Last Updated: 27 July 2026
By accessing, browsing, or using the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering (“RRBSWE”) website, online platforms, or related services (collectively, the “Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site and should discontinue use immediately.
You represent and warrant that you (a) are at least the age of 18; and (b) have the authority to accept these Terms on your own behalf or on behalf of the entity you represent, as applicable. Where an Applicant is below the age of 18 years, the application shall be submitted with the knowledge and consent of the Applicant’s parent or legal guardian. See Clause 3 (Eligibility & User Accounts).
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time as set out in Clause 16 (Changes to Terms). Your continued use of the Site after the Effective Date of any updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Certain areas of the Site, programme portals, or programme-related services may be subject to additional or supplemental terms (“Supplemental Terms”). Where Supplemental Terms apply, they will be presented to you, and your use of the relevant features constitutes acceptance of those Supplemental Terms. In the event of any inconsistency, the Supplemental Terms will prevail with respect to their subject matter.
By using the Site, you consent to receive communications from us electronically (e.g., via email, on-site notices, or postings). You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
These Terms apply to your access to and use of the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship website as well as all Sites, portals, microsites, applications, programme systems, and other digital platforms developed, operated, or managed by or on behalf of RRBSWE (“RRBSWE Platforms”), unless expressly stated otherwise in any applicable Supplemental Terms. Your use of any RRBSWE Platform constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”), the following capitalised terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Capitalised terms used but not defined in this Clause shall have the meanings assigned to them elsewhere in these Terms.
Means Bajaj Auto Foundation, its authorised representatives, officers, employees, service providers, and any entity acting on its behalf in relation to the Site or any BAF Platform.
Means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, insignia, programme names, domain names, and other brand identifiers owned by BAF or used by BAF under valid authorisation.
Means any website, application, portal, microsite, mobile application, digital service, or online programme interface that is developed, operated, managed, or maintained by BAF, either directly or through its authorised service providers, including programme-specific portals, beneficiary application systems, partner dashboards, learning portals, and other digital properties forming part of BAF’s CSR and programme ecosystem.
BAF Platforms are not considered “Third-Party Sites”.
Means all text, graphics, photographs, videos, interfaces, software, code, databases, compilation materials, layouts, designs, documents, programme descriptions, and other information or materials provided through the Site or any BAF Platform, regardless of format, whether owned by BAF or licensed to it.
Means any event or circumstance beyond BAF’s reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of God, pandemics, epidemics, war, civil unrest, strikes, labour disputes, internet outages, power failures, system failures, cyber-attacks, governmental actions, or any similar event that materially affects BAF’s ability to operate the Site or provide Services.
Has the meaning assigned to it in the request for consent and notice and applicable law, and includes any personal data submitted or processed via the Site or BAF Platforms.
Means the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering, including all activities relating to scholarship applications, verification, selection, scholarship administration, scholar engagement, renewal, monitoring, impact assessment and any other programme activities administered by or on behalf of BAF.
Means all functionality, application forms, document submission facilities, communication tools, scholarship-related resources and other services made available through the Scholarship Portal for administering the Programme.
Means the primary Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship website located at the domain(s) designated by RRBSWE, together with all BAF Platforms, subdomains, integrated programme portals, digital forms, online interfaces, and Services made available by or on behalf of RRBSWE through online means, unless expressly stated otherwise in Supplemental Terms.
Means any information, content, documents, data, materials, feedback, or communications submitted, uploaded, transmitted, or otherwise provided by a User through the Site or any BAF Platform, including programme applications, forms, feedback, documents, queries, and related materials.
Means additional terms and conditions that apply to specific programmes, portals, features, or Services, and that supplement or modify these Terms for the limited purpose specified therein.
Means websites, applications, platforms, or digital properties that are not owned, controlled, managed, or operated by BAF, but which may be accessed via links, integrations, redirects, or embedded content available through the Site. Third-Party Sites do not include BAF Platforms.
Means any individual or entity accessing, browsing, or using the Site or any Service, including visitors, beneficiaries, applicants, parents or legal guardians, partners, implementers, volunteers, vendors, and authorized representatives interacting with the Programme.
Means an Applicant who has been selected and has accepted to receive the Scholarship under the Programme.
The Site is intended for individuals who are of the age of legal majority i.e., 18 years and above, and who have the authority to enter into binding agreements. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
Where an Applicant is below the age of 18 years, the application shall be submitted with the knowledge and consent of the Applicant’s parent or legal guardian.
