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These Terms and Conditions set forth the legal framework governing the use of CodePex ERP and other services offered by CodePex Technologies Private Limited. By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these terms, which are intended to promote responsible and transparent engagement between CodePex and its users.

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Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using CodePex services or products. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

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Unified Governing Documents Notice

All users, subscribers, and institutional clients of CodePex Technologies Private Limited (“CodePex”) are hereby advised and reminded that the FAQs, Terms and Conditions of Usage, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Free Trial Policy, Disclaimer, and any other supplemental, referenced, or mutually executed legal agreements, policies, or documents (collectively referred to as the “Governing Documents”) are to be read, construed, interpreted, and applied together as a single, integrated, and cohesive set of binding agreements. Your continued use, access, or engagement with any part of www.codepex.com or CodePex ERP (Education Resource Platform), its related services, or any other products, features, or functionalities provided by CodePex constitutes your explicit acknowledgment, acceptance, and agreement to be bound by all of the Governing Documents collectively and simultaneously. Each of these documents is intended to complement, reinforce, and support the others. No single document shall operate independently or in isolation to determine your rights, obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities. Institutional clients, administrators, educators, and individual users are therefore strongly encouraged and required to carefully review, fully understand, and acknowledge the entirety of all Governing Documents before accessing, using, or otherwise interacting with the CodePex ERP or any affiliated services. For the purposes of legal enforceability and practical interpretation, the online version of each Governing Document, as published on www.codepex.com, shall prevail over any physically signed, executed, or mutually agreed-upon copies of the same or related documents. The online versions shall constitute the authoritative and controlling version, and any omissions, inconsistencies, or discrepancies in signed or agreed documents shall be resolved in favor of the latest online version. This ensures that CodePex and its clients are governed by the most current and authoritative terms at all times. By proceeding to access or utilize the CodePex website, ERP platform, or related products and services, you expressly confirm that you have read, comprehended, and accepted the entirety of these Governing Documents as a unified legal framework. Accordingly, your rights, responsibilities, and obligations as a user or client of CodePex shall be interpreted and determined in light of all such documents collectively, with no presumption that any one document supersedes or excludes the others.

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to CodePex ERP, a software service provided by CodePex Technologies Private Limited (“CodePex,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. By clicking “I Agree,” creating an account, or continuing to use the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to be bound by this Agreement in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Agreement: • “Service” refers to CodePex ERP and/or www.codepex.com, including all software, modules, and related features. • “User” refers to any person or entity using the Service, including administrators, staff, students, and parents. • “Institution” refers to any school, college, or organization subscribing to the Service. • “Company” refers to CodePex Technologies Private Limited, based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or an authorized representative of an educational institution to register or use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Service Description

CodePex ERP is a cloud-based school management platform that includes, but is not limited to: Core Modules: Student Information, Academic Management, Fee Accounting, Attendance Tracking, Examinations, and Communication Portals. Additional Features: Library, Transport, Hostel, Inventory, HR, Payroll, and Analytics Dashboard. Free Trial: We offer a 6-month free trial with no payment obligation. After the trial, subscription is required for continued access. Cancellation is possible anytime during the trial.

5. Account Registration and Security

Users must register for an account to access our services or products or most features. You agree to: • Provide accurate, complete, and updated registration details. • Maintain confidentiality of login credentials. • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach. • Accept full responsibility for all activities conducted under your account. Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for misuse, policy violation, non-payment, or security threats.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to: • Use the Service for unlawful or harmful purposes. • Access, probe, or disrupt non-public areas of the platform. • Interfere with system performance, security, or availability. • Upload malware, virus, harmful script/code, spam, or unauthorized data. • Use data scraping, bots, or similar automation tools.

Unacceptable Conduct

1. Prohibition on Illegal, Harmful, and Malicious Activity You may not use the Service, in whole or in part, for any unlawful, harmful, malicious, or fraudulent purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, you shall not, directly or indirectly, use the Service to: a. commit, facilitate, or encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to theft, fraud, money-laundering, trafficking in illegal goods or services, distribution of illegal content, or evading law enforcement; b. intentionally plan or execute actions that cause physical harm to any person or property; c. publish, transmit, or share material that is illegal, obscene under applicable law, defamatory, harassing, threatening, abusive, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, or that otherwise infringes the legal rights of any third party; or d. assist, enable, or conspire with any person or entity to perform any of the foregoing acts. Example: Using the Service to coordinate or conceal the sale of stolen property, or to publish personally-identifying financial information for the purpose of identity theft.

2. Unauthorized Access, Probing, and Circumvention of Controls

You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, any other user’s account, or any systems, networks, or data connected to the Service. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: a. bypassing, defeating, or attempting to defeat any access controls, authentication, encryption, or other security mechanisms implemented by the Service; b. accessing, probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Service, its infrastructure, or non-public areas of the platform (including administrative interfaces, APIs, staging environments, and internal networks) without express prior written authorization; c. using or exploiting another party’s credentials, session tokens, or API keys without authorization; and d. reverse-engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to derive the source code, structural design, or protocols of the Service, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law. Example: Running an automated vulnerability scanner against the Service or using credential stuffing to access administrative endpoints.

3. Interference With System Performance, Security, or Availability

You may not perform any action that degrades, overloads, or otherwise adversely affects the performance, integrity, reliability, security, or availability of the Service, its infrastructure, or other users’ access to the Service. This includes: a. launching or facilitating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, flooding, overloading, or resource-exhaustion events; b. intentionally creating conditions that cause excessive consumption of compute, storage, network bandwidth, or other system resources; c. deploying or distributing software or scripts that cause uncontrolled background resource consumption, memory leaks, infinite loops, or runaway processes; and d. interfering with, modifying, or disabling telemetry, logging, monitoring, or defensive controls used by the Service. Example: Using the Service to generate very high-volume automated requests to exhaust CPU or bandwidth and cause outages for other customers.

4. Malware, Viruses, Malicious Code, and Spam

You shall not upload, publish, distribute, or otherwise transmit any software, content, or data that contains malware, viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, spyware, logic bombs, harmful scripts, or other harmful code. You also shall not: a. embed hidden, obfuscated, or polymorphic code designed to evade detection; b. distribute unsolicited bulk messages (spam) or otherwise use the Service to send deceptive, malicious, or unlawful communications; and c. host, distribute, or link to files that are known or reasonably suspected to contain harmful content. Example: Uploading an executable that, when downloaded, encrypts devices or installing a script that installs a cryptocurrency miner without user consent.

