1. Introduction
Welcome to the JCE Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation (“JIEF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and programs. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms. Additional guidelines or policies may apply to specific services or programs offered by JIEF. Your continued use of the website or services indicates acceptance of any updated Terms.

3. Use License
JIEF grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to temporarily download one copy of materials on our website for personal, non-commercial, transitory viewing only. Under this license, you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials

• Use the materials for commercial purposes or public display

• Attempt to decompile or reverse-engineer any software or technology

• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

• Transfer the materials to another person or mirror them on another server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by JIEF at any time.

4. User Accounts
If you register or create an account with JIEF:

• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password

• You agree not to share your login credentials with others

• You accept full responsibility for any activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. Programs and Services
5.1 Incubation Programs
Participation is subject to eligibility, application approval, and adherence to program guidelines. Active participation and milestone compliance are expected.
5.2 Internship Programs
Internship slots are limited and selection is merit-based. Interns must comply with the code of conduct and program requirements.
5.3 Educational Programs
Bootcamps, workshops, and training programs may have eligibility criteria and participation requirements. Completion certificates may be issued subject to fulfillment of conditions.

6. Intellectual Property
All content, services, and features on the JIEF website — including text, graphics, logos, and software — are the intellectual property of JIEF.

• You may not use JIEF's trademarks, service marks, or logos without prior written permission.
   

7. User Content
Our services may allow users to upload or share content (e.g., applications, feedback, text, graphics, videos). By submitting content, you:

• Grant JIEF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with our services

• Confirm that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party

You are solely responsible for the content you post.

8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our website or services to:

• Engage in illegal or unethical activities

• Infringe upon intellectual property or proprietary rights

• Submit false or misleading information

• Harass, defame, abuse, or discriminate against any individual or group

• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks
   

9. Disclaimer
The content on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. JIEF disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, JIEF and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from the use or inability to use our services.

11. Termination
JIEF reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or JIEF's operations.

12. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms at our sole discretion. If changes are significant, we will provide advance notice (e.g., via email or website notification). Your continued use after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you may contact:
JIEF
📧 Email: jief@jainbgm.in
📍 Address: JCE Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Belagavi