Terms & Conditions

1. About the School

Minerva Progressive School is an educational institution committed to providing a safe, nurturing and progressive learning environment for young learners.

The School currently provides education from Playgroup onwards, including classes up to Class II. Our educational approach focuses on conceptual understanding, experiential learning, critical thinking, creativity, holistic development and age-appropriate life skills.

Information provided on this website is intended for general information and admission-related purposes.

2. Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
• Submit false, misleading or inaccurate information.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems or databases.
• Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material.
• Copy, reproduce, modify or commercially exploit website content without written permission.
• Interfere with the normal operation or security of the website.

The School reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where misuse or unauthorised activity is identified.

3. Admission Enquiries and Registration

Submitting an admission enquiry or registration form through the website does not guarantee admission.

Admission is subject to:

• Availability of seats.
• Eligibility requirements.
• Verification of information and documents.
• Completion of the School's admission process.
• Payment of applicable fees.
• Acceptance of the School's admission policies and requirements.

The School reserves the right to accept or decline an admission application in accordance with its applicable admission policies and institutional requirements.

Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted during the admission process is complete, accurate and up to date.

4. Information Provided by Parents/Guardians

Parents or legal guardians must provide accurate information regarding the child, including, where applicable:

• Name and date of birth.
• Previous educational details.
• Parent/guardian contact information.
• Address.
• Medical or health-related information relevant to the child's care.
• Emergency contact details.
• Any other information requested as part of the admission process.

Parents/guardians must promptly inform the School if any important information changes.

The School shall not be responsible for consequences arising from incorrect, incomplete or outdated information provided by parents/guardians.

5. Fees and Payments

Applicable admission, registration, tuition, transportation and other charges shall be communicated by the School through official channels.

The fee structure published on the website may be updated from time to time. Parents/guardians should confirm the applicable fee and payment terms with the School before making payment.

Fees must be paid within the timelines communicated by the School.

Failure to pay applicable fees within the prescribed period may result in late charges, suspension of services or other action in accordance with the School's applicable fee policy.

Any discount, concession or promotional fee mentioned on the website shall be subject to the terms and conditions communicated by the School and may be changed or withdrawn as applicable.

6. Refunds, Cancellation and Withdrawal

Admission, registration and other fees shall be governed by the School's applicable refund and withdrawal policy.

Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by the School, payment of a fee or registration amount does not automatically create a right to a refund.

Parents/guardians wishing to withdraw a student must follow the School's prescribed withdrawal procedure.

Any refund, adjustment or outstanding payment shall be handled in accordance with the School's applicable policies and applicable law.

7. Changes to Fees, Courses and School Activities

The School may revise its:

• Fee structure.
• Academic programmes.
• Curriculum and teaching methods.
• School activities.
• Timings.
• Facilities.
• Transportation arrangements.
• Admission procedures.
• Policies and rules.

Such changes may be made to meet educational, administrative, regulatory, safety or operational requirements.

Where reasonably possible, material changes affecting enrolled students or parents will be communicated through appropriate official channels.

8. Student Conduct

Students are expected to follow the School's rules and maintain respectful and appropriate behaviour towards:

• Teachers and staff.
• Other students.
• Visitors.
• School property.
• The wider school community.

Parents/guardians are expected to support the School in promoting positive behaviour, discipline, respect, responsibility and a safe learning environment.

Serious or repeated misconduct may be addressed in accordance with the School's student and disciplinary policies.

9. Health and Medical Information

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing accurate and relevant information regarding a child's health, allergies, medical conditions, medications or other circumstances that may affect the child's safety or participation in school activities.

Parents/guardians should notify the School promptly of any relevant change in the child's health or medical circumstances.

In the event of an illness, injury or emergency, the School may take reasonable steps to provide or arrange appropriate first aid or medical assistance and contact the parent/guardian or emergency contact.

The School may require parents/guardians to collect a child from school where the child's health or well-being requires it.

10. School Activities and Experiential Learning

Minerva may conduct age-appropriate academic, co-curricular, sports, art, storytelling, celebrations, projects, field activities and other experiential learning activities.

Activities may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to weather, safety concerns, operational requirements, availability or other circumstances.

Parents/guardians may be required to provide specific consent for certain activities where applicable.

11. Transportation

Where transportation services are offered, such services are subject to availability, designated routes, applicable charges and the School's transportation rules.

Routes, pickup/drop-off timings and availability may be changed due to operational, traffic, weather or safety considerations.

Parents/guardians must ensure that authorised pickup arrangements are communicated accurately to the School.

Additional transportation terms may apply and will be communicated separately where applicable.

12. Child Safety and Supervision

The School is committed to maintaining a safe, secure and nurturing environment for students.

Parents/guardians are expected to cooperate with School procedures relating to:

• Student pickup and drop-off.
• Visitor access.
• Emergency procedures.
• Authorised persons collecting children.
• Health and safety requirements.
• School events and activities.

Parents/guardians must not attempt to bypass the School's safety or access-control procedures.

13. Photography, Video and School Communications

The School may photograph or record students during school activities, events, celebrations or educational programmes for legitimate school-related purposes, subject to applicable consent requirements and School policies.

Where consent is required, the School will follow its applicable consent process.

Images or videos may be used for School communications, educational documentation, newsletters, brochures, social media, website content or other institutional communication, where appropriately authorised.

Parents/guardians may contact the School regarding applicable media-consent preferences or requirements.

14. Website Content

The School makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and current.

However, information relating to fees, admissions, programmes, activities, schedules, facilities and other matters may change.

Website content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as a binding promise unless expressly confirmed by the School in writing.

The School does not guarantee that:

• The website will always be available or uninterrupted.
• All information will always be complete or error-free.
• All website content will remain unchanged.
• The website will be free from technical errors or harmful elements.

15. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

Such links are provided for convenience or informational purposes only.

Minerva Progressive School does not necessarily endorse or control the content, privacy practices, availability or services of third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or policies.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before using them.

16. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content available on this website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, videos, educational content and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Minerva Progressive School.

You may access and view the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, publish, sell or commercially exploit any website content without prior written permission from the School.

The name, logo and branding of Minerva Progressive School may not be used without appropriate authorisation.

17. Privacy and Personal Information

When you submit an enquiry, registration form or other information through the website, you may be required to provide personal information such as your name, contact details, address and information relating to the child.

Such information may be used for purposes including:

• Responding to enquiries.
• Processing admission applications.
• Communicating with parents/guardians.
• Providing School-related information.
• Administrative and operational purposes.
• Complying with applicable legal requirements.

The School will handle personal information in accordance with its applicable Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Parents/guardians should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through general website forms.

18. Limitation of Liability

The School takes reasonable steps to provide a safe learning environment and maintain the accuracy and availability of its website.

However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the School shall not be liable for losses arising from:

• Temporary unavailability of the website.
• Technical failures or interruptions.
• Reliance on outdated website information.
• Third-party websites or services.
• Unauthorised access caused by circumstances beyond the School's reasonable control.
• Events or circumstances beyond the School's reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

19. Force Majeure

The School shall not be responsible for delays, interruptions or inability to provide services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, government orders, public emergencies, epidemics, infrastructure failures, security threats, strikes or other unforeseen events.

The School may modify, postpone or suspend activities where necessary to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff.

20. Changes to These Terms & Conditions

The School may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in its operations, website, educational services, legal requirements or policies.

Updated Terms & Conditions will be published on this website with the revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India.

Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms & Conditions or the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over Haldwani, Uttarakhand, subject to applicable law.

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