Welcome to UP-Scholarship.org (the “Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.
Important reminder: UP-Scholarship.org is a private educational blog and is not affiliated with the Government of Uttar Pradesh or the official scholarship portal. Please read our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy as well.
1. Use of Content – Strictly for Educational Purposes
All content published on UP-Scholarship.org – including but not limited to articles, guides, step-by-step instructions, eligibility tables, screenshots, infographics, and downloadable resources – is provided solely for informational and educational purposes.
- You may read, share, and reference our content for personal, non-commercial use to help you understand and apply for UP government scholarships.
- You may not use our content for commercial purposes (e.g., reselling, redistributing for profit, or incorporating into paid services) without our prior written permission.
- You may not republish, reproduce, or scrape substantial portions of our content without proper attribution and a link back to the original page. Brief quotations for the purpose of critique or reference are permitted if you clearly credit UP-Scholarship.org.
- Our guides and explanations are not a substitute for official government notifications. Always verify all details on the official portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) before applying.
Violation of this clause may result in a ban from the Website and/or legal action.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, UP-Scholarship.org owns or licenses all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content, including:
- Text, articles, guides, and blog posts
- Custom graphics, logos, icons, and design elements
- Page layouts, structure, and original compilations
- Any original research or data analysis presented on the site
The following are trademarks (or common-law marks) of UP-Scholarship.org: the site name, logo, and taglines. You may not use them without written consent.
What you may not do:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute substantial portions of our content without proper attribution and a direct link to our site.
- Modify, translate, or create derivative works based on our content for commercial purposes.
- Use any automated software (bots, scrapers) to harvest content from our Website.
What you may do freely: Share individual articles on social media, email, or messaging apps with a clear credit to UP-Scholarship.org and a link back to the original page.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our site in a way that constitutes infringement, please contact us at copyright@up-scholarship.org with detailed information.
3. User Conduct
By using our Website, you agree to behave responsibly and respectfully. You may not:
- Post false or misleading information – e.g., claiming a scholarship deadline has changed without official confirmation, or impersonating a government official.
- Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or our team in comments, emails, or any public forum on the site.
- Post spam, promotional links, or irrelevant content in comment sections or contact forms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our backend systems, databases, or user information.
- Use our Website for any illegal purpose under applicable laws of India or your jurisdiction.
- Submit any personal information of third parties (e.g., someone else’s email address, Aadhaar number, etc.) without their explicit consent.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any user-generated content (e.g., comments) that violates these Terms. Repeated violations may result in a permanent ban.
Comment policy: We encourage helpful questions, clarifications, and sharing of genuine experiences. However, we do not verify the accuracy of user comments. Do not rely on comments from other users for critical application decisions – always check the official portal.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, UP-Scholarship.org and its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of (or inability to use) our Website, including but not limited to:
- Errors or inaccuracies in our content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such errors.
- Any financial loss, missed scholarship deadline, rejection of application, or loss of opportunity resulting from reliance on our information.
- Technical failures, server downtime, or data breaches (though we take reasonable security measures – see our Privacy Policy).
- Interactions with third-party websites linked from our site (including the official government portal).
Our total liability to you for any claim related to this Website shall not exceed ₹100 (one hundred Indian rupees). This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is brought.
You agree that you are using the Website at your own risk. We provide the content “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of accuracy, completeness, or uninterrupted access.
No warranty: We do not guarantee that our guides will result in a successful scholarship application. Eligibility and approval decisions are solely made by government authorities.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to external websites, including but not limited to:
- The official UP scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in)
- Other government websites (e.g., PFMS, DigiLocker)
- Educational resources, helplines, or news articles
We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access them at your own risk. We encourage you to read their terms and policies before providing any personal information.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UP-Scholarship.org, its team members, and any affiliated persons from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
- Your misuse of our content (e.g., republishing it without permission).
- Your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights.
- Any dispute between you and another user of our Website.
7. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If we make material changes, we may also notify you via a notice on our homepage or via email (if you have subscribed). However, it is your responsibility to review this page periodically.
8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
We encourage you to first contact us informally to resolve any disputes. If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, you agree to attempt binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India), before resorting to litigation.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. Clauses that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law) shall remain in effect.
10. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and UP-Scholarship.org regarding your use of the Website. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 Email: muhammadalijani1@gmail.com
Contact Us: Via Form filling
For official scholarship matters, always refer to:
scholarship.up.gov.in