Privacy & Terms

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the website, courses, workshops, Career Pilot tool, and all related services (collectively, "Services") offered by Avanteia Pvt Ltd, a company operating IT training centers in Goa, Karnataka, and Nevada, USA.

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

1. Definitions

"Student" / "User" / "You"

Any individual who accesses our website, registers for a course, attends a workshop, or uses any Avanteia service.

"Course"

Any IT training program offered by Avanteia, including but not limited to Cybersecurity, Web Development, AI, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Blockchain, and Programming.

"Content"

All materials provided during courses, including videos, PDFs, code repositories, presentations, assignments, and lab exercises.

"Career Pilot"

Our AI-powered career guidance and roadmap generation tool available at careerpilot.avanteia.com.

"Center"

Any of our physical training locations: Mapusa, Panjim, Margao, Sanquelim, Pernem, Mysore, or Las Vegas.

2. Use of Website & Services

2.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 16 years old to register for courses. Minors (16-18) require parental or guardian consent.
• You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website or course materials for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our platforms or Career Pilot tool.
• Share, sell, rent, or distribute course content to third parties without written permission.
• Upload malware, viruses, or any harmful code to our systems.
• Harass, abuse, or discriminate against staff, instructors, or fellow students.
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically collect data from our website without permission.
• Use our placement services to apply for jobs on behalf of someone else.

2.3 Account Security

You are responsible for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at info@avanteia.com if you suspect unauthorized access.

3. Course Enrollment & Fees

3.1 Registration

• Enrollment is confirmed only upon receipt of full or partial payment as per the selected plan.
• Course fees, schedules, and syllabus are subject to change with prior notice.
• We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule batches if minimum enrollment is not met.

3.2 Fee Structure & Payments

• All fees are quoted in Indian Rupees (₹) for Indian centers and US Dollars ($) for Las Vegas, unless otherwise stated.
• GST (18%) is applicable on all course fees as per Indian tax law.
• Payments accepted: UPI, bank transfer, credit/debit cards, and cash (in-center only).
• Installment plans may be available; details are provided at the time of enrollment.
• Late payment fees (₹500 per week) apply if installments are not paid on schedule.

3.3 Refund & Cancellation Policy

Scenario	Refund Amount	Condition
Before batch start date	100% minus ₹1,000 processing fee	Written request 7+ days before start
Within 7 days of batch start	75% refund	Attended ≤ 2 sessions
8–15 days after batch start	50% refund	Attended ≤ 4 sessions
After 15 days / >4 sessions	No refund	—
Course cancellation by Avanteia	100% refund	Full amount including processing fee
Transfer to another course	Credit adjustment	Within 15 days, subject to availability

Refund processing time: 14–21 business days from approval. Refunds are issued to the original payment method.

4. Attendance, Conduct & Certification

4.1 Attendance Requirements

• Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory to receive a course completion certificate.
• Students missing more than 25% of sessions may be required to attend makeup classes (subject to availability and additional fees).
• Online students must maintain active participation during live sessions.

4.2 Code of Conduct

• Respectful behavior toward instructors, staff, and peers is mandatory.
• Academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating on assessments) will result in immediate dismissal without refund.
• Damage to lab equipment or center property will be charged at full replacement cost.
• Consumption of alcohol or illegal substances on premises is strictly prohibited.

4.3 Certification

• Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of coursework, projects, and assessments.
• Certificates can be verified via our online verification portal.
• Avanteia certificates are industry-recognized but do not replace formal university degrees.
• Digital certificates are provided free; physical copies incur a ₹200 printing and shipping fee.

5. Placement Support

• "100% Placement Support" means we provide resume building, interview preparation, and job referrals — not a guaranteed job offer.
• Placement assistance is available only to students who complete the course with ≥75% attendance and pass all assessments.
• We partner with companies for hiring but do not control hiring decisions made by employers.
• Students must actively participate in placement activities (mock interviews, resume workshops) to remain eligible.
• We are not liable if a student rejects a job offer or fails to attend scheduled interviews.

6. Career Pilot AI Tool

• Career Pilot is an AI-assisted guidance tool. Recommendations are algorithmic suggestions, not professional career counseling.
• Data shared with Career Pilot is processed to generate roadmaps and may be used to improve the tool.
• We do not guarantee employment outcomes based on Career Pilot recommendations.
• The tool may integrate with third-party APIs; their terms govern those interactions.

7. Intellectual Property

• All website content, course materials, logos, trademarks, and software are the exclusive property of Avanteia Pvt Ltd.
• Students receive a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use course materials for personal learning only.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
• Student projects created during courses remain the student's property, but Avanteia may feature them (with credit) for promotional purposes unless opted out.
• Feedback and testimonials submitted may be used in marketing materials without compensation.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or force majeure events may cause temporary disruptions.

8.2 No Warranty

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be error-free or secure at all times.
• Course content will meet your specific career goals or employment expectations.
• Any defects will be corrected immediately.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Avanteia Pvt Ltd and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
• Loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities.
• Personal injury or property damage occurring at our centers (except where caused by our gross negligence).
• Any damages exceeding the total amount you paid for the specific course or service in question.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of India, specifically the State of Goa.
• Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation.
• If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration in Mapusa, Goa, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. Each party bears its own arbitration costs.
• Nothing prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (Google Drive for materials, payment gateways, social media, partner colleges). We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites.
• Any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party services.
• Transactions conducted on third-party platforms (e.g., Razorpay checkout pages).

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms.

11. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or conduct harmful to Avanteia or other students.
• Upon termination, all licenses granted to you cease immediately.
• Sections on Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, and Governing Law survive termination.
• You may terminate your account by emailing info@avanteia.com. Outstanding fee obligations remain due.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or website banner 15 days before taking effect. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

• Legal Department: Avanteia Pvt Ltd
• Email: info@avanteia.com
• Phone: +91 93074 02403
• Registered Address: Shop No. 6, Shri Maharudra Saunsthan Sajjangad Sankul, Dattawadi, Mapusa, Goa 403507, India