Terms of Use

Welcome to Growth Gurukul (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, community platforms, courses, and any other services provided by Growth Gurukul (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, browsing, or using our Services, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. About Growth Gurukul

Growth Gurukul is a learning and networking platform for startup founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, where they can:

Interact with mentors and industry experts,
Learn through structured programs and workshops, and
Connect with a community of like-minded founders.

The platform is operated by [Insert Legal Entity Name], with its registered office at [Insert Office Address].

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using Growth Gurukul’s Services, you represent and warrant that you:

Are at least 18 years old;
Have the authority to enter into a binding agreement; and
Have read, understood, and accepted these Terms along with our Privacy Policy.

If you are using our Services on behalf of a company or organization, you agree that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Changes to Terms

Growth Gurukul reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice.
We will post the updated Terms on our website, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent version.
Your continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Use of Services

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use Growth Gurukul solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration;
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials;
Use the Services only for personal or business learning and networking purposes; and
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

Misuse, hack, or disrupt the functionality of the platform;
Post, share, or transmit harmful, defamatory, obscene, or illegal content;
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of the platform without written consent;
Use any automated systems (bots, crawlers, scrapers) to access our content or user data;
Impersonate another individual, mentor, or organization; or
Use Growth Gurukul for solicitation, spam, or unauthorized advertising.

Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

5. Registration and Account Management

5.1 Account Creation

To access certain Services (e.g., mentorship sessions, community circles, or premium content), you must register for an account using your valid email address or linked social media account.

5.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials;
All activities that occur under your account;
Updating your profile information promptly if there are changes.

If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, notify us immediately at support@growthgurukul.in.

6. Subscription, Payments, and Refunds

6.1 Paid Services

Some features, programs, or mentorship sessions may require a paid subscription or one-time fee.
By purchasing or subscribing, you agree to pay all applicable fees displayed on the checkout page.

6.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways. Growth Gurukul does not store your credit/debit card details.

6.3 Refund Policy

Due to the nature of digital learning and mentorship services, all payments made are non-refundable, except under the following conditions:

The program or mentorship is canceled by Growth Gurukul;
Duplicate payments made by error (subject to verification);
Technical issues preventing access to paid content for more than 7 consecutive days.

Refunds, if approved, will be processed within 7-10 working days to the original payment method.

6.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing for any course, mentorship, or service at any time. Such changes will not affect prior purchases already completed.

7. Mentorship, Courses, and Events

7.1 Mentorship Programs

Growth Gurukul connects founders with mentors for educational guidance, business discussions, and strategy sessions.
While our mentors are industry professionals, their advice is for learning purposes only. Growth Gurukul and its mentors do not guarantee any business results, investment, or financial outcomes.

7.2 Events and Workshops

By registering for any offline or online event hosted by Growth Gurukul, you consent to:

Event-related communications and updates;
The use of your name, image, or feedback in marketing materials (unless you opt out in writing).

7.3 Intellectual Property in Learning Material

All videos, guides, presentations, and learning modules are the intellectual property of Growth Gurukul or its content partners.
You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to access the materials for personal learning only. Redistribution or resale of content is strictly prohibited.

8. Community Guidelines

Growth Gurukul fosters a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all founders and mentors.
By participating in community discussions, forums, or chats, you agree to:

Be respectful and constructive;
Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks;
Not share confidential business information of other users without consent;
Comply with moderators’ instructions and community norms.

We reserve the right to remove any content or user that violates community ethics or legal standards.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Ownership

All content available on the Growth Gurukul platform — including logos, branding, designs, course content, videos, and graphics — is owned by or licensed to Growth Gurukul and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

9.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you post (e.g., comments, reviews, discussions, or shared resources), but by posting it, you grant Growth Gurukul a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content within the community.

We will never sell your content to third parties without explicit consent.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.
Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links and Integrations

Our platform may include links to third-party websites, tools, or resources (for example, payment gateways, event platforms, or mentor profiles).
These are provided for your convenience, and Growth Gurukul does not endorse or assume responsibility for their content or privacy practices.
You are encouraged to review the terms and policies of any third-party services you interact with.

12. Termination of Access

Growth Gurukul reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without notice, if you:

Violate any of these Terms;
Engage in fraudulent, harmful, or abusive behavior;
Misuse intellectual property or confidential information; or
Interfere with the platform’s integrity or security.

Upon termination, your access to learning materials and community forums may be revoked. Certain obligations, such as payment due or confidentiality, will survive termination.

13. Disclaimers

Growth Gurukul provides its Services on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or mentorship advice.
We do not guarantee business success, revenue growth, or funding outcomes resulting from participation in our programs.
The platform may experience interruptions or downtime due to maintenance, technical issues, or factors beyond our control.

Your reliance on any content or mentor advice is solely at your own discretion and risk.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Growth Gurukul, its founders, team members, mentors, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use our Services.
Our total liability, in any event, shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for accessing paid programs within the preceding 6 months.

This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Growth Gurukul, its affiliates, directors, mentors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:

Your breach of these Terms;
Your misuse of the Services;
Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

16. Confidentiality

Certain discussions, mentorship sessions, or business interactions on Growth Gurukul may involve sensitive information.
You agree not to disclose, copy, or share any confidential information obtained through our platform without the consent of the owner.

Similarly, Growth Gurukul commits to protecting your confidential data as per our Privacy Policy.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City], India.

18. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal action, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably through good-faith negotiation or mediation.
If resolution is not achieved within 30 days, either party may proceed with legal remedies under applicable law.

19. Force Majeure

Growth Gurukul shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, strikes, pandemics, government restrictions, or technical outages.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

21. Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision in the future.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Growth Gurukul and supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings related to the Services.

23. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Growth Gurukul – Legal Team
📧 Email: support@growthgurukul.in
🌐 Website: www.growthgurukul.in
📍 Address: [Insert Office Address]

We are committed to resolving concerns promptly and fairly.

Final Note

At Growth Gurukul, we believe that mutual trust, respect, and transparency form the foundation of meaningful growth.
By using our platform, you become part of a community dedicated to learning, collaboration, and ethical entrepreneurship.

Thank you for being part of the Growth Gurukul journey — where founders learn, grow, and build together.