5. Automated Data Collection, Scraping, and Bots

You shall not use automated means—including but not limited to bots, spiders, scrapers, crawlers, data-extraction tools, or automated scripts—to access, collect, index, aggregate, copy, or harvest data from the Service or third-party services integrated with the Service, unless you have express prior written authorization from the Service provider. Prohibited activities include: a. scraping other users’ personal information, content, or metadata at scale; b. circumventing rate limits, API quotas, or other technical restrictions by rotating IPs, using distributed proxies, or otherwise obfuscating traffic sources; c. creating automated agents that impersonate human users for the purpose of deception or to harvest information; and d. aggregating or republishing proprietary content, pricing, or other data from the Service without permission. Example: Running a headless-browser scraper that extracts contact lists from customer accounts and stores them in an offline database.

6. Data and Privacy Violations; Unauthorized Disclosure

You must comply with all applicable data protection, privacy, and confidentiality obligations. Without limiting that duty, you may not: a. collect, process, or disclose personal data in violation of applicable law or of the privacy settings and consents provided by the data subjects; b. use the Service to publish or disseminate personal data (such as national ID numbers, credit card information, health records, or other sensitive personal data) without valid lawful basis and safeguards; or c. re-identify, deanonymize, or attempt to reverse engineer anonymized or pseudonymized datasets. Example: Exporting a dataset containing student names and health records and publishing it publicly without consent.

7. Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights

You may not upload, host, or distribute content through the Service that infringes or violates the intellectual rights and/or harms the property, trade secrets, or contractual rights of CodePex or third-party intellectual property, trade secrets, or contractual rights. This includes: a. uploading copyrighted material (software, images, video, text, screenshots) without authorization; b. distributing or facilitating distribution of counterfeit goods or counterfeit software; and c. using the Service to create, host, or distribute tools intended to enable IP infringement (e.g., torrent indexers, serial-key generators). Example: Hosting a collection of paid e-textbooks and offering them for download without publisher rights.

8. Misuse of Administrative, Billing, or Support Processes

You shall not abuse platform support, billing, or administrative functions. Prohibited conduct includes: a. submitting false or misleading information to obtain a trial, credits, or a refund; b. initiating chargebacks without first attempting to resolve billing disputes through mutually agreed channels; and c. impersonating Service personnel or other users in communications with third parties or the Service. Example: Opening multiple trial accounts by falsifying identity documents to circumvent usage limits.

9. Enforcement, Monitoring, and Remediation

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and to the maximum extent permitted by law, to: a. monitor usage to detect violations of these rules and to protect the Service and its users; b. suspend, limit, or terminate accounts, remove content, throttle traffic, or quarantine data where we reasonably believe a violation has occurred or to prevent an imminent risk; c. take any technical or legal actions necessary to remediate security incidents, including notifying affected parties and cooperating with law enforcement; and d. pursue any and all available remedies — including injunctive relief and monetary damages — against violators. Procedure: Where feasible and safe to do so, we will notify the account holder of the violation and provide an opportunity to remediate. We may take immediate action without prior notice if delay would cause material harm.

10. User Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Prohibited Uses, your misuse of the Service, or your violation of applicable law.

11. Limitation of Liability and Remedies

Nothing in this clause limits the Service’s right to seek injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or mitigate actual or threatened breaches. The Service’s exercise of rights under this clause does not preclude pursuit of any other remedies available at law or in equity.

12. Examples (Non-exhaustive)

To avoid ambiguity, the following are illustrations of prohibited conduct (this list is illustrative only and not exhaustive): • Using the Service to operate bot-nets, proxy farms, or mass-mailing spam infrastructures. • Uploading a script which, when executed by others, installs backdoors or exfiltrates data. • Scraping user lists from the platform and reselling them. • Attempting to access the Service’s administrative API endpoints without credentials. • Intentionally creating content designed to trigger or exploit system vulnerabilities (e.g., specially-crafted payloads).

13. Reporting and Contact

If you believe a user or third party is violating these terms or creating an immediate security risk, please report the suspected violation immediately to the Service’s security or legal team at: legal@codepex.com. Provide as much relevant detail as possible (timestamps, affected resources, logs, screenshots) to enable prompt investigation.

14. Reservation of Rights

The Service expressly reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms. We may update or modify these Prohibited Uses from time to time; such updates are effective as set forth in the Agreement.

IMPORTANT — Implementation Notes (for internal/legal teams)

1. Add explicit cross-references in your T&Cs to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and include a link. 2. Implement rate limits, WAF rules, and anomaly detection to enforce the “no scraping/bots” rule and automatic throttling for suspect traffic. 3. Maintain robust logging, retention, and incident response procedures so you can act on violations and comply with legal obligations. 4. Add a DMCA / copyright takedown procedure and contact details for repeat infringers. 5. Consider adding a “safety-net” clause that permits emergency, temporary suspension without notice for imminent threats.

