Vidyashift — Terms of Service
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
1.1. Welcome to www.vidyashift.com (the "Website"), operated by Vidyashift ("Vidyashift," "we," "us," or "our").
1.2. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your ("you," "your," "User," "Participant") access to and use of the Website, and any workshops, courses, programs, tools, and content offered on or through it, including the AI Exam Saathi workshop and any related follow-on programs such as the 21-day accelerator (together, the "Services").
1.3. Please read these Terms carefully, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Refund & Cancellation Policy, before using the Website or registering for a Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website or the Services.
1.4. Eligibility. The Services are intended for individuals who have attained the age of 18 (eighteen) years and are competent to enter into a binding contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. By using the Website or a Service, you confirm that you meet this requirement. We may, at our discretion, refuse or withdraw access to the Services for any Person.
1.5. If you are using the Services on behalf of another individual (for example, registering a family member) or an organisation, you confirm you have their authority to do so and agree to be bound by these Terms on their behalf.
1.6. Accessing, browsing, or using the Website, or registering for a Service, constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and creates a legally binding agreement between you and Vidyashift.
1.7. We may amend these Terms at any time by posting an updated version here.Continued use of the Website or Services after an update means you accept the revised Terms.
2. Definitions
2.1. "Content" means all text, frameworks (including the E.D.G.E. and ROCO-V frameworks), prompts, worksheets, planners, checklists, presentations, recordings, and other material made available through the Services.
2.2. "Service(s)" or "Program(s)" means any workshop, course, webinar, or similar offering delivered by Vidyashift, whether live, recorded, or self-paced, currently or in the future, including the AI Exam Saathi workshop.
2.3. "Participant" means a User who has registered and paid for a Service.
3. Description of Services
3.1. Vidyashift is an independent, privately operated education business. It is not a university, a coaching institute recognised by any regulatory body, or an agency of any government examination or recruitment authority. Nothing in the Services confers any degree, diploma, or government-recognised qualification. See Section 11 and our Disclaimer for more detail.
3.2. The Services are educational in nature: they teach Participants frameworks and techniques (such as the E.D.G.E. and ROCO-V frameworks) for using artificial intelligence tools responsibly as a study aid. The Services do not include Vidyashift generating exam answers on a Participant's behalf.
3.3. The availability, format, schedule, instructors, and content of any Service may change at Vidyashift's discretion, including before or after you register, and Services may be limited to a fixed number of seats.
3.4. Technical performance. Vidyashift will take reasonable steps to keep the Website and any live-session platform running, but does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or fault-free operation. We are not liable for delay, failure, or deficiency in the Services arising from internet outages, third-party platform failures, force majeure, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
3.5. Your environment. You are responsible for having a suitable device, internet connection, and any software (e.g., a video-conferencing app) needed to access a live session, and for keeping these updated.
4. Registration
4.1. Where a Service requires registration, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information, and to keep it updated.
4.2. You are responsible for any activity that happens using your registration details or access link, and must tell us promptly about any unauthorised use.
4.3. We may suspend or cancel your registration if information you provided is false or misleading, or if you breach these Terms.
5. Participant Conduct
You agree not to:
5.1. Use the Services for any unlawful purpose, or in a way that infringes anyone else's rights;
5.2. Record, screen-capture, reproduce, redistribute, resell, or publicly share session content, links, recordings, or Content, in whole or in part, without Vidyashift's prior written consent;
5.3. Share your seat, registration, or access link with anyone who has not registered and paid, where applicable;
5.4. Disrupt a live session, whether technically or through conduct towards Vidyashift's team or other participants;
5.5. Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, other participants' accounts, or any connected system;
5.6. Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or impersonate any person or entity;
5.7. Use any AI tool in connection with the Services in a manner intended to violate the rules, code of conduct, or integrity requirements of any examination or recruitment authority — the Services are designed to help you think and answer better yourself, not to outsource that thinking (see our Disclaimer).
6. AI Tools and Responsible Use
6.1. Where a Service teaches you to use third-party AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) under your own account, your use of those tools is governed by that provider's own terms and privacy policy, and Vidyashift is not a party to that relationship.
6.2. AI-generated or AI-assisted output, whether produced live in a session or afterward using tools on your own account, may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. You are responsible for independently verifying anything AI-assisted against official, authoritative sources before relying on it.
6.3. If a future Service uses a Vidyashift-operated AI tool that processes content you submit, this will be disclosed to you and governed by additional terms and our Privacy Policy at that time.
