1. Intellectual Property Policy :

1. Ownership of Course Materials

2. Grant of License to the Platform

3. Third-Party Materials

4. Student Access

5. Takedown Requests

2. Course Content Guidelines :

1. Quality and Accuracy

2. Alignment with Course Description

3. Engagement and Accessibility

4. Prohibited Content

5. Platform Review

 

1. Grievance-solving Policy :

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear and fair process for addressing grievances raised by tutors, coaches and institutes registered on our platform. It outlines the steps involved in resolving disputes, ensuring timely resolution, and maintaining a positive relationship with our partners.

Scope

This policy applies to all tutors, coaches and institutes registered on our platform who have grievances related to the platform’s services, policies, or procedures.

Grievance Definition

A grievance is defined as any dissatisfaction or complaint raised by a tutor, coach or institute regarding any aspect of their relationship with our platform. This may include, but is not limited to, payment issues, technical difficulties, platform performance, policy violations, or customer support concerns.

Grievance Handling Process

  1. Informal Resolution:

    • The tutor, coach or institute should initially attempt to resolve the issue by contacting our customer support team.

    • The customer support team will investigate the matter and strive to resolve the issue promptly and efficiently.

  2. Formal Grievance:

    • If the issue is not resolved through informal means, the tutor or institute may submit a formal grievance in writing to the designated grievance officer.

    • The grievance should clearly outline the nature of the complaint, the date of occurrence, and the desired resolution.

    • The grievance officer will acknowledge receipt of the grievance within 2 business days and initiate an investigation.

  3. Investigation:

    • The grievance officer will conduct a thorough investigation, gathering relevant information and interviewing involved parties.

    • The investigation should be completed within 5 business days from the date of acknowledgement of receipt of the grievance.

  4. Resolution:

    • Upon completion of the investigation, the grievance officer will provide a written response to the tutor, coach or institute, outlining the findings and proposed resolution.

    • If the grievance is upheld, appropriate corrective actions will be taken, including but not limited to:

      • Refunding money

      • Providing technical support

      • Modifying platform features

      • Implementing disciplinary actions

  5. Appeal:

    • If the tutor, coach or institute is dissatisfied with the resolution, they may appeal the decision to the investigating officer/team head within 2 business days.

    • The appeals investigating officer/team head will review the case and provide a final decision within 7 business days.

Timeframes

Confidentiality

All information related to the grievance process will be treated as confidential.

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Our judiciary area will be Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

 

3. Live Session Late-joining Policy :

Introduction

This policy outlines the penalties applicable to service providers (tutors, coaches, and institutes) who join their scheduled live sessions for a course, webinar or consultancy later than the designated start time. The policy aims to ensure timely commencement of sessions and maintain a high standard of service for students.

Definitions

Penalty Structure

Late Joining Time

Penalty

0 – 3 minutes

No penalty

3 minutes 1 second – 5 minutes

5% of pro-rata earnings of the particular session based on total enrolments in the batch/fee collection for the session

5 minutes 1 second – 9 minutes 59 seconds

7% of pro-rata earnings of the particular session based on total enrolments in the batch/fee collection for the session

10 minutes or more

Considered planned leave, subject to leave policy penalties

Note: No reasons for the aforesaid delay shall be taken into consideration.

Policy Guidelines

  1. Session Start Time: The exact start time of the live session, as scheduled by the service provider, will be considered the reference point for calculating late arrival.

  2. Penalty Calculation: The penalty amount will be calculated based on pro-rata earnings of the particular session based on total enrolments in the batch/fee collection for the session where the late joining occurred.

  3. Penalty Deduction: The penalty amount will be deducted from the service provider’s earnings for that particular session on pro-rata basis.

  4. Grace Period: No grace period will be provided beyond the initial 3-minute allowance.

  5. Leave Policy: If a service provider fails to join a session within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time, it will be considered a planned leave, and the corresponding penalties as outlined in the platform’s leave policy will apply.

