Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of services provided by SAEINDIA Southern Section.
Last Updated: June 30, 2025
Overview
Welcome to the SAEINDIA Southern Section website. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, members, and contributors of content.
Website Usage
Termination of Access
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.
Membership Terms
SAEINDIA Southern Section offers various membership options. The following terms apply to all memberships:
Membership Eligibility
Membership is available to individuals who meet the criteria established for each membership category. SAEINDIA Southern Section reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time.
Student memberships require proof of enrollment at a recognized educational institution.
Membership Fees
Membership fees are non-refundable and subject to change. Current fee information is available on our website or by contacting our membership department.
Payment of membership fees constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service.
Membership Duration
Memberships are valid for the period specified at the time of registration or renewal. Unless otherwise specified, memberships are for a 12-month period.
Automatic renewals may be available for certain membership types and will be clearly indicated during the registration process.
Membership Termination
SAEINDIA Southern Section reserves the right to terminate or suspend memberships for violation of these Terms of Service or any conduct deemed detrimental to the organization.
Members may cancel their membership at any time by contacting our membership department.
Member Conduct
Members are expected to uphold the values and reputation of SAEINDIA Southern Section. This includes:
- Professional conduct at all events and in all communications
- Respecting the intellectual property rights of the organization and other members
- Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
Intellectual Property
The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, and other matters related to the SAEINDIA Southern Section website are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.
DMCA Compliance
If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with a written notice containing the information specified by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall SAEINDIA Southern Section, its officers, directors, employees, or agents, be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages whatsoever resulting from:
Disclaimer
The materials on SAEINDIA Southern Section's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. SAEINDIA Southern Section makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of the website shall be resolved through arbitration in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jurisdiction
You agree that any legal action or proceeding between SAEINDIA Southern Section and you related to these Terms of Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Changes to Terms
SAEINDIA Southern Section reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Service at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Service periodically for changes.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes. As long as you comply with these Terms of Service, SAEINDIA Southern Section grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable privilege to enter and use the website.
Refund Policy
SAEINDIA Southern Section maintains a clear and transparent refund policy for all conference registrations, membership fees, and related services.
Event Registration Policy
No refunds are provided on event registrations once payment has been processed and confirmed.
All conference and workshop registrations are final and non-refundable.
Non-Refundable Items
- • Processing and transaction fees
- • Workshop materials already dispatched
- • Digital certificates issued
- • Event-specific merchandise
Refund Process
Submit special refund requests via email with registration details. Processing time: 7-14 business days.
Refunds will be credited to the original payment method.
In all refund requests, the decision of SAEISS will be final.
Special Circumstances
In case of event cancellation by SAEINDIA Southern Section, full refunds will be processed within 30 days. Medical emergencies and other exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For any refund queries, contact our support team at accounts@saeiss.org
with your transaction reference number.