Terms & Privacy Policy

These Terms of Use are effective as of 1 January 2026.

1. REGISTRATION

1.1 The Instructor/Mentor must be at least 18 years old to be a part of the company and to avail the services offered by the platform.

1.2 Your provision of Instructional and Mentoring Services is subject to verification by us of your identity and credentials as an Instructor/Mentor and to your ongoing qualification as such. As part of the registration process and at any time thereafter, you are required to provide us with various information, such as your government-approved photo ID, your qualification proof (marksheets, degree, professional certifications, or portfolio of work, etc.), and other information in order to validate your expertise in the relevant skill domain. By registering, you authorize edvi to conduct background checks and verify the authenticity of all submitted documents through third-party agencies if deemed necessary.

1.3 The company holds rights to terminate your access to services provided by the company whenever it is found that you have been using it for unlawful purposes and/or violating these terms of condition or for any or no reason.

1.4 The Company also reserves the right to accept or reject, suspend or put on hold, your registration on the Website. Your services will be terminated if it is discovered that you are below 18 years of age. edvi reserves the right to verify the age and identity of Instructor/Mentors at any time and may request supporting documentation for verification purposes.

1.5 You are responsible for maintaining the necessary technical infrastructure (including high-speed internet, functional webcam/microphone, laptop with a tablet or an iPad/ Tablet, and specific software) required to deliver live sessions effectively. edvi reserves the right to conduct a technical audit of your setup at any time.

2. SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT, SERVICE DESCRIPTION

The company shall provide a platform for the approved Instructors/Mentors to provide learning services to the students in a predictable and confident learning environment. We function as a platform that provides learning services to the parents/students based on screening, prices, previous feedback, and other such factors. edvi reserves the right to monitor live sessions and review recorded data to ensure adherence to edvi’s quality standards and curriculum guidelines. edvi operates as a technology platform that facilitates connections between instructors/mentors and students or parents. edvi does not guarantee the performance, qualifications, or conduct of any Instructor/Mentor beyond the verification procedures conducted during onboarding.

The company may use the Instructor/Mentor’s name, likeness, and demo/recorded session videos for promotional purposes, subject to applicable data protection laws and prior consent where required on the website, social media handles, and marketing channels. We shall also provide both back-end and front-end tech infrastructure to the Instructors/Mentors to facilitate the online live sessions, curriculum delivery, and student progress tracking.

3. USE OF THE WEBSITE

3.1 edvi hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited license to access and use our Website platform on an ‘as is’ basis in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

3.2 The access to the Websites can be granted at the discretion of the Company. The Company authorizes you to access the website solely to acquire information, enroll/register, or be onboarded as an Instructor/Mentor.

3.3 Except as expressly permitted by the Company, you cannot reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, redistribute, create derivative works, or otherwise exploit the Website or any portion of the Website (including but not limited to any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information). All content, including but not limited to curricula, lesson plans, projects, worksheets, and assessment materials developed specifically as part of services delivered through edvi during your engagement with the Company or under its guidance, shall be the exclusive intellectual property of the Company and cannot be used by you for any purpose without written approval from the Company. You are strictly prohibited from using the Website or Platform communication channels to solicit Parents/Students for services outside of the edvi Platform or to redirect them to competing services.

3.4 The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend/prohibit/restrict your ability to use or access the Website (or a part thereof) at any time, while the Company investigates complaints or alleged violations of this Terms of Use, or for any other reason, whatsoever, including but not limited to your misusing the Website in any manner.

3.5 You agree to use the Platform in compliance with data privacy standards. You shall not download, record (unless authorized), or distribute any personal data of students or parents accessed through the Website.

3.6 Acceptable Use of the Platform

Users of the platform must not:

attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the platform

upload or transmit malicious software or viruses

impersonate another individual or entity

Use the platform for fraudulent or illegal activities

attempt to bypass platform payment systems or policies

3.7 Student Privacy and Data Protection

Instructors/Mentors must maintain strict confidentiality of all student information accessed through the Platform, including names, contact details, learning progress, session recordings, and other personal data. Such information must not be shared, stored externally, or used for purposes outside the edvi Platform without prior written consent.

