1)Definitions

"Institution" or "College" shall mean the educational institution registered on the Platform, acting through its authorised representative(s).

"Student" shall mean an individual who applies to or seeks admission at the Institution through the Platform.

"Member" shall mean an admission consultant, teacher, or student-referrer registered on the CollegeLinkr mobile application who facilitates a Student's Application to the Institution.

"College Dashboard" shall mean the web-based interface through which the Institution manages its listings, course details, and Application/Enrollment status on the Platform.

"Application" shall mean a Student's submission of interest or formal application for a course/program at the Institution, made through the Platform.

"Enrollment" or "Admission" shall mean a Student who has filled the Application form on the Platform and paid the semester/first-year fees for the opted program (including application fee, admission/booking fee, and applicable first instalment fees), and who has not subsequently sought a refund or reversal of the admission.

"Service Charge" shall mean the amount payable by the Institution to CollegeLinkr in connection with a confirmed Enrollment, calculated on a slab basis as separately agreed in writing between the Institution and CollegeLinkr from time to time.

"Attribution Window" shall mean the period during which an Application sourced or engaged by CollegeLinkr remains exclusively attributed to CollegeLinkr for the purposes of Service Charge eligibility, as separately agreed in writing between the Institution and CollegeLinkr.

2)Acceptance & Purpose

This Agreement is offered to the Institution conditionally upon its acceptance, without modification, of all terms herein, including the College Privacy Policy incorporated by reference. The Platform's purpose, as it pertains to Institutions, is to enable student outreach, marketing, counselling, and enrollment facilitation through CollegeLinkr's network of Members and Students. CollegeLinkr merely provides a medium for this purpose and does not itself make or influence any admission decision.

3)Eligibility & Registration

The Institution represents and warrants that it is a validly incorporated or established educational institution, authorised under applicable law to enter into legally binding agreements, and that the individual registering or operating the College Dashboard on its behalf is duly authorised to represent and bind the Institution.

4)Geographical Location

The Services offered through the Platform are available only within the territory of India, and are intended for Institutions offering programs within India and abroad, but the college/institution's should be headquartered in India. As of the date of this Agreement and until such date as this Agreement shall be amended, this remains the case.

5)Platform Role & No Guarantee of Admission Volume

CollegeLinkr is a technology platform that facilitates connections between Institutions, Members, and Students. CollegeLinkr does not guarantee, assure, or commit to any fixed number or volume of Applications, Leads, or Enrollments. The decision to grant or deny admission to any Student rests solely with the Institution. CollegeLinkr shall not assure or promise admission to any applicant under any circumstances, and is not a party to the Institution's admission decision.

6)Method of Working

Upon registration, the Institution's programs, courses, and admission details are listed on the Platform for discovery by Members and Students. CollegeLinkr's network of Members may source and counsel prospective Students, generate Application Links, and facilitate Applications to the Institution's listed programs.

CollegeLinkr shall render its services efficiently and professionally, exercising reasonable skill and care, in compliance with applicable industry practice. CollegeLinkr is not committed to any fixed number of Applications or Enrollments under this Agreement, and bears its own costs incurred in connection with student sourcing, outreach, and promotion.

CollegeLinkr shall not use the Institution's letterhead or represent that it has authority to communicate with Students on the Institution's behalf.

7)College Dashboard — Onboarding & Access

The Institution shall be provided access to the College Dashboard to list and manage its programs, course details, fees, eligibility criteria, seat availability, application creation, application charges collection and related admission information.

The Institution is responsible for accurately completing and maintaining its listing on the College Dashboard. Where the Institution does not wish to complete these details itself, it may request CollegeLinkr to do so on its behalf; any such request may be subject to a separately communicated operational charge, as may be agreed between the parties from time to time. This Agreement does not itself commit either party to any specific fee for this optional service, which, where applicable, shall be set out in the applicable agreement or communication between the parties.

CollegeLinkr reserves the right to review, and where necessary correct or decline to publish, any listing that it reasonably believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or in breach of this Agreement.