  6. System Monitoring: The platform will automatically track session start times and late joining to ensure accurate penalty calculation.

  7. Dispute Resolution: Service providers may dispute penalty charges within 2 business days of the session. Disputes will be resolved based on available evidence and platform records, in case of any technical error from the platform side only.

Additional Considerations

By adhering to this policy, service providers contribute to a positive learning experience for students and maintain a professional reputation on the platform.

 

4. Service providers payment policy :

Live Sessions

:

0-7 days course

100% entitled amount shall be released after 7 business days from the date of successful course completion

:

8-15 days course

100% entitled amount shall be released after 7 business days from the date of successful course completion

:

16-30 days course

  • 30% after 7 days from the date of 30% course completion

  • 70% after 7 days from the date of successful course completion

:

More than 30 days course

  • Entitled amount of 15 days on pro-rata basis shall be paid on 22nd day. However, the last installment shall be paid after 7 days from the date of successful course completion.

Notes:

  • All the afore-mentioned payments shall be credited to the tutor’s, coach’s, institute’s registered bank account with us, after settlement of their deduction if any.

  • Business days are considered from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

Recorded Sessions

:

100% payment shall be credited to the registered bank account of the course creator after 7 business days from the date of course purchase.

Webinar

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100% payment shall be credited to the registered bank account of the Webinar organizer after 7 business days from the date of successful webinar completion.

Study Material

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100% payment shall be credited to the registered bank account of the Study material seller after 7 business days from the date of material purchase.

Consultancy

:

100% payment shall be credited to the registered bank account of the Consultant after 7 business days from the date of successful consultancy session.

Assessment

:

100% payment shall be credited to the registered bank account of the Service provider after 7 business days from the date of assessment submission.

General Notes

:

  • All the payments are subject to deduction of any TDS, due penalties and/or resolution of client’s grievance.

  • Oops! Study reserves a right to modify/add/remove any/all of the above terms without prior instructions to the respective service provider(s).

  • Registering on Oops! platform for any/all of the services defines an implied acceptance of our payment terms.

  • All the service providers are advised to upload accurate bank details in their profile section. Oops! Study does not hold responsibility for any loss occurring due to wrong bank details.

5. Price Volatility Control Policy

Purpose: To establish a stable pricing environment on the platform, ensuring a fair and consistent experience for both students and service providers.

Scope: This policy applies to all service providers offering courses, materials, or services on the platform.

Price Setting:

  1. Initial Pricing: Service providers must set a current sales price along with minimum price for their courses, materials, or services at the time of product approval.
  2. Price Lock: Once approved, the service fee or course fee cannot be changed for three months from the date of approval.

Price Adjustments:

  1. Limited Increases: After the initial three-month period, service providers may increase their charges by up to 20% without seeking prior approval.
  2. Significant Increases: For increases exceeding 20%, service providers must obtain approval from Oops! Study.

Price Revisions:

  1. Revision Request: Service providers may request a revision of their set minimum charges.
  2. Approval Process: Any such revision request must be submitted to Oops! Study at least one month prior to the desired effective date.
  3. Approval Criteria: Oops! Study will review the request and approve or deny it based on factors such as market conditions, the service provider’s performance, and the overall fairness of the proposed price.

Policy Enforcement:

Note: This policy may be subject to change at the discretion of Oops! Study.

 

6. Promotional Offers Policy

1. Eligibility:

2. Offer Types:

3. Terms and Conditions:

4. Platform Approval:

5. Promotional Code Usage:

6. Platform Benefits:

7. Tutor Benefits:

Note: The platform reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

This policy aims to strike a balance between providing benefits to both the platform and tutors while ensuring fairness and transparency for students. By adhering to these guidelines, tutors can effectively leverage promotional offers to attract and retain students.

