Terms of Service – Lawctopus Law School

Welcome to Lawctopus Law School (“LLS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your registration for our webinars, courses, and use of the Learning Management System (LMS), live classes, and associated community groups (WhatsApp/Telegram/e-mail), as well as any other products, services, features, or platforms that we may offer now or in the future (collectively referred to as the “Services”). Please read them carefully. By registering for a webinar or course or using our LMS you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. 

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not register for or use our services.

1. Who we are

Lawctopus Law School is an online education platform under the umbrella of Lawctopus, offering live webinars, live courses, recorded modules, assignments, certificate programmes and community communication for law students and early-career lawyers.

2. Registration and Payment

• You may register for webinars, free or paid, via a payment link (for paid ones, e.g., through Razorpay) or via a Zoom/registration page even without logging into a full website account.
• For paid courses, full payment (or as otherwise set out at time of enrolment) is required to attend, unless an alternate payment plan is specified.
• At the time of registration, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date details, including your full name, active e-mail address, and functioning mobile number. Your mobile number must be active on WhatsApp (or any other communication platform used by LLS) to facilitate your addition to course/community groups. Please note that only the mobile number provided at the time of registration will be added to the WhatsApp group.
• Please also ensure that you have appropriate device access and stable internet connectivity to participate smoothly in the course.

3. Access to Course Content & LMS

• Course materials (text, video lectures, reading modules, assignments) are provided via our LMS and/or associated platforms.
• You may view content via laptop/desktop, tablet or mobile device; however downloading of materials (unless explicitly permitted) is not allowed.
• You agree to access the content only for your personal learning. Downloading, storing, reproducing, sharing, or distributing any material, unless explicitly permitted, is strictly prohibited. 
• Access to the LMS and course content is granted for the duration specified for the course. 
• You must keep your login credentials confidential and must not share them with anyone. Any misuse may lead to suspension or termination of access without refund.

4. Live Classes & Webinars

• Live classes or webinars will be conducted via platforms such as Zoom or similar. The schedule will be communicated in advance. On rare occasions, the class may be rescheduled; we will endeavour to give notice of any change.
• Please ensure that you have the necessary device, internet connectivity, audio/video capability, and updated software to join on time and participate effectively in live sessions.
• You agree to join live sessions using the same name you registered with
• These sessions will often be recorded. By registering, you agree to our sharing of such recordings with the learners of the batch.
• For webinars and live sessions you agree to behave respectfully and professionally. Harassment, vulgar behaviour, changing display names to objectionable names, sharing pornographic or hateful content, or any abusive conduct is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to remove or block participants who engage in such behaviour, without refund.

5. Assignments, Evaluation & Certification

• Assignments will be shared over platforms such as Google Forms / Google Docs or equivalent. You agree to submit assignments by the deadlines specified.
• You agree to maintain academic integrity in all submissions. All work must be your own, and plagiarism, use of AI tools without permission, or copying from others is strictly prohibited.
• Only those learners who successfully complete the required assignments (as per the course outline) will be eligible for the certificate of completion.
• The criteria for “successful completion” will be as communicated for each course.

6. WhatsApp/Telegram/Email Groups & Communications

• Each batch will have associated WhatsApp and/or Telegram groups and email communications for updates, reminders, cohort discussions, and feedbacks.
• By registering you consent to being added to such groups and to receive communications about the course, future courses, counselling calls, offers and updates from us (you may opt out where permitted).
• Only the mobile number provided at the time of registration will be added to the WhatsApp/Telegram groups. Requests for adding alternate numbers will be at the discretion of Lawctopus Law School.
• You agree not to misuse the group (spam, irrelevant promotions, unlawful content) and to maintain decorum. We reserve the right to remove or mute members who violate these rules.
• You agree to not share group links or add external participants without prior permission from the administrators.

7. Sales & Follow-up Calls

• After registration for webinars (free or paid) or enrollment in courses, our sales or counselling team may contact you (by phone, WhatsApp, email) about upcoming courses, upgrades or related services. By registering you consent to such contact (you may decline further calls).
• Such sales outreach does not alter your rights under the course purchase or our policies.

8. Refunds & Money-Back Guarantee

• Our refund policy and money-back guarantee are set out on our website:
  • Refund Policy: [link]
  • Money-Back Guarantee: [link]
    (For example: for those who complete the course sincerely and yet are dissatisfied, a “no questions asked” 100% refund may apply). (Lawctopus Law School)
• Unless a specific course states otherwise, refunds and guarantees apply only under the terms published at enrolment.
• We reserve the right to modify refund/guarantee policies for future courses; policies for a given batch will be those stated at the time of enrolment.

