Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the official website of School for Skills (SFS Academies) (“School for Skills,” “SFS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing, browsing, or using this website and any affiliated webpages, portals, forms, or subdomains (collectively, the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.
1. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
This Website is owned, operated, and administered by School for Skills (SFS Academies) for the purpose of providing information related to academic programs, admissions, scholarships, student services, institutional activities, announcements, placements, and related educational initiatives. School for Skills reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict any part of the Website, including content, services, functionality, or access, at any time without prior notice.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Your continued use of this Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other institutional policies posted on this Website. School for Skills may revise these Terms at its sole discretion, and such revisions shall become effective immediately upon publication.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, images, videos, software, downloadable materials, brochures, forms, trademarks, service marks, design elements, and educational resources, is the exclusive property of School for Skills or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute Website content without prior written consent;
- Modify or create derivative works from Website materials;
- Use School for Skills branding, trademarks, or institutional identity for unauthorized purposes.
Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal liability.
4. USER CONDUCT
By using this Website, you agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, or prohibited purposes;
- Attempt unauthorized access to servers, databases, or secured sections;
- Introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code;
- Interfere with Website functionality or security;
- Misrepresent personal information during registration, inquiry, or payment;
- Upload or submit false, defamatory, offensive, or infringing materials.
School for Skills reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.
5. ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS
All admissions, registrations, seat bookings, scholarship applications, and payments made through this Website are subject to institutional policies, eligibility verification, and administrative approval. Payment Terms:
- Seat booking and admission fees must be paid as per the prescribed timelines;
- Accepted payment methods may include debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking, cash, or other approved channels;
- Submission of payment does not guarantee admission unless formally confirmed by School for Skills;
- Fees once paid may be subject to refund policies as separately defined by the institution.
School for Skills reserves the right to reject incomplete, inaccurate, or fraudulent applications.
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy,
- Reliability,
- Completeness,
- Availability,
- Fitness for a particular purpose,
- Non-infringement.
While School for Skills strives for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free, current, or uninterrupted.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, School for Skills, its trustees, directors, employees, affiliates, faculty, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the Website,
- Technical failures,
- Payment gateway issues,
- Unauthorized access,
- Errors or omissions,
- Viruses or system disruptions.
Users access the Website at their own risk.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. School for Skills does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.
9. USER SUBMISSIONS
Any feedback, suggestions, testimonials, forms, inquiries, comments, or materials submitted through the Website may be used by School for Skills for administrative, operational, promotional, or academic purposes, unless otherwise restricted by law. By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You own or have lawful rights to the submission;
- The submission does not violate any law or third-party rights;
- The information provided is accurate.
School for Skills reserves the right to remove, reject, or modify submissions at its discretion.
10. PRIVACY AND DATA COLLECTION
Use of this Website may involve collection of personal information for admissions, scholarship processing, communication, or institutional services. Such use shall be governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements. Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of submitted information.
11. ANTI-SPAM POLICY
Users are strictly prohibited from using this Website, contact forms, or communication channels for spam, unsolicited promotions, malicious messaging, or abusive conduct. School for Skills reserves the right to block, report, or legally act against misuse.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless School for Skills, its affiliates, officers, employees, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms,
- Misuse of the Website,
- False submissions,
- Violation of applicable laws or third-party rights.
13. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts where School for Skills is legally registered or operates.
14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
School for Skills reserves the absolute right to revise, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, admissions, payments, or institutional policies, users may contact School for Skills through the official contact channels listed on the Website.
FINAL AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the complete legal agreement between you and School for Skills regarding Website usage and supersede prior understandings related to Website access and use. By using this Website, you acknowledge your full acceptance of these Terms.