Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 27, 2025

Welcome to the HSS Sheikhpora online portal (hereinafter referred to as the "Service"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, provided by HSS Sheikhpora ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access or use the Service. It is your responsibility to read these Terms carefully before using the Service.

1. Definitions

  • Service: The HSS Sheikhpora website and any related services, features, content, or applications offered.
  • User/You: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Service, including students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators.
  • Content: All information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, or other materials.
  • Account: A registered profile created by a User to access specific parts of the Service.

2. User Accounts and Registration

2.1. Account Creation: To access certain features of the Service (e.g., student dashboard, application submission), you may be required to create an Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

2.2. Account Responsibility: You are responsible for safeguarding your Account password and for any activities or actions under your Account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your Account.

2.3. Eligibility: By creating an Account, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract or have obtained parental/guardian consent if you are a minor, and meet all eligibility requirements for use of the Service.

2.4. Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

3. Use of the Service

3.1. Permitted Use: The Service is intended for lawful purposes related to the academic and administrative functions of HSS Sheikhpora. This includes, but is not limited to, student registration, admission applications, accessing academic information, communication, and attendance management (for authorized personnel).

3.2. Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
  • Transmit any material that is abusive, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Transmit any viruses, worms, malware, or other malicious code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Service.
  • Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service, or which, as determined by us, may harm HSS Sheikhpora or users of the Service or expose them to liability.

3.3. Information Accuracy: You are responsible for the accuracy of any information or Content you submit to the Service. Providing false or misleading information may result in the rejection of applications, termination of your Account, or other appropriate actions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original Content (excluding User-provided Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of HSS Sheikhpora and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of India. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of HSS Sheikhpora.

You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute any content you submit to the Service solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., payment gateways, embedded forms) that are not owned or controlled by HSS Sheikhpora. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that HSS Sheikhpora shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. HSS SHEIKHPORA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR QUALITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HSS SHEIKHPORA, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICE; ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; AND UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HSS Sheikhpora and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password; or b) a breach of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, with jurisdiction in the courts of Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the information provided on our "Contact Us" page on this website.

These Terms & Conditions were last updated on: July 27, 2025.

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