4.TERMS FOR INSTRUCTOR/MENTOR

4.1 Instructors/Mentors are required to register themselves on the Website in order to provide online classes to students. During registration, Instructors/Mentors indicate in which subject areas (e.g., Skill Domains) they would like to offer lessons. After the registration process is complete, the Company “reviews” the application and if it matches all the required criteria, the Instructor/Mentor is invited for an induction cum screening call with the edvi’s Team.

4.2 The approved Instructors/Mentors are required to provide a free Trial/Demo Class for the prospective students initially, based on which he/she shall be allotted classes in the future. The Instructor/Mentor must be adequately prepared for the classes in advance, preparing a detailed lesson plan for every class that they conduct. He/She must also ensure to have the following while conducting any kind of classes (demo class or a regular class):

• a high-speed internet connection (wifi, LAN, etc.);
• 4G/ 5G Mobile Data in case wifi, etc., is unavailable
• a Pentab
• a charged and updated laptop with a high-quality web-camera
• Email account
• Zoom Account and Google Meet Account
• Power Back-up
• plain white background
• good lighting
• Good mic for enhanced audio quality
• Screen-sharing capability
• Course-specific software

Important Note: Parents may take some time to make a decision to engage you as an Instructor/Mentor after the demo class is conducted. Once the parent gives confirmation for engaging your services, the edvi team will contact you for class schedule, confirmation, etc. edvi team will be responsible for all follow-ups after the demo is done. The Instructor/Mentor under no circumstances should contact the parent/student unless specifically communicated or requested by the edvi team.

The Instructors/Mentors are directed to take all classes via Laptop/Desktop, keeping their Camera On always unless specifically asked by Parents. Usage of mobile devices is strictly prohibited to deliver online classes unless approved by edvi in writing. The use of a mobile device for delivering classes without prior approval of edvi may lead to termination of your agreement with immediate effect and without any further notice, and your profile might also be blocked on the Website of edvi.

4.3 The Instructor/Mentor shall be responsible for providing Professional Skill Instruction, with the clauses mentioned in 4.2, through live classes to the students, and he/she shall devote a minimum of 60 minutes per session unless otherwise mutually agreed between edvi and the Instructor/Mentor.

4.4 The Instructor/Mentor shall represent himself/herself as a part of edvi (Subject to terms of clause 4.20), but he/she shall not act or communicate on behalf of edvi, and he/she shall not enter into any contract of any kind on behalf of edvi.

4.5 The Instructor/Mentor agrees that he/she shall not make any direct contact with students other than for the purpose of providing a scheduled lesson. The conversations between the Instructor/Mentor and the parent/student must be held through proper and authorized channels created/provided by edvi. It helps us to provide the best services and eliminates the chances of any confusion. Sending direct messages to the student or the parents without any prior information to edvi is strictly prohibited and may lead to discontinuation of the Instructor/Mentor’s services and may also lead to penal provisions as may be decided by edvi in addition to any other civil or criminal actions as per the law.

4.6 The company will need the necessary information required on the Website or otherwise, as may be stipulated from time to time, in order to remain registered as an Instructor/Mentor. Instructors/Mentors are required to provide their KYC details to edvi on an annual basis in order to renew their respective profiles on the Website.

4.7 The Instructor/Mentor must be punctual in all classes, whether a Free Demo Class or Regular paid classes. If the Instructor/Mentor cannot conduct a class as per the committed time due to exigency, then he/she has to inform in writing on edvi support (support@edvi.app) 24 hours in advance.

4.8 Marking attendance on the edvi App within 48 hours after completion of each class is mandatory. The Instructor/Mentor may be liable to penalties in case he/she misses to mark. The penalties are mentioned in Annexure 1. The Instructor/Mentor shall, at all times during Project Deadlines or Milestone Assessments of the students, conduct their classes in a timely manner and resolve their queries. Unavailability of the Instructor/Mentor at the student’s examination duration without any valid reason may lead to forfeiture of the total payment of the Instructor/Mentor due to edvi till that date.

4.9 The Instructor/Mentor must maintain a clean and neat appearance and shall maintain high professional and ethical standards, including, without limitation, refraining from making any statement or committing any act that may cause offense on the grounds of race, sex, age, or disability. Instructors/Mentors must refrain from using any statements written or verbal that could be classified as discriminatory, abusive, or disrespectful.

