Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the THEORLY platform — including our website, mobile application, and any school‑integrated portals — you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must not access or use the platform. Your continued use following any modification to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
THEORLY reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of material changes via their registered email address or through a notice on the platform.
User Eligibility
Access to the THEORLY platform is available to the following categories of users:
- School Students (Minors): Individuals under the age of 18 enrolled in a partnered or non‑partnered school, with verified parental or legal guardian consent.
- Parents and Legal Guardians: Adults registering on behalf of their minor children, who assume full legal responsibility for the minor's platform use.
- School Administrators and Educators: Authorised representatives of partner institutions accessing the platform under a School Partnership Agreement.
2.1 Parental Consent Requirements
In compliance with applicable Indian law concerning the protection of minors' data and online safety, the following requirements apply to all users under the age of 18:
- A parent or legal guardian must create or approve the student account on the platform.
- By completing registration for a minor, the parent or guardian confirms their legal authority to provide consent on the child's behalf.
- Parents and guardians may access, review, and request deletion of their child's account and associated data at any time by contacting THEORLY support.
- THEORLY may require additional verification of parental consent before granting access to paid content or issuing digital certifications.
2.2 Geographic Eligibility
The THEORLY platform is primarily designed for users within the Republic of India. Users accessing the platform from other jurisdictions do so at their own risk and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws. THEORLY makes no representation that its operations comply with the laws of any jurisdiction other than India.
Account Registration
To access THEORLY courses and features, users must register for an account. By registering, you represent and warrant that:
- All information provided during registration is accurate, current, and complete.
- You will promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and current.
- You are either the account holder or a parent/guardian registering on behalf of a minor.
- You will maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and not share them with any third party.
- You will immediately notify THEORLY of any unauthorised access to or breach of your account.
3.1 Account Responsibility
Each account is personal and non‑transferable. You are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account. THEORLY shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your credentials.
3.2 Account Suspension and Termination
THEORLY reserves the right to suspend, disable, or permanently terminate any account — with or without notice — if THEORLY determines the account holder has violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, misrepresented their identity or eligibility, or otherwise acted detrimentally to the platform, its users, or THEORLY's interests.
Course Access & Certification
4.1 Nature of Access
THEORLY offers a library of self‑paced digital courses covering Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and Digital Creativity. Courses are designed as supplemental learning resources and are not intended to replace formal school curriculum or instruction.
Upon enrolment — free or paid — THEORLY grants a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable licence to access and complete the course for personal, non‑commercial, educational purposes only.
4.2 Platform Availability
THEORLY endeavours to maintain continuous platform availability; however, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The platform may be subject to scheduled maintenance, unplanned outages, or temporary restrictions. THEORLY shall not be liable for inconvenience or loss arising from such unavailability.
4.3 Course Completion and Certification
Users who meet all prescribed completion criteria — including assessments, projects, and other required activities — are eligible to receive a THEORLY Certificate of Completion. The following terms apply:
- Certificates are issued digitally. Users are granted a personal licence to display or share them for legitimate educational or professional purposes.
- THEORLY certifications are supplemental recognitions of course completion and do not constitute formal academic qualifications, degrees, or diplomas under any applicable Indian educational regulation.
- THEORLY makes no representations regarding the acceptance or recognition of its certificates by any third party, institution, employer, or regulatory body.
- Certificates obtained through dishonest means — including academic misconduct, impersonation, or assessment circumvention — may be revoked at any time.
4.4 Content Updates
THEORLY reserves the right to update, modify, discontinue, or remove course content at any time. While we endeavour to minimise disruption to enrolled users, we are not obligated to provide advance notice of content changes unless specified in a paid course agreement.
Payments & Refunds
5.1 Pricing and Fees
Certain courses and premium features are available on a paid basis. All fees are displayed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless otherwise stated. THEORLY reserves the right to modify pricing at any time; however, pricing changes shall not affect purchases already completed.
5.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through third‑party payment gateway providers. By completing a purchase, you agree to the applicable payment gateway's terms and conditions. THEORLY does not store or have access to your complete payment card information. THEORLY shall not be liable for transaction failures resulting from payment gateway errors, insufficient funds, or bank‑imposed restrictions.
5.3 Refund Policy
- 7‑Day Refund Window: Users may request a full refund within seven (7) calendar days of purchase, provided that less than twenty percent (20%) of the course content has been accessed.
- No Refund After Substantial Access: Once more than 20% of a course's content has been accessed, the purchase is final and no refund shall be issued.
- Technical Issues: Where a user cannot access purchased content due to a verified technical fault attributable to THEORLY, a refund or course credit may be issued at THEORLY's discretion upon contact within 14 days of the reported issue.
- Certificates: Fees for the issuance or reissuance of certificates are non‑refundable once generated and delivered.
5.4 Disputed Charges
If you believe you have been incorrectly charged, contact THEORLY at billing@theorly.in within thirty (30) days of the charge. Filing a chargeback without first contacting THEORLY may result in the suspension of your account.
