LEGAL

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: June 2026 · EduuMatch Tutor Discovery Platform

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the EduuMatch website (www.eduumatch.com) or any of its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the platform.

EduuMatch is a tutor discovery platform based in Bokaro, Jharkhand, India. We provide a directory of tutors so parents can discover and connect with them directly. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and EduuMatch.

2 Service Description

2.1 Platform Nature

EduuMatch is a discovery and listing platform. We display tutor profiles (name, subjects, area, qualifications, fees) to help parents find suitable tutors. Parents browse listings and initiate contact with tutors directly.

EduuMatch does not act as an intermediary, agent, broker, or employer of any tutor. We are a connector platform only.

2.2 What We Do

2.3 What We Do Not Do

3 User Accounts & Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the platform, you must create an account with accurate, current, and complete information. You must be at least 18 years of age to register as a tutor.

3.2 Account Security

3.3 Compliance with Indian Laws

All users must comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), and all applicable Indian laws and regulations.

4 Pricing & Fees

4.1 Current Model

For parents: EduuMatch is completely free to browse, search, and contact tutors. There is no fee, commission, or charge for parents.

For tutors: Registration on the platform is free. Tutors may choose to purchase paid services as described below.

4.2 Paid Services (Monetization V2)

EduuMatch offers the following paid services to tutors:

4.3 Fair Usage Policy

Featured Elite subscribers are subject to a Fair Usage Policy. Unlocks exceeding 100 per month may result in reduced visibility for the remainder of the billing cycle. Unlocks exceeding 200 per month will trigger a review and may result in account restrictions. This policy ensures equal opportunity for all tutors on the platform.

4.4 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. EduuMatch does not store credit card numbers, debit card numbers, UPI PINs, or bank account passwords on its servers. Payment transactions are subject to Razorpay’s terms of service.

4.5 No Guarantee

Subscriptions and lead purchases are visibility enhancements only. EduuMatch does not guarantee any number of leads, students, enrolments, or income. No refunds will be provided for lack of results or tutor dissatisfaction.

4.6 Fee Changes

EduuMatch reserves the right to change fee structures with 30 days’ notice to affected users.

5 No Refund Policy

EduuMatch does not offer refunds for any paid services, including lead unlocks and subscription fees, except where required by law. All payments are non-refundable once processed. Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for technical errors resulting in duplicate charges. Please contact us through the platform before making a payment if you have concerns.

This No Refund Policy is governed by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. In the event of a proven service deficiency on EduuMatch’s part, refunds will be processed within 30 days.

6 Tutor Responsibilities & Profile Policy

6.1 Accurate Information

Tutors must provide accurate and truthful information in their profile, including qualifications, experience, subjects, fees, and availability. Misleading or false information is a material breach of these Terms.

6.2 Prohibited Content

Tutor profiles must not contain: mobile phone numbers, WhatsApp numbers or links, email addresses, Telegram usernames or similar messaging identifiers, social media handles, personal website URLs, coaching centre URLs, direct booking links, QR codes linking to external platforms, payment links (UPI IDs, PayPal, etc.), or any other external contact or communication method.

6.3 Lead Bypass Prohibition

Tutors must not attempt to bypass the lead system by: asking parents to contact them directly via phone, WhatsApp, email, or any other channel; sharing contact information before a lead has been properly unlocked; redirecting parents to external websites or third-party platforms; suggesting off-platform communication to avoid lead unlock fees; using code words or obfuscation to imply contact details; including contact details in file names, document metadata, or image EXIF data.

Lead bypass is a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate account suspension and forfeiture of any unpaid earnings or credits.

6.4 Professional Conduct

Tutors must: respond to parent enquiries in a timely and professional manner, honour commitments made to parents, maintain accurate availability information, not harass, abuse, or discriminate against any user, and not use the Platform for any unlawful purpose.