15. Prohibition on Pornographic, Obscene, or Sexually Explicit Content

15.1. General Prohibition Users are strictly prohibited from using any part of the Platform, Services, Software, Products, or any related systems (collectively referred to as “the Service”) for uploading, downloading, transmitting, storing, hosting, linking, referencing, distributing, or otherwise making available any content, file, data, communication, or material that is pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, or otherwise offensive to public decency or morality as defined under applicable law. This prohibition applies to all forms and formats of content, including but not limited to text, images, audio, video, animations, digital files, links, or metadata, whether publicly shared, privately stored, or transmitted through the Service. This prohibition extends to all users and account holders, including but not limited to schools, colleges, educational institutions, administrators, teachers, students, parents, staff, or any affiliated entities or individuals accessing or utilizing the Service.
For the purposes of this clause, “pornographic or obscene material” shall include, but is not limited to: a. any visual, textual, or audio representation of sexual activity or sexual organs that is intended to arouse, gratify, or exploit sexual desire; b. material that depicts nudity, sexual acts, or sexual services, including simulated sexual activity, in a manner that violates community standards of decency or is prohibited by law; c. depictions involving minors, real or fictional, in sexualized or suggestive contexts, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), “deepfake” pornography, or any derivative thereof; d. obscene or lascivious representations of violence, sexual coercion, bestiality, or other forms of sexual exploitation; and e. any hyperlink, embedded content, or file that directs users to, or facilitates access to, such material. This definition is intended to be interpreted broadly to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relating to obscenity, pornography, decency, and protection of minors, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its associated rules in India, as well as analogous provisions under international or regional law applicable to the user’s jurisdiction. This clause shall be interpreted broadly in accordance with Sections 67, 67A, and 67B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and any other applicable domestic or international law regulating obscenity, pornography, or protection of minors.
Users shall not use the Service, directly or indirectly, to promote, advertise, solicit, or operate websites, businesses, or communications relating to adult entertainment, pornography, sexual services, or any other similar or related activity, whether or not for profit. This includes but is not limited to: a. promote, advertise, or solicit participation in adult or pornographic websites, products, or services; b. distribute adult films, images, videos, files, text or related material, whether paid or free; c. offer escort, sexual entertainment, or other adult-oriented commercial services; d. maintain file repositories, streaming links, or message boards related to pornographic or obscene material; or e. use the Service to circumvent legal or platform-based content restrictions on adult content distribution. f. hosting or linking to adult or pornographic content; g. using the Service to conceal or facilitate any of the above through code obfuscation, encryption, or disguised metadata.
All data, content, files, information, or materials (“User Data”) stored, uploaded, saved, provided, linked, or referenced by users—including but not limited to Schools, Colleges, Educational Institutions, Administrators, Faculty Members, Parents, Students, or any other authorized or associated individuals or entities—shall remain entirely and exclusively the responsibility of such users. All content uploaded, shared, or transmitted through the Service remains the responsibility of the account holder. By using the Service, the user affirms and warrants that none of the material they provide, host, or transmit: a. constitutes pornography or obscene content as defined above; b. violates the laws, rules, or regulations of any competent governmental authority; or c. infringes the rights, dignity, or privacy of any individual or group. By submitting, storing, or transmitting any data through the Service, the user acknowledges, represents, and warrants that: a. the User Data is lawful, non-obscene, accurate, and appropriate for educational and administrative use; b. the User Data does not contain or link to any pornographic, obscene, illegal, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise prohibited material; c. the user has obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and consents required under applicable law to collect, store, process, display, or transmit such data; d. the submission or storage of such data does not violate the rights (including privacy, data protection, or intellectual property rights) of any third party; and e. the user shall be solely liable for any consequences, losses, claims, penalties, or damages arising out of or related to such data, including legal claims by affected individuals or authorities. The Service retains sole discretion to determine whether content violates this provision. Such determinations are final and binding for purposes of enforcement.
If CodePex Technologies reasonably determines, or is notified by competent authorities, that any User Data or activity violates this clause, or is notified that a user has uploaded, transmitted, or otherwise made available pornographic or obscene material or any illegal material in violation of the policies of the company then we reserves the right, at our sole discretion and without prior notice, to: a. immediately suspend or permanently terminate the user’s account; b. remove, restrict access to, or permanently delete any offending content or data; b. suspend or terminate the user’s account or institutional access or remove or block access to the offending content; c. notify and cooperate with law enforcement or other governmental authorities as required under applicable law, including the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021) d. preserve relevant information for investigation or legal proceedings or preserve relevant data or logs for evidentiary purposes; e. pursue all available legal remedies, including civil and criminal action, for damages or injunctive relief. f. cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities and provide information, records, or logs as may be lawfully required; g. pursue civil, criminal, or administrative remedies for damages, injunctions, or other appropriate relief. Such action may be taken immediately and without liability, in order to comply with legal obligations or to prevent harm to the public, other users, or the integrity of the Service. The Service shall not be liable to the user or to any third party for any removal, suspension, or disclosure undertaken in good faith pursuant our policies.
The Service Provider, CodePex Technologies Private Limited, its affiliates, officers, employees, and contractors do not manually, humanly, mechanically, or automatically monitor, check, examine, scrutinize, audit, verify, or review any User Data uploaded, stored, linked, or transmitted through the Service. Accordingly: a. The Service operates solely as a technology intermediary and hosting provider, enabling users to manage their educational and institutional data within a controlled platform environment. b. The Service Provider does not pre-screen, moderate, or inspect content uploaded by users. Any review of such content, if performed, shall be at the sole discretion of the Service Provider and shall not impose any continuing obligation or duty to monitor. c. The responsibility for the accuracy, legality, decency, integrity, and appropriateness of all data resides exclusively with the user who provided or uploaded it. d. The Service Provider shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any errors, omissions, violations of law, or infringement arising from User Data, nor for any damages or losses caused thereby.
Each user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CodePex Technologies Private Limited, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, and service partners from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, damages, liabilities, costs, penalties, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from or related to: a. any User Data uploaded, stored, linked, or transmitted by the user; b. any alleged or actual violation of our policies and clauses or of applicable laws concerning obscenity, data protection, or unlawful content; or c. any harm, defamation, infringement, or privacy breach caused by such data or conduct.
CodePex Technologies enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any pornographic, obscene, or indecent content or any violation of our rights, services, products etc but not limited to this only. Violation of our policies and clauses constitutes a material breach of the Terms, Conditions and our Policies of Service and Product and may result in immediate termination of access and cooperation with law enforcement. The Service Provider reserves all rights to interpret, amend, or expand our policies and clauses as may be required to maintain compliance with legal or regulatory developments and to protect the integrity and ethical use of the Service.
If any person or institution becomes aware of content or data hosted or transmitted through the Service that appears to be pornographic, obscene, or otherwise in violation of law or our policies and clauses, they shall immediately report such content to the Service Provider’s Compliance or Legal Team at: legal@codepex.com Reports should include, where possible, URLs, timestamps, account identifiers, and a brief description of the material concerned. The Service shall review such reports expeditiously and take appropriate action consistent with applicable law. Upon receiving a bona fide complaint, CodePex Technologies shall take expeditious action as required under Rule 3(1)(b)(ii) of the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, including removal of such content within the prescribed time and cooperation with relevant authorities. Violations may result in account suspension or legal action or both or denial of services in/for future usage.

