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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using TechShala's services. By accessing our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to TechShala. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the TechShala website, services, and events operated by TechShala, a student-led technical committee at Vidyalankar Polytechnic, Mumbai.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including students, faculty, and external participants.

2. Our Services

TechShala provides a platform for students to engage with technology through various educational initiatives. Our services include:

Workshops

Hands-on learning sessions on various technical topics

Hackathons

Competitive coding and innovation events

Expert Lectures

Industry professional talks and webinars

Technical Competitions

Coding challenges and tech quizzes

Networking Events

Opportunities to connect with peers and professionals

Online Resources

Educational content and learning materials

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • One person may maintain only one account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

Account Security

  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • Do not share your password or account access with others

4. User Conduct

When using our services, you agree to conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner. You must:

Do

  • • Treat all participants with respect
  • • Follow event rules and guidelines
  • • Provide accurate information
  • • Report inappropriate behavior
  • • Respect intellectual property rights

Don't

  • • Harass or discriminate against others
  • • Share offensive or inappropriate content
  • • Attempt to disrupt events or services
  • • Misrepresent your identity
  • • Violate any applicable laws

5. Event Participation

Registration & Attendance

  • Event registration is subject to availability and eligibility requirements
  • Registration confirmations will be sent via email
  • We reserve the right to approve or reject registrations
  • Registered participants must attend events they sign up for

Cancellation & Refunds

  • Most TechShala events are free of charge
  • For paid events, refund policies will be specified at the time of registration
  • We may cancel or reschedule events due to unforeseen circumstances

Photography & Media

By participating in TechShala events, you consent to being photographed or recorded. These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, website content, and marketing materials.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the TechShala website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of TechShala or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create (projects, code, presentations)
  • By submitting content, you grant TechShala a non-exclusive license to use, display, and share such content for educational and promotional purposes
  • You warrant that your submissions do not infringe on third-party rights

7. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination and/or legal action:

Using automated systems or bots to access our services
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Engaging in any form of data scraping or harvesting
Impersonating TechShala staff or other users
Using our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Sending spam, unsolicited communications, or promotional materials
Interfering with or disrupting our services or servers
Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws
Cheating or plagiarism in competitions or hackathons

8. Disclaimers

IMPORTANT: Please read these disclaimers carefully as they limit our liability and affect your legal rights.

Service Availability: Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for any third-party content, links, or resources that may be shared during events or on our platform.

Educational Content: The information provided through our workshops and events is for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TechShala and its organizers, volunteers, and affiliated parties shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our services
  • Personal injury or property damage during events
  • Any errors or omissions in our content or services

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which such liability is sought.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms of Service
  • Engagement in prohibited activities
  • Behavior that may harm TechShala, other users, or third parties
  • Request by law enforcement or government agencies

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for any changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when these Terms were last revised.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

TechShala - Technical Committee

Vidyalankar Polytechnic
Wadala, Mumbai - 400037
Maharashtra, India

Email: techshala@vpt.edu.in

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.