Terms of Use

Welcome to EIS Foundation. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the EIS Foundation website (eisfoundation.com), our programs, services, and any associated content (collectively, the "Services").

EIS Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is a Section 8 non-profit company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, in India. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and EIS Foundation.

To use our Services, you must meet the following requirements:

When you create an account with us, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Not share your account credentials with others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain inaccurate information or violate these Terms.

As an EIS member, you understand that:

• Selection is Competitive: Membership is granted through a selective application process. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
• Active Participation Expected: Members are expected to actively participate in programs, projects, and community activities.
• Resource Access: Access to resources (hardware, mentors, facilities) is subject to availability and may be allocated based on project needs.
• No Employment Relationship: Membership does not create an employment, agency, or partnership relationship with EIS Foundation.

When using our Services, you agree NOT to:

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of membership and access to Services.

EIS Foundation IP

The EIS Foundation name, logo, website design, content, and educational materials are the intellectual property of EIS Foundation and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our materials without prior written permission.

Your Projects

However, by participating in EIS programs, you grant us:

• The right to showcase your work (with credit) for promotional and educational purposes
• The right to include anonymized project data in impact reports
• A non-exclusive license to use project materials in educational content

You may submit content through our Services, including but not limited to applications, project descriptions, forum posts, and comments ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Confirm that you have the right to submit such content
• Grant EIS Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with our Services
• Accept responsibility for all content you submit
• Agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or violates third-party rights

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate.

EIS Foundation does not warrant that:

• Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Results from using Services will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in Services will be corrected
• Participation will lead to specific outcomes (jobs, funding, etc.)

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EIS Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, mentors, and partners shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
• Any conduct or content of third parties on the Services
• Injuries or damages occurring during in-person events or activities

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to EIS Foundation (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

By You: You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us at team@eisfoundation.com.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to Services immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You breach these Terms or Code of Conduct
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• You pose a risk to other members or the organization
• Required by law or legal process

Upon termination, your right to use Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, and Limitation of Liability).

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Dehradun, India.

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation within 30 days.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: