Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: August 2026
Website Owner: UWC Mahindra ("MUWCI", "the College", "we", "us", or "our")
Registered Address: Village Paud, Taluka Mulshi, Pune District, Maharashtra – 412108, India
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the official website of UWC Mahindra, accessible via https://www.uwcmahindra.org/. ("the Website").
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you ("User", "you", or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue the use of this Website immediately.
UWC Mahindra College is a registered not-for-profit educational institution in India and a constituent member of the global United World Colleges (UWC) movement, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
2. Institutional Mission and Scope of Website
2.1 The Website serves to provide information about the College’s educational offerings, campus life, admissions process, community initiatives, and alumni networks, as well as to facilitate online donations.
2.2 Non-Binding Nature of Information: Content provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. Course structures, co-curricular offerings, campus fees, financial aid policies, and admissions criteria are subject to change without prior notice.
2.3 Separation of Website Terms and Enrolment Contracts: Accessing this Website or submitting an inquiry/application does not constitute a contract of enrolment. Accepted students and parents/guardians are subject to a separate, formal UWC Mahindra Standard Terms & Conditions of Enrolment upon acceptance of an offer.
3. Minors, Safeguarding, and Parental Consent
MUWCI is an educational institution providing education to young people, many of whom are under 18 years of age (minors).
3.1 Admissions & Inquiries: Minors may browse the Website. However, the submission of personal data through online application portals or inquiry forms by individuals under 18 must be performed with the knowledge and verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3.2 Child Protection & Safeguarding: MUWCI is committed to child protection. Any attempt to use interaction channels, if any, on this Website (e.g., student portals, forums, or contact forms) to communicate inappropriately with or groom minors will be reported immediately to law enforcement agencies in India and relevant international jurisdictions.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, all materials on this Website—including but not limited to text, photographs, graphic images, audio/video clips, logos, trade marks, branding, design, and software code—are the intellectual property of UWC Mahindra, the UWC International Office, or third-party content providers.
4.2 Limited Licence: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to view, download, and print pages from the Website solely for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided that:
You do not modify the content or remove any copyright, trade mark, or proprietary notices.
You do not republish, sell, rent, sub-licence, or commercially exploit any material from this Website without prior written consent from MUWCI.
4.3 UWC Name and Emblem: The name "UWC Mahindra", the emblem, and the UWC logo are protected trade marks. They may not be used without explicit, written permission.
5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
When using our Website, portals, or inquiry forms, you agree not to:
5.1 Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or defamatory information.
5.2 Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in breach of applicable local or international laws.
5.3 Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt, limit, or damage computer software or hardware.
5.4 Attempt to gain unauthorised access to restricted sections of the Website, server databases, or student/applicant portals.
5.5 Scrape, extract, or harvest personal data regarding students, faculty, staff, donors, or alumni.
6. Online Payments, Application Fees, and Donations
6.1 Payment Gateways: The Website may process online payments for application fees, tuition deposits, or donations via secure third-party payment service providers. By making a payment, you agree to comply with the terms and privacy notices of these payment processors.
6.2 Currency & Tax Receipts: Transactions are primarily processed in Indian Rupees (INR) or specified foreign currencies. As a registered non-profit in India, tax exemption receipts (e.g., under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act, where applicable) will be issued in accordance with Indian tax laws. International donors are advised to consult local tax regulations regarding deductibility.
Refund Policy:
Donations: Generally non-refundable, except in cases of proven administrative or technical errors during processing.
Tuition Fees & Deposits: Refund terms are governed exclusively by the student's signed Agreement and College Financial Regulations.
7. Data Protection, GDPR, and Privacy Compliance
MUWCI respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with international standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
7.1 Privacy Notice: Our processing of personal data collected via the Website (e.g., through cookies, contact forms, or the applicant portal) is detailed in our standalone [Privacy Policy].
7.2 International Data Transfers: As an international institution, data collected on this Website may be transferred across borders to UWC National Committees, the IB Organization (IBO), or university admissions services. Appropriate legal safeguards are implemented to protect these transfers.
7.3 Your Data Rights: Under applicable laws, individuals (or their parents/guardians) have the right to access, rectify, request erasure of, or object to the processing of their personal data. Inquiries regarding data privacy should be directed to our Data Protection Officer / Grievance Officer at: dpo@muwci.net.
8. Third-Party Links and External Content
This Website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., UWC International, International Baccalaureate Organization, social media platforms, or external partner sites). These links are provided for your convenience only. MUWCI has no control over the content, security, or privacy practices of external sites and accepts no responsibility or liability for them.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
"As Is" Basis: The Website and all information, content, and materials included are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Availability: We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or technical glitches.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, UWC Mahindra, its Governors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this Website.
10. Force Majeure
The College shall not be held liable for any delay, disruption, or failure to perform website services resulting from acts of God, extreme weather events, natural disasters, epidemics/pandemics, governmental actions, cyber-attacks, or power/telecommunication network failures.
11. Amendments to Terms
MUWCI reserves the right to revise and update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms, their subject matter, and their formation are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Pune, Maharashtra, India, subject to any mandatory statutory protections available to international data subjects under applicable data protection laws (such as the GDPR).
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: communications@muwci.net / info@muwci.net
Postal Address:
The Mahindra United World College of India,
Village Paud, Taluka Mulshi,
Pune District, Maharashtra – 412108, India