Revised_Absence and Discontinuation of Coaching Policy

6. Revised_Absence and Discontinuation of Coaching Policy :

1. Introduction

This Tutor/Institute Absence and Discontinuation of Coaching Policy (“Policy”) outlines the expectations and procedures for unforeseen absences and planned discontinuation of coaching services offered on the Oops! Study platform (“Platform”).

2. Communication of Absences

2.1 Tutor/Institute Responsibilities:

Tutors/Institutes are obligated to notify students of any planned absences at least 2 business days in advance through the Platform’s internal communication system. This notification must include:

Additional Note:

2.2 Documentation:

For absences exceeding 2 business days or absences due to illness or some other reasons, tutors/institutes must submit documentation supporting the legitimacy of the absence (e.g., medical certificate). In case of illness/medical reason a tutor/institute can keep absence of no more than 5 business days in maximum after that they have to cancel the batch/course.

2.3 Platform Responsibilities:

The Platform will clearly outline these communication and documentation expectations within the Terms and Conditions for Tutors/Institutes. The Platform will also provide a user-friendly system for Tutors/Institutes to report planned/unplanned absences to the students / aspirants directly.

3. Handling Absences

3.1 Short-Term Absences:

For any planned/unplanned absences lasting less than 5 business days, Tutors/Institutes must offer one or more of the following alternative solutions:

The Platform will facilitate communication between the Tutor/Institute and students to ensure a smooth transition during short-term absences.

3.2 Extended Absences/Discontinuation:

In the event of an absence exceeding 5 business days or the Tutor/Institute’s intent to discontinue coaching services altogether, the Platform will take the following steps:

4. Escalation Process

Repeated failure by a Tutor/Institute to:

may result in further action by the Platform, including but not limited to:

5. Transparency and Communication

This Policy will be readily available for review by both Tutors/Institutes and Students within the Platform’s Terms and Conditions. The Platform will communicate any changes or incidents related to Tutor/Institute absences or discontinuation of services transparently and effectively to all parties involved.

6. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Gujarat/India.

7. Entire Agreement

This Policy constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

8. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Amendment

The Platform reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time by posting the amended terms on the Platform. You are deemed to have accepted the amended terms by continuing to use the Platform after the amended terms have been posted.

10. Signature

By registering as a Tutor/Institute on the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy.

 

 

Absence x Penalty

Clause No.

Description

Penalty

Remarks

Live Courses

1.

Planned leaves

1.1

0 leave for 7 days or less time course

Per leave 100% pro-rata pay deduction based on total enrolments in the batch

He/she will have to reschedule the session for another day

1.2

1 leave for 1-15 days course

25% pro-rata per session pay deduction based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload a recorded video of that session and reschedule that lecture.

1.3

2 leaves for 16-30days course

20% pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload a recorded video of that session

1.4

For more than 30 days course, the leave policy would be as per clause 1.3 description

10% pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload a recorded video of that session

2.

Unplanned leaves

2.1

0 leave for 7 days or less time course

Per leave, 25% pro-rata pay deduction based on total enrolments in the batch

He/she will have to reschedule the session for another day

2.2

1 leave for 1-15 days course

15% pro-rata pay deduction based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload a recorded video of that session and reschedule that lecture.

2.3

2 leaves for 16-30days course

10% pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload recorded video of that session

2.4

More than 30days course, leave policy would be as per clause 1.3 description

05% pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload recorded video of that session

2.5

A tutor/coach/institute can take 2leaves after 60 days in addition to the planned leaves in case of a course for more than 60 days

Per leave, 05% pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch

Upload recorded video of that session

Webinar

1.

No leave shall be granted. However, in case of any severe medical emergency, the webinar will have to be cancelled and 100% amount will be refunded to the subscribers.

10% of the total collected fee shall be charged to the organizing entity.

1. Doctor’s certificate is compulsory. In case, the severity is not justified to cancel the webinar the organizing entity shall be liable for an additional penalty amounting to 10% of total fee collection.