15.10. Liability for Damage to CodePex Services, Systems, and Property

15.10.1. General Principle of Accountability In the event that any user, client, institution, or third party—whether directly, indirectly, intentionally, negligently, or otherwise—causes damage, disruption, interference, loss, or degradation to the Services, Software, Systems, Infrastructure, Networks, Databases, Intellectual Property, Brand Reputation, or any other tangible or intangible asset of CodePex Technologies Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as “CodePex Technologies” or “the Company”), such party shall be fully liable for all resulting losses, damages, costs, and expenses incurred by the Company. This clause applies equally to all forms of damage, including but not limited to: a. technical harm (such as security breaches, data corruption, deletion, alteration, or destruction of software components or infrastructure); b. commercial or reputational harm (including false statements, defamation, misrepresentation, or misuse of the Company’s name, trademark, or goodwill); c. economic loss (including loss of business, revenue, clients, or opportunities); and d. intellectual property infringement, unauthorized use, reverse-engineering, or copying of proprietary software, code, UI/UX design, database structures, APIs, or other confidential assets.
For the purposes of this clause, “damage” shall include any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damage arising from acts or omissions of users, clients, or third parties. Such damage includes, without limitation: • unauthorized access to or interference with Company systems or servers; • injection of malicious code, viruses, or automated bots into the Service; • attempted or successful circumvention of security mechanisms or license restrictions; • use of Company resources in a manner that causes system downtime, service degradation, or data loss; • disclosure of confidential information, trade secrets, or proprietary methodologies; • breach of contractual obligations, including non-payment or misuse of intellectual property; and • any other act or omission causing quantifiable or reputational harm to the Company or its affiliates.
In such circumstances, CodePex Technologies Private Limited expressly reserves all legal rights and remedies available under applicable law, including but not limited to: a. Civil Remedies – to institute legal proceedings before competent courts for recovery of monetary damages, injunctive relief, specific performance, or any other equitable relief as deemed appropriate under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and relevant commercial laws; b. Criminal Remedies – to lodge complaints or initiate prosecution under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and any other applicable statute for acts such as hacking, tampering, fraud, data theft, or criminal breach of trust; c. Intellectual Property Enforcement – to pursue legal action for infringement, piracy, or misuse of the Company’s proprietary software, trademarks, copyrights, designs, trade secrets, or confidential information, including proceedings under the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999; d. Injunctive Relief – to seek immediate temporary or permanent injunctions before civil or commercial courts to restrain ongoing or imminent acts of misuse or damage; e. Arbitration or Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) – where applicable, to invoke arbitration or mediation under the terms of any existing agreement or as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; and f. Interim Relief – to approach competent courts for interim measures to preserve evidence, restrain further misuse, and protect the Company’s interests pending resolution of the dispute.
The Company’s exercise or non-exercise of any right or remedy under this clause shall not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy. All rights and remedies available to CodePex Technologies under this clause are cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, remedy, or claim available under law, equity, or contract.
This clause and any dispute arising out of or in connection with acts of damage, misuse, or interference against CodePex Technologies shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties expressly agree that the courts of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (or such other jurisdiction as specified by CodePex Technologies from time to time) shall have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute, claim, or proceeding arising under or in relation to this clause or the Terms of Service generally.
In addition to pursuing its own remedies, CodePex Technologies reserves the right to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies, regulators, or third-party investigators where damage to its systems, intellectual property, or operations is suspected or detected. This may include sharing of access logs, metadata, IP addresses, transaction histories, and other technical or account-related information in accordance with applicable law. The Company may also notify affected institutions, partners, or users of such incidents to prevent further harm.
Pending investigation or legal proceedings, the Company may, at its sole discretion: a. suspend or restrict access to the Services, accounts, or connected systems of the suspected party; b. disable certain functionalities to prevent further misuse or damage; c. preserve relevant logs, backups, and audit data for evidentiary purposes; and d. implement technical countermeasures, including blocking access, IP bans, or revocation of API credentials. Such measures may be taken without prior notice if, in the reasonable opinion of CodePex Technologies, delay would cause irreparable harm or compromise system integrity.
Where feasible and not prejudicial to ongoing investigations, CodePex Technologies may notify the user or client of the alleged violation and provide an opportunity to respond or rectify the matter within a reasonable period. Failure to provide satisfactory explanation or remediation within the specified period may result in permanent suspension, legal proceedings, and other remedial actions as described herein.
Nothing in this clause shall be construed as imposing liability upon CodePex Technologies Private Limited for any damage, loss, or harm arising from acts or omissions of users, clients, or third parties. The Company’s liability, if any, shall at all times be limited to the extent expressly stated in its primary Terms of Service and Subscription Agreement, and shall in no case extend to indirect, consequential, or punitive damages claimed by users.
15.11. Rights to Legal Action, Remedies, and Indemnification 15.11.1. Right to Seek Legal Remedies In the event that any user, client, institution, representative, or any other individual or entity — including but not limited to schools, colleges, teachers, students, parents, administrative staff, or their authorized personnel — causes, directly or indirectly, any loss, damage, impairment, disruption, or adverse impact to the Services, platforms, systems, software, infrastructure, databases, intellectual property, brand reputation, goodwill, or other tangible or intangible assets of CodePex Technologies Private Limited (hereinafter “CodePex”), whether by negligence, intentional act, omission, breach of these Terms, violation of applicable law, or through any misuse or unauthorized access, CodePex expressly reserves the right to initiate appropriate legal proceedings before any competent court or tribunal having jurisdiction in India. Such proceedings may include, but are not limited to: • Civil action for damages, injunctions, or declaratory relief under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, and relevant laws of contract and tort; • Criminal prosecution for offences such as unauthorized access, tampering, data theft, or damage under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860; • Intellectual property enforcement under the Copyright Act, 1957, and Trade Marks Act, 1999, for infringement, misuse, or dilution of CodePex’s proprietary assets; • Recovery of compensation, costs, and attorney’s fees for any loss or expense incurred by CodePex in mitigating or remedying such actions.
15.11.3. Limitation of Liability for CodePex CodePex shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or related to: a. unauthorized access to or alteration of user data; b. any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Service caused by acts beyond CodePex’s reasonable control; c. reliance on or use of data uploaded by users, including educational institutions, administrators, parents, or students; d. loss of goodwill, business opportunities, or profits due to user misconduct or violation of this Agreement; or e. any event constituting force majeure under applicable law. This limitation applies even if CodePex has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Users acknowledge and accept that they access and use the Service entirely at their own risk and responsibility.
15.11.4. Right to Recover Damages and Legal Costs If CodePex suffers any financial or reputational loss, or incurs any expense in consequence of user misconduct, data misuse, security breach, or unlawful activity, it reserves the unqualified right to: a. recover from the user all actual, consequential, and statutory damages, including loss of revenue or data; b. seek injunctive relief to prevent further damage or misuse; c. claim compensation for legal fees, investigation costs, system restoration, and administrative overheads; and d. enforce recovery through civil suit, arbitration, or any other legally recognized mechanism. All such claims shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising under or related to these Terms.
15.11.7. Notice of Claims and Dispute Resolution Before initiating formal legal action, CodePex may, at its discretion, issue a notice of claim or cease-and-desist communication to the offending user, requiring rectification, compensation, or clarification within a specified period. If no satisfactory resolution is reached, CodePex may proceed with formal legal action or initiate arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended, appointing a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by both parties. The arbitration shall be conducted in English at Lucknow, India.
15.11.8. Survival of Legal Rights The provisions of this clause shall survive the termination, suspension, or expiration of the user’s account, subscription, or contractual relationship with CodePex. CodePex’s rights to damages, indemnification, and legal remedies shall remain enforceable regardless of whether the Service remains active or discontinued for that user.

