Please remember that I am an AI and cannot provide legal advice. The following updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are designed to be more robust, transparent, and address the “loopholes” identified previously. However, it is absolutely crucial that you consult with a legal professional specializing in privacy law and consumer contracts in India (and any other relevant jurisdictions where your users are located) to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

No document can be absolutely “loophole-free” as legal interpretations and technological landscapes evolve. However, this version aims to be significantly clearer, more protective of user rights, and less prone to misinterpretation or challenge.

Swaraathaalaa.com Terms of Service (Updated June 2025)

Welcome to swaraathaalaa.com, a website published and maintained by Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy (“the Academy,” “we,” “our,” “us”).

By accessing, Browse, or using this website, enrolling in our programs, or participating in our events, you (“you,” “your,” “Parent/Guardian,” “Student”) explicitly agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service (TOS) and our Privacy Policy. These documents form a legally binding agreement between you and the Academy. We reserve the right to update these documents periodically. We will notify you of material changes as described in the “Changes to Terms and Policies” section below. It is your responsibility to review these documents periodically for non-material changes.

1. Use of Website Materials and Intellectual Property

1.1. Materials accessible on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, are the sole property of Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy or its content suppliers and are protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.1

1.2. You may copy, print, or download website materials for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices intact.

1.3. You expressly agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, distribute, publish, transmit, or exploit any portion of the website, its content, its use, or access to it for any commercial purpose without the prior express written permission of the Academy.

1.4. “swaraathaalaa.com,” “Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy,” and other content on the website are trademarks of Aadharshini Madhanagopal or its affiliates. You agree not to display or use these trademarks in any manner without our prior written permission.

2. Website and Service Modifications

2.1. The Academy reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the website (or any part thereof) or its services, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice, at its sole discretion.

2.2. Notification of Discontinuation/Significant Changes: In the event of a permanent discontinuation of a paid service or a significant modification that substantially reduces its value, the Academy will endeavor to provide reasonable prior notice (e.g., 30 days) and will offer a pro-rata refund for any prepaid, unused portion of the affected service.

2.3. You agree that the Academy shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the website or services,2 except as explicitly provided in Section 2.2.

3. User Conduct

3.1. You agree to comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations regarding online conduct and acceptable content.3

3.2. You agree to abide by all additional information, rules, and regulations specifically provided for students and parents/guardians on the website or communicated by the Academy.

3.3. Prohibited Actions: You are strictly prohibited from misusing, sharing, distributing, selling, or exploiting any resources, materials, or content (including but not limited to class recordings, notes, assignments, and proprietary techniques) provided by the Academy, whether digital or physical, on any platform or with any unauthorized individual. Unauthorized distribution constitutes a breach of copyright and intellectual property rights and may result in legal action and immediate termination of services without refund.

3.4. Theft and Fraud: The Academy maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of theft, fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of our resources, intellectual property, or systems. Such actions will result in immediate termination of services without refund and may lead to severe legal consequences.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

4.1. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED4 ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE5 ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED6 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4.2. THE ACADEMY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (ii) THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (iii) THE7 RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES8 WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; AND (v) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.9

4.3. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER10 SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

4.4. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM11 THE ACADEMY OR THROUGH OR FROM THE WEBSITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOS.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE ACADEMY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT12 NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE ACADEMY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM:

(i) THE USE13 OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES;

(ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION,14 OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED, OR MESSAGES RECEIVED, OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE WEBSITE;

(iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA;

(iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD15 PARTY ON THE WEBSITE;

(v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEBSITE16 OR SERVICES.

5.2. Exceptions to Limitations: NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE ACADEMY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE ACADEMY FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF THE ACADEMY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

5.3. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL17 OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

6. Termination of Services

6.1. The Academy may, in its sole discretion and with reasonable prior notice (where practicable), suspend or terminate your registered account (or any part thereof) or use of the website or services, and remove and discard any content within the website, for any reason, including, without limitation:

(i) Lack of use for an extended period (e.g., 6 months of inactivity for free accounts);

(ii) If the Academy believes you have violated or acted inconsistently with these TOS or the Privacy Policy;

(iii) Technical or security issues;

(iv) Compliance with legal requirements or requests from law enforcement.

6.2. Immediate Termination: The Academy reserves the right to terminate your account immediately and without prior notice in cases of:

(i) Confirmed fraudulent activity;

(ii) Serious breach of intellectual property rights (e.g., unauthorized sharing of content);

(iii) Conduct that poses a direct threat to other users, Academy staff, or the integrity of the platform.

6.3. Refunds Upon Termination:

* If the Academy terminates your account for reasons other than your violation of these TOS, you will receive a pro-rata refund for any prepaid, unused portion of the service.

* If your account is terminated due to your violation of these TOS, no refund will be provided.

6.4. Termination, suspension, or cancellation of this agreement or your access rights will not affect any right or relief to which the Academy may be entitled in law or in equity. Upon termination of this agreement, all rights granted to you will automatically18 terminate, and you must cease all use of the website and services.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

7.1. These Terms of Service and your relationship with the Academy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

7.2. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, or your use of the website/services shall be exclusively submitted to the competent courts located in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.

8. Contact

8.1. For any concerns, questions, or to report violations of these Terms of Service, please contact us at swaraaandthaalaa@gmail.com or +919363926020.

