Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Academic Network website at acadnet.net and all associated platforms, services, and tools (collectively, the "Services"), operated by Academic Network ("AcadNet", "we", "our", "us").

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of our Services — including submitting a contact form, engaging with our chatbot, or registering on any platform — you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. About Academic Network

Academic Network is an international educational think tank and solutions provider. We operate multiple platforms including AcadNet Engage, AcadNet HUB, IACT Assessment, UConsult, MSME Academy, Samskar Academy, and Academic News Network.

Each platform may have its own additional terms and conditions, which should be read in conjunction with these Terms.

3. Use of Our Website & Services

3.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use our Services for lawful purposes only, in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use our Services only in ways that are consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

3.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3.3 No Unlawful Use

You agree not to use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.

4. User Accounts & Registration

Certain features of our platforms require you to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain the security of your account credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that are found to contain false or misleading information.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the AcadNet website and platforms — including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, software, assessments, reports, whitepapers, and course materials — is the property of Academic Network or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without our prior written consent.
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from our content.
• Use any content for commercial purposes without an explicit written licence from AcadNet.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from our platforms.

The AcadNet name, logo, and all related platform names are trademarks of Academic Network. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

6. Contact Form & Communications

When you submit our contact form, you consent to:

• The collection of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
• Your enquiry being routed to the relevant AcadNet team based on the subject selected.
• The collection of technical data (IP address, device, location) for security and authentication purposes.
• Receiving an automated confirmation email in response to your submission.

By submitting the contact form, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you are not submitting spam, fraudulent, or malicious content.

7. Chatbot & AI-Assisted Responses

Our website includes an automated chatbot assistant. Please note the following:

• The chatbot provides general information about AcadNet's services and is not a substitute for professional advice.
• Chatbot responses are based on a pre-defined knowledge base and may not reflect the most current information.
• By engaging with the chatbot, you consent to the collection of your name, email, mobile number, and the full conversation log for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.
• Chat sessions are recorded and stored securely. This data is used to improve our services and to follow up on enquiries.
• Do not share sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information through the chatbot.

8. Assessment Services (IACT)

The IACT Meta Intelligence Assessment is provided for informational and developmental purposes. By participating in an IACT assessment, you acknowledge that:

• Assessment results are indicative and should not be the sole basis for major career, educational, or employment decisions.
• Results are generated based on your responses and our research-validated framework and may not capture the full complexity of individual capability.
• Your assessment data may be used (in anonymised, aggregated form) to improve the IACT framework and contribute to the Global Intelligence Index.
• Certificates issued upon completion do not constitute a professional qualification.

9. Third-Party Platforms & Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. Academic Network does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site.

Your interactions with third-party platforms (including AcadNet's own sub-platforms such as AcadNet Engage, AcadNet HUB, and MSME Academy) are governed by each platform's own terms and privacy policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Academic Network disclaims all warranties including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or information on our platforms.

Information provided on our website, chatbot, and platforms is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional educational, legal, financial, or career advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Academic Network and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
• Loss of profits, data, business, or goodwill.
• Damages arising from your reliance on information provided through our Services.
• Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you have paid to Academic Network (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Academic Network and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to our Services.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
• Any content you submit through our Services.

13. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following:

• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or platform.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of our Services or systems.
• Using our Services to transmit spam, malware, or other harmful content.
• Impersonating any person or entity.
• Interfering with the proper functioning of our website or servers.
• Harvesting or collecting personal information from other users without consent.
• Using automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access our Services without authorisation.
• Reverse-engineering any aspect of our platforms or software.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access and may be referred to appropriate legal authorities.

14. Termination

Academic Network reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to any or all of our Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, third parties, or the public.

You may discontinue use of our Services at any time. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimer, limitation of liability, and indemnification clauses) shall remain in effect.

15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

We encourage you to contact us first at contact@acadnet.net to resolve any dispute informally before initiating formal proceedings.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you should discontinue use of our Services.

17. Contact Us

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