Scholarslearning Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions Apply

Every time we install software or application or sign up for a website, a checkbox comes, saying ‘I agree to follow the terms and conditions of use.' This we have to mark to go on successfully with the process. Rings a bell now? There is also a list of terms and conditions given, but we never bother reading it, always in a hurry to go on and finish the setup process as fast as possible. We prefer thinking that ‘oh, it’s just there for formality.' But in case of websites, such as online shopping or education assisting websites, where signing up is necessary, or which involve any form of transaction, it would be helpful and wise actually to spend a few minutes in actually going through the terms and conditions of use.

What are Terms and Conditions of Use?

All working companies has a protocol that they follow. Terms and conditions are certain parameters or guidelines or rules if you will, which are provided at the end of the website specifying under what situations and how the contents of the website can be used.

Why are Terms of Use there in the first place?

As mentioned earlier, it is a common notion to think that terms and conditions are just a formality NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Mathematics. This is only partially correct; terms are conditions are indeed formal in their approach. In fact the language that is used is so systematic and legalistic that it is often hard to make sense of it at one go; but they are more like disclaimers, much like the disclaimer projected at the beginning of any film. Terms and conditions, besides giving definite specifications of how the content of the website is to be used, also state their position very firmly: that they will not be responsible for actions performed by you in relation to their web site in certain cases. These disclaiming clauses are mentioned so that unnecessary disputes or messy legal battles can be avoided.

Websites that provide assistance with studies and tests online are especially sensitive to their customers and viewers following the terms and conditions so that in no situation can a user point a finger at the authorities of the website and blame them for their loss. Educational websites deal with a lot of content that are made available to its user base, so it’s necessary that all content is filtered to suit general decency. They also want to avoid getting embroiled in a legal dispute with other companies or individuals over copyright issues. These are in fact a few of the foremost terms and conditions placed on the users..

A few other common terms and conditions every educational site has

• The independent website decides to whom it provides service- registered or non-registered users, or both. Often to get better service, registration is necessary.
• In case of registration, the website demands correct and truthful information.
• In case of any discrepancy, such as impersonation of others, or giving wrong information among other issues, they can block your access to the website at any given point in time.
• Not only in case of discrepancy regarding information provided, but also the action of the user on any grounds that the website deems inappropriate or in violation of the terms and conditions will lead to his access being blocked at the least.
• Most sites are very strict about age; the user cannot register himself unless he is 18 years of age, and if he’s not, he needs to register under parental consent.
• For registered users, the registration is not transferable, and they are instructed by the website, not to share the material and information they get there with others or use it for any other purpose besides personal use. Any action by the user that goes against this primary condition of use may be penalised.
• Users should not harass or stalk other user or make the overall learning environment insidious or negative in any way.
• As discussed earlier, educational websites don’t want to get into copyright issues with other companies, so they make it mandatory that all contents uploaded must be free of any copyright infringement. No property rights of a third party should be violated.
• No malicious software, or virus, that may harm the website, or other users can be uploaded.
• Contents uploaded should stay within the limits of propriety; they must not include any indecent or pornographic or violent content, they must definitely not include anti-establishment or any hidden agenda among others which would incite or provoke violent or indecent behaviour or interrupt the proper functioning and reputation of the website; it is imperative that contents maintain all forms of regulations under statutory law of the country, as any violation of the nation’s law will result in action being taken against the individual by the government as well as the website on CBSE NCERT Solutions for class 8 science.
• The content uploaded is verified by the website, but then again in case of any misinformation, the website cannot be held responsible.
• In case of payments for buying materials online from the website, the due procedures should be followed by the user, and the payment has to be made only to the website and not to any merchant site or a third party; in that case, the web site refuses to take any responsibility.

These are the most basic terms and conditions of use of an average educational website. Terms may vary from one site to another and choosing to register with them the user agrees to follow these guidelines. In case of any other grievance, it is also mentioned in the terms and conditions that the governing laws of the respective country shall apply in the case of any dispute.

The goal of this educational assistance providing sites is to reach out to a larger audience through a very accessible medium of the Internet and help them out in terms of something as vital and basic as education. They want to enhance the learning process and they also want to ensure by providing guidelines and terms and conditions of use, that this is done in the best way possible, while at the same time maintaining safe positions as host websites.