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Payment & Billing Policy

Version 2.1 · Read together with Part A, Terms of Service

C.1 Introduction

This Policy governs all payments made for Plans, Vision AI Credits, and other paid offerings on the Platform, and forms part of the Terms of Service.

C.2 Accepted Payment Methods

AI Pathshala currently accepts UPI, RuPay, Visa, Mastercard, and Net Banking, and may accept EMI or other methods introduced from time to time. AI Pathshala may add or discontinue payment methods without prior notice.

C.3 Pricing

All prices are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) and displayed inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. The price shown at checkout prevails over any earlier marketing communication. Current Plan pricing is: AI Pathshala Prep ₹500/month or ₹999/quarter; AI Pathshala Plus ₹1,200/month, ₹2,999/quarter or ₹9,999/year; AI Pathshala Pro ₹3,999/month, ₹11,999/quarter or ₹29,999/year. The Vision AI Video Tutor is included at 60 minutes/day on AI Pathshala Pro only. AI Pathshala may revise pricing prospectively; a price revision does not affect a Plan already purchased.

C.4 Taxes

Prices are inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Where required by law, AI Pathshala issues a valid tax invoice, and Customers are responsible for providing accurate billing details needed for tax compliance.

C.5 Payment Authorization

By submitting payment information, the Customer authorizes AI Pathshala and its payment partners to charge the applicable amount. Payments are subject to verification by the relevant financial institution. AI Pathshala is not liable for payment failures caused by insufficient balance, bank restrictions, gateway errors, network failures, expired cards, incorrect details, or fraud-prevention measures applied by financial institutions.

C.6 Subscriptions and Activation

Plan fees are payable in advance. Access begins only after successful payment confirmation and commences from the activation date shown in the Customer's Account. Plans do not auto-renew (see Section A.9); no charge occurs without an affirmative renewal action by the Customer.

C.7 Promotional Offers

Unless expressly stated otherwise, only one promotional offer may be applied per transaction, offers cannot be exchanged for cash, and unused promotional benefits expire automatically at the end of their stated validity period. AI Pathshala may withdraw or modify promotional campaigns at any time.

C.8 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, access to the paid Service will not be activated and the pending transaction may be cancelled automatically; the Customer may retry with another payment method. AI Pathshala is not responsible for delays caused by banks, UPI providers, or payment gateways.

C.9 Payment Confirmation

Upon successful payment, AI Pathshala provides payment confirmation, an invoice or receipt, and Plan activation details, which Customers should retain for their records.

C.10 Refunds

Refund requests should be sent to the AI Pathshala Helpdesk at help@theaipathshala.in and are considered in accordance with applicable law. Where a refund is approved, it is ordinarily initiated within ten (10) Business Days of approval and credited to the original payment method; actual credit timelines depend on the Customer's bank, card issuer, UPI provider, or payment gateway.

C.11 Chargebacks and Billing Errors

Customers are encouraged to contact AI Pathshala before initiating a chargeback. Where a chargeback is raised without valid basis, AI Pathshala may suspend access, investigate the transaction, recover outstanding dues where legally permissible, or restrict future purchases in confirmed cases of fraud, without limiting any statutory consumer right. Customers who believe an incorrect amount was charged should notify AI Pathshala within seven (7) days of the transaction so it can be investigated and corrected.

C.12 Fraud Prevention and Payment Security

AI Pathshala may verify payment information, request identity verification, delay activation pending fraud review, cancel suspicious transactions, or refuse unauthorized or unlawful transactions. AI Pathshala does not store complete card, CVV, or UPI PIN information; processing is handled by secure third-party providers meeting applicable industry security standards.

C.13 Service Interruptions and Policy Changes

Temporary payment disruptions may occur due to scheduled maintenance, gateway outages, banking network issues, connectivity failures, or force majeure events; AI Pathshala will use commercially reasonable efforts to restore normal functionality. AI Pathshala may amend this Policy from time to time; material changes apply prospectively and are communicated through the Platform where required.

C.14 Contact Information

  • Support: support@theaipathshala.in
  • Helpdesk: help@theaipathshala.in
  • Website: theaipathshala.in

Master Definitions

The following definitions apply across every policy in this Suite. Each individual policy uses these terms as defined here rather than redefining them separately.

  • Account: the registered user profile created on the AI Pathshala Platform.
  • AI Services: Vision AI, Voice AI, AI Mentor, adaptive learning recommendations, automated assessments, and future AI-based educational tools offered on the Platform.
  • Business Day: any day other than Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Content: text, video, graphics, images, audio, assessments, questions, solutions, software, source code, educational material, and AI-generated responses available on the Platform.
  • Customer: the individual who pays for a Plan or Vision AI Credits.
  • Parent: the legal parent or guardian responsible for a Student's Account.
  • Plan: a package offered by AI Pathshala (currently AI Pathshala Prep, AI Pathshala Plus, and AI Pathshala Pro; see Section A.8 of the Terms of Service for current pricing and billing periods).
  • Plan Fee: the amount actually paid by the Customer for a Plan, after any discount applied at checkout.
  • Platform: the AI Pathshala website, mobile applications, APIs, software, and all associated services.
  • Student: the learner using the Platform.
  • User: any Parent, Student, or Customer who accesses the Platform.
  • Vision AI Credits: Vision AI Video Tutor access purchased beyond a Plan's included daily allowance, if any, currently billed at ₹1 per additional day of usage.