Terms of Use
Effective date: 09 October 2025
1) Acceptance
By accessing or using ipecconsulting.org (the “Website”) and related services (courses, webinars/events, certifications, downloadable content, consulting/research) (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy.
If you use the Services on behalf of a company/institution, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.
2) Eligibility & accounts
You must be at least 13 years old (and 18+ to enter binding contracts). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities under it.
3) Programs, content & credentials
- Educational content: Syllabi, schedules, and instructors may change; reasonable academic equivalence will be maintained.
- Assessments & certification: Issuance of certificates/badges is subject to meeting eligibility, attendance, academic integrity, and fee payment. We may verify identity and submissions.
- Prohibited conduct: cheating, plagiarism, credential misuse, unauthorized sharing of exam content, and any activity that compromises academic integrity.
4) Intellectual property
All content, trademarks, logos, graphics, videos, course materials, and downloads are owned by IPEC or its licensors and are protected by law. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial learning or for the agreed scope in B2B engagements. No reproduction, distribution, public display, resale, or derivative works without prior written consent.
5) User submissions
You grant IPEC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your voluntary submissions (e.g., feedback, testimonials) for Service improvement and marketing, unless you explicitly opt out in writing.
6) Payments, taxes & invoices
Fees are shown at checkout or in an order form/SOW. Prices may include or exclude applicable taxes (e.g., GST). You authorize us and our payment partners to process transactions. You agree to provide accurate billing details and resolve chargebacks in good faith.
7) Refunds & cancellations
See the Refund & Cancellation Policy below (incorporated by reference). Program-specific terms in your offer letter, order form, or SOW prevail if inconsistent.
8) Third-party links/tools
The Website may link to third-party sites and tools (LMS, webinar platforms, payment gateways). We are not responsible for their content or practices; your use is at your discretion and governed by their terms.
9) Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Violate law, infringe IP, or breach others’ privacy
- Upload malware, attempt to gain unauthorized access, or interfere with the Website
- Engage in automated scraping (except as permitted by robots.txt) or load testing without consent
- Misrepresent identity or affiliation, or engage in abusive/harassing behavior
10) Disclaimers
Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties (express/implied), including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, or specific outcomes (e.g., job placement).
11) Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, IPEC and its officers, employees, and partners are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our aggregate liability for any claim is limited to the fees you paid for the Service giving rise to the claim in the preceding 3 months.
12) Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IPEC from claims arising out of your breach of these Terms, misuse of the Services, or violation of law/third-party rights.
13) Suspension & termination
We may suspend or terminate access for suspected violations, fraud, non-payment, or security risks. You may stop using the Services at any time. Certain provisions survive termination (IP, disclaimers, liability limits, indemnity).
14) Governing law & dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at New Delhi jurisdiction shall have exclusive jurisdiction. We encourage amicable resolution via our Grievance Officer before litigation.
15) Changes
We may revise these Terms; continued use after changes indicates acceptance. The effective date reflects the latest version.
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