1. Acceptance of These Terms
Welcome to SkillNet Academy. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of https://www.skillnetacademy.org/ and the website content, information, and features made available through it.
By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Additional terms may apply to particular training programs, paid courses, institutional engagements, learning platforms, or certification pathways. Where applicable, those terms will supplement these Terms or govern the specific engagement.
2. About SkillNet Academy
SkillNet Academy is a technology education and skills development organization focused on connecting learners, educational institutions, and industry-related learning needs.
Our areas of interest may include:
- Networking and networking fundamentals
- Cybersecurity and CyberOps
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Cloud computing
- Digital skills
- Career readiness and employability skills
- Faculty development and institutional training
- Practical learning and technology skill development
The programs, formats, eligibility requirements, fees, schedules, and availability may differ by course, location, learner group, and institutional arrangement.
3. Website Information and Program Enquiries
Website content is intended to help visitors understand our organization, explore learning pathways, and submit enquiries.
Submitting an enquiry or expression of interest does not, by itself, guarantee admission, enrolment, a training seat, a scholarship, a certificate, employment, or placement.
Registration or participation is subject to the relevant program requirements, availability, and any applicable enrolment or institutional agreement.
4. Program Details, Fees, and Payment
Where a program is offered for a fee, applicable information such as the course scope, eligibility, delivery mode, duration, schedule, fees, payment process, and other material conditions should be communicated before enrolment or payment.
Any applicable taxes, additional charges, payment deadlines, and refund or cancellation conditions will be specified in the relevant program information or agreement.
Do not make a payment based solely on an informal message or an unverified communication claiming to represent SkillNet Academy. Confirm payment instructions through an authorized communication channel.
5. Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refunds
Cancellation, withdrawal, rescheduling, and refund conditions may vary by program and delivery arrangement.
The applicable terms will be communicated in the relevant program documentation or enrolment agreement before payment wherever required. Any refund request will be considered under those terms and applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude consumer rights or other legal rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
6. Learning Platforms and Certification
Some programs may use third-party learning management systems, educational platforms, assessments, or certification providers.
Access to these services may be governed by the relevant provider's terms, eligibility requirements, account rules, and technical policies.
A course completion record, certificate, credential, examination result, or external certification is not guaranteed unless expressly stated in the applicable program description or agreement and all relevant requirements are met.
Where a third-party certification is involved, its examination, eligibility, assessment, validity, renewal, and issuance requirements are determined by the relevant provider.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly. You must not:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, or harmful purposes.
- Attempt unauthorized access to website systems, accounts, or data.
- Interfere with website operation, security, availability, or other users' access.
- Upload or transmit malicious code or harmful content.
- Misrepresent your identity or falsely claim to represent SkillNet Academy.
- Copy, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit website content without permission or a lawful basis.
- Use the website to infringe intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
- Submit information that you know is false or that you are not authorized to provide.
We may take reasonable steps to protect the website, investigate suspected misuse, restrict access, or refer unlawful conduct to appropriate authorities where justified and permitted by law.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, website text, design elements, graphics, logos, branding, original learning materials, and other content created or owned by SkillNet Academy are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access and use the website for personal, informational, and legitimate educational purposes. You must not reproduce, republish, sell, redistribute, or create derivative works from protected material without prior permission, except where permitted by law.
Third-party names, logos, course materials, trademarks, and certification marks remain the property of their respective owners and may be subject to separate terms.
9. Learner Accounts and Conduct
Where a program or third-party platform requires an account, you are responsible for providing accurate information, protecting your login credentials, and complying with the platform's applicable rules.
You must not share credentials, impersonate another learner, manipulate assessments, submit another person's work as your own, or engage in conduct that undermines the integrity of learning activities.
Additional learner conduct and assessment rules may apply to specific programs.
10. Institutional Partnerships
Institutional training, faculty development, lab enablement, and related partnerships may require a separate written proposal, service agreement, statement of work, or memorandum of understanding.
The scope of services, responsibilities, deliverables, fees, schedules, intellectual property arrangements, learner data handling, and outcome measurements will be governed by the relevant agreement.
General website content does not, by itself, create a binding institutional partnership or guarantee a particular training or employment outcome.
11. External Links and Services
The website may link to third-party websites, tools, learning platforms, or resources for convenience. We do not control all third-party content, availability, policies, or services.
Your use of third-party services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies. Linking to a third-party resource does not necessarily mean SkillNet Academy endorses every statement, service, or product on that resource.
12. Website Availability and Changes
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or content where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, operational, or business reasons.
We aim to keep website information useful and current but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or the absence of all technical defects.
13. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The website and its general informational content are provided subject to the separate Disclaimer published by SkillNet Academy.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, SkillNet Academy will not be liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from website use or reliance on general website information. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability or rights that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
14. Privacy
Our collection and handling of personal information are described in the SkillNet Academy Privacy Policy. By using the website, you acknowledge that you should read that Policy before submitting personal information.
15. Suspension or Restriction of Access
We may restrict or suspend website access where reasonably necessary to address security risks, unlawful use, material violations of these Terms, or technical issues. Any action will be subject to applicable law and any relevant contractual obligations.
16. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, subject to applicable mandatory legal protections and jurisdictional requirements.
Disputes will be handled by the courts or other forums having jurisdiction under applicable law. Nothing in this clause limits any mandatory consumer rights or statutory remedies available to a user.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance only to the extent recognized under applicable law.
18. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact:
SkillNet Academy
Website: https://www.skillnetacademy.org/
Email: info@skillnetacademy.org
Address listed on our website: HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
