Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Univs.com. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", "your") and Univs.com ("Univs", "we", "us", "our", "the Company"). By accessing or using any part of our platform — including univs.com, portal.univs.com, pay.univs.com, blog.univs.com, partner.univs.com, and any future subdomains, applications, APIs, or digital products (the "Platform") — you agree to be bound by these Terms along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE. YOUR CONTINUED USE CONSTITUTES UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.

Univs reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part at any time. Changes take effect upon publication. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Definitions

"Platform"

— all websites, subdomains, mobile apps, APIs, portals, services operated by Univs.

"Student"

— individual who registers to search, inquire about, or apply to programs.

"University Partner"/"Partner Institution"

— educational institution that lists programs on the Platform.

"University Manager"

— individual authorized by a University Partner to manage its listing.

"Agent"/"Partner"

— authorized recruitment agent, consultant, or referral partner.

"Univs Staff"

— employees and contractors.

"Content"

— text, data, images, documents, reviews, listings, materials on the Platform.

"Services"

— all features and functionality.

"Account"

— registered user profile.

"Subscription"

— recurring paid plan.

"Application"

— student's submission to a University Partner.

3. Description of Services

3.1 univs.com

International student education marketplace — search, compare, connect with universities. Provides: Search and filtering, University/program profiles, Student accounts, Application/inquiry submission, Reviews and ratings, Wishlist and tracking, Educational content.

3.2 portal.univs.com

Dedicated portal for students, University Managers, Agents, Univs Staff — application tracking, document management, messaging, notifications, account management.

3.3 pay.univs.com

Payment gateway for subscriptions, application fees, featured placements, advertising fees.

3.4 Future Services

May introduce additional domains, services, features at any time.

4. Eligibility

4.1 General

At least 16 years of age, legal capacity to enter binding contract, not prohibited by law, provide accurate information.

4.2 Under 16

May only use with express parental consent. Parent/guardian accepts Terms on minor's behalf.

4.3 Guest Browsing

Unregistered visitors may browse public pages. Applications, inquiries, reviews, portal features require an Account.

5. Account Registration and Security

5.1 Account Creation

Must provide accurate and complete information.

5.2 Account Security

Solely responsible for login credentials, all activity under Account, must notify info@univs.com of unauthorized access.

5.3 One Account Per User

Duplicate accounts prohibited.

5.4 Account Accuracy

Must keep information current.

5.5 No Transfer

Accounts are personal and non-transferable without written consent.

5.6 Prohibited Uses

Unlawful use, exploiting minors, impersonation, spam, restricting other users, fraudulent purposes, falsifying content, automated scraping/bots, malware, unauthorized access, cyberattacks.

6. User Types and Specific Terms

6.1 Students

Acknowledge Univs is independent platform, no guarantee of admission, applications subject to individual admission policies, consent to data sharing, responsible for accuracy of submissions.

6.2 University Partners/Managers

Content must be accurate, must hold necessary licenses/accreditations, Univs is independent marketplace, must respond professionally and timely, grant Univs non-exclusive worldwide royalty-free license to display content.

6.3 Agents/Partners

Must be licensed and authorized, submit only accurate info, no undisclosed fees to students, no fraudulent/deceptive practices, appointment revocable by Univs without notice.

6.4 Account Types

Student, University Manager, Admissions Staff, Marketing Leads Staff, Analyst, Agent/Partner, Univs Internal Staff.

7. Content, Reviews, and IP

7.1 Univs IP

All Platform content is exclusive IP of Univs. Users get limited non-exclusive license to access/use Platform.

7.2 User-Submitted Content

Grant Univs perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute content.

7.3 Reviews

Moderated by Univs, right to refuse/remove/edit, Univs does not endorse accuracy.

7.4 AI Features

Informational aids only, not professional advice. Human review available via info@univs.com.

7.5 Copyright

Report infringements to legal@univs.com.

7.6 DMCA

Submit notices to legal@univs.com with: signature, description of copyrighted work, URL of infringing material, contact info, good-faith statement, perjury statement.

8. Prohibited Conduct

Violating laws, submitting false info, impersonation, harassment, unauthorized scraping, malware, unauthorized access, commercial use without authorization, circumventing security, spam, damaging reputation, bypassing payments, duplicate accounts, recruiting for unlisted institutions, bribery/corruption.

9. Payments and Subscriptions

9.1 Processing

Via pay.univs.com through Stripe and regional processors. No full card details stored.

9.2 Subscriptions

Recurring billing (monthly/annual), auto-renew, non-transferable, prices subject to change with notice.

9.3 One-Time

Charged at displayed price.

9.4 Pricing

Displayed in selected currency. Taxes responsibility of payer.

9.5 Disputed Charges

Notify within 14 days to info@univs.com.

10. Refund Policy

ALL PAYMENTS STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE. No refunds for: change of mind, technical issues, dissatisfaction, failure to gain admission, university withdrawal, account suspension, partial use. Univs may offer credits/extensions at sole discretion in exceptional circumstances. Consumer protection laws complied with where mandated.

11. Disclaimers and Warranties

11.1

"As Is" basis without warranties.

11.2

University content provided by Partners — not independently verified.

11.3

No guarantee of admission — all decisions rest with Partners.

11.4

No professional advice — consult qualified professionals.

12. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

12.1

No liability for indirect, incidental, consequential damages; loss of profits/revenue/data; unauthorized access; third-party conduct; reliance on content; service interruptions. Total aggregate liability: greater of (i) total paid in 12 months or (ii) USD $100.

12.2

User agrees to indemnify Univs against claims arising from user's Platform use, Term violations, law violations, submitted content, third-party disputes.

13. Third-Party Services and Links

13.1 Integrations

Payment processors, analytics, email, cloud hosting. Univs not responsible for third-party practices.

13.2 External Links

No control over linked sites. Access at own risk.

13.3 Analytics

Third-party aggregated/anonymized data for improvement.

14. Data Protection and Privacy

Governed by Privacy Policy. Complies with UAE PDPL, India DPDPA, EU GDPR, UK GDPR.

15. Account Suspension and Termination

15.1 By You

Contact info@univs.com. No refund of fees.

15.2 By Univs

May suspend/terminate for: Term violations, fraud, false info, harmful actions, non-payment, legal requirements, inactivity.

15.3 Consequences

All licenses cease, must stop using Platform.

16. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

16.1 Student Complaints

Via support ticket or info@univs.com. Acknowledgment and response within 5 business days.

16.2 User Disputes

Univs is not arbitrator. Users encouraged to resolve directly.

16.3 Governing Law

Laws of the United Arab Emirates. Exclusive jurisdiction: UAE courts.

16.4 Resolution

30-day good-faith negotiation before legal proceedings.

16.5 Class Action Waiver

Waive right to class action lawsuits.

16.6 Feedback

Exclusive, transferable, royalty-free right to use feedback.

16.7 Waiver and Severability

No failure to enforce = waiver. Invalid provisions modified to minimum extent necessary.

17. Force Majeure

Not liable for failures beyond reasonable control: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, government actions, power outages, cyberattacks, labor strikes, third-party failures.

18. Communications and Marketing

18.1 Service Communications

Essential (account, security, transactional) — cannot opt out.

18.2 Marketing

Newsletters, updates, promotions — may opt out anytime via Account or unsubscribe link.

18.3 Platform Notifications

Managed through Account settings.

19. Changes to Services and Fees

May modify/discontinue features at any time. Subscription fees changeable with notice. May introduce new products/tiers anytime.

20. Severability, Waiver, and Entire Agreement

20.1 Severability

Invalid provisions modified to minimum extent. Remainder continues.

20.2 Waiver

Must be in writing and signed.

20.3 Entire Agreement

Terms + Privacy Policy + Cookie Policy = entire agreement, supersedes all prior agreements.

21. Contact Information

Email: info@univs.com | Website: univs.com