Terms of Service

Center for Education Development and Research (CEDAR) Information Technology Pvt Ltd

Effective Date: October 21, 2024

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using the educational services provided by the Center for Education Development and Research (CEDAR) Information Technology Pvt Ltd (“CEDAR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) through the website edu.cedarinfotech.com, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

By clicking “I Accept,” registering for an account, or accessing our courses, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. ELIGIBILITY

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent to make purchases
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable law

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

3.1 Account Creation

To access our courses and educational content, you must create an account by providing:

  • Valid email address
  • Secure password
  • Accurate personal information
  • Additional information as required for course enrollment

3.2 Google Authentication

You may register and log in using your Google account. By doing so, you authorize us to access and use certain information from your Google account as described in our Privacy Policy.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Ensuring your account information remains current and accurate

4. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

4.1 Course Access

Upon enrollment in a course, you receive:

  • Non-exclusive, non-transferable access to course content
  • Access to course materials for the duration specified
  • Ability to track progress and earn certificates
  • Support through course forums and instructor communication

4.2 Course Content

Our courses may include:

  • Video lectures and tutorials
  • Reading materials and resources
  • Quizzes and assignments
  • Interactive exercises and projects
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates of completion

4.3 Lifetime Access

Unless otherwise specified, paid courses include lifetime access, subject to:

  • The course remaining available on our platform
  • Your compliance with these Terms
  • Technical availability and platform updates

5. USER CONDUCT

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will:

  • Complete coursework honestly and independently unless collaboration is explicitly permitted
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Maintain professional and respectful communication
  • Use course materials solely for personal educational purposes

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

  • Share, distribute, or sell course materials without authorization
  • Use another person’s account or share your account credentials
  • Submit work that is not your own (plagiarism)
  • Post inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our services
  • Use our platform for commercial purposes without permission
  • Scrape, copy, or download content using automated means
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Harass, threaten, or harm other users or instructors

6. PAYMENT AND REFUNDS

6.1 Pricing

  • Course prices are displayed in the applicable currency
  • Prices are subject to change without notice
  • Promotional prices are valid for the specified period only
  • All applicable taxes are additional unless stated otherwise

6.2 Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers
  • You authorize us to charge your selected payment method
  • You must provide current, complete, and accurate billing information

6.3 Refund Policy

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for paid courses, subject to:

  • Request must be made within 30 days of purchase
  • Course completion must be less than 30%
  • No previous refunds for the same course
  • Compliance with our Terms of Service

Refunds are not available for:

  • Free courses
  • Courses purchased more than 30 days ago
  • Substantially consumed content (over 30% completion)
  • Violation of Terms of Service

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 Our Content

All content on our platform, including but not limited to:

  • Course materials, videos, and text
  • Website design and layout
  • Logos, trademarks, and branding
  • Software and code

is owned by CEDAR Information Technology Pvt Ltd or our content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view course content for personal educational purposes
  • Download course materials where explicitly permitted
  • Print materials for personal study

7.3 User Content

By submitting content (assignments, forum posts, reviews), you:

  • Retain ownership of your original content
  • Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for educational purposes
  • Confirm that your content does not infringe on others’ rights

8. CERTIFICATES

8.1 Certificate Issuance

Certificates are issued upon successful course completion, which requires:

  • Completing all required lessons and modules
  • Passing all required assessments with minimum scores
  • Meeting any additional course-specific requirements

8.2 Certificate Validity

  • Certificates represent course completion, not professional certification
  • CEDAR reserves the right to revoke certificates for Terms violations
  • Certificates may be verified through our platform

9. COMMUNICATION

9.1 Platform Communications

By using our services, you agree to receive:

  • Course-related notifications and updates
  • Account and security alerts
  • Educational newsletters (with opt-out option)
  • Promotional offers (with opt-out option)

9.2 Instructor Communication

Course instructors may contact you regarding:

  • Course announcements and updates
  • Assignment feedback
  • Course support and guidance

10. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

11.1 External Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or practices of external sites
  • Products or services offered by third parties
  • Any damages resulting from third-party interactions

11.2 Integrated Services

We may integrate third-party services (payment processors, video hosting, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

12. DISCLAIMERS

12.1 Educational Purpose

Our courses are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice or guarantee specific outcomes.

12.2 No Warranties

Our services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service

12.3 No Professional Relationship

Enrollment in courses does not create any employment, agency, or professional relationship between you and CEDAR Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CEDAR Information Technology Pvt Ltd and its affiliates, instructors, and partners shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Any damages exceeding the amount paid for the specific course

14. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CEDAR Information Technology Pvt Ltd, its affiliates, instructors, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use or misuse of our services
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content or submissions

15. TERMINATION

15.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Contacting our support team
  • Following the account deletion process

15.2 Termination by CEDAR

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended period of inactivity
  • Non-payment of fees

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to courses will be revoked
  • No refunds will be provided for Terms violations
  • Certificates may be revoked for serious violations
  • Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions.

17. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CEDAR Information Technology Pvt Ltd.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it later.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor or affiliate.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Center for Education Development and Research (CEDAR) Information Technology Pvt Ltd
Email: contact@cedarinfotech.com
Website: https://edu.cedarinfotech.com

By using CEDAR Information Technology services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.