8)Password Change and Account Updation

It is advisable for the Institution to change its College Dashboard password at regular intervals to avoid any compromise of security. CollegeLinkr reserves the right to verify any password or account changes to authenticate usage of the College Dashboard. The Institution is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of its login credentials and for all activity occurring under its account, and shall promptly notify CollegeLinkr of any unauthorised use or suspected breach of security.

9)Data Accuracy Obligations

The Institution shall provide CollegeLinkr with accurate and up-to-date information regarding available seats, course/program fee structures, eligibility criteria, highlights, scholarship details, hostel accommodation details, brochures, registration/booking fees, and admission timelines, and shall promptly update such information as and when changes occur. The Institution shall provide timely updates on the status of each Student's Application and admission process to enable CollegeLinkr to track and report accurately to Members and Students.

10)General Institution Guidelines / Prohibited Conduct

The Institution shall not use the Platform to:

• publish false, misleading, or inaccurate information regarding its programs, fees, eligibility, or admission process;
• impersonate any other institution or entity;
• upload or transmit malware, viruses, or code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of the Platform;
• engage in data mining, scraping, crawling, or automated data extraction from the Platform;
• use Student or Member data made available through the Platform for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement;
• violate any law for the time being in force in India.

11)Service Charge Structure

CollegeLinkr shall be entitled to a Service Charge for each confirmed Enrollment at the Institution, calculated on a slab basis that may vary by course fee amount, course type, and/or student category (domicile, non-domicile, or NRI, as applicable). The specific Service Charge rates and slabs applicable to the Institution shall be as separately and mutually agreed in writing between the Institution and CollegeLinkr from time to time, and are not set out in this Agreement. All Service Charge amounts are exclusive of applicable GST, which shall be added at the time of invoicing.

The Service Charge shall be considered earned by CollegeLinkr upon confirmation of the relevant Enrollment, regardless of the subsequent settlement timeline described in Clause 13.

12)Application Fee Collection & Payout

For every Student Application submitted through the Platform, CollegeLinkr shall collect the applicable application fee from the Student, along with a Platform Charge and applicable GST, at a rate applied uniformly across Institutions on the Platform and communicated separately. The Institution's share of the collected application fee (net of such Platform Charge and GST) shall be settled with the Institution either by periodic payout or by adjustment against Service Charge amounts owed to CollegeLinkr, as mutually agreed and recorded on a per-Institution basis.

13)Service Charge Payment & Settlement Terms

CollegeLinkr shall raise an invoice for each confirmed Enrollment, referencing the applicable Service Charge rate agreed with the Institution, payable by the Institution within the timeline specified in such invoice. At the end of each admission cycle, CollegeLinkr and the Institution shall jointly reconcile the total confirmed Enrollments and applicable Service Charge, and CollegeLinkr shall raise a final settlement invoice for any balance owed, payable within the timeline specified in such invoice.

All payments shall be made via the mode(s) agreed between the parties, subject to applicable statutory deductions including TDS as per prevailing tax law. There shall be no financial obligation on the Institution beyond the Service Charge described above, until and unless Enrollments are duly confirmed.

14)Reversal Handling

Where an Enrollment is reverted or cancelled by the Institution or the Student after the corresponding Service Charge has already been processed or invoiced, such Service Charge amount shall not be refunded by CollegeLinkr. Instead, such amount shall be adjusted against future Service Charge or application fee payout settlements payable by CollegeLinkr to the Institution under this Agreement, until fully offset. The Institution shall promptly notify CollegeLinkr of any reversal, cancellation, or refund relating to an Enrollment facilitated through the Platform.

15)Attribution & Exclusivity

Any Student Application sourced, engaged, or counselled through the Platform shall be exclusively attributed to CollegeLinkr for the Attribution Window applicable to the Institution, as separately agreed between the parties. Any Enrollment arising from such an Application within the Attribution Window shall be deemed an Enrollment facilitated by CollegeLinkr for the purposes of this Agreement, regardless of the specific channel through which the Enrollment is ultimately confirmed.

