Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Hind School, an academic initiative of Hind Culture Lab Pvt. Ltd., a privately incorporated company under the Companies Act 2013 (India).
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, digital platforms, and participation in any programme, immersion, or event conducted under The Hind School.

By accessing this website or enrolling in any offering, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them, please discontinue use immediately.

Disclaimer: The Hind School is an independent private initiative. It is not affiliated with, recognised by, or accredited under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act or any statutory degree-granting body in India or abroad.
Our academic credentials are professional-development awards issued by Hind Culture Lab Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with institutional and industry partners, not formal university degrees.

2. Institutional Mission and Scope

The Hind School serves as India’s first immersion-based school for Applied India Studies.
We design and deliver educational experiences—including fellowships, postgraduate programmes (PGPs), and cultural immersions—that integrate field learning, seminars, and research.
All content on this website is intended for informational and educational purposes only; it does not constitute legal, academic, or financial advice.

3. Eligibility and Admission

1. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the minimum academic or professional prerequisites published for each programme.

2. Application Integrity: All information submitted must be true and complete. Misrepresentation may lead to rejection or dismissal.

3. Selection: Admission decisions are merit-based and final, determined solely by The Hind School Admissions Committee.

4. International Participants: Non-Indian citizens are responsible for securing required visas or permits; The Hind School does not guarantee immigration outcomes.

4. Programme Design and Certification

1. Academic Framework:
   The Hind School’s programmes emphasise experiential and applied learning. Completion of the prescribed modules, assessments, and immersions is required for certification.

2. Award Nature:
   Certificates such as the Postgraduate Programme in India Studies (PGP-IS), Hind Explorer, or Hind Fellowrepresent professional and academic accomplishments but are not equivalent to university degrees or diplomas.

3. Autonomy:
   The Hind School retains full autonomy to revise curricula, faculty assignments, schedules, or delivery formats without prior notice to ensure academic quality.

5. Fees, Payments, and Refunds

1. Tuition and Charges:
   All programme fees, including tuition, accommodation, and travel, must be paid as per the schedule communicated at admission.

2. Payment Security:
   Transactions are processed via secure third-party gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe). The Hind School does not store sensitive card information.

3. Refund Policy:
   Refund eligibility follows the specific cancellation policy for each programme. Fees are generally non-refundable once a cohort has commenced.

4. Scholarships:
   All scholarships—merit or need-based—are discretionary and non-transferable. The School reserves the right to modify or withdraw awards.

6. Code of Conduct

1. Professional Behaviour:
   Learners, mentors, and staff must maintain respect, inclusivity, and ethical integrity at all times.

2. Field Immersion Etiquette:
   During off-campus or travel components, participants must comply with local laws, cultural norms, and safety guidelines.

3. Academic Integrity:
   Plagiarism, data fabrication, or academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal without refund.

7. Intellectual Property

1. Institutional Materials:
   All course content, visuals, research outputs, and designs remain the intellectual property of Hind Culture Lab Pvt. Ltd. or its partners.

2. Student Work:
   Projects or media produced during the programme may be used by The Hind School for educational or promotional purposes with due attribution.

3. Restrictions:
   Users may not reproduce, republish, or commercially distribute any material without written consent.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Hind School shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from the use of this website, participation in programmes, or reliance on information provided herein.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, all content is provided “as is.”

9. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our website may link to partner institutions, event hosts, or third-party platforms. The Hind School is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of such external resources.

10. Force Majeure

The Hind School is not liable for failure to perform obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control—including natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, or governmental restrictions.

11. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to amend or update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on this page. Users are encouraged to review the Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of India.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

13. Contact Information

Hind Culture Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Email: info@hindschool.com
Registered Office: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Website: www.hindschool.com