7. Live Sessions: Recording and Your Participation
7.1. Vidyashift may record all or part of a live session (audio, video, and/or shared screen/chat content) for quality assurance, internal training, and to make a replay available to registered Participants of that cohort.
7.2. We will not use a recording that identifies you personally (your face, voice, or name) in external marketing or promotional material without asking you first. If you would prefer to keep your camera off or use an initials-only display name during a live session, you're welcome to do so.
7.3. Where you voluntarily share an answer, response, or work sample during a session for feedback, you retain ownership of it, but you grant Vidyashift a licence to use it (in anonymised or attributed form, at your preference) as an illustrative example in future sessions or materials, unless you ask us not to.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1. All Content, frameworks, course materials, branding, and the compilation of the Website are owned by Vidyashift or its licensors and are protected under Indian copyright, trademark, and related laws.
8.2. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Content for your own exam preparation. This licence does not permit you to resell, sublicense, publicly redistribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content, or use it for any commercial purpose, without our prior written consent.
8.3. "Vidyashift," "AI Exam Saathi," associated logos, and program names are marks of Vidyashift and may not be used without our written permission.
8.4. Unauthorised use of our Content or marks terminates the licence granted under this Section and may result in legal action.
9. Fees and Payment
9.1. Fees for a Service are shown to you at the time of registration, in Indian Rupees, and are payable in advance unless stated otherwise.
9.2. Payments are processed through our third-party payment partner Razorpay or ay other partner ; your payment is also subject to that partner's own terms. Vidyashift does not receive or store your full card, UPI, or net-banking credentials.
9.3. We may change prices for future cohorts or Services at any time; a price change does not affect a Service you've already paid for.
9.4. You're responsible for any applicable taxes (such as GST) on your purchase.
9.5. Fees are refundable only as described in our separate Refund & Cancellation Policy.
10. Cancellations, Rescheduling, and Refunds
Cancellations, refunds, missed-session handling, and cohort transfers are governed entirely by our Refund & Cancellation Policy, which forms part of these Terms by reference.
11. No Academic Credit or Official Recognition
11.1. Completing a Service does not grant any academic credit, degree, diploma, or government-recognised qualification.
11.2. Any completion certificate or letter that Vidyashift may choose to issue (currently or in the future) is issued at Vidyashift's sole discretion, reflects participation only, and has no official, academic, or statutory value or recognition.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
12.1. The Website and Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by Indian law.
12.2. We do not warrant that the Services will meet your specific requirements, be uninterrupted or error-free, or that any AI-assisted output will be accurate, complete, or current. See our Disclaimer for more on this.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1. To the fullest extent permitted by Indian law, Vidyashift, its founders, employees, and associates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss — including loss of opportunity, such as exam or interview outcomes — arising from your use of the Website or a Service.
13.2. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from the Services is limited to the amount you actually paid for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.
13.3. Nothing in this Section limits any liability that cannot be excluded under Indian law, including under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Vidyashift, its founders, employees, and associates harmless from claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Services, or your violation of a third party's rights.
15. Third-Party Websites, Tools, and Services
The Website and Services may reference or link to third-party websites, AI tools, or platforms (e.g., payment gateways, video-conferencing tools, official exam websites). We don't control, and aren't responsible for, their content, availability, or practices. Links do not imply our endorsement.
16. Privacy
Our collection and use of your personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms by reference.
17. Termination
17.1. We may suspend or terminate your access to a Service if you breach these Terms, without entitling you to a refund beyond what's provided in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
17.2. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including Sections 8, 12, 13, 14, and 19 — continue to apply after your access ends.
18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at Mumbai, Maharashtra have exclusive jurisdiction, without prejudice to any consumer forum you're entitled to approach under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
19. Miscellaneous
19.1. Entire agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Refund & Cancellation Policy, and any specific terms shown for a particular Service, form the entire agreement between you and Vidyashift regarding the Services.
19.2. Severability. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest of these Terms remain in effect.
19.3. Waiver. Our failure to enforce a provision isn't a waiver of our right to do so later.
19.4. Assignment. You may not transfer your rights under these Terms; we may assign them, including to a successor of our business.
