These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement governing the access to and use of the website https://ossa.in, together with all associated software, applications, dashboards, APIs, documentation, and services (collectively referred to as the “Platform”).

The Platform is owned and operated by THINK AND APPLY, a business duly registered and operating under the laws of India (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing, registering on, or using the Platform in any manner whatsoever, the institution or user accessing the Platform (“Institution”, “Client”, or “User”, as applicable) expressly agrees to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue access to and use of the Platform.

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1. Eligibility and Scope of Services

1.1 The Platform is made available exclusively to educational institutions operating within the territorial boundaries of the Republic of India, including but not limited to schools, colleges, coaching centres, training institutes, and similar entities (collectively referred to as “Institutions”).

1.2 The Company provides only software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions enabling digital management of institutional operations.

1.3 The Company does not provide:

• educational instruction or teaching services;
• academic content or curriculum;
• student assessment, grading, or certification;
• counselling, advisory, or regulatory compliance services.

1.4 Individual students, parents, guardians, teachers, or staff members shall not be considered independent customers or contracting parties of the Company.

2. Role of the Institution and End Users

2.1 The Institution shall be the sole and primary customer of the Company and shall remain fully responsible for all activities carried out using its account.

2.2 The Institution may, at its sole discretion, create, modify, suspend, or revoke login access for administrators, teachers, staff members, and students, including minors.

2.3 All actions undertaken by such users shall be deemed to have been undertaken on behalf of, and with the authority of, the Institution.

2.4 Student access shall be limited strictly to the data and functionalities configured and permitted by the Institution.

3. Access by Minors

3.1 The Platform may be accessed by students below eighteen (18) years of age solely upon authorization by the Institution.

3.2 The Company does not independently verify age, parental consent, or guardian authorization.

3.3 The Institution alone shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, consents, and authorizations from parents or legal guardians, ensuring lawful access by minors, and supervising and controlling student usage.

3.4 The Company shall bear no liability whatsoever arising from the Institution’s failure to fulfil such obligations.

3.5 The Platform does not engage in targeted advertising, behavioural profiling, or commercial exploitation of student data.

4. Data Ownership and Processing

4.1 All data, records, content, and information uploaded, generated, or stored on the Platform shall remain the exclusive property of the Institution.

4.2 The Company acts solely as a technical service provider processing data strictly in accordance with the Institution’s instructions.

4.3 The Institution represents and warrants that it has full legal authority to upload and process all data, and that all data provided is lawful, accurate, and obtained through valid means.

4.4 The Company shall not be responsible for verification of data accuracy, legality of data collection, or adequacy or validity of any consent.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

5.1 Upon termination, suspension, non-renewal, or expiry of the Institution’s subscription, data shall be retained for a maximum period of ninety (90) days.

5.2 Upon expiry of the retention period, all data shall be permanently deleted and shall not be recoverable under any circumstances.

5.3 The Company shall have no obligation to retain data beyond the aforesaid period.

6. Payment, Subscription, and Suspension

6.1 Certain features of the Platform are available only upon payment of applicable subscription fees.

6.2 Failure to make timely payment may result in suspension or termination of access without prior notice.

6.3 Payments are processed through third-party payment gateways. The Company does not store banking, card, or financial credentials.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

7.1 Users shall not:

• gain or attempt unauthorized access;
• reverse engineer, copy, or tamper with the Platform;
• upload harmful, illegal, or infringing material;
• use the Platform for unlawful purposes.

7.2 Any violation may result in immediate suspension or termination without notice and without prejudice to legal remedies.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 All intellectual property rights in the Platform vest exclusively with the Company.

8.2 The Institution is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Platform solely for its internal operations.

8.3 No ownership rights are transferred under these Terms.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 The Platform is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

9.2 The Company expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Indian law, the Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data, revenue, profits, reputation, or goodwill.

10.2 The total aggregate liability of the Company shall not exceed the subscription fees paid by the Institution during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the claim.

10.3 The Company shall not be liable for misuse of the Platform by the Institution, incorrect data entry, or regulatory or statutory non-compliance by the Institution.

11. Indemnity

The Institution agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from and against all claims, losses, penalties, damages, and legal proceedings arising out of violation of law, failure to obtain required permissions or consents, disputes involving students, parents, or staff, or misuse of data or the Platform.

12. Termination

12.1 The Institution may terminate its account by contacting customer support.

12.2 The Company may suspend or terminate access for breach of these Terms, legal or regulatory requirements, or commercial or operational reasons.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Courts subordinate to the Allahabad Court, Uttar Pradesh, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14. Modifications

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.