TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ONLINE FEE PAYMENT

St. Britto High School, Hajipur

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users who make payments through the Online Fee Payment System provided by St. Britto High School. By proceeding with any online payment through this service, the user is deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.

St. Britto High School reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Users are advised to review these Terms and Conditions periodically before using the service.

1. General Terms

  • Online payments can be made using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, UPI, Net Banking, and other payment methods provided by the payment gateway.

  • Users are advised to verify any transaction charges, service fees, or bank charges applicable to their chosen payment method with their respective bank or payment service provider.

  • The payment information entered during a transaction is processed directly by the authorized payment gateway and is not stored by St. Britto High School.

  • Users are responsible for ensuring that all information entered during the payment process is accurate and complete.

  • It is recommended that users save or print the payment confirmation for future reference and dispute resolution.

2. User Responsibilities

The user agrees and confirms that:

  • All information provided during the payment process is accurate and complete.

  • The debit card, credit card, UPI account, or bank account used for payment is legally owned by or authorized for use by the user.

  • Sufficient funds or credit limits are available in the selected payment account before initiating the transaction.

  • The user bears sole responsibility for any errors resulting from incorrect information entered during the payment process.

3. Security of Transactions

  • Online payments are processed through a secure payment gateway using industry-standard encryption technology.

  • While reasonable security measures are implemented, St. Britto High School cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

  • Users acknowledge that internet-based transactions may be subject to risks including unauthorized access, hacking, phishing, data interception, or fraud.

  • St. Britto High School shall not be held responsible for any loss arising from such incidents beyond its reasonable control.

4. Disclaimer of Liability

St. Britto High School and its payment gateway service providers shall not be liable for:

  • Any delay, interruption, failure, or error in processing transactions.

  • Technical failures, network issues, server downtime, or communication errors.

  • Unauthorized access to user information due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of the online payment facility.

The user agrees that St. Britto High School shall not be responsible for any losses resulting from reliance on information available through the website or failure of services caused by circumstances beyond its control.

5. Refund and Cancellation Policy

  • Fees once paid are generally non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • Refund requests, if any, shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances and solely at the discretion of the school management.

  • Any approved refund shall be processed through the original payment method within a reasonable period as determined by the payment gateway and banking institutions.

6. Privacy Policy

  • Parents, guardians, students, and staff may browse the school's website for information without providing personal data.

  • Access to certain services may require login credentials provided by the school.

  • Personal information submitted through the website shall be treated as confidential and used only for administrative and educational purposes.

  • Information may be shared with banks, payment gateway providers, or government authorities only when legally required or necessary for processing payments.

  • St. Britto High School does not store debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, CVV, internet banking passwords, or other sensitive payment credentials.

  • User information will not be sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties except as required by law.

7. No Warranty

The information, materials, services, and facilities provided through the website are offered on an "As Is" and "As Available" basis.

St. Britto High School makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information.

  • Continuous availability of services.

  • Freedom from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

  • Fitness for any particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall St. Britto High School be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the online payment service.

  • Delayed processing of payments.

  • Technical failures, system errors, or internet disruptions.

  • Unauthorized access to user accounts or transaction data.

9. Security Measures

  • All payment transactions are secured using SSL encryption and other industry-standard security protocols.

  • Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and payment information.

  • The school shall not be liable for losses resulting from a user's failure to safeguard personal information or devices used for transactions.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

St. Britto High School reserves the right to:

  • Modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

  • Add, suspend, or discontinue any online payment service without prior notice.

  • Reject or decline any transaction if deemed necessary for security, legal, or administrative reasons.

The latest version of these Terms and Conditions published on the school's website shall prevail and be binding on all users.

Contact Information

St. Britto High School
Pakauli, Rajasan, Bidupur, Mahnar Road
Vaishali (Hajipur), Bihar – 844102

For any queries regarding online fee payment, parents and guardians may contact the school administration during working hours.