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for the Programme. Meeting the eligibility criteria or submitting an application does not guarantee selection for the Scholarship.
Where accounts or portal access are enabled, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information; keep usernames, passwords, and other credentials confidential; and are responsible for all activity under your account.
We may refuse, suspend, or terminate access where eligibility is not met, information is inaccurate or misleading, your use poses a risk to users, systems, or programmes, or where required by law (see Clause 12 – Termination).
RRBSWE reserves the right to suspend, restrict or terminate any User account or access to the Scholarship Portal where it reasonably believes that:
Accounts are personal to you and may not be sold, assigned, or otherwise transferred without our prior written consent.
Subject to these Terms, you may access and use the Site and Content solely for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes, including submitting scholarship applications, uploading supporting documents, receiving programme-related communications and accessing scholarship-related services.
Except as expressly permitted in writing by RRBSWE, you may not use automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or interact with the Site, nor systematically extract, aggregate, or train models on the Content.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved. This Clause 4 operates together with Clause 5 (Website Content and Use) and Clause 9 (Prohibited Conduct).
All Content made available on or through Scholarship Platform or the Site is owned by, controlled by, or licensed to BAF and is protected by applicable intellectual property, and other laws.
Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms, BAF grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Site and RRBSWE Platforms, and view the Content solely for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes. Any use of the Site or Content beyond this limited license is strictly prohibited.
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or in writing by BAF, you may not: (a) copy, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, republish, or distribute the Content; (b) publicly display, perform, or transmit the Content; or (c) use the Content for any commercial purpose or for the benefit of any third party. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
BAF & RRBSWE Marks displayed on the Platform, and the Site are the exclusive property of BAF or are used under valid license or authorization. All other trademarks or logos appearing on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site remain the property of their respective owners.
Nothing contained on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site shall be interpreted as granting, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any BAF Marks or third-party marks displayed on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site without the prior written permission of the respective rights holder.
You may not, directly or indirectly:
BAF takes the protection of its intellectual property seriously. Any unauthorized use of BAF Marks or other proprietary materials may constitute a violation of applicable trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property laws and may result in civil or criminal liability.
If you become aware of any misuse of BAF Marks or copyrighted materials, you are encouraged to notify us using the contact details provided in the Clause 18 (Contact).
Where the Site allows submissions (e.g., forms, feedback, supporting documents, or applications), you grant BAF a perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, transferable, exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish and distribute such submissions solely for the purposes of administering the Scholarship Programme, including application review, verification, selection, scholarship administration, monitoring, audits, reporting and programme improvement, subject to applicable law and the Consent Policy.
You represent that you have all necessary rights in your submissions and that they do not infringe any third-party rights or violate applicable law.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, your submissions are not confidential. Do not submit personal data beyond what is requested or required for the relevant programme. Any processing of personal data is undertaken in accordance with applicable law and any request for consent and notice.
The RRBSWE Platform and the Site may contain links to, or integrations with, Third-Party Sites. These links are provided solely for your convenience, reference, or Programme operations.
For the avoidance of doubt, certain websites, portals, microsites, mobile applications, programme-specific digital systems, or other online platforms may be developed, operated, managed, or maintained by BAF or on its behalf through BAF Platforms, as defined in Clause 2 (Definitions). Unless expressly designated otherwise:
We do not control, endorse, recommend, or make any representations regarding the content, accuracy, policies, practices, products, services, or availability of any Third-Party Sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply any association, sponsorship, or endorsement by BAF.
Accessing or interacting with Third-Party Sites is done entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms, conditions, and privacy policies applicable to such Third-Party Sites.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAF disclaims any responsibility or liability for:
You acknowledge and agree that it is your obligation to exercise caution and good judgment when accessing Third-Party Sites, particularly where you provide personal data, make financial transactions, or engage with external programs or services.
By accessing or using the RRBSWE Platform or the Site, you agree not to engage in any conduct that could harm BAF, its systems, users, or programs. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you must not, directly or indirectly, host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, store, update, share or otherwise make available any information, communication or content that:
In addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, we may suspend or terminate access as set out in Clause 12 (Termination).
The Site, RRBSWE Platform, and Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis and at your sole risk.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BAF disclaims all warranties, representations, and conditions, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, accuracy, and non-infringement.
Without limiting the foregoing, BAF does not warrant that: (a) the Site or the RRBSWE Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (b) defects will be corrected; (c) the Site, RRBSWE Platform or servers are free of viruses or harmful components; or (d) the Content is complete, accurate, or fit for your intended purpose.
