These Terms of Service (ToS) govern the use of the learning platform of International Institute of Data Science and Technology. International Institute of Data Science and Technology, represented as "IIDST" is operated by International Institute of Data Science and Technology. By utilizing IIDST Services, you implicitly accept these ToS. They extend to mobile apps, communication forums, and media hosted by IIDST. Acceptance implies compliance with privacy policies. You are bound by these ToS until explicitly withdrawn in writing. Deviations apply only if agreed upon in writing, excluding existing executed agreements. Non-agreement implies refraining from using the platform or services provided by IIDST.

Updation of Terms

IIDST reserves the right to update these Terms of Service periodically. Any changes will be communicated through email, the website, or other channels. Continued use implies consent to the modifications. Please check regularly for updates.

Service(s) provided to Customer

IIDST offers customers access to diverse training programs in computer sciences, such as IIDST PG Program in Data Science and PG Program in Full Stack Development. IIDST reserves the right to modify or discontinue IIDST Services at its discretion. Your continued use implies acceptance of changes. Information provided for registration must be accurate, complete, and updated. You are responsible for your account's activity and security. IIDST is not accountable for uploaded information's accuracy or legitimacy. You retain sole responsibility for actions on your account unless unauthorized access is reported. By accepting these ToS and any applicable agreements, IIDST grants users a limited license to access and use the Platform and Services.

Access to LMS resources

During your time with IIDST, you will have access to various resources facilitating enhanced learning. Access policies differ for each resource:

1. Class Recordings / Mentor & TA Sessions / Masterclass Recordings:

   Access guaranteed up to 6 months post-completion of your last mandatory class with IIDST, subject to terms, including termination.

2. Mentors:

   Access to schedule 1:1 mentor sessions for a total of 8 sessions (per IIDST’s policies). Scheduling is available until 3 months post-completion of your last mandatory class.

3. Mock Interviews through Experts:

   12 mock interviews allowed until 3 months post-completion of your last mandatory class.

4. TA Support:

   Ongoing TA support throughout your IIDST journey, even during course pauses. Community assistance available in Discord/WhatsApp groups.

5. Community Groups:

   Permanent access to IIDST community groups, unless the platforms cease to exist.

6. Assignments / Notes:

   Continued access to assignments and notes from the IIDST course indefinitely.

7. Career Opportunities:

   Continuous connections to job opportunities through community groups, IIDST Career Portal, and direct engagements with companies. Assistance available up to 6 months post-completion of the last mandatory class.

It's crucial to note that IIDST does not guarantee placement. Access to resources may be discontinued 30 days after completion, and withdrawal can occur for ToS breaches or account termination.

Course Pause & Batch Change Feature

At IIDST, learners in our programs, can tailor their pace and workload. The 'Pause' feature allows learners to temporarily halt the program with access to recordings and doubt resolution. The 'Batch Change' feature permits learners to redo lectures, going back in 30-day increments. Each learner can avail for a batch change by paying a fee of ₹ 20,000. IIDST reserves the right to adjust this amount.

Program Change

"At IIDST, learners can opt for a one-time Program Change within 14 days from their program's initial session. This 'Program Change' allows migration between PG Program in Data Science and PG Program in Full Stack Development, commencing the new course.

Requests for a Program Change within 14 days of onboarding are cost-free. After this period, a fee of ₹25,000 applies.

No refunds are allowed post the Program Change."

Learner's Support

IIDST provides online support tools. Registered students can access our Priority helpline on their dashboard or contact our support team at support@iidst.org. IIDST endeavors to respond promptly and address any issues.

Termination

IIDST reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and services, with or without notice, under the following circumstances:

1. Breach of any terms and conditions in this ToS.
2. Inability to verify or authenticate information provided by you.
3. Reasonable suspicion of illegal, fraudulent, or abusive activity on your part.

Once suspended or terminated, you are prohibited from using the Platform, either under the same or a different account. IIDST may delete all related account data at its discretion. Provisions like warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and liability limitations will survive termination.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by IIDST, full payment of Program fees is mandatory at the time of registration for participation in a Program. Any refund of fees, if applicable, shall be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions of refund of the respective Program specified in the offer letter and/or our website.

It is the sole responsibility of the user enrolling into a Program to check the accuracy of, and evaluate the suitability and relevance of, the Program elected. The enrolment into a Program is non-transferable.

To make payment for any Program or to purchase any Services, you must have internet access and a current valid accepted payment method, as indicated during sign-up and/or in your Program terms ("Payment Method"). IIDST does not store any of your credit card information or such other information restricted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for processing payment and has partnered with payment gateways for the payment towards the Services. By using a third-party payment provider, you shall abide by the terms of such a payment provider, including any collection/facilitation charges levied by such third-party. In case IIDST’s third-party payment provider stores any such information, IIDST will not be responsible for such storage, and it will be solely at your discretion to allow the third party to store such information. Any loss of such information or any loss incurred by you due to the usage of such information will be solely a loss incurred by you, and IIDST is in no way liable for any such losses and is neither responsible to reimburse / make good such losses in any manner whatsoever.

Failure to pay the applicable Program fee as per the Program terms and conditions may result in withdrawal of your access to a Program. Depending on from where you transact with us, the type of payment method used and where your payment was issued, your transaction with us may be subject to foreign exchange fees, exchange rates and other related charges.

In order to provide you assistance to pay the Program fees, we may connect you with a few Banking and Financial Institutions. Your engagement with such institutes shall be voluntary. IIDST is neither an agent, nor a representative of any of such institutes.

Such institutes may provide you their services as per their terms and conditions. Their terms and conditions shall govern your relationship with such institutes. In no event shall IIDST be deemed to be a part of, or responsible for, such relationship.

Furthermore, IIDST shall not be responsible and/or liable for and/on behalf of you, or such third party institutes.

IIDST may not support all payment methods, currencies or locations for payment.

If you chose to cancel your enrolment, please connect with our program office in this regard.

Additionally, upon payment of the Program fees – in part or whole, depending on the Program – IIDST shall deliver the terms of use of the Program and grant you access to the Program.

Owing to certain exceptional circumstances, if IIDST has granted you access to a Program pending payment, and IIDST does not receive payments within the stipulated time periods, IIDST may, at its own discretion, withdraw your access to the Program without giving any prior notice.