Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the official website of India STEM Foundation (“India STEM Foundation”, “ISF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, digital resources, programs, registration services, educational content and other services made available through our website.
By accessing or using indiastemfoundation.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website or our services.
1. About India STEM Foundation
India STEM Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working to make quality STEM education and hands-on learning accessible to students, teachers, schools and communities.
Our work includes STEM education programs, teacher training, STEM infrastructure and tinkering initiatives, school partnerships, robotics competitions, educational resources, STEM awareness initiatives and programs supported through corporate and institutional partnerships.
Information about our organization and programs may be updated from time to time.
2. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing, browsing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer and any other policies or guidelines published on the website that apply to a particular service, program or activity.
If you are accessing the website or registering for a program on behalf of a school, educational institution, organization or another person, you confirm that you are authorized to do so.
Additional terms may apply to specific programs, competitions, training courses, registrations, events or services. Where additional terms are provided, those terms will apply to the relevant activity.
3. Use of the Website
You may use the India STEM Foundation website for lawful purposes and for accessing information about our organization, programs, educational initiatives, events, resources and services.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent or unauthorized purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, databases or systems.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the website.
- Introduce malicious software, viruses or harmful code.
- Copy, reproduce, modify or distribute website content for commercial purposes without written permission.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with India STEM Foundation.
- Submit false, misleading or unauthorized information through website forms or registrations.
- Use automated systems to scrape, copy or collect website content without prior written permission.
- Use the website in a manner that could damage the reputation, operation or security of India STEM Foundation.
4. Educational Programs and Services
India STEM Foundation provides and facilitates various STEM education initiatives, training programs, educational resources, school partnerships, competitions and other learning opportunities.
Program availability, eligibility criteria, schedules, fees, registration requirements, locations, formats and participation requirements may vary by program.
India STEM Foundation reserves the right to:
- Modify program schedules, formats or delivery methods.
- Change eligibility or participation requirements where necessary.
- Limit or refuse participation where eligibility or compliance requirements are not met.
- Cancel, postpone or reschedule an activity due to operational, technical, safety, administrative or other circumstances.
- Update program information without prior notice where appropriate.
Participation in a program does not automatically guarantee certification, selection, awards, competition qualification, grants, employment or any other specific outcome unless expressly stated in the applicable program terms.
5. Registrations and Information Submitted by Users
Certain activities may require users to submit information through online forms, registration pages or third-party platforms.
You agree that information submitted by you will be accurate, current and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Where registration is made for a student, teacher, team, school or organization, the person submitting the information confirms that they have the appropriate authority or consent to provide the information.
India STEM Foundation may use submitted information for purposes associated with the relevant registration, program administration, communication, verification, participation and other purposes described in our Privacy Policy.
6. Students, Children and Educational Institutions
Some India STEM Foundation programs are intended for students and young learners.
Where a program involves minors, parents, guardians, schools, teachers or authorized representatives may be required to provide appropriate consent, permissions, documentation or supervision as specified for that particular activity.
Schools, teachers, parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that the information and permissions submitted for students are accurate and appropriately authorized.
Specific competitions, events and programs may have additional age, documentation, safety or participation requirements.
7. Website Content and Educational Resources
The website may contain articles, educational resources, guides, lesson plans, images, videos, documents, graphics, logos, downloadable materials and other information.
Such materials are provided for their stated educational or informational purposes. Availability of a resource on the website does not constitute a guarantee that the resource will remain available indefinitely.
India STEM Foundation may update, modify, replace or remove website content and educational resources at any time.
Users should independently evaluate the suitability of educational materials for their particular classroom, institution, project or learning environment.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content, including text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, illustrations, designs, documents, branding, layouts and other materials, are owned by or licensed to India STEM Foundation.
All applicable intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may access and use website content for personal, educational or non-commercial purposes where such use is permitted.
You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, publicly display, commercially exploit or create derivative works from India STEM Foundation content without prior written permission, except where such use is expressly permitted by applicable law.
