Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Ascend aiQ website (ascendaiq.com) and our services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Services

Ascend aiQ provides educational content, resources, podcasts, events, and related services focused on technology, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and professional development. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Online courses and training materials
• Podcasts and video content
• Research reports and documentation
• Virtual and in-person events
• Newsletter and email communications
• Community forums and networking opportunities

3. User Accounts

Some features of our services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Ascend aiQ or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our services
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Engage in any form of spamming or unsolicited advertising
• Impersonate any person or entity

6. User Content

If you submit content to our platform (such as comments, forum posts, or event submissions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with our services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Ascend aiQ. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ascend aiQ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ascend aiQ and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our services or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, India.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: elevate@ascendaiq.com