Intellectual Property
6.1 Ownership of Platform Content
All content on the THEORLY platform — including course videos, lesson materials, assessments, illustrations, animations, code exercises, written content, branding, logos, and software — is the exclusive property of THEORLY EdTech Private Limited or its licensed content partners, protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended) and applicable international intellectual property law.
6.2 Restrictions on Use
Without prior written authorisation from THEORLY, users are expressly prohibited from:
- Reproducing, distributing, displaying, or transmitting any platform content in any form or medium.
- Downloading, screen‑recording, or capturing platform content beyond functionality expressly provided by THEORLY.
- Creating derivative works based on THEORLY content.
- Using THEORLY content for commercial purposes, including resale, sublicensing, or incorporation into other products.
- Removing or altering any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices embedded in the content.
6.3 User‑Generated Content
Where users submit content to the platform — such as project submissions, forum posts, or portfolio work — the user retains ownership but grants THEORLY a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide licence to use, display, and reproduce such content for platform operations, service improvement, and educational showcasing. THEORLY will not commercially exploit user‑generated content without separate explicit consent.
6.4 Feedback
Any feedback or suggestions submitted to THEORLY may be freely used to improve our services without obligation of compensation, attribution, or confidentiality to the submitting user.
Acceptable Use Policy
Users must use the THEORLY platform in a lawful, responsible, and respectful manner. The following conduct is strictly prohibited:
- Using the platform for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited under applicable Indian law.
- Misrepresenting your identity, qualifications, or affiliation during registration or use.
- Sharing, copying, or distributing course content or login credentials with unauthorised persons.
- Circumventing or attempting to circumvent assessments or completion requirements through dishonest means.
- Uploading or sharing content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, discriminatory, or harmful — particularly content targeting minors.
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the platform's systems, databases, or other users' accounts.
- Using automated tools, bots, scripts, or scrapers to access or extract data from the platform.
- Engaging in activity that disrupts, damages, or impairs the platform's infrastructure or user experience.
- Using the platform to promote or solicit third‑party products or services without prior written consent.
7.1 Enforcement
THEORLY reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action — including warnings, account suspension, certificate revocation, or referral to law enforcement — against any user suspected of violating this Policy.
School Partnerships
8.1 Nature of Partnership
THEORLY partners with educational institutions ("Partner Schools") to offer digital courses as supplemental learning resources to their students. Such partnerships are governed by separate School Partnership Agreements in addition to these Terms.
8.2 Role of Partner Schools
By entering into a School Partnership Agreement, the institution acknowledges and agrees that:
- The school is responsible for obtaining necessary parental or guardian consents prior to enabling student access.
- The school shall designate an authorised administrator to manage school‑linked accounts and ensure compliance with these Terms.
- The school shall not represent THEORLY's supplemental courses as replacements for core curriculum or as formally accredited programmes.
- The school shall promptly notify THEORLY of any misuse, data concerns, or incidents involving student accounts from its institution.
8.3 Supplemental Nature of the Platform
THEORLY expressly operates as a supplemental educational resource. Nothing in these Terms or any School Partnership Agreement shall be construed to impose on THEORLY the obligations of a formal educational institution, examination board, or accrediting authority.
8.4 THEORLY's Rights in Partnership Context
THEORLY reserves the right to suspend or terminate a School Partnership Agreement if the partner institution is found to be in breach of the agreement, these Terms, or applicable law. THEORLY shall endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice where operationally feasible.
Limitation of Liability
9.1 Platform Provided "As Is"
The THEORLY platform and all its content, features, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, THEORLY disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
9.2 Educational Outcomes
THEORLY makes no guarantees regarding specific educational outcomes, academic performance improvements, career advancement, or skill acquisition resulting from use of the platform. Individual learning outcomes depend on factors beyond THEORLY's control.
9.3 Liability Cap
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, THEORLY's total aggregate liability to any user for any claims arising from these Terms or use of the platform shall not exceed the total amount paid by the user to THEORLY in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or INR 1,000 (One Thousand Rupees), whichever is greater.
9.4 Exclusion of Consequential Damages
In no event shall THEORLY, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of data, loss of profits, or service interruption — arising from your use of the platform, even if THEORLY has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Privacy Policy Reference
Your use of the THEORLY platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how THEORLY collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information — including the data of minors — in accordance with applicable Indian data protection law.
THEORLY is committed to safeguarding the privacy and safety of its users, particularly children and adolescents. We strongly encourage parents, guardians, and students to read the Privacy Policy in full before registering.
Access the THEORLY Privacy Policy at: theorly.in/privacy.html
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Relevant statutes include the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended), the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
11.2 Jurisdiction
Subject to the arbitration clause below, all disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. By using the platform, you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
11.3 Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
THEORLY encourages users to first attempt informal resolution by contacting our support team. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to resolve it through binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Arbitration shall be conducted in English, with the seat of arbitration in Bengaluru, India. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
11.4 Consumer Rights
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any rights you may have as a consumer under applicable Indian consumer protection law, including recourse to consumer dispute redressal forums under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Contact Information
For any queries, concerns, or communications regarding these Terms, your account, or the THEORLY platform, please reach out through the channels below. We endeavour to respond to all queries within five (5) business days.