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's functionality
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
- Use automated systems to access the Platform without permission
3.3 User Content
By submitting content to our Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our Services.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Ownership
All content on College Career, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of College Career or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
4.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Resale or commercial use of the Platform or its contents
- Collection and use of any product listings or descriptions
- Derivative use of the Platform or its contents
- Downloading or copying account information for the benefit of another merchant
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
4.3 Trademarks
College Career and related logos are trademarks of College Career. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
5. Content Guidelines and Prohibited Activities
5.1 Prohibited Content
Users are prohibited from posting content that:
- Is illegal, fraudulent, or promotes illegal activities
- Infringes upon any third party's intellectual property rights
- Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
- Violates any person's privacy rights
- Contains false or misleading information
- Promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
5.2 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove any content that violates these terms without prior notice. We may also suspend or terminate accounts of repeat offenders.
6. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Platform, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
6.1 Information Collection
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, etc.)
- Academic information and preferences
- Usage data and analytics
- Communication preferences
6.2 Data Usage
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our Services
- Personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about updates and offers
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 No Warranty
The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Platform or the information, content, or materials included.
7.2 Limitation of Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, College Career shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Platform.
7.3 Educational Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about colleges, courses, and exams, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Users should verify critical information with official sources.
8. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
9.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through mutual negotiations. If unable to resolve amicably, the dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana.
10. Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
By continuing to access or use our Platform after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Platform.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Acceptance of Terms
By using College Career, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.