1. About Staffroom Academy

Staffroom Academy ("we," "us," "our") is a practitioner-led educator development platform offering workshops, expert panel discussions, and professional learning resources for school teachers across India. By accessing or using our website and services, you ("user," "participant") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Use of the Platform

2.1 Staffroom Academy is intended for use by school educators, academic leaders, and education professionals.

2.2 By registering on this platform, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

2.3 You agree not to share your login credentials with others. Each registration is personal and non-transferable.

2.4 You agree to use the platform solely for lawful, professional purposes and not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its systems.

3. Workshop Registration and Participation

3.1 Registration for workshops and sessions must be completed through the platform. A confirmed registration constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

3.2 Staffroom Academy reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify any session. Where possible, registered participants will be notified in advance.

3.3 Participants are expected to engage respectfully and professionally during all sessions. Staffroom Academy reserves the right to remove any participant who behaves in a manner disruptive or disrespectful to fellow educators or facilitators.

3.4 Sessions may be recorded for archival, quality assurance, or future learning purposes. By participating, you consent to such recordings being made.

4. Fees and Payments

4.1 Where workshops or sessions carry a fee, the applicable amount will be clearly stated at the time of registration.

4.2 Payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways. Staffroom Academy does not store your payment information.

4.3 Fees paid are non-refundable unless a session is cancelled by Staffroom Academy. In the event of a cancellation by us, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to a future session.

4.4 Expert Panel membership is offered on an honorary basis and carries no fee.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 All content on this platform — including session materials, presentations, white papers, articles, and visual assets — is the intellectual property of Staffroom Academy or the respective contributing educators, and is protected under applicable Indian copyright laws.

5.2 Participants may use session materials for personal professional development only. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of any content without prior written permission from Staffroom Academy is strictly prohibited.

5.3 Any original content contributed by Expert Panel members or participants through discussions, white papers, or opinion pieces remains the intellectual property of the respective contributor. By submitting content to the platform, contributors grant Staffroom Academy a non-exclusive licence to publish, share, and promote that content in connection with the platform's educational mission.

6. Expert Panel Members

6.1 Participation as an Expert Panel member is voluntary and honorary. It does not constitute employment, consultancy, or any commercial arrangement with Staffroom Academy.

6.2 Expert Panel members represent their own professional views and expertise. Their participation does not imply endorsement of Staffroom Academy by their respective institutions or employers.

6.3 Expert Panel members may withdraw their participation at any time by notifying Staffroom Academy in writing.

7. Privacy and Data

7.1 We collect only the personal information necessary to facilitate your registration and participation — including name, email address, school affiliation, and professional details.

7.2 Your data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

7.3 We may use your contact information to send you updates about upcoming sessions, new content, and platform developments. You may opt out of such communications at any time.

7.4 For full details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Staffroom Academy provides its content and sessions in good faith for professional development purposes. We do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or career outcomes as a result of participation.

8.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Staffroom Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the platform or participation in any session.

8.3 Staffroom Academy is not responsible for the views, opinions, or content contributed by individual Expert Panel members or participants. These represent the personal professional perspectives of the contributors.

9. Third-Party Links

The platform may contain links to external websites or resources. Staffroom Academy does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.

10. Modifications to Terms

Staffroom Academy reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of this platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bangalore, Karnataka.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please write to us at:

Staffroom Academy [Email Address] [Website URL]

By using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.