9. Intellectual Property

• All course content (videos, reading modules, assignments, live session recordings, graphics, brand/trademarks) remain the property of Lawctopus Law School or its licensors. Access to content does not grant ownership rights to you.
• You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the content for your personal learning. You must not reproduce, distribute, publicly display or create derivative works without our prior written permission.
• On submitting assignments, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use your submitted work for anonymised display, evaluation or promotional purposes.

10. Termination / Suspension

• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access (at our discretion) if you breach these Terms including misconduct in live sessions/groups, sharing of course materials, or failure to maintain payment obligations.
• On termination your access rights will cease; you remain liable for any outstanding  amounts owed to us.
• No refunds will be provided for termination due to breach of these Terms.

11. Limitation of Liability

• Our courses are designed to provide learning and skill-development, but we do not guarantee specific job placements, income outcomes or career advancement, unless otherwise stated.
• To the maximum permitted by law, our liability to you is limited to the amount you paid for the course. We are not liable for indirect, special or consequential losses.

12. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time (for legal, regulatory or operational reasons). The “Last Updated” date will reflect the change. Your continued use of the services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.
• Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chandigarh, India (or as otherwise agreed at enrolment).

14. Contact & Grievance Redressal

If you have questions, feedback or grievances, please contact us:

• Email: courses@lawctopus.com; support@lawctopus.com
• Phone/WhatsApp: +91 93596 84056 (Admissions/Counsellor)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM IST

We will aim to acknowledge grievances within 48 working hours and resolve them within a reasonable timeframe.

Thank you for choosing Lawctopus Law School. Wishing you a fruitful learning journey!

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Privacy Policy

At Lawctopus, we value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable Indian data protection laws and rules. In case you have any suggestions or questions, please reach out to us at dpo@lawctopus.com 

NOTICE

The User of the website www.lawctopus.com (including www.lawctopuslawschool.com, lawctopus.com/clatalogue, testprep.lawctopus.com, lawctopus.com/academike, and Lawctopus’ Android App) must read and agree to the following terms and conditions (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Terms & Conditions”) before using the concerned websites.

Our policies are compliant with The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and related rules to the best of our knowledge. 

By using the website, the User agrees to be bound by the provisions of these terms & conditions, the privacy policy of Lawctopus.

These Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy Statement represent the complete agreement between User and Lawctopus for the use of and access to the services and/or other contents of this website.

PRIVACY POLICY

Lawctopus (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”) is an online learning website for law aspirants by Lawctopus.

The term ‘User’ refers to a visitor of the website who consents to share their information, including but not limited to name, date of birth, city, state, phone number,  e-mail ID, and career interests (hereinafter collectively referred to as “information”) with trusted and relevant educational institutions, such as law colleges, coaching institutions, etc.

It is informed that the Website may, at its discretion, alter, modify, amend, or remove the terms of this Privacy Policy after giving you due notice. Therefore, kindly familiarise yourself with all such changes to ensure your compliance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the website and the User agree as follows:

1. Information Collection

The following types of information are collected after the user clicks on the ‘I agree’ or a similar option indicating clear consent:

1.1. Personal information such as your name, contact number, residential address, email address, etc.

1.2. Browsing information such as your Internet Protocol Address, Internet Service Provider, Web Browser, Operating System, Geolocation, etc.

1.3. If the user is under the age of 18, the consent of a parent or guardian is also obtained before processing data from minors. We do not use children’s data for tracking or targeted advertising.

1.4. We process your personal data only with consent or for legitimate uses permitted under the DPDP Act, such as fulfilling your requests, delivering educational content, or complying with legal obligations.

2. Information Storage

The data received by the Owner is stored at DigitalOcean LLC, Bangalore (India), and at Amazon Web Services, Inc., Mumbai (India).

3. Information Retention

3.1 The Website shall retain your information until you cease to avail its Services, or longer if required to facilitate record-keeping, accounting, investigating, troubleshooting problems, resolving disputes, and/or legal purposes, as may be deemed fit by the Website.

3.2 The Website shall retain your information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable law.

3.3 Once such purposes are fulfilled, or upon withdrawal of consent, the information will either be deleted or anonymized in accordance with our internal data retention policy.

3.4 Data may be retained for longer periods only when required for legitimate business purposes such as accounting, record-keeping, legal compliance, or dispute resolution, and never indefinitely.

3.5 Users also have the right to access, correct, erase, and port their data by contacting Lawctopus as per the details given at the end of this policy. You can also withdraw your consent for your data to be shared with trusted third parties anytime. 

4. Communication and Contact Practices

When you interact with Lawctopus, whether by signing up for a course, webinar, or newsletter you may receive communications from us that are intended to inform, educate, and serve you better.