2. 3 repeat incidents will disqualify the entity for this product.

Consultancy

1.

No leaves are allowed. However, in case of any severe medical emergency, the consultancy will have to be cancelled and 100% amount will be refunded to the clients.

50% of the consultancy fee shall be charged to the consultant.

3 repeat incidents will disqualify the consultant for this product.

General Rules

1.

No public holiday shall be given except Diwali / Your pre-determined holiday which should be a State or National holiday. It should be mentioned in your course details.

This clause applies to the courses for less than 30 days. However, the tutor/coach/institute is liable to mention holidays in the course details at the time of course creation. For more than 30 days course, any newly declared public holiday has to be notified to Oops! Study and students at least 5 business days prior or on the same day or on the next day of its declaration. But, in no case the students should be notified on the day of a particular session.

2.

Individual tutors and coaches are not allowed to arrange a substitute faculty during their absence.

3.

Institutes can arrange a substitute tutor/coach in all the courses for more than 15days with prior intimation to the students.

However, the institutes must not replace tutors except severe reasons such as medical emergencies, close familial reasons, job separation or any unavoidable reasons.

4.

The institutes can arrange a substitute tutor for no more than 5% of total course duration. In such cases, Clause no. 2.1 to 2.4 shall be followed with the respective penalty mentioned beside each of the clauses.

5.

Unplanned leaves shall be considered in case of medical emergencies and close familial reasons only.

Necessary documents must be produced to students.

6.

If the prescribed rules are not followed by the tutors/ coaches/ institutes, Oops! Study reserves the right to discontinue their respective courses without any prior intimation to the course creators.

7.

If the produced documents against taken leaves by the tutors/coaches/institutes are found manipulated or false-made, Oops! Study reserves all rights to take any severe actions such as imposing high penalties, block account, hold their entitled payment based on the case circumstances and the faulty account holders will have to bear with the taken decisions by Oops! Study.

8.

In case of any refund to the students, clients or subscribers, the GST liability shall be bear by the respective service providers.

9.

The purpose of the aforementioned penalties is to ensure the most professional services to the clients.

10.

By accepting this policy, the service providers are bound to each of the clauses mentioned above without any deviation.

11.

The tutors can reschedule their sessions for the sanctioned leaves only.

If the tutors reschedule their sessions for more than the sanctioned leaves, they will get a 25% rebate on the penalty amount for those particular sessions.

12.

In case tutors/coaches/institutes take more planned or unplanned leaves than mentioned above

50% for planned leaves and 30% for unplanned leaves, pro-rata pay deduction for each leave based on total enrolments in the batch will be applicable

13.

Tutors/coaches/institutes can reschedule a specific session for no more than 1 time with a specified penalty as above. However, if the tutor/coach/institute does not stay present on the rescheduled day/time and again reschedule it, they will be charged additional 50% pro-rata pay deduction for each “Planned” reason and 25% for each “Unplanned) reason based on total enrolments in the batch for 1 additional reschedule only. Afterwards, it will be considered as unprofessional practice of the respective tutor/coach/institute for which Oops! Study can take any severe action against the tutor/coach/institute based on circumstances which will be bound to the respective tutor/coach/institute.

14.

Any/all planned leaves have to be notified to Oops! Study and Students of the batch at lease 2 business days in advance. In case of unplanned leaves, the tutors/ coaches/ institutes will try to inform the students as early as possible.

 

Roles and Responsibilities for Online Coaching Platform

7. Roles and Responsibilities for Online Coaching Platform :

Welcome! We are excited to have you join our online coaching platform. Here is an outline of our roles and responsibilities to ensure a smooth and successful experience for both you (the tutor/ coach/ institute) and our learners.

Oops! Study’s Role:

Tutor /Coach /Institute (Your) Role:

Shared Responsibilities:

 

8. Student Interaction Protocols :

8.1 Communication

8.2 Respectful Environment

8.3 Privacy

8.4 Conflict Resolution

8.5 Reporting

These policies are designed to protect the intellectual property rights of Tutors/Institutes, ensure high-quality course content for students, and foster a positive and respectful learning environment on the Platform.

