This document governs the use of our website, and any other related agreement or legal relationship with us in a legally binding way.
You must read this document carefully.
1. Corporate Information
SQ Edutechh ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") is a professional education consultancy and financial referral facilitator.
- Registered Office: D 308 Crystal Plaza, Link road, opposite Infinity Mall, Andheri West, Mumbai-400053, Maharashtra, India.
- Email: info@sqedutechh.com
2. Legal Compliance & Acceptance
2.1 Binding Agreement: These Terms are published in accordance with the provisions under Rule 3 (1) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
2.2 Electronic Record: This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signature.
By accessing, browsing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this Website, or by engaging the services of the Company, the User expressly acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms.
Such access and use shall constitute valid electronic acceptance of these Terms under Section 10A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and shall form a legally enforceable contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
If the User does not agree to these Terms in their entirety, the User must immediately discontinue access to the Website and refrain from availing any services of the Company.
3. Eligibility & Minor Consent
3.1 Capacity to Contract: The User represents and warrants that they have attained the age of majority (18 years of age) and are competent to contract as per Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, r/w the Indian Majority Act, 1875. The User further confirms that they have full legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform obligations under these Terms.
3.2 Minor Users: For students under 18 years, services may only be accessed through a Parent or Legal Guardian.
3.3 Guardian Representation: The Parents or Legal Guardian confirms they have the lawful authority to enter into binding agreements on behalf of the minor according to the law enforced in the country and assume full legal and financial responsibility for all obligations under these Terms.
4. Scope of Services & Limitations
- 4.1 The Company acts strictly as an advisor and facilitator for study abroad counselling, university applications, visa documentation assistance, and education loan referrals as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the company accordingly.
- 4.2 Non-Institutional Status: The company is not a university or a financial institution or a lender, or a immigration authority.
- 4.3 No Guarantee Disclaimer: The Company does NOT guarantee university admission or scholarship grants or visa issuance or loan approval. All such decisions are made exclusively by the third party sovereign or institutional bodies. The Company is not a university or a financial institution or lender, or an immigration authority.
5. Website Usage & Access Control
5.1 Access Rights: The Company reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to the website in case of misuse, fraud, or violation of these Terms or in any other case hereafter think necessary to do so for the genuine reason as required.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct: The Users shall not engage in data scraping or hacking or reverse engineering or any activity that are in violation under the provisions of The Information Technology Act, 2000 and such other acts, rules and regulations under which it is prohibited.
6. Indemnity & Liability
7. Data Protection & Privacy
7.1 DPDP Compliance: Personal data shall be collected, processed, and stored in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the Privacy Policy of the Company.
7.2 Consent to Share: By using the services of the company, the User should provide "specified notice" and consent for the Company to share their data with universities and financial partners for the performance of the requested services.
8. No Refund Policy
8.1 Nature of Services: The User acknowledges that the fees charged by SQ Edutechh are consideration for professional advisory, counselling, facilitation, documentation assistance, and administrative services rendered by the Company.
All fees paid to the Company are non-refundable once services have commenced, irrespective of:
- a) Rejection of admission by any university;
- b) Rejection or delay of visa by any embassy or consulate;
- c) Rejection or non-sanction of education loan by any financial institution;
- d) Withdrawal of application by the User;
- e) Change in immigration policies, university policies, or government regulations.
For the purpose of this clause, services shall be deemed to have commenced upon:
8.4 Statutory Limitation: Nothing contained herein shall limit any refund that may be mandatorily required under applicable law. However, subject to Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Company shall be entitled to retain fees proportionate to services already rendered.
9. Facilitator Status & No Guarantee Clause
SQ Edutechh acts solely as an independent advisor and facilitator. The Company is NOT:
- a) A university or degree-granting institution;
- b) A financial institution or lender;
- c) An immigration authority;
- d) An accrediting body.
The Company does NOT guarantee:
- a) Admission to any specific university;
- b) Grant of scholarship or financial aid;
- c) Approval or issuance of visa;
- d) Sanction or disbursement of any loan.
All such decisions are made exclusively by the respective third-party authorities.
10. User Due Diligence & Third-Party Disclaimer
The User expressly acknowledges that it is their sole responsibility to independently verify:
- a) The accreditation, ranking, and recognition status of any university or institution;
- b) The regulatory standing of any financial institution;
- c) The authenticity of any third-party service provider.
The Company shall not be liable for:
- a) Any act, omission, fraud, insolvency, or misrepresentation of any university, lender, or third-party service provider;
- b) Closure, derecognition, blacklisting, or regulatory action against any institution;
- c) Financial loss arising from dealings between the User and such third parties.
10.3 No Agency Relationship: Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Company and any third-party institution.
11. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Such events shall constitute force majeure events.
11.2 Frustration: If performance of any obligation becomes impossible or unlawful due to supervening events beyond the control of the parties, such obligation shall stand discharged in accordance with Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The Company shall not be considered in breach for non-performance arising from such supervening impossibility.
11.3 Restitution: In circumstances where an agreement becomes void due to impossibility under Section 56, restitution, if any, shall be governed by Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and shall be limited to the extent required by law, after deducting proportionate fees for services already rendered.
12. Legal Boilerplate
12.1 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction and shall be severable from the contract as in its entirety does not make the whole terms and conditions inoperative in nature thus, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.2 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between the User and the Company and supersede over all prior oral or written representations, communications, understandings, or agreements that has been held between the party and the company.
13. Termination
Without prejudice to any other rights available under law, the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate the User's access to the Website and/or services with immediate effect in the event of:
- a) Breach of these Terms within the meaning of Section 39 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (anticipatory or actual refusal to perform);
- b) Submission of false, forged, or misleading documentation;
- c) Violation of applicable laws, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000;
- d) Non-payment of applicable service fees;
- e) Conduct amounting to fraud, misrepresentation, or unlawful activity.
Such termination shall not affect the Company's right to recover outstanding dues, damages, or seek appropriate remedies under applicable law.
13.2 Termination by the User: The User may discontinue use of the Website or services at any time. However, termination by the User shall not relieve the User from payment obligations already accrued. Fees paid for services rendered or administrative work completed shall not be refundable, subject to the Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Upon termination:
- a) Access to services may be immediately suspended;
- b) All accrued rights and obligations shall survive;
- c) Clauses relating to indemnity, limitation of liability, data protection, dispute resolution, and governing law shall survive termination.
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law: These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
14.2 Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or in contradiction with these Terms, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by the arbitration binding in accordance with The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
14.3 Jurisdiction: The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra, and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.
Contact Information
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