16)Application & Enrollment Conflict

Where a Student, Application, or Lead sourced, engaged, or counselled through the Platform is also independently claimed, submitted, or brought to the Institution through another CollegeLinkr-registered Member, the Institution's own direct sourcing channels, or any other third-party or competing platform, CollegeLinkr shall remain exclusively eligible to claim the Enrollment and corresponding Service Charge, provided such Enrollment falls within the applicable Attribution Window.

The Institution shall not entertain any competing claim by another consultant or Member for the same Student under such circumstances. Any payment made by the Institution to another consultant or Member in such a scenario shall not be CollegeLinkr's responsibility and shall not affect CollegeLinkr's entitlement to claim the Enrollment and Service Charge under this clause.

17)Refund

The Institution shall not be entitled to a refund of any Service Charge paid to CollegeLinkr, except where an adjustment applies in accordance with Clause 14 (Reversal Handling) above.

18)Payment Gateway

Application fees and other Student-facing payments collected through the Platform are processed through CollegeLinkr's designated third-party payment gateway (Razorpay). CollegeLinkr does not, on a standalone basis, store any payment card or bank account information submitted by a Student in connection with such payments.

19)Data Shared with Members and Students / Confidentiality

Both the Institution and CollegeLinkr shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information pertaining to the other party, its students, programs, fee structures, and any other data shared in connection with this Agreement, and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, save as necessary to operate the Platform or as required by law.

The Institution shall comply with all applicable data protection and privacy laws in the handling of Student personal data made available to it through the Platform, and shall not use such data for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement.

20)Contact List & Documentation

The Institution may upload brochures, course materials, images, and other documentation to the College Dashboard for display on the Platform. Accepted document formats and file-size limits are as specified on the Platform from time to time. The Institution warrants that it holds all necessary rights to any material it uploads.

21)Content and News

The Institution's program and course information may be displayed on the Platform for discovery by Members and Students. CollegeLinkr may also make general, non-personalised information regarding the Institution available as part of the Services, consistent with the Institution's brand guidelines.

22)Institution Content Licence

The Institution permits CollegeLinkr to list and promote the Institution's programs on CollegeLinkr's website, mobile application, and marketing platforms, strictly in accordance with the Institution's brand guidelines and without damaging the Institution's brand. The Institution grants CollegeLinkr a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence, for the duration of this Agreement, to use and display any content, logo, or documentation the Institution submits to the Platform, solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Services.

23)Intellectual Property Right

All content, design, branding, and technology comprising the Platform ("Platform Content") is the exclusive property of CollegeLinkr or its licensors. Nothing in this Agreement grants the Institution any licence to Platform Content beyond what is strictly necessary for its permitted use of the Platform. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement transfers to CollegeLinkr any ownership of the Institution's own brand, logo, or Institutional Content beyond the licence granted in Clause 22.

24)Intellectual Property Infringement Policy

CollegeLinkr respects the Intellectual Property Rights ("IP") of third parties. Users of the Platform, including Institutions, are prohibited from uploading, posting, or submitting any content that infringes the IP rights of any third party.

If the Institution believes its IP rights are being infringed by content on the Platform, it may notify CollegeLinkr by submitting the details set out in Clause 25 below to grievance@collegelinkr.com. After receiving details of the alleged infringement, CollegeLinkr may, at its discretion, notify the relevant User of the allegation and instruct them to remove the content, without any admission of liability and without prejudice to any rights or defences, all of which are expressly reserved.

25)Details in Form for General IP Infringement

A notice of general IP infringement should include:

• The Institution's name and address;
• Details of the infringement, along with images/screenshots and a link to the infringing content;
• Documents substantiating the Institution's claim over the IP;
• Where the Institution is representing someone else, a valid letter of authority; and
• Signature of the authorised representative.

