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About these terms

lipsresearch.org is the website of LIPS Research Foundation, LIPS Building, 4/15 H, NH 47, Trivandrum – Kanyakumari Road, Marthandam, Pammam, Kanyakumari Dist. – 629165, Tamil Nadu, India (“LIPS Research”, “we”, “us”). These terms apply to everyone who uses the website. By using it, or by sending us a form, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

The website is operated by LIPS Research Foundation on behalf of itself and its units, including DL CARD and LIPS Gurukulam.

Our privacy notice explains how we handle personal data, and our fees, cancellation and refund policy covers payments. Both form part of these terms.

Using this website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

  • try to gain access to the staff dashboard, our systems or other people’s data;
  • upload malicious files or content that is unlawful, offensive or infringes someone else’s rights;
  • send automated requests, scrape the website, or try to list the certificate registers by searching number after number;
  • disrupt the website or its security checks, or pretend to be someone else.

Information on this website

We try to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but it is provided for general information. Programme details, eligibility rules, fees and dates can change. What we confirm to you in writing, for example in an offer or admission letter, takes precedence over the website.

Some programmes are offered in association with partner institutions, such as European International University (EIU), Paris. Where a partner awards a degree or certificate, the partner’s own rules apply to that award.

Whether a qualification is recognised for employment, further study or professional registration depends on the rules of the authority concerned in each country. Please check recognition with that authority before you enrol.

Applications and documents you send us

  • The information and documents you send must be true, complete and your own, or sent with the permission of the people concerned.
  • If information or a document turns out to be false or altered, we may reject the application or withdraw an admission, membership or certificate based on it.
  • Sending a form does not guarantee admission, membership, recognition or any other outcome. Each application is assessed against the published criteria.
  • Work you submit for a programme, such as a thesis or a research paper, must be your own and must acknowledge the work of others.

Programme-specific rules are given to you at admission.

Fees and payments

We do not take payments on this website. Pay only into the accounts shown on our payment pages, and send us the payment acknowledgement as described there. Cancellations and refunds are covered by our fees, cancellation and refund policy.

Certificates and verification

Certificates issued through DL CARD and LIPS Gurukulam can be checked by number on our verification page. Awards of European International University are verified by EIU. Presenting a forged or altered certificate in our name may be reported to the authorities.

Intellectual property

The text, photographs, videos, documents, logos and design of this website belong to LIPS Research or to the people and organisations who licensed them to us. You may view, download and print pages and documents for your own non-commercial use, for example to prepare an application. Any other copying, republication or commercial use needs our written permission. Names and logos of partner organisations belong to their owners.

This website links to other websites, such as LIPS NEXORA, European International University and our social-media pages. We are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices.

Availability and liability

We aim to keep the website available and secure, but we cannot guarantee that it will always be available or free of errors. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for loss caused by relying on general information on the website or by the website being unavailable. Nothing in these terms limits any right you have under Indian law that cannot be limited, including your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of India.

Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. The date at the top of this page shows when they last changed. Please check them whenever you send us a form.

Contact and grievances

Questions about these terms: e-mail [email protected] or call +91 94420 91507. Students can raise grievances on +91 94881 74507 (call or WhatsApp). All contacts are on the contact page.

Grievances can be sent to the same e-mail address.