The India STEM Foundation name, logo, trademarks and branding may not be used in a way that suggests an unauthorized association, sponsorship or endorsement.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to websites, platforms, resources or services operated by third parties.
These links may include registration platforms, educational tools, payment providers, social media platforms, video platforms, learning platforms or other external services.
India STEM Foundation does not control all third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use.
Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.
10. Payments, Donations and Program Fees
Certain programs, registrations, services or activities may involve payments, fees, donations or other financial transactions.
Where applicable, the relevant program or payment page will provide information about applicable fees, payment terms and any cancellation or refund conditions.
Donations and sponsorships are subject to the applicable laws, eligibility requirements and policies governing such contributions.
Where a separate refund, cancellation or payment policy applies, that policy will govern the relevant transaction.
11. Accuracy of Information
India STEM Foundation makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful information on its website.
However, website content may occasionally contain typographical errors, outdated information, omissions or technical inaccuracies. Program dates, schedules, eligibility requirements, availability and other details may also change.
Information published on the website should therefore be considered subject to change unless specifically stated otherwise.
For important program, registration or event requirements, users should refer to the latest official communication or instructions issued by India STEM Foundation.
12. Website Availability and Security
We aim to keep the website accessible and functional. However, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical issues, hosting problems, security measures, network interruptions or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
India STEM Foundation does not guarantee that the website or its servers will always be free from viruses, malware or other potentially harmful components.
Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures on their own devices and networks.
13. User-Submitted Content
Where the website allows users to submit comments, feedback, photographs, project information, testimonials or other materials, users are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit such material.
You agree not to submit content that:
- Violates any applicable law.
- Infringes another person’s intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Contains malicious software.
- Is fraudulent, misleading or unauthorized.
- Contains inappropriate, abusive or harmful material.
India STEM Foundation may remove or decline to publish submitted content where it considers such action appropriate.
14. Photographs, Videos and Event Media
India STEM Foundation and its authorized partners may document programs, workshops, competitions, events and educational activities through photographs, videos or other media, subject to applicable permissions, policies and laws.
Where specific consent is required, the applicable consent process or event documentation will govern the use of such media.
15. Privacy
Your use of the website may involve the collection and processing of personal information.
Our handling of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms and Conditions.
Users should review the Privacy Policy to understand how information may be collected, used, stored and shared.
16. Disclaimer
The information and materials provided through the India STEM Foundation website are intended for general informational, educational and reference purposes.
India STEM Foundation does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, accurate or suitable for every individual purpose.
Nothing on the website should be interpreted as professional, legal, financial, medical or other specialized advice unless expressly stated.
Use of educational resources, project instructions, equipment, tools or other materials should be undertaken with appropriate supervision and safety precautions.
For additional information, please refer to the India STEM Foundation Disclaimer.
17. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, India STEM Foundation shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage arising from or related to the use of, or inability to use, the website, its content or any linked third-party service.
This includes, where legally permitted, loss resulting from interruptions, technical issues, inaccuracies, omissions, unauthorized access, third-party services or reliance on website information.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
18. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless India STEM Foundation, its representatives, employees, partners and authorized personnel from claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses arising from your unlawful or unauthorized use of the website or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
19. Changes to These Terms
India STEM Foundation may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, services, website functionality, applicable requirements or organizational practices.
Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.
Subject to applicable law, disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in India.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or limited to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue to remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.
22. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you can contact India STEM Foundation using the details below:
India STEM Foundation
H-6, Block H, South City I, Sector 41
Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
Email: info@indiastemfoundation.org
Phone: +91 95603 74600
For program-specific queries, please use the contact information provided on the relevant program or registration page.
23. Related Policies
For additional information, please refer to:
- Privacy Policy
- Disclaimer
- Return, Refund and Exchange Policy, where applicable
- Program-specific terms and participation guidelines
By continuing to use the India STEM Foundation website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.
