1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the official website of HEC Group of Institutions ("we," "us," "our," or "the College"), accessible at heccollege.edu.in (the "Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Website, services, and resources.

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website.

2. Definitions

• "User," "You," "Your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Website.
• "College," "We," "Us," "Our" refers to HEC Group of Institutions.
• "Website" refers to heccollege.edu.in and all its subdomains, pages, and services.
• "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, documents, logos, graphics, and other materials available on the Website.
• "Services" refers to all educational services, information, applications, and features provided through the Website.

3. Eligibility and User Responsibilities

3.1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use our services and provide personal information.

3.2. User Account

Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.3. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, servers, or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to the Website
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• Collect or harvest any information from the Website using automated means
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation
• Post or transmit any defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership

All Content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio clips, software, and compilation thereof (collectively, "College Content"), is the property of HEC Group of Institutions or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2. Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes only. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its Content
• Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
• Modifying, reproducing, or creating derivative works from the Content

4.3. Trademarks

The HEC Group of Institutions name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the College. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1. Submission of Content

Certain areas of the Website may allow you to submit, post, or upload content, including but not limited to comments, feedback, questions, reviews, and applications ("User Content").

5.2. License to User Content

By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

5.3. Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe any intellectual property rights of third parties
• Your User Content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Your User Content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material

5.4. Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if it violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

6. Admissions and Application Process

6.1. Application Submission

Information provided on the Website regarding courses, programs, admissions, eligibility, and fees is for general information purposes only. Admission to any program is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and completion of the application process as specified by the College.

6.2. No Guarantee of Admission

Submission of an application does not guarantee admission. The College reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its sole discretion based on eligibility, merit, availability of seats, and other relevant factors.

6.3. Application Fees

Application fees, once paid, are non-refundable under any circumstances unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by the College.

6.4. Document Verification

All documents submitted as part of the application must be genuine. The College reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all submitted documents. Any false or misleading information may result in immediate cancellation of admission without refund of any fees paid.

7. Fees and Payment Terms

7.1. Fee Structure

The fee structure for various courses and programs is displayed on the Website for reference. The College reserves the right to revise fees at any time without prior notice.

7.2. Payment

All fees must be paid by the due dates specified. Late payment may result in penalties, denial of access to academic resources, or cancellation of admission.

7.3. Refund Policy

Refunds, if applicable, will be processed in accordance with the College's Refund Policy, which is available separately. Generally, tuition fees are non-refundable after the commencement of classes unless otherwise specified.

7.4. Third-Party Payment Processors

We use third-party payment processors (such as Razorpay, PayU, or bank gateways) to facilitate payment transactions. Your use of these payment services is governed by their respective terms and conditions and privacy policies.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by HEC Group of Institutions. We provide these links for your convenience and reference only.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES 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, HEC GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Website is free of viruses or other harmful components

We make no warranty that the Website will meet your requirements or that the results obtained from the use of the Website will be accurate or reliable.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HEC GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
• Damages resulting from any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Damages resulting from any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
• Damages resulting from any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Website
• Damages resulting from any errors or omissions in any content

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HEC Group of Institutions, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website or Services
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any User Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications to Terms and Services

13.1. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on the Website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Website.

13.2. Changes to Website and Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Website or Services.

14. Termination

14.1. Termination by You

You may stop using the Website at any time. If you have an account, you may request account closure by contacting us.

14.2. Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• At our sole discretion for any other reason

14.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1. 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. The Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, shall apply to these Terms.

15.2. Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delhi, India. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

15.3. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may pursue legal remedies.

16. Miscellaneous Provisions

16.1. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HEC Group of Institutions regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction.

16.5. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms arising out of any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

16.6. Electronic Communications

By using the Website, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Website. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

17. Contact Information and Grievance Redressal

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Website, or if you wish to report any violations, please contact us:

We will make every effort to address your concerns in a timely and satisfactory manner. For grievances related to data privacy, please refer to the contact information provided in our Privacy Policy.