4.10 The Instructor/Mentor shall conduct the lesson only in accordance with the assigned student’s curriculum and assessment scheme. In case of confusion regarding the curriculum/books/content or topic, the Instructor/Mentor must immediately seek help from edvi by emailing at support@edvi.app or getting in touch with the edvi Coordinator.

4.11 The Instructor/Mentor agrees to work as specified by edvi and to perform other duties assigned by the administrator, such as regular assignments, tests/assessments, and student feedback. The Instructor/Mentor is expected to work cooperatively with the staff, students, and administration of edvi. A mutually respectful and collaborative approach is expected at all times. It is mandatory for the Instructor/Mentor to conduct assessments/tests as per the course curriculum of the students, which may be pre-defined by edvi while allotting them any student. A thorough review of the project given to students is mandatory. In case edvi receives complaints from parents against the Instructor/Mentor more than twice about their inability to review projects, this may lead to class cancellation and fee forfeiture.

4.12 The Instructor/Mentor agrees to maintain the levels of competency in subject matter, teaching methods, classroom management, and student supervision required by edvi, whether on their own initiative or at the direction of edvi.

4.13 Instructor/Mentor’s duties and job assignment may be revised by edvi during the Term to meet the business challenges.

4.14 The Instructor/Mentor further acknowledges that they will not engage in any form of activity that produces a “conflict of interest” with those of edvi. Below is an indicative but not exhaustive list of scenarios that will be deemed as a “conflict of interest”:

• Instructor/Mentor tries to directly engage in business activity with customers provided by edvi (e.g., Instructor/Mentor inquires about the hourly fee charged by edvi from the customer directly or proposes to work directly with the customer).
• Instructor/Mentor seeks referrals from customers (parent/student).
• Instructor/Mentor facilitates/attempts to facilitate, by any means, business activity of third parties, including but not limited to edvi’s competitors and other individual Instructors/Mentors or coaching institutes.
• Instructors are strictly prohibited from sharing personal social media handles, private email addresses, or phone numbers with students/parents for the purpose of off-platform communication.

NOTE: The Instructor/Mentor shall not engage in any kind of argument with parents. In case of any dispute with parents, edvi will handle the matter on their own.

4.15 The Instructor/Mentor accepts and acknowledges that the lessons may be recorded and gives edvi permission for the same. The Instructor/Mentor waives his/her right to claim any compensation, copyright, or other forms of intellectual property rights for the same.

4.15A – Session Recording and Monitoring

edvi reserves the right to record, monitor, and review live classes conducted through the Platform for purposes including but not limited to quality assurance, instructor training, dispute resolution, and platform safety. By using the Platform and providing instructional services, the Instructor/Mentor expressly consents to the recording of such sessions. These recordings shall remain the exclusive property of edvi.

4.16 The Instructor/Mentor acknowledges that they have a responsibility towards the well-being of the students assigned to them and shall always maintain the decorum of a teacher-student relationship. The Instructor/Mentor undertakes to always conduct the lessons in obedience to the applicable law. Any kind of offensive behavior with the student or parent shall result in immediate unilateral termination of this Agreement and may attract legal consequences.

4.17 In the event of a breach of its obligations, edvi may, at its discretion, penalize the Instructor/Mentor by providing the reason for the same and take such actions required under the applicable law against the Instructor/Mentor.

4.18 The Instructor/Mentor undertakes that all the information he/she provides to the Company on accessing and/or using the Services of the Company is and shall remain true, accurate, and complete at all times. Any conflict of interest would result in the forfeiture of any outstanding dues to the Instructor/Mentor, and necessary actions can be taken to recover any financial losses due to such conflict of interest. In the event of circumvention (including taking a student offline), the Instructor agrees to pay edvi a ‘Placement Fee’ of up to 100% of the total revenue projected for that student’s package, which the parties agree represents a reasonable estimate of the damages likely to be incurred by the Company, and shall be payable as liquidated damages. The Company also reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings, including issuing a formal legal notice, in such cases.

4.19 The relationship between edvi and the Instructor/Mentor shall always be that of an independent service provider and service recipient. Nothing in this Policy is intended to, or should be construed to create a partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship.

