Terms of Service

By accessing or using the UP ISHA website (upisha.org) or any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, members, applicants, and anyone who registers for or attends our webinars, workshops, events, or uses our publications.

The Uttar Pradesh Indian Speech & Hearing Association (UP ISHA) is a professional association of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Uttar Pradesh, India. We provide:

• •Membership for qualified professionals and their renewals.
• •Continuing-education webinars, workshops, and events.
• •A professional directory and network for members.
• •Publications, including a journal and clinical monographs.
• •News, announcements, and newsletters for the speech-and-hearing community.

Membership in UP ISHA is open to professionals qualified in audiology, speech-language pathology, and related disciplines, in accordance with our eligibility criteria and applicable regulations (including, where relevant, registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India, RCI).

• •You must provide accurate and complete information in your membership application. Knowingly providing false information is grounds for rejection or termination of membership.
• •Membership is granted at the sole discretion of UP ISHA, subject to verification of your qualifications and documentation.
• •We may ask you to verify your identity, professional credentials, or registration status before approving an application.

Some services (such as the member dashboard) require you to create an account. When you do so, you agree to:

• •Keep your login credentials (email and password) confidential.
• •Notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
• •Not share your account with others in a way that violates these terms.
• •Provide accurate registration information.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. UP ISHA is not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account caused by your failure to keep your credentials secure.

Membership fees, webinar fees, and event fees, where applicable, are published on our website and communicated to you before you complete a payment. By submitting a payment, you agree to pay the applicable fee.

• •We provide digital receipts for successful transactions. Please retain them for your records.
• •Membership renewals are subject to the renewal terms communicated at the time of renewal.
• •The processing of your payment is subject to the payment provider's terms. We do not store your card details on our servers.
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  6. Acceptable Use

  When using our website and services, you agree not to:

  • •Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or discriminatory content.
  • •Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other users' accounts, or our systems.
  • •Use automated tools or scripts to scrape or harvest data from the website.
  • •Use our directory or platform to send spam or unsolicited commercial messages.
  • •Misrepresent your identity, qualifications, or professional credentials.
  • •Interfere with the availability or security of the website.

  We reserve the right to remove content and to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these standards.

  7. Intellectual Property

  • •All content on this website (text, graphics, logos, images, publications, and other materials) belongs to UP ISHA or its licensors, and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
  • •You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our publications, journal content, logo, or other proprietary materials without prior written permission.
  • •Individual members retain ownership of the content they contributed (such as profile information), subject to a license for us to display it in connection with the association's activities.

  8. Events, Webinars & Certificates

  • •Registrations for webinars and events are subject to availability and the specific terms published for each event.
  • •Certificates of participation or attendance are issued at our discretion based on your verified participation and completion of any required criteria.
  • •The schedule, speakers, or format of an event may change due to circumstances beyond our control. We will endeavor to notify registered participants of significant changes in advance.
  • •Unless otherwise stated, event content is provided for informational and professional-development purposes and may not be recorded or redistributed without permission.

  9. Professional & Medical Disclaimer

  This website may contain educational and informational material about audiology, speech-language pathology, and related topics. It is provided for general professional information only and does not constitute medical advice, a diagnosis, treatment, or a professional recommendation for any specific clinical situation.

  Always consult a qualified professional for advice specific to you, your family, or your patients. See also our full Disclaimer.

  10. Limitation of Liability

  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, UP ISHA will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the website or services, including (but not limited to) temporary unavailability of the site, errors in published content, or reliance on member-provided information.

  Nothing in these terms limits your statutory rights under Indian consumer-protection or data-protection law.

  For details on cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UP ISHA, its officers, and its authorized representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your breach of these terms, your unlawful use of the website, or your provision of false or misleading information, to the extent permitted by law.

We may suspend or terminate your account or membership if you breach these terms, provide false information, engage in unlawful or abusive conduct, or if we are otherwise required to do so. Where practical, we will inform you of the reason for the action.

You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us. Termination does not affect fees already paid, which remain subject to our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

If you have a grievance or complaint about our website or services, please contact us at office@upisha.org. We aim to acknowledge and respond to grievances in accordance with applicable Indian law.

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent change. Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.