Terms of Service

Welcome to Science Tips (accessible at www.sciencetips.in). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, including all content, study materials, mock tests, and features provided herein.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the service.

1. Nature of the Service & Disclaimer

Science Tips is an independent educational platform designed to assist students under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or directly connected to the official WBBSE board or the Government of West Bengal.

• All official syllabus data, textbook references, and board question papers belong to their respective copyright holders (WBBSE). We provide these under fair use for educational purposes.
• Our custom solutions, notes, and mock tests are created by our independent educators and are meant for guidance and supplementary learning.
• We do not guarantee that using our materials will result in specific grades or examination success.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Science Tips and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all custom material on the website, including our written notes, study guides, UI/UX design, and branding. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may access this from Science Tips for your own personal, non-commercial educational use subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Republish material from Science Tips on other websites or apps.
• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from Science Tips.
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from Science Tips for commercial gain.
• Redistribute content from Science Tips (unless content is specifically made for redistribution, such as shareable PDF notes).

3. User Conduct

When using our platform, you agree to interact respectfully. Any features allowing user input (such as comment sections, forums, or mock test submissions) must not be used to:

• Post unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or obscene material.
• Upload viruses or malicious code.
• Attempt to hack, scrape, or disrupt the website's servers or databases.

We reserve the right to ban or block any user who violates these guidelines without prior notice.

4. Third-Party Links & Advertising

Science Tips utilizes third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to fund the free educational resources we provide. These third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

• We do not have absolute control over the specific ads displayed by Google AdSense, though we strive to block inappropriate ad categories.
• Our website contains links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by us. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of any information on these external websites.

For more information on how data is collected and used for advertising, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. eBuy (eShop) Terms

If you purchase any premium materials, e-books, or printed notes through our "eBuy" section:

• All sales of digital goods (PDFs, eBooks) are final and non-refundable once downloaded, unless the file is proven to be corrupted.
• Physical products are subject to their specific shipping and return policies mentioned on the product page.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Science Tips, nor any of its educators, officers, or developers, be held liable for any indirect, consequential, or special liability arising out of or in any way related to your use of this website. The materials are provided on an "as is" basis.

7. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these terms at any time as we see fit. By using this website, you are expected to review these terms on a regular basis. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the state of West Bengal. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Kolkata, West Bengal for the resolution of any disputes.

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