4.20 The Instructor/Mentor will not be entitled, under this Agreement, to any of the benefits that edvi may make available to its employees, including but not limited to group health insurance, life insurance, profit-sharing, retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays, or sick leave, or workers' compensation insurance. The Instructor/Mentor agrees to provide all tools and instrumentalities, if any, required to perform the services under this Agreement, at their own cost.

4.21 Marking incorrect attendance, especially marking more hours than you taught, is a major integrity and ethics issue and will lead to blacklisting of your profile and forfeiture of all pending dues.

4.22 All instructional materials, curricula, and project prompts developed during the course of engagement with edvi are 'Work Made for Hire' and remain the exclusive property of Yellow Lambda Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

5. SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENTS

5.1 edvi shall process the payments of the Instructor/Mentor based on his/her number of hours served to the students (users). The compensation to be paid to the Instructor/Mentor is calculated at the end of the period. The number of hours to be taken by the Instructor/Mentor for each student is pre-defined by edvi. The Instructor/Mentor must not conduct any class beyond the pre-defined hours as communicated by edvi for each specific student. edvi will not be liable to pay the Instructor/Mentor for classes conducted beyond the pre-defined hours without approval from edvi.

5.2 The hourly payment rate for every student served by the Instructor/Mentor may vary depending upon the requirements of each lead. edvi will seek the Instructor/Mentor's agreement on the hourly rates before allocating any new student. The Instructor/Mentor has no obligation to accept the hourly rates. However, once the Instructor/Mentor has agreed to the hourly rates and commits to taking the classes, the Instructor/Mentor cannot raise disputes on fee rates later. Also, the fee structure of the Instructor/Mentor shall be revised only after the student allotted to him/her advances to the next class/level and is approved by management.

The student may not be available to take classes, for which he/she shall be required to give prior intimation. edvi will not pay any fees to the Instructor/Mentor for that particular student during that period.

5.3 All payments shall be made directly into the bank account as updated by the Instructor/Mentor in the edvi app. The FAQ section of the edvi app showcases a video to help with adding the bank details. Payments shall be subject to applicable Tax Deduction at Source as per the rates and thresholds prescribed under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

A 10% TDS will be deducted on all payments under Section 194J. If eligible, you can claim this amount when filing your tax return*.

If your PAN is not updated or active, 20% TDS will be applicable.

edvi will issue Form 16A to you. You can request it by emailing support@edvi.app. [Form 16A serves as proof that TDS was deducted from income sources other than salary and includes essential details about the deduction.]

Any liability arising under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act on account of the provision of services by edvi to the Instructor/Mentor shall be recovered on actuals.

Any GST Act on account of the provision of services by the Instructor/Mentor to edvi or to students shall be borne by the Instructor/Mentor themselves, irrespective of whether it is under the Reverse Charge Mechanism or not. The Instructor/Mentor shall be responsible for getting the necessary registrations under GST, if applicable, at their own cost.

5.4 edvi shall provide its Instructors/Mentors with leads that could offer different payment rates based on the Skill Level of the student. The criteria that would decide how many leads could be offered to the Instructor/Mentor include:

• Subject(s) taught
• Skill Level: Instructor/Mentor can handle
• Familiarity with the Skill Level
• Rates Agreed by Instructor/Mentor
• Existing Customers Feedback
• Edvi Internal Rating System

5.5 After completion of every month of service of the Instructor/Mentor, his/her performance shall be reviewed by edvi. After being satisfied with his/her performance and feedback shared by parents, the payments shall be released. The payment shall be released within 10 working days of the close of every month. Instructors/Mentors are requested to raise a payment request through the edvi app between the 1st and 7th of each subsequent month. For example, for payments of the month of March, the Instructors/Mentors are requested to raise a payment request between 1st April and 7th April, and their payments will be processed.