19.5. Headings are for convenience only and don't affect interpretation.
20. Successors
We may reveal your personal data to any other organization that buys, or to which we transfer all, or substantially all, of our assets and business. If this sale or transfer takes place, we will use reasonable efforts to try to make sure that the organization we transfer your personal data to uses it in line with our privacy policy. If we were to engage in an acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or proceeding that involves the transfer of the information described in this Privacy Policy, we would share your information with a party involved in such a process.
21. Content Usage
All content provided on the education platform, including course materials, videos, lectures, and assessments, is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. As a user, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for your personal educational purposes only. You are strictly prohibited from
Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying the content without our prior written consent.
Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works based on the content.
Using the content for any commercial purposes.
Removing or altering any copyright notices or proprietary markings.
Any unauthorized use of the content may lead to legal action and termination of your access to the platform.
22. Examination and Certification
The processes for examinations, assessments, and certifications are conducted online through our platform. We collect data related to your performance in these assessments for evaluation and certification purposes. We take measures to ensure the integrity and fairness of the examination process, which may include identity verification and monitoring. The details of the examination and certification processes will be provided separately for each course.
23. Website Privacy
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of our online education platform and website. Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
24. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Your continued use of our platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
25. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms can be sent to gaurav@vidyashift.com
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Vidyashift Disclaimer
This Disclaimer applies to www.vidyashift.com (the "Website") and to all programs, workshops, courses, tools, and content offered under the Vidyashift brand, including the AI Exam Saathi workshop and any related follow-on programs such as the 21-day accelerator (together, the "Services"). By accessing the Website or enrolling in a Service, you agree to this Disclaimer. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
1. Educational purpose only
All content, workshops, frameworks (including the E.D.G.E. and ROCO-V frameworks), prompts, worksheets, and bonus resources provided through the Services are for general educational and self-preparation purposes only. They are not official exam preparation material issued by any examining or recruiting body, and are not a substitute for the official syllabus, notification, or instructions of the relevant authority.
2. No guarantee of results
Vidyashift does not guarantee any specific outcome — including selection, rank, qualifying marks, interview success, or employment — in any government examination or recruitment process. Any testimonials or past-participant stories we share reflect individual circumstances and effort and are not a promise of similar results for you.
3. No official affiliation
Vidyashift and "AI Exam Saathi" are independently and privately operated. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or acting on behalf of UPSC, SSC, IBPS, any Railway Recruitment Board, any State Public Service Commission, any government department, or any other examination or recruitment authority. References to these bodies or exam categories describe who the workshop is designed for — nothing more. Always verify examination dates, eligibility, syllabus, and application instructions directly from the relevant official source.
4. AI-generated content and verification
The Services teach you to use AI as a feedback and diagnostic tool — to evaluate and strengthen your own answers — not to generate answers for you to pass off as your own original work. AI output, whether produced live in a session or through tools you use afterward, can be incomplete, outdated, or factually wrong, especially on current affairs or recently updated syllabi. You are responsible for verifying anything AI-assisted against official, authoritative sources before relying on it.
5. Third-party AI tools
Where the Services involve using third-party AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) under your own account, your use of those tools is governed by that provider's own terms and privacy policy. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the availability, accuracy, pricing, or data practices of any third-party AI tool.
6. Not professional advice
Nothing in the Services is legal, financial, career-counselling, or psychological advice. Interview-preparation content is illustrative and general, not a substitute for individualised professional guidance.
7. Third-party names and logos
Organisation names and logos reflect the past or present professional experience of Vidyashift's team members' advisors and do not imply any current partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement of Vidyashift by those organisations.
8. Pricing and availability
Pricing shown, including any introductory or pilot pricing, is offered on a limited-seat, limited-time basis at our discretion and is not guaranteed for future cohorts or advanced programs. Do read Refund & Cancellation Policy.
9. External links and third parties
The Website may reference third-party sites or platforms (e.g., payment or course-hosting platforms, official exam websites). We do not control and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices.
10. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vidyashift and its founders, employees, and associates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Website or any Service, including decisions made in connection with an examination or recruitment process.
11. Changes to this Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer periodically. The revised version will be posted here
12. Governing law
This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of India. Courts at Mumbai, Maharashtra have exclusive jurisdiction, without prejudice to any consumer forum you are entitled to approach under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
13 Logos and trademarks
All logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. They are shown here only to reflect the educational, professional, and speaker experiences of our individual team members. No endorsement or current partnership is implied.
13. Contact us
Questions about this Disclaimer can be sent to gaurav@vidyashift.com.
