Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Social University ("Platform", "Website", "Application", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using Social University, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.
1. About Social University
Social University is an online career, education, creator, networking and community platform that enables users to:
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Create professional profiles
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Connect with other members
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Publish content
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Join communities
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Apply for jobs
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Enroll in courses
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Attend events
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Buy or sell permitted services
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Communicate with other users
Social University provides a technology platform only unless expressly stated otherwise.
2. Eligibility
You must:
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Be at least 18 years old, or use the Platform with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
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Provide accurate and complete information.
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Maintain the security of your account.
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Be responsible for all activities performed through your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.
3. User Accounts
Users are responsible for:
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Keeping passwords secure.
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Maintaining accurate profile information.
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Preventing unauthorized access.
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Updating contact information when required.
We may suspend, restrict or permanently terminate any account at our sole discretion for security, legal or policy reasons.
4. User Content
You retain ownership of the content you upload.
By uploading content, you grant Social University a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute and make available such content solely for operating, promoting and improving the Platform.
You represent that:
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You own the content or have permission to publish it.
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Your content does not infringe intellectual property rights.
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Your content does not violate any law.
5. Prohibited Content
Users shall not upload, publish or distribute content that:
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Is illegal or unlawful.
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Is defamatory or abusive.
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Promotes violence or terrorism.
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Contains hate speech.
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Contains child exploitation material.
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Violates privacy rights.
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Infringes copyright or trademarks.
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Promotes fraud or scams.
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Contains malware or harmful code.
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Promotes illegal drugs or prohibited products.
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Contains sexually explicit or obscene material prohibited by law.
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Violates applicable Indian or international laws.
We reserve the right to remove any content without prior notice.
6. Community Guidelines
Users agree to:
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Treat others respectfully.
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Avoid harassment.
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Avoid spam.
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Avoid impersonation.
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Avoid fake reviews.
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Avoid fake job postings.
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Avoid misleading advertisements.
Repeated violations may lead to permanent suspension.
7. Jobs & Recruitment
Social University is only a platform connecting recruiters and job seekers.
We do not guarantee:
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Employment
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Interview calls
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Salary
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Hiring decisions
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Candidate suitability
Recruiters are solely responsible for job postings.
Candidates are responsible for verifying employers before accepting offers.
8. Courses & Learning
Course providers are solely responsible for:
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Course quality
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Accuracy
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Certifications
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Learning outcomes
Completion of any course does not guarantee employment.
9. Events
Event organizers are solely responsible for:
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Event quality
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Scheduling
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Venue
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Safety
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Refunds
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Cancellations
Social University acts only as a technology platform unless expressly stated.
10. Marketplace & Services
Where applicable:
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Buyers and sellers transact directly.
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Social University is not a party to any agreement.
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We are not responsible for product quality, delivery or warranties unless expressly provided by us.
11. Payments
Payments may be processed through third-party payment gateways.
Social University does not store card information.
Applicable taxes shall be charged as required by law.
12. Refund Policy
Refunds, if applicable, shall be governed by our Refund Policy.
Certain digital products, subscriptions, memberships and downloadable content may be non-refundable.
13. Intellectual Property
All Platform software, branding, trademarks, logos, designs and content created by Social University remain our exclusive intellectual property.
Users shall not:
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Copy
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Modify
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Reverse engineer
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Resell
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Redistribute
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Reproduce
without written permission.
14. Copyright Complaints
If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us with:
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Your identity
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Copyright ownership proof
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URL of infringing material
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Contact details
We may remove such content while reviewing the complaint.
15. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using the Platform, you consent to such collection and processing.
16. Platform Availability
We strive for uninterrupted service but do not guarantee that the Platform will always be available.
Maintenance, upgrades, outages or technical issues may occur without notice.
17. Third-Party Services
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways, advertisements or integrations.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices or services.
18. Verification
Verification badges or profile verification do not constitute endorsements, guarantees or warranties regarding any user's identity, conduct or qualifications.
Users should exercise independent judgment before engaging with others.
19. Disclaimer
The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Social University disclaims all warranties, including:
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Merchantability
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Fitness for a particular purpose
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Non-infringement
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Accuracy
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Availability
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Reliability
20. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Social University, its owners, directors, employees, affiliates and partners shall not be liable for:
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Loss of profits
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Business interruption
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Data loss
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Reputation loss
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Indirect damages
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Consequential damages
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User disputes
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Employment decisions
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Fraud committed by users
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Actions of third parties
Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the user to Social University during the preceding twelve (12) months, or INR 1,000, whichever is lower, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
21. Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Social University, its owners, directors, employees and affiliates against claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses arising from:
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User content
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Violation of these Terms
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Violation of applicable laws
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Intellectual property infringement
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Fraudulent activities
22. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend, restrict or permanently terminate accounts for:
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Policy violations
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Illegal activity
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Fraud
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Spam
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Security concerns
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Court or government orders
Termination may occur without prior notice where reasonably necessary.
23. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
24. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Pune, Maharashtra, India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
25. Contact Us
For legal queries or notices:
Social University
Email: legal@socialuniversity.in
Website: https://socialuniversity.in
By using Social University, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.