7. Payment Terms and Billing

Free Trial: Six months free, no credit card required. Subscription Options: Monthly, Quarterly (5% discount), or Annual (15% discount) billing cycles with proper GST invoicing. Payment Methods: Cards, UPI, Net Banking, Bank Transfers, and Digital Wallets. Non-Payment: Unpaid accounts may be suspended until dues are cleared.

8. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the CodePex Service, including trademarks, software, designs, and documentation, are the exclusive property of CodePex Technologies Private Limited. Users may not use CodePex branding or content without prior written consent. You retain ownership of data entered into the system. CodePex only uses such data as necessary to operate the Service.

9. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of non-public data, including institutional, student, and financial information, and not to disclose it to any third party except as required by law.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. We comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable regulations.

11. Service Availability and Modifications

We guarantee 99.9% uptime except during maintenance or unforeseen outages. CodePex reserves the right to modify or discontinue any feature, with reasonable notice to users. Service credits may be provided for verified extended downtime.

12. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law: • CodePex shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. • Users are responsible for maintaining local data backups. • CodePex’s total liability shall not exceed the fees paid in the preceding 12 months. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CodePex, its employees, and affiliates against any claims arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Service.

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to events beyond our control, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, or government actions.

14. Termination and Data Retention

Either party may terminate the agreement with notice. Upon termination: • Access will cease at the end of the billing period. • Data may be exported within 30 days. • Data will be retained for 90 days post-termination and then permanently deleted.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Unresolved disputes shall be settled via arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2015.

17. Force Majeure and Service Continuity Disclaimer

17 . 1. Force Majeure (a) Definition and Scope Neither CodePex Technologies Private Limited (“CodePex”) nor the Client shall be held liable or responsible for any delay, interruption, partial or total failure in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement if such delay or failure is caused by, arises from, or results from any event, condition, or circumstance beyond its reasonable control (each a “Force Majeure Event”). (b) Illustrative Force Majeure Events Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a Force Majeure Event shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: Acts of God – such as floods, earthquakes, lightning, storms, pandemics, epidemics, or other natural disasters. Acts of Government or Authority – including changes in laws, governmental orders, lockdowns, embargoes, sanctions, or any other action restricting access to digital infrastructure or online services. War and Civil Disturbances – including war (declared or undeclared), riots, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, or sabotage. Labour and Industrial Disputes – including strikes, lockouts, slowdowns, or shortages of labour affecting CodePex or its contractors. Network or Infrastructure Failures – including outages of Internet connectivity, power supply, cloud services, or telecommunications networks. Cybersecurity and Technological Failures – including malware, ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, or data breaches despite reasonable security measures. Third-Party Service Disruptions – including failures or terminations of services provided by hosting partners, payment gateways, or other integrated platforms. Transportation and Supply Shortages – including delays in logistics, equipment failures, or unavailability of critical components. Legal or Regulatory Restrictions – including court orders, injunctions, or directives from governmental or regulatory authorities. Accidental Human or System Error – including unintentional data corruption, hardware failure, or operational disruption despite reasonable diligence. (c) Effect of Force Majeure Upon occurrence of a Force Majeure Event: The affected Party’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event and shall resume promptly upon its cessation. CodePex shall not be deemed in breach of contract for delay or failure resulting from such event. CodePex shall not be liable for data loss, delay in response, unavailability of service, or any consequential damages arising therefrom. Subscription validity shall not be extended or refunded due to such interruptions. (d) Notice and Mitigation The affected Party shall notify the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, stating the nature of the Force Majeure Event and its anticipated impact on performance. Both Parties shall make reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of such event. (e) Prolonged Force Majeure If a Force Majeure Event continues for more than ninety (90) consecutive days, CodePex may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability or penalty, retaining all rights to amounts due for services rendered up to the date of termination. 17 . 2. Service Continuity Disclaimer (a) No Absolute Guarantee of Uninterrupted Service CodePex endeavors to provide stable, reliable, and high-performance access to its online platforms, but it does not warrant that such access will be uninterrupted, error-free, or continuously available. The Client acknowledges that temporary downtime or service degradation may occur due to maintenance, upgrades, or other operational exigencies. (b) Scheduled Maintenance and Updates CodePex may perform routine or emergency maintenance to improve performance or apply updates. During such maintenance, temporary service interruptions may occur, and prior notice shall be given wherever reasonably practicable. No compensation or subscription extension shall be due for downtime resulting from such maintenance. (c) Unscheduled Outages and Technical Disruptions CodePex shall not be held liable for outages caused by: Hardware or software malfunction; Internet or telecommunications provider failure; Overload or network congestion; Migration, scaling, or upgrading processes; or Client-side connectivity or browser compatibility issues. As CodePex relies on third-party hosting and infrastructure providers, such disruptions shall not be construed as breach or negligence by CodePex. (d) Data Availability and Recovery CodePex maintains regular backups in accordance with best practices but does not guarantee complete restoration of lost data in all cases. CodePex shall not be liable for data loss, corruption, or accidental deletion resulting from system errors, third-party service failure, or Client misuse. Clients are encouraged to maintain independent backups of critical records and data. (e) Third-Party Dependencies Certain functionalities depend upon external APIs, payment gateways, SMS or email providers, and other third-party integrations. CodePex shall not be responsible for disruptions caused by any such external services or their modification, suspension, or termination. (f) Limitation of Liability Under no circumstances shall CodePex be liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of business, data, or goodwill. The Client’s exclusive remedy for any temporary disruption shall be re-performance or restoration of service at CodePex’s discretion. Temporary downtime or unavailability shall not constitute a breach or failure of service delivery. (g) No Refunds for Downtime or Interruptions No refunds, credits, or financial adjustments shall be applicable for any temporary unavailability, performance issues, or disruptions provided CodePex takes reasonable steps to restore normal operations in a commercially reasonable time frame. (h) Reservation of Rights CodePex reserves the absolute right to modify, suspend, withdraw, or discontinue any feature, module, or service (in whole or in part) for operational, legal, or technical reasons, provided such changes are implemented in good faith and, where possible, with prior notice. (i) Client Acknowledgment By using the CodePex ERP platform or any associated product or service, the Client expressly acknowledges and accepts that temporary downtime, degradation of service, or maintenance events are normal aspects of online cloud-based operations and shall not, under any circumstance, constitute non-performance or breach by CodePex.