Swaraathaalaa.com Privacy Policy (Updated June 2025)

Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your information in connection with our classes, events, website, and promotional activities. By using our services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information:

* Directly Provided: When you enroll in our classes, register for events, create an account, or contact us, we collect personal identifying information such as your name, parent/guardian name(s), contact details (phone number, email address), postal address, date of birth (for age-appropriate class placement), and payment information.

* Student Information: For enrolled students, we collect information related to their enrollment, attendance, performance, and progress (e.g., skill level, areas for improvement, assignments submitted, grades).

1.2. Media Information:

* Photography and Videography: We may photograph and videograph students during classes and events for internal training, record-keeping, and, only with explicit consent (see Section 2.3), for promotional purposes. This may include capturing images, video footage, and audio recordings.

1.3. Technical and Usage Information:

* Website Usage: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and Browse activity, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.

* Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your Browse experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content. Please see our Cookie Policy (Section 6) for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1. Service Delivery and Administration:

* To facilitate enrollment, process payments, and manage your account.

* To organize and deliver classes, workshops, and events.

* To send essential communications regarding your enrollment, schedule changes, and administrative updates.

* To send physical materials to your postal address (e.g., certificates, course books).

2.2. Student Progress and Learning Enhancement:

* To track and monitor student progress, performance, and attendance to personalize the learning experience and provide constructive feedback.

* To facilitate communication between instructors, students, and parents/guardians regarding student development.

* For internal training and quality assurance of our instructors.

2.3. Promotional and Marketing Activities (Requires Explicit Consent):

* We will only use photographs, videos, or audio recordings of students for promotional materials and advertisements across various media platforms (e.g., social media, website, brochures, print ads, online video platforms) if you have provided explicit, affirmative consent via a separate media release form or digital consent process. This consent will be optional and can be withdrawn at any time (see Section 5.3).

* Promotional use will be mindful of student privacy, and efforts will be made to focus on group activities or performance rather than individual close-ups unless specific consent for individual recognition is obtained.

2.4. Website Improvement and Analytics:

* To analyze website usage patterns, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve website functionality and user experience.

* To understand demographic information of our users (in aggregate) for marketing and program development.

2.5. Legal and Safety Compliance:

* To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes (e.g., responding to subpoenas or court orders).

* To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Academy, our students, staff, or others.

* To prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We are committed to minimizing data sharing. We will only share your personal information with third parties under the following limited circumstances:

3.1. With Your Explicit Consent: We will share your information with third parties when you provide us with explicit, affirmative consent to do so for a specific purpose (e.g., participating in a collaborative event with another organization).

3.2. For Essential Service Provision: We engage trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf and require access to your information to deliver our services. These may include:

* Payment Processors: To process payments securely (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe).

* Cloud Hosting Providers: To store our website and data securely (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS).

* Communication Platforms: For sending emails, SMS, or managing virtual classes (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Mailchimp).

* Analytics Providers: To understand website usage (e.g., Google Analytics – data is typically aggregated and anonymized).

* Professional Advisors: Such as legal, accounting, or auditing firms.

* List of Categories of Third Parties: We may share data with providers in the following categories: Payment Processing, Cloud Hosting & Storage, Communication & Collaboration Platforms, Analytics & Marketing Tools, Professional Services.

* Data Security & Confidentiality: All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than providing the services19 requested by the Academy. We conduct due diligence on their data security practices.

3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection:

* When required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order, government audit).

* To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Academy, our students, staff, or the public, or to prevent illegal activities.

3.4. Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies.²⁰ We have no responsibility or liability for the content or activities of these linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you²¹ visit.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized²² access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:²³

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for data transmission.
• Access controls and authentication procedures for our systems.
• Regular security assessments and updates.
• Data minimization practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal²⁴ information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the following rights regarding your personal information held by us:

5.1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

5.2. Right to Correction/Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about25 you.

5.3. Right to Deletion/Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations or legitimate26 business interests (e.g., financial transaction records).

5.4. Right to Object/Withdraw Consent: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information and to withdraw your consent for future processing at any time, especially concerning direct marketing or media use for promotion. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

5.5. Right to Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable27 format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the²⁸ details provided in Section 7. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies²⁹

6.1. Yes, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

6.2. What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit,30 like your preferred language and other settings.

6.3. How We Use Cookies: We use cookies for:

* Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like user login and secure Browse.

* Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve its design and content.

* Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.

6.4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies.31 However, please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.32 For more detailed information on cookies, please refer to your browser’s help section.

7. Changes to Terms and Policies (Important Notification Policy)

7.1. We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

7.2. Material Changes: For any material changes to these Terms of Service or Privacy Policy (e.g., changes to how we collect, use, or share your personal information, or significant changes to service terms), we will provide you with at least 30 days’ prior notice via email to the primary email address associated with your account, and/or through a prominent notice on our website homepage.

7.3. Non-Material Changes: For non-material changes (e.g., grammatical corrections, minor clarifications), we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these documents. It remains your responsibility to review these documents periodically for such minor updates.

7.4. Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date of the updated Terms of Service or Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the revised terms, you must discontinue using our services.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Swaraa and Thaalaa Cultural Academy

Email: swaraaandthaalaa@gmail.com

Phone: +919363926020

By enrolling in our Academy or participating in our events, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.