We are SKILLZIA EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, doing business as Distance Connect (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), a company registered in India at C/o UmedSinghRana Vill &, PO Shahbad Daulatpur City, Shahbad Daulatpur, North West Delhi- 110042, support@distanceconnect.in, Shahbad Daulatpur, Delhi 110042.
We operate the website https://distanceconnect.in (the “Site”), the mobile application Distance Connect (the “App”), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the “Legal Terms”) (collectively, the “Services”).
Distance Connect is an AI-powered career development and mentorship platform designed to bridge the gap between students and industry professionals. The platform provides personalized mentorship, career counseling, interview preparation, and internship opportunities to students, primarily from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges, helping them enhance their employability and secure placements in top companies. The Distance Connect website and mobile application serve as an interactive hub where:
The platform operates as a marketplace that facilitates seamless connections between students and industry experts, ensuring a structured and efficient career development process while incorporating AI-driven recommendations to tailor experiences for each user.
You can contact us by phone at (+91)7678163826, email at support@distanceconnect.in, or by mail to C/o UmedSinghRana Vill &, PO Shahbad Daulatpur City, Shahbad Daulatpur, North West Delhi- 110042, support@distanceconnect.in, Shahbad Daulatpur, Delhi 110042, India.
These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and SKILLZIA EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
We will provide you with prior notice of any scheduled changes to the Services you are using. The modified Legal Terms will become effective upon posting or notifying you by support@distanceconnect.in, as stated in the email message. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date of any changes, you agree to be bound by the modified terms.
All users who are minors in the jurisdiction in which they reside (generally under the age of 18) must have the permission of, and be directly supervised by, their parent or guardian to use the Services. If you are a minor, you must have your parent or guardian read and agree to these Legal Terms prior to you using the Services.
We recommend that you print a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.
The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Services from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
The Services are not tailored to comply with industry-specific regulations (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), etc.), so if your interactions would be subjected to such laws, you may not use the Services. You may not use the Services in a way that would violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the "Content"), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks").
Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws and treaties in the United States and around the world.
The Content and Marks are provided "AS IS" for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, including the "PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES" section below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
No part of the Services, Content, or Marks may be reused or reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission.
For permissions, contact: support@distanceconnect.in
Understand your rights and responsibilities when you upload or post content on our Services.
By sending us any ideas or feedback, you assign all rights to us and agree that we can use it without any obligation to you.
Contributions include any content you post through forums, blogs, or social features. They may be viewable by others.
You grant us full rights to use, modify, and share your Contributions in any format, for any purpose, including commercial use.
You are responsible for ensuring your content is lawful and does not infringe on others' rights. You agree to compensate us for any violations.
We may remove or edit content at our discretion. Repeated violations can lead to account suspension or legal action.
If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, please refer to the "COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS" section.
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:
If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Services (or any part of them).
You may be required to register to use the Services. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password.
We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
We accept the following forms of payment:
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made via the Services. You further agree to promptly update account and payment information, including email address, payment method, and payment card expiration date, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed. Sales tax will be added to the price of purchases as deemed required by us. We may change prices at any time. All payments shall be in INR.
You agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your purchases and any applicable shipping fees, and you authorize us to charge your chosen payment provider for any such amounts upon placing your order. We reserve the right to correct any errors or mistakes in pricing, even if we have already requested or received payment.
We reserve the right to refuse any order placed through the Services. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same payment method, and/or orders that use the same billing or shipping address. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors.
Please review our Return Policy posted on the Services prior to making any purchases.
You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. The Services may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
As a user of the Services, you agree not to:
The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, forums, and other interactive features. You may be able to submit content such as text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, personal information, or other materials (“Contributions”).
Contributions may be viewable by other users and through third-party websites. Any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.
By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
Any use of the Services in violation of the above may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Services.
By posting your Contributions to any part of the Services or by linking your account to any of your social media accounts, you grant us an unrestricted, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide license to use, host, reproduce, disclose, publish, broadcast, retitle, store, publicly display and perform, reformat, translate, excerpt, and distribute your Contributions for any purpose, including commercial and advertising uses. This includes the right to create derivative works and sublicense these rights.
This license applies to any form, media, or technology now known or developed in the future. It includes our use of your name, company name, franchise name, and any trademarks, logos, or images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions and confirm that no such rights have been asserted.
