1.1 Overview
The following Terms of Use, read along with our Privacy Policy, is issued by Sattva Media and Consulting Private Limited (“Sattva,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made thereunder and any other applicable law that requires publishing the terms of use for access or usage of the (a) microsite, application and the Accubate platform (the “Platform”) which provides the application and (b) program management services (the “Services”) with respect to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India (the “Program”), including but not limited to the partner institutions who implement the Program (e.g., the Indian Institute of Managements), due diligence partner (KPMG), mentors, and interviewers as well as technology partners (collectively, the “Program Partners”). Please read these Terms of Use carefully, including the disclaimers set out herein, prior to signing up accessing the Platform or availing any Services.
1.2 Modification
We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms of Use at any time. Any such modification will become effective immediately upon Sattva intimating you through an email notification, and your continued use of the Services following such notification constitutes your consent to such modifications. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Services following the notification of any changes to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes. If any change to these Terms of Use is not acceptable to you, your remedy is to (a) cease accessing, browsing and otherwise using the Services or (b) reach out to our Grievance Officer with respect to the terms not acceptable to you.
2.1 To access or use the Platform, you must be 18 (eighteen) years of age or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms of Use and must be legally entitled to contract. We do not undertake any liability or responsibility if the Platform is used by users below the age of 18 (eighteen), in violation of these Terms of Use. We may terminate your user account at our discretion if we determine that you are under 18 (eighteen) years of age and are not legally entitled to contract. Additionally, if you access the Platform and are 1 not 18 (eighteen) years of age, it will be assumed that your usage of the Platform was authorized or supervised by a parent or guardian.
2.2 Access to the Platform requires a registration. When you first submit a form on the Platform, an ‘Applicant’ role account will be automatically created for you (“User”), allowing you to log in and view the details you have submitted. This registration will require you to provide details such as name, age, gender, contact information (email, phone number), addresses and location, in addition to business-related information. You will also have an option to provide additional information that is not required for account registration but may assist Sattva in offering you a more customized experience on the Platform.
2.3 While sharing information, you agree to provide complete and accurate information about yourself. You may not impersonate any third party to create or use an account for anyone other than yourself or create multiple accounts. You shall not allow: (a) any other person to share your User Account or its credentials, and (b) any part of the Platform being cached in proxy servers and accessed by individuals who have not registered as Users of the Platform.
2.4 Upon registration, you will be provided with an account (“User Account”). The way we collect, use, store or disclose your personal information collected on the Platform or related devices, if any, has been outlined in our [Sattva Privacy Policy]. You shall be responsible for all activities that occur in connection with your User Account. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Terms of Use.
2.5 Please note that any information or material sent to us that is not covered by our Privacy Policy, whether by post, upload, input or submission to the Platform or associated services (“Materials”), will be deemed NOT to be confidential and we shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such Materials or any underlying information.
The Platform is designed to provide a comprehensive, secure, and compliant framework for processing and managing applicant and participant data throughout the Program lifecycle. It allows Users to apply for the Program, and for selected participants, to engage with course modules, mentorship, and other Program activities.
4.1 You are provided a limited non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to access and use the Platform solely for the purposes of the Program (a) in compliance with these Terms of Use, and (b) to the extent permitted under all applicable law. You are solely responsible for all activities conducted and information submitted through your User Account.
4.2 You shall not, in any way host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update or share any information that:
5.1 You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account information or any other breach of security. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this clause. You agree that you will not, in any way:
5.2 You shall always be responsible for anyone using the Services via your computer or mobile device, and for making them aware of these Terms of Use when they access the Platform through your device. You shall always be 3 responsible for costs incurred to use and access the Platform and utilizing the Services. Under no circumstances shall Sattva be liable for such costs.
5.3 You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of all information submitted to the Platform, including personal, financial, and business data. Any misrepresentation may result in your immediate disqualification from the Program and termination of your User Account.
6.1 Copyright: You agree that all material, including without limitation information, data, software, text, design elements, graphics, images and other content (collectively, “Content”), contained in or delivered via the Services or otherwise made available by Sattva on the Platform or otherwise in connection with the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, code, and software used on or incorporated into the Platform (collectively, “Proprietary Content”), is the property of Sattva or its clients and Program Partners, and is protected by applicable law. The compilation of all content on this Platform is the exclusive property of Sattva or its clients and Program Partners.
6.2 You agree not to decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble any content accessible through the Platform, not to insert any code or manipulate the content of the Platform in any way that affects the User's experience, and not to use any data mining, data gathering or extraction method. We reserve the right to terminate your User Account immediately and without notice, if we, in our sole and absolute discretion, believe that you are in violation of this clause. Our content available on or via the Platform, is provided to you as is, for your information and personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of Sattva. We reserve all rights, not expressly granted in and to the Platform. 6.3 Trademarks: The text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, scripts and service names constitute trademarks/trade dress of Sattva or its clients and Program Partners and shall not be used in connection with any service that is not affiliated with Sattva, or in any other manner that is likely to (a) cause confusion among Users or potential users; or (b) dilute the rights of Sattva or its clients and Program Partners; or (c) to disparage or discredit Sattva or its clients and Program Partners. Other trademarks, such as “Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women” and “Accubate”, are the property of their respective owners.
7.1 You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Sattva and its clients and Program Partners and their respective affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, co-branders, other partners, and employees, harmless from any and all damage (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise), loss, liability, cost and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and accounting fees) resulting from any claim, judgement, demand, suit, proceeding (whether before an arbitrator, court, mediator or otherwise), or investigation made by any third party (each a “Claim”) due to or arising out of: (a) your use of, contribution to or connection with the access to the Platform or the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy or any claim that you have breached any of the foregoing; and/or (c) your violation of any rights of another or of any applicable law.
7.2 Sattva shall provide notice to you of any such Claim, provided that the failure or delay by Sattva in providing such notice shall not limit your obligations hereunder. Sattva reserves the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this Section, and in such case, you agree to cooperate with all reasonable requests in assisting Sattva’s defines of such matter.
Sattva reserves the right at any time to modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, your User Account and/or the Services (or any part thereof) for any reason or no reason with or without notice. You agree that Sattva shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services. Sattva reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify the Program structure, curriculum, or the list of Program Partners and your participation in the Program does not guarantee continued involvement of any Program Partner or continuation of the Program itself.
9.1 Sattva, in its sole discretion, may terminate your password (if applicable), User accounts (or any part thereof) and/or your right to access the Platform or use the Services, at any time for any reason or no reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use, or if Sattva believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with these Terms of Use. You agree that any termination of your right to use the Services may be effected without prior notice and acknowledge and agree that Sattva may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all 5 related Content and files related to your User account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Services.
9.2 Further, you agree that Sattva shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your right to use or otherwise access the Services. All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination of your right to use the Services shall survive (including, without limitation, all limitations on liability, releases, indemnification obligations, disclaimers of warranties, and intellectual property protections and licenses).
10.1 Your access to and use of our Services or any content are at your own risk. You understand and agree that our Services are provided to you on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from us or through the Platform or our Services, will create any warranty or representation not expressly made herein.
10.2 Without limiting the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We make no warranty or representation and disclaim all responsibility and liability for: (a) the completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, security or reliability of the Platform or our Services, any information on the Platform or any content; (b) any harm to your computer system, loss of data, or other harm that results from your access to or use of our Services or any content; (c) the deletion of, or the failure to store or to transmit, any content and other communications maintained by our Services; and (d) whether our Services will meet your requirements or be available on an uninterrupted, secure, or error-free basis.
10.3 We will not be held responsible for any losses that may result from the information or services provided on or through the Platform. You recognize your participation in the Program is voluntary. We, through our Program Partners, simply offer a platform to facilitate Program application and management, and under no circumstances will we, our Program Partners, or their respective employees, affiliates, authors, or agents be held liable for any decisions or actions you take based on access to the Platform or the Services provided on the Platform, or for any business outcomes resulting from your participation.
10.4 You acknowledge and agree that the Platform may be under constant upgrades, and some features and functions may not be fully operational.
10.5 You acknowledge and agree that we do not make any representations or warranties about the services, content, or guidance provided by Program Partners, including but not limited to the quality of academic instruction, mentorship, or advice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any consequences or claims that arise from your interactions with such Program Partners. You hereby waive any rights and claims against us concerning services provided by Program Partners. Your selection for the Program does not constitute an endorsement of your business by Sattva or its Program Partners, nor does it guarantee any specific business outcome, funding, or future opportunity. You acknowledge and agree that your application to or participation in the Program does not guarantee admission or successful completion. All decisions regarding selection, progression, and graduation are at the sole discretion of Sattva and its Program Partners.
11.1 You acknowledge and agree that, in no event will Sattva or any Program Partner be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, punitive, exemplary, incidental, special, or consequential damages whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise arising out of these Terms of Use, or the use of, or the inability to use, our Services, including, without limitation, any information made available through our Services pursuant to these Terms of Use.
11.2 In the event the foregoing limitation of liability is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, then the maximum liability for all claims of every kind will not exceed INR One Lakh. The foregoing limitation of liability will cover, without limitation, any technical malfunction, computer error or loss of data, and any other injury arising from the use of our Services. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. To the extent that Sattva may not disclaim any implied warranty or limit its liabilities, the scope and duration of such warranty and the extent of such liability will be the minimum permitted under applicable law.
These Terms of Use are only for your benefit. You shall have no right to assign any rights or any benefits or obligation hereunder to any other party or legal entity. Any attempted assignment shall be void.
The parties hereto are independent contractors, and nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as creating any relationship other than that of independent contracting parties. The parties shall not be construed as being partners, joint ventures, shareholders, employer/employee, or agent/servant. You have no power or authority to bind Sattva to any obligation, agreement, debt or liability. You shall not hold itself out as an agent or representative of Sattva.
Unless otherwise specified herein, these Terms of Use read with the Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and Sattva in respect of the Services. These Terms of Use supersede all previous written and oral agreements between you and Sattva, if any. Sattva’s failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches.
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts in Bengaluru, India shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to determine any disputes arising in relation to, or under these Terms of Use.
If any term of these Terms of Use is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be so held to the minimum extent required by law, and all other terms will remain valid and enforceable.
Please report any violations or grievances in relation to these Terms of Use to the following personnel:
Name: Ritchika Dsouza
Designation: Region Head (South) - Corporate and Sustainability Advisory
Email-Id: info@gs10kwapply.in.