5.6 Demo sessions provided by Instructors/Mentors are free of charge. Instructors/Mentors will not receive payment for demo sessions. The Instructor/Mentor acknowledges that Demo sessions are an opportunity to showcase expertise and secure a long-term assignment; therefore, no compensation is payable for these sessions.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company, in no event, including but not limited to negligence, shall be liable to you or any other person or entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages including, but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses, resulting from circumstances, including but not limited to the use or the inability to use the Website and / or Services. The cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any messages received or transactions entered into through the Website and / or Services; or Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; or any other matter relating to the Website and / or Services. Furthermore, While edvi implements reasonable screening and monitoring measures, the Company does not guarantee the conduct of any Instructor/Mentor or user. edvi shall not be liable for disputes arising from interactions between instructors and students except where required under applicable law, and the Company shall not be responsible for the performance or failures of any third-party software, tools, or platforms utilized by the Instructor/Mentor during the course of the skill sessions.

7. DISCLAIMERS

7.1 We do not assume any liability for the repercussions of using the application for the purpose of transmitting the User's personal data to any other User, including, without limitation, loss of data, failure to boot, or other errors in the working of the device onto which the edvi application has been downloaded.

7.2 We expressly disclaim any liability for the consequences to you arising because of your use of the system, the services, or the specific instructional methods adopted by you as an Instructor/Mentor.

7.3 We are not responsible for unauthorized access to your data, facilities, or equipment by individuals or entities using the system or for unauthorized access to, alteration, theft, corruption, loss, or destruction of your data files, programs, procedures, or information through the system, whether by accident, fraudulent means or devices, or any other means.

7.4 We do not warrant that your use of the system and the services under these terms will not violate any law or regulation applicable to you.

7.5 edvi is not responsible and liable for any content/material, etc., used in the classes by the Instructor/Mentor. Instructors/Mentors are solely responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses and permissions for using material/content, etc., which are owned by third parties.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, Our affiliates and affiliate’s affiliates, officers, directors, and agents, from and against any claim, cost or liability, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of: (a) the use of the Services; (b) any breach by You of any representations, warranties or agreements contained in these Terms ; (c) the actions of any person gaining access to the System under a User ID assigned to You; (d) the actions of anyone using a User ID, password or other unique identifier assigned to You that adversely affects the System or any information accessed through the System; (e) any claims, demands, or causes of action made by Students or Parents arising out of your conduct or instructional methods; and (f) any claim that the content or materials provided by you as an Instructor/Mentor infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

9. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATION

By the use of this website, it is warranted by you that:

(i) You are 18 years of age or older, and your use of the Website shall not violate any applicable law or regulation;

(ii) All registration information You submit is truthful and accurate, and that You agree to maintain the accuracy of such information;

(iii) You will use the Website solely for your personal purposes, whether you are a registered or non-registered user. Any other use of this Website or its content is prohibited.

(iv) The Websites and/or services will not be used in any way that is unlawful or harms the Company or any other person or entity, as determined in the Company's sole discretion.

(v) You will not delete or modify any content of the Websites, including curricula or lesson plans provided by edvi, legal notices, disclaimers, or proprietary notices such as copyright or trademark symbols, logos that you do not own or have permission to modify; furthermore, you warrant that you possess the technical expertise and qualifications claimed during onboarding.

(vi) You will not decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the content;

(vii) You will not engage in any form of antisocial, disrupting, or destructive acts, including "flaming," "spamming," "flooding," "trolling," "phishing," and "griefing" as those terms are commonly understood and used on the Internet.

(viii) You hereby indemnify, defend, and hold us, our distributors, agents, representatives, and other authorized users, and each of the foregoing entities' respective resellers, distributors, service providers, and suppliers, and all of the foregoing entities' respective officers, directors, owners, employees, agents, representatives, harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, and costs arising from your use of the Websites.

(ix) Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Website and/or Services is accessed at your own risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage or loss of data that results from such download to your computer system.

(x) You will not:

a. Use the Service available on the Website for purposes of any kind (other than that specified in this agreement); or

b. Use the Website and/or services in any way that is unlawful or harms the Company or any other person or entity, as determined in the Company’s sole discretion.

c. Post, submit, upload, distribute, or otherwise transmit or make available any software or other computer files that contain a virus or other harmful component.

d. Impair or damage the Websites and/or Services or any connected network, or otherwise interfere with any person or entity's use or enjoyment of the Websites and/or the Services.

e. Reuse, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise utilize any curriculum, content, or materials provided by or developed through edvi outside the Platform without prior written authorization from the Company.

10. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

10.1 If Parents or the Company is not satisfied with the classes, or your compatibility with the student, responsibilities, and other personnel, etc., the Company may terminate your services.

10.2 Services can be terminated by you by sending a notice of termination via email to support@edvi.app. A 30-day notice period is required before ending classes for any student or students. Failure to comply may result in legal action by the company against Instructors/Mentors who terminate classes abruptly.

Important -

i. Once the notice period is served by the Instructor/Mentor, for the next 30 days, the Instructor/Mentor is liable to continue taking all the classes of the assigned students. The Instructor/Mentor is expected to maintain a high quality of classes during the notice period, and failing to do so will result in the forfeiture of the due fees.

ii. As soon as the Instructor/Mentor serves the notice period for any one or all of the students allocated to the Instructor/Mentor, the entire due fee will be put on hold and will be paid within 15 working days after the delivery of the last class to the student(s) for whom the Instructor/Mentor has served the notice period.

iii. Instructors/Mentors are supposed to coordinate and cooperate with the edvi team to complete the exit formalities, share the complete learning journey of the student(s), and help the new assigned Instructor/Mentor understand the learning needs of the student(s) they are discontinuing.

iv. Non-cooperation from the Instructors/Mentor's end during the notice period will result in the forfeiture of all the due payments, and legal action can be initiated by the company depending upon the severity of the issue.

10.3 We can suspend or terminate your access to the Websites and the Services with or without notice in cases where you breach any terms and conditions of the Agreement or any violation is reported by any third party of any of its rights as a result of your use of the Services.

10.4 After termination of your service, your profile will be removed from our websites, and you can no longer continue to be an Instructor/Mentor in edvi.

10.5 Any suspected illegal, fraudulent, or abusive activity may be grounds for terminating your access to the Website.

10.6 edvi will forfeit all the due payments of the Instructor/Mentor if they don’t serve the notice period or go absconding.

10.7 The Company reserves the right to take legal action against any Instructor/Mentor who fails to provide a 30-day notice period before discontinuing classes. In such cases, the Company may claim damages equivalent to three times the total fees paid to the Instructor/Mentor as outlined in the "Clause I (iii) : Class Terms" agreement, which is shared with all Instructors/Mentors prior to commencing classes with any student provided by edvi.

11. CHILD ABUSE AND PUNISHMENTS:

11.1 It is imperative for you to understand that child abuse, in any form (physical, emotional, or sexual), and through any means (including online platforms and live digital sessions), is punishable under applicable law. You are strictly prohibited from engaging in such activities, including but not limited to cyber-bullying, grooming, or unauthorized recording/sharing of a student's likeness. Instructors/Mentors must comply with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and other applicable child protection laws in India.

11.1A Child Protection Compliance

All Instructors/Mentors must strictly comply with applicable child protection laws, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). Any violation of these laws or inappropriate behaviour towards minors may result in immediate termination of services and reporting to relevant authorities.

11.2 To provide you with better insight into online child abuse and its repercussions, the concepts and relevant punishments under certain applicable laws are briefly explained below for your immediate reference. However, it is strongly advised that you conduct further research and familiarize yourself with all relevant laws pertaining to the treatment of minors/children, including the provided links herein. Additionally, the company will endeavour to update the policy as per changes in existing laws and regulations; however, it is your responsibility to stay informed about applicable laws and regulations.

11.3 Child abuse or maltreatment encompasses all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, or negligent treatment, and commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development, or dignity within the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power:

a. Physical abuse:The intentional use of physical force against a child that results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in harm to the child’s health, survival, development, or dignity. This includes hitting, beating, kicking, shaking, biting, strangling, scalding, burning, poisoning, and suffocating.

b. Emotional/mental abuse:Emotional abuse includes the failure to provide a developmentally appropriate, supportive environment, hindering the child from developing stable emotional and social competencies proportional to their potential. Acts include restricting movement, belittling, denigrating, scapegoating, threatening, scaring, discriminating, ridiculing, or other non-physical forms of hostile or rejecting treatment.

c. Neglect and negligent treatment:Neglect is the failure to provide for the child's basic needs, such as food, shelter, medical care, educational opportunities, or protection and supervision. It also includes not recognizing physical or emotional abuse, thereby omitting necessary resources for the child's development.

d. Exploitation:Commercial or other exploitation of a child refers to the use of the child in work or other activities for the benefit of others, such as child labour and child prostitution. These activities are to the detriment of the child’s physical or mental health, education, or moral and social-emotional development.

e. Sexual abuse:Sexual abuse constitutes various sexual offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012 (POCSO Act, 2012), including penetrative sexual assault, non-penetrative sexual assault, sexual harassment, and using a child for pornographic purposes. Abetment of and attempts to commit a sexual offense under the POCSO Act, 2012, are also punishable. Certain offenses under the POCSO Act, 2012, are considered aggravated offenses and are subject to stringent punishments.

