Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Service St. Xavier’s English School

Effective Date: October 16, 2025 Governing Authority: MD Foundation

Welcome to the official website of St. Xavier’s English School (hereinafter referred to as “School,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between the user (including parents, guardians, students, and general visitors) and the School regarding the access and use of our website, official online portals, and all associated services. By accessing, browsing, or utilizing any aspect of the School’s services, you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must cease using our website and services immediately.

1. School Information and Governance

1.1 School Identity

St. Xavier’s English School operates under the oversight and management of the MD Foundation, dedicated to providing quality, holistic education.

1.2 Branch Details

2. Website and Digital Service Use

2.1 Permitted Use

The website and official portals are intended solely for lawful, non-commercial, and informational purposes related to the School’s operations, admissions, and student management.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

Users are strictly prohibited from:

• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any restricted area of the website, servers, or databases.
• Malicious Activity: Introducing viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Disruption: Engaging in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the website or interfere with any other user’s use of the website.
• Data Scraping: Systematically retrieving data or other content from the website to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission.

The School reserves the right to monitor user activity and restrict or terminate access immediately upon detection of misuse.

3. Admissions and Enrollment Procedures

3.1 Accuracy of Information

All applicants (parents/guardians) must ensure that the information provided during the online or offline registration and admission process is accurate, complete, and truthful. The School reserves the right to reject or cancel any confirmed admission if material misrepresentation or false documentation is discovered at any time.

3.2 Completion of Process

Admission is provisional until all mandatory requirements are fulfilled, including:

• Successful completion of the admission test/interaction.
• Submission of the required original documents (e.g., Transfer Certificate, Birth Certificate, Report Card).
• Payment of the prescribed non-refundable registration and admission fees.

3.3 Communication Consent

By submitting an application, parents/guardians expressly consent to the School using the provided contact details (phone number, email) for all official communication, including alerts, fee reminders, and emergency notifications.

4. Financial Terms and Fee Policy

4.1 Fee Payment

School fees, including tuition, transport, and ancillary charges, must be paid by the deadlines specified in the official fee circular or schedule.

4.2 Fee Penalties and Service Suspension

Late payments will attract penalties as per the School’s finance policy. Repeated failure to pay fees may lead to the temporary suspension of services (e.g., prohibition from appearing for exams, use of transport facilities) or, in extreme cases, withdrawal of the student from the school.

4.3 Refund Policy

Fees are generally non-refundable. Refunds, if any, will only be considered in exceptional cases (e.g., verifiable error in payment, specific government mandates) and are subject to the School Management’s review and final approval, less any administrative charges and accrued liabilities.

4.4 Fee Structure Revision

The School reserves the right to review and revise its fee structure annually or periodically. Parents/guardians will be formally notified of any such changes well in advance of the new academic session.

5. Academic and Disciplinary Policy

5.1 Academic Expectations

Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic performance, meet minimum attendance criteria, and submit assignments and projects in a timely manner. The School has the right to determine a student’s promotion to the next class based on established academic criteria.

5.2 Student Code of Conduct

Students and their parents/guardians must strictly adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Policy. This includes:

• Treating all staff, peers, and property with respect.
• Refraining from ragging, bullying, harassment, violence, or any form of illegal activity on or off school premises.
• Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, is strictly prohibited and will lead to severe disciplinary action, including suspension or permanent expulsion.

5.3 Curriculum Changes

The School may, at its discretion, modify the curriculum, teaching methods, subject offerings, and the academic calendar to comply with regulatory changes or enhance educational standards.

6. Intellectual Property

All content present on the Website and in official school publications, including but not limited to the St. Xavier’s English School name, logo, text, images, designs, and downloadable materials, are the exclusive intellectual property of the School (MD Foundation).

• No License: No rights or licenses to the intellectual property are transferred or granted to the user, except for the non-exclusive right to view the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Prohibition: Any form of unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial exploitation of the School’s intellectual property is strictly prohibited.

7. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer

• No Guarantees: The School provides the website and services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant the website will be free from errors, defects, or uninterrupted access.
• Limitation: St. Xavier’s English School, the MD Foundation, its directors, staff, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website or any information provided therein.
• Verification: Users are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of any critical information (e.g., fee deadlines, exam schedules) by direct communication with the respective campus office.

8. Miscellaneous

8.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By agreeing to these Terms, you also consent to the terms outlined in the Privacy Policy.

8.2 Termination of Service

The School reserves the right to terminate or suspend any user’s access to the website and online services at its sole discretion, without liability, for any breach of these Terms and Conditions.

8.3 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any legal action or dispute arising out of or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Darbhanga, Bihar.

8.4 Updates to Terms

The School reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. All modifications will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon posting. It is the user’s responsibility to review these terms periodically for changes.

9. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact the respective branch: