Terms and Conditions - Buraaq Academy

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Buraaq Academy. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and Buraaq Academy ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the website located at https://buraaq.academy and the services we offer.

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our website or services.

These Terms are effective as of October 15, 2023.

2. Eligibility

By using Buraaq Academy, you confirm that:

• You are at least 13 years of age or older
• If you are under 18 years of age, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our services
• You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms
• You are not barred from using our services under any applicable laws

If you are a parent or guardian of a minor using our services, you are responsible for their activities on our platform and ensuring their compliance with these Terms.

3. Description of Services

Buraaq Academy is a non-commercial, free educational platform designed to support Pakistani students in their educational journey. Our mission is to provide quality educational resources to students, particularly those studying in classes 9-12 (Matric and Intermediate levels).

Our services include:

• Free access to Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Study notes and educational materials
• Solved past papers for various examination boards
• Educational eBooks and guides
• Mock tests and practice examinations
• Educational blogs and articles

Currently, all services provided by Buraaq Academy are free of charge. While we may introduce advertising or optional paid courses in the future, our core educational resources will remain freely accessible.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of Buraaq Academy, you agree to the following responsibilities:

• Use our services only for legitimate educational purposes
• Not to reproduce, redistribute, or sell any content from our platform without explicit written permission
• Not to claim our content as your own work or use it for plagiarism
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Buraaq Academy and third parties
• Provide accurate information when required
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our services

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and resources available on Buraaq Academy, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, are the property of Buraaq Academy or its content providers and are protected by Pakistani and international intellectual property laws.

The Buraaq Academy name, logo, and all related trademarks and service marks are owned by Buraaq Academy and may not be used without our prior written permission.

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. Any other use requires explicit written permission from Buraaq Academy.

6. User-Generated Content (UGC)

Buraaq Academy may allow users to submit content such as comments, questions, or educational materials ("User-Generated Content" or "UGC"). By submitting UGC, you grant Buraaq Academy a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the UGC you submit
• Your UGC does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Your UGC does not contain defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful material

Buraaq Academy reserves the right to review, moderate, or remove any UGC at our sole discretion without prior notice.

7. Accuracy & Liability Disclaimer

While Buraaq Academy strives to provide accurate and up-to-date educational materials, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of all content on our platform. Educational materials may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

Our content is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Buraaq Academy disclaims all liability for any damages arising from the use of or reliance on our content. Users are responsible for verifying information and should not rely solely on our materials for examination preparation.

8. Prohibited Conduct

Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities while using Buraaq Academy:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Using automated tools, scrapers, or bots to extract content from our platform
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engaging in spamming, phishing, or other fraudulent activities
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Violating the privacy or rights of other users
• Using our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Interfering with or disrupting our services or servers

9. Third-Party Links & External Resources

Buraaq Academy may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes only.

We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and policies of those sites before using them.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using Buraaq Academy, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

11. Cookies Statement

Buraaq Academy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us analyze traffic, customize content, and improve our services.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

12. Termination Clause

Buraaq Academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Providing false or misleading information
• Engaging in prohibited conduct as outlined in Section 8
• Activity that may harm our platform or other users

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to sections on Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buraaq Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use our services.

In no event shall Buraaq Academy's total liability to you for all claims related to these Terms or our services exceed the amount of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 10,000.

14. Indemnification Clause

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buraaq Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of the rights of any third party
• Your User-Generated Content

15. Changes to Terms

Buraaq Academy reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.

Material changes to these Terms will be communicated to users through prominent notices on our website or via email if you have provided us with your email address. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Islamabad, Pakistan, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@buraaq.academy

Address: Islamabad, Pakistan
Buraaq Academy
Islamabad, Pakistan

18. Accessibility Statement

Buraaq Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We continually work to improve the accessibility of our website and services to comply with applicable accessibility standards.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at info@buraaq.academy.

19. Disclaimer for Educational Use

Buraaq Academy is a free educational platform designed to support Pakistani students in their learning journey. Our services are provided for educational purposes only and are not intended to replace formal education or professional advice.

As a non-commercial platform, we do not charge for access to our core educational resources. While we may introduce advertising or optional paid features in the future, our commitment to providing free educational materials remains unchanged.