Reporting

While it is crucial not to commit or cause acts prohibited under these guidelines and relevant laws related to child abuse, it is equally vital not to remain a bystander when encountering online abuse and exploitation. Being aware of child abuse and not reporting it is illegal under the POCSO Act, 2012.

In the event you suspect any form of child abuse from your interaction with a minor learner, you must report it to support@edvi.app so that necessary actions can be taken by the company.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

12.1 All information, content, services, and software displayed on, transmitted through, or used in connection with the Application, including, for example, text, photographs, images, illustrations, course curricula, lesson plans, project prompts, audio clips, video, HTML, source and object code, trademarks, logos, and the like (collectively and hereinafter referred to as the "App Content"), as well as its selection and arrangement, is owned by Us.

12.2 These Terms or the Agreement do not and shall not transfer any ownership or proprietary interest in the System to You. Any instructional materials or content developed by You specifically for delivery through the edvi platform shall be considered 'Work for Hire' and the intellectual property rights for the same shall vest exclusively with edvi.

12.3 We reserve the right to all intellectual property rights in and title to the System, the present or future modifications/upgrades thereof, session recordings, and standard enhancements thereto. The Instructor/Mentor is prohibited from using any edvi App Content for commercial purposes outside of the Platform without express written consent.

13. ASSETS PROVIDED TO INSTRUCTORS/MENTORS

13.1 The company may provide the Instructors/Mentors with physical books, instructional kits, digital assets, or other materials as part of the Services. These materials are the property of the company and are to be used solely for providing mentoring through the company’s platform.

13.2 Instructors/Mentors are responsible for the care and return of any Company-owned assets provided. Failure to return materials in good condition may result in a deduction from the Instructor/Mentor's payment or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the company.

14. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performing obligations due to events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet outages, government restrictions, pandemics, acts of war, or technical failures affecting the Platform.

15. ARBITRATION

15.1 Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this notice or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of these Terms of Use to arbitrate or to your use of the Websites or the Services or information to which it gives access, shall be determined by arbitration in India, before a single arbitrator. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The venue of such arbitration shall be New Delhi, India.

15.2 All proceedings of such arbitration, including, without limitation, any awards, shall be in the English language. The award shall be final and binding on the Parties. The Parties shall have the right to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain interim injunctive relief in respect of any dispute, pending resolution of such dispute in accordance with Clause 15.1.

Important Note:

Please note that the hourly rate agreed upon at the start of a student assignment is fixed for the duration of the purchased Course Package (e.g., 36 hours). Instructors/Mentors are strictly prohibited from discussing fees, package renewals, or rate revisions directly with Parents or Students. Any attempt to pressure a Parent for fee revisions or to discontinue classes mid-package due to rate concerns will result in the Instructor/Mentor being blacklisted and the forfeiture of all outstanding dues. edvi is committed to price transparency, and all financial negotiations must be handled exclusively by the edvi team.

16. SEVERABILITY

Any part, provision, representation, or warranty of this Agreement which is prohibited or which is held to be void or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof. Any part, provision, representation or warranty of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable or is held to be void or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective, as to such jurisdiction, to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof. The invalidity of any specific clause shall not affect the validity of the obligations of the Instructor/Mentor or the Company under the remainder of this Agreement.

17. WAIVER

No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to be waived and no breach excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by Us. Any consent by Us to, or a waiver by Us of any breach by you, whether expressed or implied, shall not constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach.

edvi reserves its absolute right at any time to add, alter, withdraw, modify, change, or vary any or all the terms and conditions of the offer at its sole discretion. The same shall be binding on the customer at all times.