• By signing up for our webinars, courses, or updates, you consent to be contacted by email, WhatsApp, or phone calls, both human and AI-generated for the purpose of sharing information, clarifying your learning needs, and helping you make informed choices about our offerings.
• Such communication will always be consultative and value-driven, never intrusive or spam-like.
• You can opt out of any communication channel at any time by using the unsubscribe link or emailing us.
  

5. Recording of Calls

To continuously improve our services and ensure high-quality communication, our calls (incoming or outgoing, human or AI-generated) may be recorded for training and development.

• Such recordings are handled with the highest confidentiality and are accessible only to authorized personnel.
• These recordings are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the training purpose and are securely deleted thereafter.
• No part of any call recording will be shared publicly or with any third party without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

6. Use of AI-Assisted Interactions

As part of our commitment to innovation and better service:

• We may occasionally use AI-generated voice or text-based communication (e.g., informational or feedback calls/messages) to understand user needs and personalize your experience.
• These AI interactions are transparent, non-intrusive, and fully compliant with data protection norms.
• You may decline to engage with such communication at any time, and your preferences will be duly respected.

7. User Representations and Warranties

7.1 The User represents that he/she is not under any legal or other disability which limits his/her ability to comply with the above Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and/or any other relevant terms.

7.2 The User represents and warrants that the information provided is accurate, authentic, current, legal, and not fabricated. The User also guarantees maintaining and updating information to keep it accurate and complete.

7.3 The User acknowledges that if any information provided is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Lawctopus reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and the User`s use of this website.

8. Cookies and Analytics

8.1 We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services.

8.2 You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function optimally.

9. Data Security, Accountability, and Disclaimer of Liability

9.1 The Website implements robust technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or damage. The website also regularly reviews and updates security practices to address emerging threats.

9.2 The Website does not claim any ownership of the User’s information or of any information of any third parties posted, uploaded, or entered on the Website.

9.3 The Website shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused owing to the legality, accuracy, and authenticity of the information provided by the User.

9.4 The Website shall not be liable for any loss of your information owing to sharing it with any third party. The respective Privacy Policies of such third parties shall govern such information.

9.5 The Website shall not be liable for any loss of your data owing to your unauthorised access or use of the Website.

9.6 The User shall solely be liable for any loss or damage caused to the information belonging to the User or any third party or the Owner or for any consequential loss or damage caused to any person and/or entity owing to the acts or omissions on the part of the User.

9.7 The Website shall promptly and in the prescribed manner notify the Data Protection Board and the affected Data Principals of any personal data breach.

9.8 The Website shall also conduct regular audits and data protection assessments to ensure compliance with the latest laws.

10. Amendment and Removal of information

10.1 The Website reserves the right to remove or cease sharing any information at its sole discretion, without prior notice to the User, at its discretion, or if it believes that the information violates any terms of this agreement.

​​10.2 Lawctopus will make all endeavours to update our records with the latest information the User provides. However, you may edit some of the information if you see any discrepancy in your personal information.

10.3 The User can inform us or any third party to stop using or limit our use of their personal information.

10.4 The User can also ask us to erase or delete their personal information

10.5 If the User chooses to delete their account, all their personal information will be deleted.

11. Data Principal Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access Information: Request a summary of your personal data that we process.
• Right to Correction and Erasure: Request correction, completion, or deletion of inaccurate or outdated personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our DPO if you believe your data has been mishandled.
• Right to Nominate: Nominate another person to exercise these rights in the event of your death or incapacity.

12. Indemnification

12.1 The User agrees to indemnify and hold the Platform harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of or related to the information, including any claims of infringement or violation of third-party rights.

12.2 In no event and under no circumstances or otherwise shall the Website be liable, without limitation, for any damages whatsoever, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of any access to or any use of or any inability to access or use this website including any material, information, links, and content accessed through this website or any linked external website.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute between the Parties during and / or out of course of; arising out of; and / or as a consequence of this Privacy Policy shall be promptly intimated by the disputing Party to the other Party, and the same shall be amicably resolved by the Parties within further 25 days. Either Party may, in the event that such dispute is not resolved amicably, issue a Notice of 15 days to the other Party for resolving the same by Arbitration proceedings governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the venue for the same shall be at Chandigarh.

15. ​​Change in terms of Privacy Policy

Lawctopus reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at any time, as and when needed. We request that you regularly review these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to stay apprised of any changes. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of any change to the Privacy Policy.

16. Severability

If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Grievance Redressal and Customer Support

If you have any concerns related to this Privacy Policy or collection, storage, retention, or disclosure of your Information under the terms of this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, including any queries or grievances, you can contact us using the below-given details:

Name: Tanuj Kalia, Founding CEO, Lawctopus (Data Protection Officer)

• E-mail: tanuj.kalia@lawctopus.com, dpo@lawctopus.com 
• Telephone Number: +91 97118 50703 
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 10 am to 6 pm

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