By accessing or using the website at gudsky.org (the "Site") or any of the services, programmes, or resources offered by Gudsky Research Foundation ("Gudsky", "we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site or our services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, registered members, programme participants, institutional partners, and any other users of the Site or services.
Gudsky Research Foundation is a Section 8 Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, registered in India. We operate as a non-profit applied research and development organisation focused on AI, Robotics, and allied disciplines.
The Site provides information about and access to the following services:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time with or without notice.
Enrolment in Research Intake is subject to eligibility criteria, available cohort seats, and completion of the registration and onboarding process. Admission is not guaranteed upon registration of interest. Gudsky reserves the right to accept or decline any applicant at its sole discretion.
VRC membership is offered in multiple tiers. Access to tier-specific benefits begins upon successful payment and account activation. Institutional partnerships are governed by a separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into between Gudsky and the institution.
Research Support services are initiated upon agreement of scope, timeline, and fees between the participant and Gudsky. Service delivery timelines are estimates and may vary based on complexity and workload.
Participants in any Gudsky programme must:
All fees are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Payments are processed through our authorised payment gateway. By making a payment, you confirm that you are authorised to use the payment method provided.
Refund terms are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
Donations made to Gudsky Research Foundation are voluntary contributions and are not refundable. Donation receipts eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 will be issued upon request.
All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, research materials, publications, course content, branding, logos, graphics, and software — is the property of Gudsky Research Foundation or its licensors and is protected under applicable Indian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without prior written consent from Gudsky.
Research work, publications, and outputs produced solely by a participant during a Gudsky programme remain the intellectual property of the participant, except where a separate co-authorship or IP assignment agreement has been signed. Gudsky may be acknowledged as a research affiliate or institutional collaborator in publications where Gudsky infrastructure, mentorship, or resources were used.
Any jointly developed research outputs, prototypes, or products are subject to the IP terms specified in the individual programme agreement or MOA entered into between the participant/institution and Gudsky.
You agree not to:
Gudsky reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these terms without prior notice.
The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Gudsky does not guarantee that:
External links on the Site are provided for convenience. Gudsky does not endorse or take responsibility for the content of third-party websites.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, Gudsky Research Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or services, even if Gudsky has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall Gudsky's total liability to you for any claim exceed the amount you paid to Gudsky in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to such claim.
Gudsky reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site and services at its sole discretion, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any conduct that Gudsky determines to be in violation of these Terms or harmful to other users, Gudsky, or third parties.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site and services immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall do so.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in West Bengal, India.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute by contacting us at legal@gudsky.org. We will endeavour to respond within 15 working days.
Gudsky reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. The revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users via email.
For any questions about these Terms, please contact:
For grievances related to data privacy or content, please refer to our Grievance Officer details.