The above exclusions apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (see Clause 14).
While BAF endeavours to provide accurate and current information, Content may be updated, corrected, or withdrawn at any time.
Access to the Site or RRBSWE Platform may be interrupted, suspended, or limited for maintenance, upgrades, or events beyond our reasonable control.
We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue the Site or RRBSWE Platform (in whole or part) at any time without prior notice.
It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of any Content or materials available on the Site or the BAF Platforms. Reliance on such Content is solely at your own risk.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or the RRBSWE Platform (in whole or part) at any time, with or without notice, including for suspected violation of these Terms, fraud, risk to users/systems/programmes, or where required by law.
Upon termination, your licence to use the Site, the RRBSWE Platform and Content ceases immediately, and you must stop all use.
Sections intended to survive (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, Governing Law & Jurisdiction, and Miscellaneous) shall remain in effect after termination/expiry of these Terms. Obligations accrued prior to termination survive.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BAF and its officers, employees, representatives, (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal and professional fees) arising out of or relating to:
You agree to fully cooperate with BAF in the defence of any claim subject to this indemnity. BAF reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, in which case you agree to not settle any such claim without BAF’s prior written consent.
Your indemnification obligations under this Section:
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAF shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, goodwill, data, or business opportunities, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of or related to your access to or use of the Site or the RRBSWE Platform, reliance on any Content, or inability to use the BAF Platforms and the Site or any features.
To the extent any liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, BAF’s aggregate liability for all claims shall not exceed INR 10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only).
You acknowledge that the disclaimers and limitations of liability in this Section form an essential basis of the bargain between you and BAF and apply to all theories of liability, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, statute, or otherwise, even if BAF has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Nothing in these Terms seeks to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
For disclaimers and limitations relating to third-party websites, content, products, and services, see Clause 8 (Third-Party Links).
Without limiting the foregoing, BAF shall not be liable for delays in submission, processing or communication arising from internet connectivity issues, user device failures or other technical, any damages resulting from data loss, corruption, security incidents, or service interruptions caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including force-majeure circumstances, internet or hosting outages, or malicious attacks, provided we have implemented reasonable security measures consistent with our obligations.
These Terms, and any access to or use of the BAF Platforms and the Site, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles or rules that may cause the laws of any other jurisdiction to apply.
You agree that the courts at Pune, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes, claims, actions, suits, or proceedings arising out of or relating to:
Notwithstanding the above, BAF shall retain the right to seek temporary, interim, or permanent injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or system integrity.
BAF may revise, update, or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, operational needs, legal or regulatory requirements, or for any other valid reason.
When changes are made, we will post the updated Terms on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site and revise the “Last Updated” date at the top (or within) the document. Posting the revised Terms on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site shall constitute sufficient notice of the changes. Where required by applicable law or where changes are material, we may provide additional notice (e.g., a notice banner on the RRBSWE Platform and the Site or an email, if practicable).
Unless otherwise stated, changes become effective upon posting. Your continued access to or use of the RRBSWE Platform and the Site after the Effective Date of the revised Terms constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the RRBSWE Platform and the Site.
We encourage you to review the Terms periodically. The most current version of the Terms supersedes all prior versions and governs your use of the RRBSWE Platform and the Site.
Updates to any Supplemental Terms (applicable to specific program portals or features) will be communicated in a similar manner and will take effect as stated in those Supplemental Terms.
These Terms together with the applicable Consent Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BAF regarding the Site and the RRBSWE Platform and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings on the subject matter.
If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. A waiver must be in writing and signed by BAF to be effective.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any rights or obligations under these Terms. BAF may assign or transfer these Terms in connection with organisational restructuring or otherwise, without giving notice to you.
BAF shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes, labour disputes, power or internet failures, telecommunications or network failures, pandemics, epidemics, acts of government, or malicious attacks.
The parties are independent; nothing creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.
Headings are provided for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning, construction, or interpretation of these Terms. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between documents, the following order of precedence shall apply:
To the extent possible, all provisions shall be interpreted to give effect to each document without conflict. Where full harmonization is not possible, the order of precedence above shall govern.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions or your use of the RRBSWE Platform and the Site, you may contact us at the email address provided below.
Email: rrbswe@bajajauto.co.in
We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to communications sent to this address within a reasonable timeframe, subject to operational capacity and legal requirements.