ANNEXURE – BILLING, PAYMENTS, FINANCIAL TERMS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION & CLIENT-FACING BILLING POLICY

1. Definitions Unless otherwise defined in the MSA, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned below: 1.1 "Invoice Date" means the date on which CodePex issues a tax invoice to the Client. 1.2 "Due Date" means the last date for payment mentioned on the invoice. 1.3 "Grace Period" means the additional number of days (if any) allowed after the Due Date before late fees or suspension apply. 1.4 "Outstanding Amount" means any unpaid principal, taxes, penalties or late fees. 1.5 "Arrears" means any Outstanding Amount that remains unpaid beyond the Grace Period. 1.6 "Pro-Rata Billing" means the calculation of charges proportionate to the duration of service provided within a billing cycle. 1.7 "Dispute Window" means the period of 7–14 days (as applicable) from the Invoice Date during which the Client may raise a billing dispute. 1.8 "Service Credits" means credits (not cash refunds) issued for SLA deviations. 1.9 "Suspension" means temporary restriction of access due to non-payment or breach of terms. 1.10 "Termination" means cessation of services and closure of the Client's account as per the Agreement.

2. Billing & Payment Terms

2.1 Advance Payment Requirement All subscription fees, onboarding charges, module fees, and annual/periodic renewals shall be payable strictly in advance. Activation or continuation of services shall occur only upon receipt of advance payment. 2.2 Invoice Issuance Invoices shall be issued electronically and shall be deemed received by the Client on the date of email dispatch. 2.3 Due Date & Grace Period Payments must be made on or before the Due Date. A Grace Period (if provided) shall be solely at CodePex's discretion. 2.4 Late Fees Any payment not received by the Due Date shall attract late payment interest/charges as specified in the invoice or pricing policy. Late fees shall continue to accrue until the Outstanding Amount is fully settled. 2.5 Part-Payments Part-payments do not exempt the Client from late fees. Partial settlement shall first be adjusted against the oldest unpaid invoice. 2.6 Separate Usage-Based Charges SMS, WhatsApp, cloud storage extension, bandwidth overages, additional modules, and custom integrations shall be billed separately as per actual usage or approved quotations.

3. GST, Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

3.1 GST Applicability All invoices shall include GST as per prevailing Indian tax laws. 3.2 GSTIN & Invoice Amendments GSTIN or address corrections must be requested within the same tax period. CodePex is not obligated to amend invoices after the statutory time limit. 3.3 Withholding of Payment Taxation disputes shall not delay payment of invoices. Payment obligations remain independent of GST-related clarifications.

4. Billing Disputes

4.1 Raising a Dispute Any billing dispute must be raised in writing within the Dispute Window. Disputes raised beyond this period shall not be entertained. 4.2 Effect of Dispute on Payment Obligations Only the disputed portion may be withheld until review. Undisputed portions must be paid by the Due Date. 4.3 Resolution Timeline CodePex shall investigate the dispute and respond within a reasonable timeframe. The Client shall provide documents, records, payment proofs or logs as required.

5. Service Delivery, SLA & Downtime

5.1 Service Levels CodePex shall make commercially reasonable efforts to maintain uptime and performance per the SLA. 5.2 SLA Credits (No Refunds) Any SLA deviation shall be compensated only through service credits. Service credits: (a) cannot be converted into refunds; (b) cannot be applied against overdue or pending invoices; (c) shall apply only to future billing periods. 5.3 No Waiver of Fees Due to Performance Issues Temporary downtime, maintenance windows, or performance concerns shall not relieve the Client from payment obligations.

6. Suspension, Restriction & Termination for Non-Payment

6.1 Suspension If payment remains unpaid beyond the Grace Period (if any), CodePex may restrict or suspend services until full payment is received. 6.2 Notices CodePex shall issue reminders and/or notices before suspension. Non-receipt of such communication due to incorrect contact details shall not invalidate CodePex's right to suspend. 6.3 Reactivation Fees Reactivation of suspended accounts may be subject to reconnection fees. 6.4 Termination If payments remain unpaid for an extended period (45–90 days or as defined in the agreement), CodePex may terminate the account. All dues up to the termination date shall remain payable.

7. Refunds, Cancellations & Early Termination

7.1 Non-Refundability All advance payments, subscription fees, onboarding charges, and annual plans are strictly non-refundable. 7.2 Mid-Term Cancellation Cancellation during a billing period shall not entitle the Client to any refund or partial credit. 7.3 Effect of Cancellation Upon cancellation or termination, the Client must clear all Outstanding Amounts before requesting data export.

8. Data Ownership, Export & Retention

8.1 Data Ownership All academic and administrative data uploaded by the Client shall remain the property of the Client. All intellectual property, platform logic, source code, modules and architecture belong exclusively to CodePex. 8.2 Data Export Rights The Client may download their data through available export functions. Special export requests or custom formats may incur additional charges. 8.3 Data Retention Post Termination CodePex shall retain Client data for a limited period (typically 30–90 days) after suspension or termination. After the retention window, data may be permanently deleted. 8.4 Liability for Data Loss Post Retention Period CodePex shall not be liable for any data loss after the retention window lapses.

9. Customizations, Enhancements & Additional Development

9.1 Standard vs Custom Features The subscription includes access only to standard features of CodePex ERP. Customizations, integrations or additional modules are not included. 9.2 Custom Development Charges Any custom work shall be executed only after written approval and quotation acceptance by the Client. 9.3 Delays in Custom Work Delays in custom development shall not affect subscription fees or payment schedules.