26)Form for Copyright Claims

In accordance with Rule 75(1) of the Copyright Rules, 2013, a notice of copyright infringement should include:

• The Institution's name and address;
• Details of the infringement, along with images/screenshots and a link to the infringing content;
• Details establishing that the Institution is the owner or exclusive licensee of the copyright in the work;
• Details showing that the alleged infringing act is not covered under Section 52 or any other permitted exception under the Copyright Act, 1957; and
• Signature of the authorised representative.

The final determination on any such notice shall vest with CollegeLinkr.

27)Third-Party Links

The Platform may, at CollegeLinkr's discretion, contain links to external websites or resources, including an Institution's own website. The presence of such a link does not imply CollegeLinkr's endorsement of that external site. CollegeLinkr does not make any representation regarding, and is not responsible for, the availability, content, accuracy, or safety of any external website linked from the Platform.

28)Data Protection

Personal information supplied to CollegeLinkr in connection with the Institution's use of the Platform is governed by CollegeLinkr's College Privacy Policy. The Institution's obligations regarding Student data made available to it are further governed by Clause 19 (Confidentiality) above.

29)Warranties / Disclaimers and Liabilities

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. CollegeLinkr expressly disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of condition, quality, accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

CollegeLinkr does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CollegeLinkr shall not be liable under contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory for any indirect, incidental, exemplary, special, punitive, or consequential damages (including loss of admissions, loss of data, or loss of goodwill) arising out of or related to the Institution's use of, or inability to use, the Platform, even if CollegeLinkr has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

30)Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, civil unrest, natural disasters, pandemics, government action, or power/internet/telecommunications failure. Such relief shall apply only for the duration of the force majeure event.

31)Indemnification

The Institution agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CollegeLinkr, its affiliates, officers, and employees from and against any claim, demand, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the Institution's breach of this Agreement, its Institutional Content, or its violation of applicable law or any third party's rights.

32)Term & Termination

This Agreement shall remain in effect from the date the Institution registers on the Platform, for as long as the Institution maintains an active listing, unless earlier terminated as set out below. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other party, without assigning reasons, subject to any notice period separately agreed between the parties. Any material breach of this Agreement by either party shall entitle the other party to terminate immediately upon written notice, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available under law.

Where the Institution and CollegeLinkr have separately executed an MoU with its own term and termination provisions, the term of that MoU shall govern the specific commercial engagement, and termination of this Agreement shall not, by itself, be deemed to terminate a separately executed and subsisting MoU, or vice versa, unless expressly stated in the relevant instrument.

33)Transfer to Next Authoritative Person

Where the individual authorised to represent the Institution on the Platform ceases to hold such authority for any reason, including resignation, removal, or death, the rights, obligations, and access associated with the Institution's account under this Agreement shall transfer to the Institution's next duly authorised representative. The Institution shall promptly notify CollegeLinkr in writing of any such change, along with satisfactory documentation evidencing the new representative's authority. CollegeLinkr reserves the right to suspend access to the College Dashboard pending receipt of such documentation.

34)Amendment to Terms

CollegeLinkr reserves the right to change, modify, amend, or update this Agreement from time to time, including to accommodate changes in applicable law. Amended provisions shall take effect immediately upon being posted on the Platform. The Institution's continued use of the Platform following such amendment constitutes its acceptance of the amended Agreement.

35)Notices and Messages / Notices

The Institution agrees that CollegeLinkr may provide notices and messages to it in the following ways: (i) within the Platform; or (ii) sent to the contact information the Institution has provided. The Institution agrees to keep its contact information up to date.

All legal notices to CollegeLinkr shall be made in writing and sent to:

Sawara Solutions Private Limited
#118, Kacharakanahalli, St Thomas Town, Near Jyothi School, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru – 560084, Karnataka, India
Email: support@collegelinkr.com

36)Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be resolved through mutual negotiation between the parties. If resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka.

37)Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

38)Entire Agreement, Waiver & Severability

This Agreement, together with the College Privacy Policy, and any separately executed MoU between the Institution and CollegeLinkr, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein, superseding all prior understandings, save that in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and a separately executed MoU on a matter of specific commercial terms, the MoU shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.

No failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of that provision or of any other provision.

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary such that the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.