Website Usage Policy

Purpose and scope

This policy applies to all visitors, applicants, partners, programme participants and anyone else who accesses the website. It should be read together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Lawful and respectful use

Use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that respects other people, our team and our partners. Do not use the website to harm, deceive, disrupt or gain an unfair advantage over others.

Accuracy of information

We aim to keep the information on this website accurate and current, but details about programmes, facilities, partners, dates, eligibility and fees can change. Always confirm important details with our team before relying on them.

We are not responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of website content.

Acceptable communications

When you contact us, please provide accurate details, use respectful language, and avoid sending spam, chain messages, harmful content or unnecessary personal information.

We may decline or close communications that are abusive, threatening, misleading or unrelated to our work.

Content and intellectual property

You may browse and share links to our content. You may not copy, republish, modify, scrape or use our content, logos or branding for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Third-party trademarks and logos remain the property of their owners.

Social media and community participation

Our social media channels are extensions of our community. We encourage constructive discussion and ask participants to avoid misinformation, harassment, hate speech, discrimination and spam.

We may moderate, hide or remove content and restrict access where necessary.

Accessibility commitment

We want our website to be usable by as many people as possible. We aim to follow good accessibility practices, including semantic structure, keyboard navigation, readable contrast and responsive layouts.

If you encounter a barrier, please contact us so we can improve.

Security and responsible disclosure

Do not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, probe for vulnerabilities without permission, or interfere with the website's operation.

If you believe you have found a security issue, please report it responsibly to shine@sahyadri.edu.in with enough detail to reproduce it. We will review good-faith reports and ask that you give us reasonable time to respond before public disclosure.

Third-party content and links

Links to third-party websites, resources and partner organisations are provided for convenience. We do not control their content and do not endorse their products, services or views unless we say so expressly. Access them at your own risk.

Brochures, downloads and programme information

Brochures, application guides and other downloads are provided for information only. They do not create a contract, guarantee eligibility or confirm participation. Programme-specific terms will apply where relevant.

Enforcement

We may restrict or suspend access to the website, remove content or report conduct to the relevant authorities if we believe this policy or applicable law has been breached. We may also take action to protect our team, users and partners.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page with the revised date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at shine@sahyadri.edu.in or +91 96069 93940.