Terms & Conditions

Legal agreement governing use of adhithyan.dev platform

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of any application, service, or resource hosted under the adhithyan.dev domain. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1 Eligibility & Account Access

To use adhithyan.dev platform, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Educational Association: Must be a student, faculty, or authorized collaborator associated with the AJCE BCA 2028 ecosystem
  • Valid Email: Possess a valid institutional email address (@bca.ajce.in) unless special exceptions are granted by administrators
  • Legitimate Purpose: Use of the platform must align with educational, collaborative, or institutional objectives
  • Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years of age or have parental consent
Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Sharing login information is strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension.

2 Account Creation & Management

When creating an account on our platform:

  • Email Verification: Only valid @bca.ajce.in email addresses are permitted for registration
  • Accurate Information: You must provide truthful and current information during registration
  • Single Account: One account per person; duplicate accounts may be suspended
  • Account Activity: You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account
  • Immediate Reporting: Must report any unauthorized access or security breaches immediately

3 Platform Usage Restrictions

To maintain a safe and productive environment, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

Prohibited Activities
  • Uploading malicious software, viruses, or harmful content
  • Using automation tools to scrape, damage, or overload platform functionality
  • Impersonating administrators, faculty, or other users
  • Sharing copyrighted content without proper authorization
  • Engaging in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas

4 User Role Definitions

Our platform operates with a structured role-based access system:

Student Role (Default)

Standard access to platform features, event participation, payment capabilities, and basic collaboration tools.

Admin Role

Enhanced privileges including event management, payment oversight, user moderation, and content administration.

Developer (Superuser)

Complete platform access with global control, system administration, and technical management capabilities.

5 Payment Terms & Conditions

All payments made through adhithyan.dev are subject to the following terms:

  • Voluntary Nature: All payments are voluntary contributions for events or initiatives
  • Secure Processing: Payments processed through Razorpay with industry-standard security
  • No Storage: We do not store any financial credentials on our servers
  • Receipt Generation: Digital receipts provided for all successful transactions
  • Refund Policy: Governed by our separate Cancellation & Refund Policy

6 Account Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts under the following circumstances:

Suspension Triggers
  • Violation of any terms outlined in this agreement
  • Suspicious or fraudulent activity detection
  • Repeated complaints from other users or administrators
  • Failure to respond to security verification requests
  • Misuse of platform resources or features
Enforcement Policy

Account suspension may be temporary or permanent, implemented without prior notice depending on violation severity. Users have the right to appeal suspensions through our contact channels.

7 Intellectual Property Rights

Respect for intellectual property is fundamental to our platform:

  • Platform Content: All original content on adhithyan.dev is protected by copyright
  • User Content: You retain rights to content you create, but grant us license to display and distribute it on the platform
  • Third-Party Content: Users must ensure proper authorization before sharing copyrighted materials
  • DMCA Compliance: We respond promptly to valid intellectual property infringement claims

8 Liability Limitations

Please note the following limitations regarding our liability:

"As Is" Service

The adhithyan.dev platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from platform use or misuse.

  • No guarantee of continuous, error-free operation
  • Not responsible for data loss due to user actions
  • Limited liability for third-party service integrations
  • Users responsible for backup of important data

9 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Indian law:

Legal Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Kottayam jurisdiction, Kerala, India.

  • Mediation preferred as first step in dispute resolution
  • Arbitration available for commercial disputes
  • English language governs all legal proceedings
  • Compliance with Indian IT Act 2000 and DPDP Act 2023

10 Terms Modification & Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions:

  • Updates will be posted with revised "Last Updated" date
  • Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications
  • Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms
  • Users may terminate accounts if they disagree with new terms

Questions About These Terms?

For clarification or questions regarding these Terms and Conditions:

admin@adhithyan.dev

We're here to help clarify any legal questions or concerns