10. Multi-Branch or Multi-Department Accounts

10.1 Consolidated Billing If billing is consolidated, non-payment by any branch shall affect all branches under the same account. 10.2 Authorized Contacts Only designated billing contacts or authorized signatories of the Client shall be recognized for financial approvals and commitments.

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

12.1 This Annexure shall be governed by the laws of India. 12.2 Any dispute arising from billing, payments, or financial terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in the city where CodePex Technologies Pvt. Ltd. maintains its registered office.

13. Limitation of Liability (Financial Matters)

13.1 CodePex shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential financial losses arising from delayed payments, suspension, data retention expiry, or billing disputes. 13.2 The maximum financial liability of CodePex, if any, shall be limited strictly to the amount of service credits specified under the SLA.

Client-Facing Billing Policy

1. Subscription & Payment Structure 1.1 Advance Payment Required CodePex ERP operates on an advance-payment model. Your subscription, modules, hosting resources, and support are activated only after full payment is received. 1.2 Billing Cycles Depending on your plan, you may be billed annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. Billing cycle details are shared during onboarding. 1.3 What Your Subscription Includes Your subscription generally includes: • Access to selected ERP modules • Cloud hosting and data storage within your plan limits • Regular product updates • Standard support Usage-based services (SMS, WhatsApp notifications, extra storage, etc.) are billed separately. 2. Invoices & Due Dates 2.1 Invoice Delivery Invoices are sent to your registered billing email and appear in your Billing Dashboard. 2.2 Payment Due Date Each invoice clearly displays the due date. We request timely payment to avoid service disruption. 2.3 Grace Period A short grace period may be offered at CodePex's discretion. After this period, late fees may apply. 3. Late Payments & Overdue Accounts 3.1 Late Fees If payment is not received by the due date, late fees or interest may be added as per our billing policy. 3.2 Reminders We send payment reminders before and after the due date to ensure you do not miss any important deadlines. 3.3 Service Restriction & Suspension If invoices remain unpaid for a long period: • Some features may be temporarily restricted • The account may be suspended until dues are cleared Your data remains safe during suspension. 4. Renewals & Auto-Renewal 4.1 Renewal Notices We notify schools 30–45 days before renewal to give enough time for approval and processing. 4.2 Auto-Renewal Most subscriptions auto-renew to ensure continuity. You may opt out anytime before the renewal date by informing us in writing. 5. Refunds & Cancellations 5.1 Non-Refundable Payments All subscription fees, onboarding charges, and annual plans are non-refundable due to advance provisioning of resources. 5.2 Mid-Cycle Cancellation If you choose to discontinue mid-cycle, the remaining subscription period cannot be refunded or credited. 6. Usage-Based Charges (SMS, WhatsApp, Storage, etc.) 6.1 Messaging Charges SMS and WhatsApp notifications are billed based on your actual usage and carrier rates. 6.2 Storage & Resource Upgrades Additional storage or advanced hosting resources can be purchased if your school exceeds plan limits. 6.3 Separate Invoices Usage-based services are billed separately from your subscription. 7. Billing Disputes & Clarifications 7.1 Dispute Window If you believe an invoice contains an error, please inform us within 7–14 days of receiving it. 7.2 Undisputed Amounts If only part of the invoice is disputed, the remaining amount must still be paid on time. 7.3 Quick Resolution Our team reviews disputes promptly and provides clarifications or revised invoices when required. 8. Data Access, Export & Retention 8.1 Your Data Belongs to You All academic and administrative data entered by your school remains your property. 8.2 Data Access During Suspension Data remains secure but may not be accessible if the account is suspended for non-payment. 8.3 Data Availability After Termination After the account is closed, data will remain available for export for a limited period (typically 30–90 days). 9. Customizations & Add-Ons 9.1 Standard vs Custom Features Your subscription includes standard features only. Any custom development, integrations, or special modules are chargeable separately. 9.2 Approval Required Custom work begins only after the school approves a quotation in writing. 10. Multi-Branch/Multi-Campus Billing 10.1 Consolidated Billing Option Institutions with multiple branches may opt for consolidated or branch-wise billing. 10.2 Effect of Non-Payment by One Branch If billing is consolidated, non-payment by any branch may impact service for all branches. 11. Compliance, GST & Audit Support 11.1 GST-Compliant Invoices All invoices are GST-compliant and include breakdowns required for Indian tax filings. 11.2 Audit Documentation Schools may download past invoices, receipts, usage logs, and financial summaries for internal or board audits (CBSE/ICSE/State). 12. Contact & Support for Billing Queries Our Billing Support Team is available to help with: • Invoice clarifications • Payment confirmations • GST corrections • Usage reports • Renewal planning You may contact us via your Billing Dashboard or billing support email.

Arbitration, Jurisdiction & Waiver Clauses

Arbitration Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the use of the CodePex Platform, these Terms, or any services provided by CodePex, shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and any subsequent amendments. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, and the arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English before a sole arbitrator appointed by CodePex in accordance with the Act. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on all parties, and judgment upon such award may be enforced by the courts of competent jurisdiction in India. Exclusive Jurisdiction For all matters relating to: (a) the appointment of the arbitrator, (b) supervisory jurisdiction over the arbitral proceedings, (c) interim relief under Section 9, and (d) enforcement of an arbitral award, the parties expressly submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Waiver of Litigation Rights By accessing or using the CodePex Platform, the User expressly agrees that all disputes covered by this Arbitration Agreement shall be resolved only through arbitration and that the User waives off any right to initiate or participate in civil court proceedings in respect of such disputes, except: for seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Act, and for enforcement of arbitral awards, as these are legally required to be approached through courts. Users further agree not to challenge the validity of these arbitration provisions on the grounds of electronic acceptance, online contract formation, or lack of physical signature. Binding Effect This arbitration clause constitutes a legally binding agreement between CodePex and all Users, including visitors, account holders, subscribers, merchants, institutions, and service providers, and is deemed accepted upon use of the Platform.

