Terms of Service

1. Agreement and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a binding agreement between you and Prashna Abhyas ("we", "us"). By creating an account, accessing, or using any part of the Service, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are between 13 and 18, you must use the Service under parental supervision. By registering you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. User Accounts and Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for suspected abuse, fraud or other violations.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful and educational purposes. Prohibited conduct includes (but is not limited to):

• Accessing or disrupting other users' accounts or the Service.
• Uploading malicious, hateful, or illegal content.
• Attempting to reverse engineer or extract proprietary content.
• Using automated systems to scrape or harvest content without permission.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content) are owned by Prashna Abhyas and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute or create derivative works without written permission.

6. User Content & Community

Users may submit content (answers, comments, profile data). By submitting content you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display and distribute that content for the operation and promotion of the Service. You are responsible for content you post and must ensure you have rights to any content you share.

7. Contests, Rewards & Prizes

Contests and challenges operate under specific rules posted with each event. Winners may be required to provide verification details to claim prizes. We reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate the rules or that we reasonably believe are fraudulent.

8. Subscriptions, Payments & Refunds

Some features are paid. Payment terms are governed by the subscription or purchase flow. We use third-party payment processors and do not store full payment card data. Refunds are handled per our refund policy specified at purchase — contact support for disputes.

9. Security & Data

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach we will follow applicable law for notification and remediation.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services (analytics, social login, ads, payment providers). Those services have their own terms and privacy policies; you should review them before use.

11. DMCA & Copyright

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please contact us with a DMCA notice including a description of the work, the infringing material location, your contact information, and a statement under penalty of perjury.

12. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided 'as is' without warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Prashna Abhyas is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Prashna Abhyas and its affiliates from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access for violations, non-payment, or if we decide to discontinue the Service. Upon termination certain rights granted to you will cease and accessible content may be deleted in accordance with our data retention policy.

15. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Pune, Maharashtra, unless otherwise required by law.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be notified by email or a prominent notice. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

17. Educational Content & Academic Integrity

As an educational platform:

• All educational content is provided for learning purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for formal education.
• Users must not share or distribute test answers, solutions, or proprietary study materials.
• Academic integrity is paramount - cheating, plagiarism, or sharing exam content is strictly prohibited.
• Teachers and educators using our platform must comply with their institution's policies.
• Content may be region-specific; verify compatibility with your curriculum.

18. Technology Usage & Requirements

To use our platform effectively:

• Users must maintain compatible devices and updated browsers.
• We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics.
• Users are responsible for their internet connectivity and data charges.
• Our AI features and automated systems are supplementary tools, not replacements for human judgment.
• We may update platform features and requirements; users will be notified of significant changes.

19. Online Assessment & Proctoring

For online assessments and proctored exams:

• Users must consent to identity verification procedures.
• Proctoring may include webcam monitoring, screen recording, and automated analysis.
• Technical requirements for proctored sessions must be met.
• Users must follow exam guidelines and maintain academic integrity.
• We reserve the right to invalidate assessments for suspected violations.

20. Data Privacy in Education

Regarding educational data:

• We comply with educational privacy laws and regulations.
• Student data is handled with additional protections.
• Parents/guardians have specific rights regarding minor students' data.
• Educational institutions may have administrative access to their students' data.
• We implement specific data retention policies for educational records.

21. Intellectual Property in Education

Regarding educational materials:

• Course materials, practice tests, and educational content are protected by copyright.
• Users may not reproduce or distribute educational materials without permission.
• User-generated educational content remains the property of the creator.
• Educational institutions retain rights to their branded content.
• Fair use provisions apply for educational purposes within platform guidelines.

22. Platform Accessibility

Regarding platform accessibility:

• We strive to maintain WCAG compliance for accessibility.
• Accommodations are available for users with disabilities.
• Alternative formats of content may be provided upon request.
• Users should contact support for specific accessibility needs.
• We continuously work to improve platform accessibility.

23. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms or to report abuse, contact us at:

prashnaabhyas@gmail.com