We do not claim ownership over your Contributions. You retain full rights to any intellectual property and proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not responsible for any statements or representations made by you through your Contributions, and you agree to hold us harmless from any claims related to them.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
We are not obligated to monitor your Contributions.
We may provide you areas on the Services to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you agree to follow these guidelines:
We may accept, reject, or remove reviews at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to screen or delete reviews, even if someone finds them objectionable or inaccurate.
Reviews are not endorsed by us and do not necessarily reflect our views or the views of our affiliates or partners. We are not liable for any review or for any claims, liabilities, or losses resulting from any review.
By posting a review, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid, assignable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, translate, transmit, display, perform, and distribute your review content.
If you access the Services via the App, we grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to install and use the App on wireless electronic devices owned or controlled by you. This right is granted strictly in accordance with these Legal Terms.
You agree not to:
The following terms apply when using the App via Apple Store or Google Play (each, an “App Distributor”):
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy.
By using the Services, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Legal Terms.
Please note that the Services are hosted in India. If you access the Services from any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from those of India, you acknowledge and agree that your data is being transferred to and processed in India. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your express consent to such transfer and processing.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Services infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify us using the contact information provided below (a "Notification").
A copy of your Notification will be sent to the person who posted or stored the material addressed in the Notification.
Please be advised that, pursuant to applicable law, you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a Notification. Therefore, if you are unsure whether the material located on or linked to by the Services infringes your copyright, you should consider first consulting with an attorney.
These Legal Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE LEGAL TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SERVICES OR DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION.
If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party.
In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress.
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Services. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Services without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Services, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Services at any time or for any reason without notice to you.
You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Services during any downtime or discontinuance of the Services. Nothing in these Legal Terms will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Services or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.
These Legal Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of India. SKILLZIA EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts of India shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these Legal Terms.
To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Legal Terms (each a “Dispute” and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Legal Terms, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by the International Commercial Arbitration Court under the European Arbitration Chamber (Belgium, Brussels, Avenue Louise, 146) according to the Rules of this ICAC, which, as a result of referring to it, is considered part of this clause. The number of arbitrators shall be three (3). The seat or legal place of arbitration shall be New Delhi, India. The language of the proceedings shall be English. The governing law of these Legal Terms shall be the substantive law of India.
The Parties agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law:
The Parties agree that the following Disputes are not subject to the above provisions concerning informal negotiations and binding arbitration:
If this provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, then neither Party will elect to arbitrate any Dispute falling within that portion of this provision and such Dispute shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction within the courts listed for jurisdiction above, and the Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of that court.
There may be information on the Services that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Services at any time, without prior notice.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES' CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY:
WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS.
AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING.
CERTAIN US STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services, as well as data relating to your use of the Services. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Services.
You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.
Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Services, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICES.
You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.
If at any time you wish to stop receiving SMS messages from us, simply reply to the text with “STOP.” You may receive an SMS message confirming your opt out.
Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. The rates are determined by your carrier and the specifics of your mobile plan.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding our SMS communications, please email us at support@distanceconnect.in or call at (+91) 7678163826.
If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at:
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112,
Sacramento, California 95834
Or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.
These Legal Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Services or in respect to the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Legal Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.
These Legal Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.
If any provision or part of a provision of these Legal Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Legal Terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Legal Terms or use of the Services. You agree that these Legal Terms will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them.
You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Legal Terms and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Legal Terms.
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at:
SKILLZIA EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
12. SOCIAL MEDIA
Third-Party Account Integration
As part of the functionality of the Services, you may link your account with third-party service provider accounts (each a “Third-Party Account”) by either:
You represent and warrant that you have the right to share your Third-Party Account credentials or grant us access, and doing so will not violate any terms of the Third-Party Account or require us to pay any fees or comply with additional limitations.
By linking a Third-Party Account, you acknowledge and agree that:
If a Third-Party Account becomes unavailable or access is terminated, any linked content may no longer be accessible via the Services. You can disable the connection between your account and any Third-Party Accounts at any time.
Please note:
Your relationship with any third-party service provider is governed solely by your agreement(s) with them. We do not review Social Network Content and are not responsible for its accuracy, legality, or appropriateness.
You agree that we may access your email contacts or mobile device contacts to identify connections using the Services. You may request deactivation of these connections via account settings or by contacting us. We will attempt to delete any related data stored on our servers, excluding your username and profile picture.