Effective Date: 16 July 2026
Last Updated: 16 July 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the official website and digital platforms of Sahyadri Skill Development and Industrial Training Society (SSDITS) (“SSDITS”, “Society”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, Learning Management System (LMS), student portal, employer portal, online services, mobile services, and any related digital platforms.
By accessing or using our services, creating an account, enrolling in a course, making a donation, or using any feature of our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Eligibility
You may use our services only if:
- You provide accurate and complete information.
- You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
- If you are under 18 years of age, you use our services with the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required.
3. User Accounts
Certain services require registration.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information.
- Keep your login credentials confidential.
- Be responsible for all activity conducted through your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected security breach.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts used fraudulently or in violation of these Terms.
4. Educational Services
SSDITS offers skill development programs, vocational education, workshops, certification programs, employability training, internships, placement assistance, entrepreneurship support, and related educational services.
Course availability, duration, syllabus, trainers, schedules, fees, eligibility criteria, certification requirements, and delivery methods may change without prior notice where reasonably necessary.
5. Learning Management System (LMS)
Registered learners may receive access to:
- Online courses
- Live classes
- Recorded sessions
- Study materials
- Assessments
- Assignments
- Discussion forums
- Digital certificates
- Progress tracking
Users agree not to:
- Share login credentials.
- Copy or redistribute course content without authorization.
- Upload malicious software or harmful content.
- Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the platform.
- Attempt unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data.
6. Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for:
- Maintaining accurate profile information.
- Attending scheduled training sessions where applicable.
- Completing assignments honestly.
- Following examination rules.
- Respecting trainers, staff, and fellow learners.
- Using the platform lawfully and respectfully.
Academic misconduct, cheating, plagiarism, impersonation, or misuse of the platform may result in disciplinary action, suspension, cancellation of enrollment, or withholding of certificates where appropriate.
7. Certification
Certificates may be issued upon successful completion of applicable course requirements, which may include attendance, assessments, practical work, examinations, or other criteria.
SSDITS reserves the right to withhold, revoke, or correct certificates issued due to fraud, misrepresentation, administrative error, or violation of these Terms.
8. Placement Assistance
SSDITS may provide placement assistance, career guidance, internship opportunities, interview preparation, and employer connections.
Placement assistance does not constitute or guarantee:
- Employment
- Salary levels
- Job interviews
- Job offers
- Career advancement
Final hiring decisions remain solely with the respective employers.
9. Employer Portal
Employers using our platform agree to:
- Provide genuine employment opportunities.
- Share accurate recruitment information.
- Comply with applicable employment laws.
- Respect candidate privacy.
SSDITS may remove employer accounts found to be misleading, fraudulent, or otherwise inconsistent with these Terms.
10. Donations
Donations made to SSDITS support educational, charitable, skill development, livelihood, women empowerment, community development, digital inclusion, and related initiatives.
Unless otherwise specified by law or an approved policy, donations are voluntary and are generally non-refundable once successfully processed.
Donations are used in accordance with organizational priorities, project requirements, applicable laws, and donor restrictions where accepted.
11. Payments
Payments for courses, registrations, events, or other services are processed through authorized third-party payment providers.
SSDITS does not store complete payment card details, CVV, UPI PINs, or online banking credentials.
Users are responsible for ensuring that payment information submitted is accurate and authorized.
12. Fees and Refunds
Applicable course fees, registration charges, or other service fees will be displayed before payment where relevant.
Refunds, if applicable, shall be governed by the relevant Refund & Cancellation Policy published on our website or the specific terms communicated for a particular program.
13. User Content
Users may upload documents, assignments, resumes, photographs, projects, feedback, discussion posts, or other content.
By submitting such content, you represent that you have the necessary rights to do so and grant SSDITS a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, store, and process the content solely for educational, administrative, certification, placement, compliance, and operational purposes.
Users remain responsible for the legality and accuracy of the content they submit.
14. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content available through our website and digital platforms—including text, graphics, logos, icons, course materials, videos, presentations, software, designs, documents, and branding—is owned by or licensed to SSDITS and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and download materials solely for your personal, non-commercial educational use unless expressly authorized in writing.
Unauthorized copying, reproduction, resale, modification, distribution, or commercial exploitation is prohibited.
15. Acceptable Use
Users shall not:
- Violate any applicable law.
- Upload unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content.
- Infringe intellectual property rights.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems.
- Introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code.
- Interfere with platform security or availability.
- Misrepresent identity or qualifications.
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission.
16. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
17. Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate with third-party providers, including payment gateways, video conferencing platforms, messaging services, analytics providers, cloud hosting services, certification systems, and government portals.
SSDITS is not responsible for the availability, functionality, or policies of third-party services.
18. Service Availability
While we aim to provide uninterrupted services, we do not guarantee continuous availability.
Access may be interrupted due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical failures
- Internet connectivity issues
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Force majeure events
- Third-party service disruptions
19. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SSDITS shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of our services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.
20. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SSDITS, its trustees, governing body members, employees, trainers, volunteers, consultants, partners, and representatives from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of our services.
21. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to our services where:
- These Terms are violated.
- Fraudulent or unlawful activity is suspected.
- Required information is found to be false or misleading.
- Continued access poses security, legal, or operational risks.
Termination does not affect obligations accrued prior to termination.
22. Changes to Services
SSDITS may modify, suspend, discontinue, or replace any course, feature, portal, or service where reasonably necessary without creating an obligation to continue any particular offering.
23. Amendments to these Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
24. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Subject to applicable law, courts having jurisdiction over Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms.
25. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
26. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Sahyadri Skill Development and Industrial Training Society (SSDITS)
Email: support@ssdits.org
For additional contact details, please refer to the Contact Us page on our website.
27. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies specifically referenced on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and SSDITS regarding your use of our digital platforms and services.
28. Acceptance
By accessing or using the SSDITS website, LMS, student portal, employer portal, online payment facilities, donation services, or any related digital platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