9. Tutors/Coaches/Institutes Code of Conduct

1. Professionalism

Tutors, coaches and institutes must maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions with students and the platform. This includes:

  • Adhering to ethical and legal standards

  • Being punctual and responsive to student inquiries

  • Maintaining a respectful and supportive learning environment

  • Dressing appropriately for video calls

2. Course Content

Tutors, coaches and institutes are responsible for ensuring that course content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the stated learning objectives. Course materials should be free from bias and discrimination. You are responsible for creating high-quality, engaging course content that aligns with your chosen discipline. This includes developing learning materials, such as videos, lectures, quizzes, and assignments. You will also be responsible for delivering your course content through the platform, which may involve live sessions/interaction, pre-recorded lectures, or a combination of both.

3. Student Interaction

Tutors, coaches and institutes must treat students with respect and dignity. This includes:

  • Maintaining appropriate boundaries with students

  • Avoiding any form of harassment or discrimination

  • Protecting student privacy and confidentiality

  • Providing timely and constructive feedback on student queries

4. Platform Usage

Tutors, coaches and institutes must adhere to the platform’s terms of use and guidelines. This includes:

  • Using the platform for featured purposes only

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of platform information

  • Reporting any technical issues or platform abuse promptly

5. Communication

Tutors, coaches and institutes must maintain open and effective communication with students and the platform administration. This includes:

  • Responding to student inquiries in a timely manner

  • Providing clear and concise instructions

  • Keeping students informed about course progress and expectations

  • various communication tools (e.g., discussion forums, messaging) to facilitate interaction.

6. Consequences of Violations

Violations of the Tutors/Coaches/Institutes Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to:

  • Warnings

  • Course removal

  • Suspension or termination of platform access

7. Reporting Violations

Students, tutors, and the platform administration are encouraged to report any violations of the Tutors/Coaches/Institutes Code of Conduct. All reports will be investigated promptly and confidentially.

By adhering to this code of conduct, tutors and institutes contribute to a positive and effective learning experience for all students.

1.7 Refund Policy

Live Sessions

:

The User can request for refund on pro-rata basis for the remaining sessions/duration of the course with a genuine reason only. However, the requested refund shall be processed after 7 days from the date of refund application.

Request for refund shall be accepted based on any/all of the following reasons.

  • If the tutor does not teach according to the set Index of the course.

  • If the tutor does not address to the aspirant’s query satisfactorily (in case of personal coaching only).

  • Using abusing language during the sessions.

  • Consistent irregularity of the tutor.

  • Due to any other valid reason. However, Oops! Study has a right consider whether the reason is valid or not in case-to-case consideration.

Recorded Sessions

:

No refund request shall be accepted. Aspirants are advised to check the course index accurately and watch free videos before purchasing a course.

Webinar

:

No refund request shall be accepted after successful completion of the webinar. Aspirants are advised to check the promo material before subscribing to the Webinar.

Study Material

:

No refund request shall be accepted. Aspirants are advised to check the course index accurately and refer to the free content before purchasing any study material.

Consultancy

:

No refund request shall be accepted after successful completion of the consultancy session.

Assessment

:

No refund request shall be accepted after receiving assessment report and/or feedback from a service provider.

General Notes

:

  • All the refund requests are subject to be found genuine based on their reasons/ evidences, as the case may be.

  • All the aspirants are advised to watch free demo videos, refer to the promo materials etc. before making any payments.

  • Oops! Study reserves all rights to approve or disapprove any/all the refund requests with/without giving any prior/post notification/clarifications.

  • Oops! Study stands responsible to evaluate a refund request, if the amount has been credited in its account. It is not responsible for any sort of loss while making payment through any payment mode.