Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Gigglers Academy. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website www.gigglersacademy.com and the services we provide. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. About Gigglers Academy

Gigglers Academy is an educational content platform operated by an individual creator, providing:

• Educational videos for children on YouTube
• Learning resources and content
• A platform for supporters to make voluntary donations

Website: www.gigglersacademy.com
Email: gigglersacademy@gmail.com
YouTube Channel: @GigglersAcademy

3. Use of Website

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to make donations or submit information through our website. If you are under 18, you may use our website only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may use our website for:

• Viewing educational content information
• Making voluntary donations to support our work
• Contacting us with questions or feedback
• Accessing our YouTube channel through provided links

3.3 Prohibited Use

You must not use our website to:

• Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use automated systems (bots) to access our website

4. Donations

4.1 Voluntary Nature

All donations made through our website are voluntary contributions to support the creation of educational content for children. Donations are not purchases of goods or services.

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Razorpay, our third-party payment gateway. By making a donation, you agree to Razorpay's terms and conditions. We do not store your complete payment card information.

4.3 Donation Amounts

• Minimum Donation: ₹10 (Ten Indian Rupees)
• Maximum Donation: ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakh Indian Rupees)
• All amounts must be in Indian Rupees (INR)

4.4 Non-Refundable Policy

For refund requests related to technical errors, please contact us at gigglersacademy@gmail.com within 7 days of the transaction with your payment details.

4.5 Tax Deductibility

4.6 Use of Donations

Donations received will be used for:

• Creating high-quality educational content for children
• Video production costs (software, equipment, voice artists)
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Content research and development
• Platform operation costs

4.7 No Guaranteed Benefits

Donations do not entitle donors to:

• Exclusive content or services
• Voting rights or control over content
• Ownership or intellectual property rights
• Any commercial benefits or returns

5. Educational Content

5.1 Content Purpose

Our educational content is designed for entertainment and educational purposes for children aged 3-12 years. Content is intended to supplement, not replace, formal education.

5.2 No Guarantees

While we strive to create accurate and high-quality educational content, we do not guarantee:

• Specific learning outcomes or results
• Accuracy of all information (content is for general education)
• Suitability for every individual child's needs
• Continuous availability of all content

5.3 Parental Supervision

We recommend parental supervision when children access our content. Parents and guardians are responsible for determining the appropriateness of content for their children.

5.4 Content Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Add, modify, or remove content at any time
• Update educational materials based on feedback
• Discontinue any content or service without prior notice

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership

All content on this website and our YouTube channel, including but not limited to:

• Videos, animations, and graphics
• Text, scripts, and educational materials
• Logos, branding, and design elements
• Audio, music, and sound effects

...are owned by or licensed to Gigglers Academy and are protected by Indian and international copyright laws.

6.2 License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• View our content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Show our videos to children in educational settings (family, classroom)

6.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Download, copy, or redistribute our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Remove copyright notices or watermarks
• Re-upload our videos to other platforms

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• YouTube (our channel)
• Social media platforms
• Payment gateways (Razorpay)

7.2 No Responsibility

We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites
• Any damages or losses from using third-party services
• Availability or accuracy of external content

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of any third-party services you use.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Gigglers Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount of the donation made (if applicable)
• We are not liable for any loss of data, profits, revenue, or business interruption
• We are not responsible for any damages arising from the use or inability to use our website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gigglers Academy from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your use of our website or services
• Any content you submit through our website

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your Responsibility: It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may stop using our website at any time.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Any reason at our sole discretion

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the website immediately ceases
• Sections of these Terms that by nature should survive will remain in effect
• Donations made prior to termination remain non-refundable

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City/State], India.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, we encourage you to contact us first at gigglersacademy@gmail.com to seek an informal resolution.

15.2 Mediation

If informal resolution fails, parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing legal action.

15.3 Arbitration

Any unresolved disputes may be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with Indian arbitration laws.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such provision shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gigglers Academy regarding the use of our website and services.

18. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing.

19. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

20. Contact Information

Thank you for supporting Gigglers Academy and helping us create quality educational content for children!