Terms & Conditions

By accessing and using GurukulDuniya (the "Platform"), you unconditionally accept and agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and any other person who accesses or uses the Platform in any manner.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you are not authorized to access or use the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any modifications to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

To access and use GurukulDuniya's services, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Platform. Users below 18 years should use the Platform under parental or guardian supervision.
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law.
• You must not be barred from receiving services under any applicable law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related regulations of India.
• If registering on behalf of an institution, school, or college, you must have explicit authorization to do so.

We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate accounts of users who misrepresent their eligibility or identity.

GurukulDuniya provides an online education discovery and guidance platform that includes, but is not limited to:

All services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time without notice.

Certain features of the Platform may require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Keep your password confidential and not share it with any third party.
• Notify us immediately at support@gurukulduniya.com if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
• Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you authorized them.
• Not create multiple accounts for the purpose of circumventing bans or misusing the platform.

We strive to provide accurate, verified, and up-to-date information about colleges, courses, exams, fees, rankings, and other educational content. However, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All information on GurukulDuniya is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any decision.
• College fees, seat availability, eligibility criteria, admission processes, and exam details may change without notice. Always verify directly with the respective institution or official exam authority.
• Student reviews and ratings reflect individual opinions and experiences. GurukulDuniya does not endorse or verify their accuracy.
• The College Predictor tool provides estimates based on historical data. Actual results may vary significantly based on current year cutoffs, reservation policies, and seat availability.

By using GurukulDuniya, you agree NOT to engage in any of the following activities:

• Uploading or sharing any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or violates any applicable law.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform, its servers, databases, or connected systems.
• Using automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or other tools to extract data from the Platform without prior written consent.
• Impersonating any person, institution, or entity, or falsely claiming an affiliation with any organization.
• Transmitting spam, promotional material, chain letters, or any unsolicited communications.
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Platform or its servers.
• Using the Platform to collect personal information about other users without their consent.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Platform's software or codebase.

Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination and may be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

All content on GurukulDuniya — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software — is the property of GurukulDuniya or its content suppliers and is protected under Indian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

• You may view, download, and print content from the Platform solely for your personal, non-commercial educational use.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Platform without our explicit written permission.
• The GurukulDuniya name, logo, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks of GurukulDuniya and may not be used without prior written consent.
• User-submitted content (reviews, ratings, comments) remains owned by the user, but by submitting, you grant GurukulDuniya a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content on the Platform.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms and is incorporated herein by reference.

By using GurukulDuniya, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. Key points include:

• We collect information you provide directly (registration, forms, reviews) and usage data collected automatically.
• We use your data to personalize your experience, improve our services, and communicate relevant information.
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
• You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at support@gurukulduniya.com.

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including official college websites, exam portals, government portals, and partner platforms. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content.

• GurukulDuniya has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.
• We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites.
• Links to third-party content do not imply any relationship or affiliation with GurukulDuniya unless explicitly stated.

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit through links on our platform.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GurukulDuniya, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Platform.
• Any loss of data, revenue, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
• Any decisions made by you based on information provided on the Platform, including college selection, course selection, or financial decisions.
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content provided on the Platform.
• Any conduct or content of third parties on or through the Platform.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed INR 1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand) or the amount you paid to us in the last 3 months, whichever is lower.

The Platform and all its content, services, and features are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Platform.
• Warranties that any defects or errors will be corrected.

You use the Platform at your own risk. We disclaim all responsibility for any harm or loss resulting from your reliance on the content or services provided.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account or access to the Platform at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of any provisions of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy.
• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
• Engaging in any activity that is harmful to other users, third parties, or the Platform itself.
• Inactivity on your account for an extended period.
• At your own request to close your account.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform immediately ceases. We may, but are not obligated to, retain copies of your data as required by law or legitimate business purposes.

You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us at support@gurukulduniya.com.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the laws applicable in the state of Odisha, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

• Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
• Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at hello@gurukulduniya.com to resolve disputes amicably through negotiation or mediation.
• In the event of a dispute, you agree to attempt resolution through informal discussion with our team before seeking formal legal remedies.

GurukulDuniya reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top.
• For significant changes, we may notify registered users via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.
• Your continued use of the Platform after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
• If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please stop using the Platform and close your account.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about any updates. Your use of the Platform is always subject to the most current version of the Terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms & Conditions, or if you need to report a violation, please reach out to us through any of the following channels: