Terms of Service
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Welcome to goutamias.com (“the Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website, including all study material, exam notifications, current affairs content, quizzes, and other resources provided. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
About This Website
Goutam IAS Academy is a free, independent online resource platform for competitive exam aspirants in India. We provide study material, exam notifications, current affairs, quizzes, and government scheme information at no cost. We do not conduct classes, offer paid coaching, or charge any fee for access to content on this Website.
Eligibility
This Website is intended for general use by competitive exam aspirants and the public. If you are under the age of 18, you should use this Website under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
Use of Content
Permitted Use
All study material, articles, current affairs content, quizzes, and other resources on this Website are provided for personal, non-commercial, educational use only. You may read, download, and use this content for your own exam preparation.
Restrictions
You may not, without our prior written permission:
- Reproduce, republish, copy, or redistribute our content (in whole or in part) on any other website, blog, app, social media page, or platform
- Use our content for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to reselling, bundling into paid courses, or using it to build a competing platform
- Modify, scrape, or use automated tools (bots, crawlers) to extract bulk content from this Website
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notice present on our content
Any unauthorised use of our content may result in legal action.
Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to verify and update the information published on this Website, as described in our https://goutamias.com/fact-check-policy/ . However, this Website is not an official examination authority, and we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free at all times. You are responsible for independently verifying critical information — especially exam dates, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines — with the relevant official source before taking any action. Please review our [Disclaimer page] for full details.
User Conduct
When using this Website, including any comment sections, forms, or interactive features (such as quizzes), you agree not to:
- Post or submit any false, misleading, defamatory, abusive, or unlawful content
- Attempt to disrupt, hack, or interfere with the Website’s normal functioning
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content and restrict access to any user who violates these Terms.
Third-Party Links and Advertisements
This Website may contain links to official government websites and other third-party resources, along with advertisements served through Google AdSense and similar networks. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, practices, or availability of any third-party website or advertisement. Your interaction with any third-party link or advertisement is solely between you and that third party.
Intellectual Property
All original content on this Website — including text, study material, graphics, and quizzes — is the intellectual property of Goutam IAS Academy, unless otherwise credited to an official or third-party source. Examination names, government body names, and related trademarks referenced on this Website belong to their respective owners and are used only for identification and informational purposes, without implying any affiliation or endorsement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Goutam IAS Academy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website — including but not limited to missed application deadlines, reliance on outdated information, or any decision made based on content published here. This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Changes to the Website and These Terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Website at any time, without prior notice. We may also update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [your city/state, once finalised].
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out via our https://goutamias.com/contact-us .