Terms of Service
Rules and guidelines for using our website and participating in the Coding Junction community.
Last updated: August 9, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Coding Junction website (coding-junction.in) and participating in our community activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
About Coding Junction
Coding Junction is the official technology community of University Institute of Technology, Burdwan (UIT, BU). We are a student-driven organization dedicated to fostering a culture of coding, innovation, and collaborative learning among students.
User Accounts
To access certain features of our website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain the security of your account credentials and not share them with others
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in suspicious activity.
Acceptable Use
When using our website and participating in Coding Junction activities, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Upload or distribute malicious code, viruses, or any harmful software
- Engage in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior toward other members
- Plagiarize or submit others' work as your own in competitions or events
- Use our platform for any commercial purposes without prior written consent
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data without permission
Events & Competitions
Coding Junction organizes hackathons, workshops, coding competitions, and other events. By participating, you agree to:
- Follow the specific rules and guidelines of each event
- Submit only original work unless otherwise specified
- Respect the intellectual property rights of other participants
- Accept the decisions of judges and organizers as final
- Grant Coding Junction permission to photograph, record, and share event content for promotional purposes
⚠️ We reserve the right to disqualify participants who violate event rules or these Terms of Service.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Coding Junction website — including logos, graphics, text, images, and code — is the property of Coding Junction or its content creators and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission
- User-submitted content (e.g., project submissions, blog posts) remains the intellectual property of the original creator
- By submitting content, you grant Coding Junction a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and share it within our community
Community Guidelines
As a member of Coding Junction, you are expected to uphold our community values:
Respect
Treat all members with kindness and respect, regardless of skill level, background, or experience.
Collaboration
Share knowledge freely, help fellow members grow, and contribute positively to the community.
Integrity
Be honest in your work, give credit where it's due, and maintain academic integrity.
Growth
Embrace learning, accept constructive feedback, and strive for continuous improvement.
Limitation of Liability
Coding Junction and its organizers, members, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or services
- Loss of data, projects, or submissions due to technical failures
- Actions or content posted by third parties or other users
- Interruptions in service due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control
Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of our website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or community channels.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out:
Coding Junction
University Institute of Technology, Burdwan
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India