Terms and Conditions

Please review our terms of service carefully before using UPSC Grid

Last Updated: 2024-10-17

Welcome to UPSC Grid (referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website (www.upscgrid.com), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please review these terms carefully, and if you do not agree with them, you must not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using UPSC Grid, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. You also agree to our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue using the Website immediately.

2. Services Provided

UPSC Grid is a platform designed to connect freelance mentors with mentees looking for academic mentoring services, particularly related to UPSC and other competitive exams. We act as a facilitator between mentors and mentees.

3. User Responsibilities

a) For Mentees:

  • You are responsible for selecting the mentor that best fits your educational needs.
  • Payment for mentoring sessions must be made in accordance with the agreed-upon terms between the mentor and mentee.
  • You agree not to misuse the platform, including but not limited to, posting false information, harassing mentors, or engaging in illegal activities.

b) For Mentors:

  • Mentors must provide accurate and truthful information about their qualifications, experience, and availability.
  • You agree to maintain professional conduct in all mentoring sessions.
  • You are solely responsible for managing your own pricing, schedules, and services offered.
  • Any income earned from mentoring must be reported to appropriate tax authorities by the mentor.

4. Account Registration

Users (both mentors and mentees) must create an account to access certain features of the Website. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. You must provide accurate information during the registration process and update your account information when necessary.

5. Payments and Refunds

a) For Mentees:

Payment for services is typically made through the platform. Details about refunds can be found in our Refund Policy by clicking here.

b) For Mentors:

Mentors may be required to pay a service fee or commission for using the platform. Specific terms regarding mentor fees and commission structures will be outlined in the mentor agreement. Failure to comply with the payment terms may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Harass, threaten, or defraud other users.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your qualifications.
  • Post or transmit any content that is offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website.

7. Limitation of Liability

UPSC Grid serves only as an intermediary platform connecting mentees and mentors. We are not responsible for any disputes, issues, or outcomes resulting from mentoring sessions. By using the platform, you agree that UPSC Grid shall not be liable for any damages resulting from:

  • The actions or inactions of mentors or mentees.
  • Errors, delays, or failures in providing or receiving mentoring services.
  • Any direct or indirect damages related to the use of the platform.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or free from errors or viruses. You use the Website at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

All content provided on UPSC Grid, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of UPSC Grid or its content suppliers. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Website without express written permission.

10. Ratings and Reviews

Users can provide ratings and reviews for mentors and sessions on UPSC Grid. All ratings and reviews must comply with our Rating and Review Guidelines, which can be found here. We reserve the right to remove any ratings or reviews that violate these guidelines or that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate or harmful to our community.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms and Conditions or engage in any conduct that we deem inappropriate or harmful.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for any updates.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

By using UPSC Grid, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.