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| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Affiliate | Any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Ascend. |
| Campus Programmes | Post Graduate Programme in Construction Business Management (PGPCBM) and Post Graduate Programme in Real Estate Transactions & Advisory (PGPRETA), delivered primarily oncampus in Bengaluru. |
| Online Programme | Post Graduate Programme in Construction Project Management (PGPCPM) delivered via distancelearning modalities. |
| Content | All text, graphics, audio, video, code, data sets, downloadable files, or other materials provided by Ascend excluding User Submissions (defined in § 12.4). |
| Placement Guarantee | Ascend’s conditional undertaking in § 11 to procure qualifying employment opportunities for eligible Learners. |
| Placement Partner | An employer or recruiter that has executed a written engagement with Ascend to interview and potentially hire Learners. |
| Website | Any internet domain or subdomain operated by Ascend, including ascendblr.org and successors. |
2.1 Hierarchy. If a conflict exists, the following descending order of precedence applies: (a) any nonwaivable statutory right; (b) a bespoke written contract signed by both parties; (c) these Terms; (d) the Privacy Policy; (e) any Programme-specific handbook or Code of Conduct.
2.2 Headings. Clause headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
2.3 Illustrative Language. “Include,” “including,” and similar terms are illustrative, not exhaustive.
Ascend may amend these Terms at any time. The revised Terms will be posted on the Website with an updated Effective Date. Continued use after that date constitutes acceptance. Material changes affecting Fees, the Placement Guarantee, or dispute resolution will, where practicable, be preceded by at least seven (7) days’ notice by email or dashboard banner.
You warrant that all information supplied is accurate and current and agree to maintain confidentiality of login credentials. Ascend may require identity verification; failure to furnish documents within five (5) calendar days may result in suspension.
All published fees include Indian GST. Customs duties, crossborder bank fees, and FX charges are your responsibility.
Fees are payable solely via bank transfer (IMPS/NEFT) or UPI or cash to the account on your invoice. Cards and ewallets are not accepted in most cases.
Instalment plans require Ascend’s written approval based on documented extenuating circumstances.
Overdue instalments accrue liquidated damages at the lesser of (a) INR 500 per day or (b) 1% of the overdue amount per week, capped at 10% of that defaulting instalment. These amounts are a genuine preestimate of administrative costs. If a competent court deems them excessive, they shall be reduced to the maximum “reasonable compensation” permitted under § 74 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.
If arrears exceed seven (7) days or INR 10,000, Ascend may—after seven-day notice—suspend LMS access, withhold documents, void the Placement Guarantee, and/or terminate enrolment. Outstanding principal and liquidated damages remain due.
Learners must maintain hardware minimally comprising Intel Core i3 (8th gen) CPU, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, Windows 10+, and 8 Mbps connectivity. Ascend targets 99% uptime but is not liable for outages beyond reasonable control. During force majeure events, Ascend may migrate delivery online or reschedule without refund.
Al outputs may be inaccurate or biased; professional verification is required. Al content does not constitute professional advice. This disclaimer supplements § 16.
| Criterion | Threshold | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | ≥ 80% aggregate | Official ledger |
| Academic Completion | All Track certificates + capstone | LMS records |
| Conduct | Zero CoC infractions | Disciplinary file |
| Financial | No outstanding fees/fines | Finance clearance |
| Prior CTC (if experienced) | Verifiable payslips/offer letters submitted before enrolment | HR documents |
Guarantee terminates upon first qualifying offer or Learner’s breach (e.g., rejecting offer, unauthorised employer contact, deliberate underperformance).
If no qualifying offer after Phase III and full compliance by Learner, Ascend will (a) continue support six (6) months, then (b) refund 100% tuition within sixty (60) days if still unsuccessful.
Ascend’s obligations cease on Learner’s joining date. Subsequent employer–employee disputes lie solely between those parties.
All Ascend Content is owned by Ascend or licensors and protected by Indian and international IP statutes.
Revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable licence for personal, noncommercial study.
Republishing, selling, sublicensing, duplicating beyond personal use, redistributing, or using Ascend Content to build competing products is forbidden.
User Submissions are user views; Ascend disclaims liability. Ascend may moderate or remove submissions at its discretion.
Poster warrants ownership, noninfringement, lawfulness, and grants Ascend an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use submissions.
Courses may be recorded. By participating, you grant Ascend a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your image, voice, name, likeness, and contributions in any medium for educational, promotional, or archival purposes and waive any moral rights except that Ascend will not disclose sensitive personal data without additional written consent.
(Integrated in 12.6 for coherence; duplicative text removed.)
You shall not upload malware, harass others, scrape data, impersonate staff, infringe IP, spam users, circumvent security, or undermine academic integrity. Ascend may suspend or report accounts.
Attendance ≥ 80%, academic integrity, professional behaviour, information accuracy, safety compliance. Violations may result in sanctions up to expulsion and forfeiture of the Placement Guarantee.
Ascend processes data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and affords equivalent safeguards to UAE/KSA data subjects. Data may be shared with Placement Partners, collection agencies, or edtech vendors under contract; Ascend does not sell personal data. Records retained eight (8) years.
Accessibility. Ascend strives to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Accessibility requests may be directed to the Grievance Officer.
The Website uses cookies; by using it you consent to cookie deployment. A cookie management banner offers granular controls.
External services are provided “as is”; dealings with third parties are at your own risk.
Services and Content are provided "AS IS" without warranties. No guarantee of uninterrupted service or specific outcomes beyond the Placement Guarantee.
Ascend's total liability shall not exceed tuition actually paid during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim; indirect or consequential damages are excluded.
You agree to indemnify Ascend against claims arising from your breach, misuse, submissions, or law violation. Ascend may assume exclusive defence at its expense.
Neither party is liable for failure caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, war, pandemics). Ascend will implement contingency measures where feasible.
These Terms are governed by Indian law. You and Ascend consent to exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka. To the fullest extent permitted by law, class or representative actions are waived; if such waiver is held unenforceable, disputes shall proceed on an individual basis.
Grievance Officer
Ms Rashmi Rao, Associate Director (Programmes)
Moss Spaces, Basement, Tower B, Diamond District, HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli,
Bengaluru 560071, Karnataka, India
Tel: +91 97416 09192 | Email: rashmi@ascendblr.org
If any provision is unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimal extent necessary; remaining provisions survive. Ascend's failure to enforce any right is not a waiver.
Ascend may assign its rights and obligations pursuant to merger, acquisition, or reorganisation. Learners may not assign without prior written consent; unauthorised assignment is void.
These Terms, the Privacy Policy, the Code of Conduct, and any Programme handbook constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior understandings.