Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Alumna website (the "Service") operated by Alumna (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Service at https://alumna.in, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must be at least 18 years of age and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement. By creating an Alumna account, you warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2. Account Registration

a) By registering for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. If any information is inaccurate, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account.
b) You are responsible for safeguarding your password and any activities under your account. You must notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use.

3. Privacy & Data

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data. By using the Service, you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information in compliance with that policy.

4. User Content

a) "User Content" refers to profile information, photos, biographies, and any other data you upload to Alumna.
b) You retain ownership of all User Content, but you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display that content solely for operating and promoting the Service.
c) You represent and warrant that you own all rights to any User Content you upload and that its publication does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

5. Acceptable Use

a) You agree not to use the Service to post or transmit any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
b) You must not attempt to hack, probe, or otherwise compromise our systems or use bots, scrapers, or any automated means to access or monitor the Service.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

a) Alumna offers subscription plans (for example, $20/month) that grant access to the alumni directory, real-time updates, and admin dashboard features. Payment is collected at the time of purchase via our payment provider (e.g., Paddle).
b) All fees are quoted in USD and are non-refundable except as required by applicable law. You authorize us (and our payment processor) to charge your chosen payment method.
c) We reserve the right to modify subscription fees at any time. You will be notified at least 30 days in advance of any price increase.

7. Cancellation & Termination

a) You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
b) We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach any of these Terms or for any reason. Upon termination, you lose access to paid features, but we may retain your data for up to 30 days to allow restoration if you re-subscribe.

8. Intellectual Property

a) All content on the Service (including text, graphics, logos, icons, and software) is the property of Alumna or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
b) You agree not to reproduce, modify, or distribute any portion of the Service without our prior written consent.

9. Warranties & Disclaimers

a) THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
b) We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free. We do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any user-generated content.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALUMNA AND OUR AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alumna, our officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

12. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you use the Service. By using the Service, you agree that we can collect, use, and share your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of your use of the Service will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at support@alumna.in.

Last updated: May 2025