7 Verification & Profile Locking

7.1 Verification Process

EduuMatch may verify tutor identities and qualifications through: government ID verification (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport), educational certificate validation, and subject knowledge assessment.

7.2 Verification Disclaimer

A "verified" badge on a tutor profile means EduuMatch has checked the tutor’s submitted documents. It does not constitute a guarantee of teaching quality, safety, or competency. Parents are responsible for their own due diligence before engaging a tutor.

7.3 Profile Locking

Once a profile has been verified, certain fields become locked to maintain accuracy and trust: name, qualifications, experience details, identity information, and verification documents. Requests to modify locked fields must be submitted through the Platform’s change request process and may require re-verification or admin review.

8 Ranking Policy

Tutor ranking on EduuMatch is determined by a multi-factor algorithm. Paid subscriptions provide visibility boosts but do not guarantee top placement. Ranking factors include verification status (20%), profile completeness (15%), response rate (15%), reviews and ratings (15%), subscription tier (10%), recent activity (10%), lead acceptance (5%), experience (5%), profile views (3%), and parent reports (2%).

Ranking manipulation (fake reviews, click fraud, keyword stuffing, lead padding, category abuse) is prohibited and will result in ranking penalties or account suspension.

The complete Ranking Policy is published separately at /tutor-ranking.

9 Reviews & Feedback

Parents may submit reviews and ratings for tutors they have engaged. EduuMatch reserves the right to moderate reviews for compliance with its Content Policy. Fake reviews, review manipulation, and retaliatory reviews are prohibited. Tutors may respond to reviews professionally. Abusive or defamatory responses will be removed.

10 Enforcement & Suspension

10.1 Violation Classification

Violations are classified into three categories: Content Violations (prohibited content, misleading information), Conduct Violations (lead bypass, abuse, platform manipulation), and Account Violations (fraudulent identity, multiple accounts, non-payment).

10.2 Enforcement Actions

Enforcement follows a progressive matrix based on violation severity and frequency: Warning (Level 1), Lead Restriction (Level 2), Temporary Suspension (Level 3, 7–90 days), or Permanent Termination (Level 4).

10.3 Zero-Tolerance Violations

The following result in immediate permanent termination with no appeal: fraudulent identity (fake Aadhaar, PAN, or government ID), fraudulent certificates (fabricated degree certificates), child safety violations, payment fraud (chargeback fraud, stolen payment methods), illegal activity, and systematic marketplace abuse.

The complete Enforcement Policy is published separately at /tutor-enforcement-policy.

11 Intellectual Property

All content on EduuMatch — including the logo, branding, text, graphics, and code — is the property of EduuMatch and is protected by Indian copyright and trademark laws. By uploading Content to the Platform, Tutors grant EduuMatch a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to display profile information, publish reviews and ratings, use profile information for search indexing and marketplace operations, and reproduce Content for promotional purposes with attribution.

12 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and the Information Technology Act, 2000:

13 Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt informal resolution for 30 days after written notice. If the dispute remains unresolved, it shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted in Bokaro / Ranchi, Jharkhand, by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement. The language of arbitration shall be English or Hindi.

13.3 Jurisdiction

Subject to the arbitration clause above, the courts in Bokaro / Ranchi, Jharkhand shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters arising from these Terms.

14 Data Protection & Privacy

EduuMatch collects, processes, and stores personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). Your personal data is used solely for Platform operations as described in our Privacy Policy. You have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data. For complete details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

EduuMatch does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

15 Termination

EduuMatch reserves the right to: suspend or terminate any user account without notice if these Terms are violated; remove any tutor profile at its sole discretion; and modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.

16 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated with at least 15 days’ notice via email and/or Platform notification. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you must stop using the Platform.

17 Grievance & Contact

17.1 Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Grievance Officer for EduuMatch is designated to address complaints and concerns regarding the Platform.

17.2 Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to file a grievance, you can reach us through the contact options available on our website.

EduuMatch · Bokaro, Jharkhand, India