Fair Use Policy (FUP) for SMS, Email, and WhatsApp Services

This Policy forms an integral part of the Terms of Service, Subscription Agreements, and all other binding contracts executed with CodePex. By accessing or using the Communication Services, the user (“User”, “School”, “Institution”, “Administrator”, “Staff”, or “Authorized User”) agrees to be bound by this Policy. 1. Purpose of the Communication Services 1.1. CodePex provides SMS, Email, and WhatsApp functionalities solely for event-driven notifications within the ERP platform. These messages are automatically triggered based on specific operational events such as attendance updates, fee reminders, exam notifications, transport alerts, OTP verification, system alerts, or other workflow-linked actions. 1.2. The Communication Services are not designed for bulk marketing, political messaging, unsolicited promotional campaigns, or user-triggered mass communication beyond the intended scope of ERP functions. 1.3. Schools acknowledge that CodePex acts purely as a technology intermediary, relaying communication via third-party telecom, email, and WhatsApp service providers, without independently generating content. 2. Ownership and Responsibility for Content 2.1. All SMS, Email, and WhatsApp content, including text, templates, sender IDs, headers, and purpose of communication, originates from the School and is deemed to be submitted by the School's authorized representative(s). 2.2. CodePex does not modify, approve, endorse, or validate the content transmitted on behalf of the School. 2.3. The School shall ensure that all content complies with: The Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules thereunder TRAI Regulations including TCCCPR 2018 and DLT guidelines Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Data protection obligations applicable under Indian law Applicable laws governing unsolicited commercial communication 2.4. Schools shall be solely liable for: The accuracy of message content Lawfulness of the purpose Consent of recipients Compliance with DLT template norms (where relevant) Avoiding misleading, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful communication 3. Fair Use Limitations 3.1. CodePex enforces fair usage thresholds to ensure system integrity, prevent abuse, and maintain optimal performance. 3.2. Users shall not engage in: Sending messages unrelated to the academic or operational functions of the School Excessive or repetitive messaging causing nuisance to recipients Bulk blasting messages for political, religious, fundraising, or promotional purposes Dissemination of false, harmful, abusive, defamatory, or illegal content Using the ERP as a messaging gateway for third-party businesses Sending messages not triggered by ERP events unless explicitly permitted 3.3. CodePex reserves the right to throttle, restrict, suspend, or terminate communication privileges if usage violates this Policy or impacts platform performance. 3.4. The School acknowledges that event-driven communication volumes are monitored to detect anomalies, misuse, or fraudulent patterns. 4. Limitations on CodePex’s Obligations 4.1. CodePex’s responsibilities are limited to: Providing the technical interface for event-driven communication Routing messages via third-party providers Offering standard configuration options inside the ERP 4.2. CodePex is not obligated to: Obtain, manage, or troubleshoot DLT registration, sender IDs, headers, templates, or approvals for the School Provide consultancy for telecom, email, or WhatsApp onboarding processes Liaise with third-party providers on the School’s behalf unless contractually and financially agreed to separately Ensure delivery where delivery failures occur due to telecom or external provider-level incidents 4.3. Any assistance beyond the ERP's built-in capabilities must be: Separately contracted, Paid for, and Explicitly documented in a mutually executed agreement. 5. Compliance with DLT, TRAI, WhatsApp Business API, and Email Standards 5.1. Schools must independently ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to: TRAI’s TCCCPR 2018 Regulations DLT Registration (Principal Entity & Headers/Sender IDs) Template creation and approval WhatsApp Business Policy requirements Anti-spam norms Consent and opt-out protocols 5.2. CodePex shall not be liable for: Message/template rejections Suspension of headers or templates Penalties imposed on Schools by TRAI or service providers Delivery failures due to regulatory non-compliance 6. Data Protection & Privacy Compliance 6.1. Schools must ensure that all personal data of students, parents, staff, or vendors used for sending communications has been collected lawfully with valid consent. 6.2. CodePex processes such data strictly as a data processor providing communication tools. 6.3. The School indemnifies CodePex against: Data privacy breaches arising from School misuse Unlawful communication to individuals without consent 7. Abuse Monitoring and Enforcement 7.1. CodePex may implement automated or manual monitoring systems to detect: Excessive messaging High-frequency event triggers Suspicious or abnormal patterns Misuse for non-ERP purposes 7.2. Upon detecting violation or potential abuse, CodePex may: Issue warnings Temporarily suspend outbound communication functionality Permanently block communication services Terminate the subscription agreement 7.3. CodePex may also comply with lawful requests from government authorities for investigation, audit, or enforcement actions. 8. Billing, Consumption, and Limits 8.1. Communication usage may be billed: Per-message basis As part of subscription packs As add-on consumption 8.2. CodePex reserves the right to revise pricing, enforce consumption limits, or restrict usage where: Unusually high volume is detected Abuse is suspected Provider costs change 8.3. Communication charges are non-refundable, including for failed deliveries arising from: User error Invalid numbers/emails DLT rejections Telecom network failures WhatsApp API restrictions 9. Limitation of Liability 9.1. CodePex shall not be liable for: Loss, delay, or non-delivery of SMS/Email/WhatsApp messages Actions or omissions of telecom operators, email providers, or WhatsApp Penalties imposed by regulators due to School violations Any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from communication usage 9.2. CodePex’s maximum liability is limited to the subscription fees paid for the specific period of service. 10. Indemnification The School agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless CodePex, its directors, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, penalties, or legal costs arising from: Misuse of Communication Services Violation of DLT/TRAI/WhatsApp/email regulations Sending unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized messages Breach of data protection obligations User-triggered or event-triggered messages that violate applicable law 11. Service Availability & Force Majeure 11.1. CodePex does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of SMS, Email, or WhatsApp services. 11.2. Delivery may be delayed or disrupted due to: Telecom outages Regulatory blocks Third-party provider failures Network congestion Security incidents Force majeure events 11.3. CodePex shall not be liable for such interruptions. 12. Amendments CodePex reserves the unconditional right to modify, update, or revise this Policy at any time. Continued use of the Communication Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. 13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 14. Acceptance By using the Communication Services offered through CodePex ERP or codepex.com, the User acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted this Fair Use Policy in its entirety.

19. Grievance Redressal Officer

In compliance with the IT Rules, 2021: Grievance Officer CodePex Technologies Private Limited Email: grievance@codepex.com Address: 356/208/16, Alamnagar Road, Rajajipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India We strive to acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and resolve them within 15 business days.

20. Contact Information

CodePex Technologies Private Limited 356/208/16, Alamnagar Road, Rajajipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India +91 91700 91269 +91 92780 91269 legal@codepex.com Mon–Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST

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