Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: September 2026

Welcome to SKS Culinary Academy. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website, services, courses, workshops, training programmes, admission process and related services.

By accessing or using our website, submitting an enquiry, downloading an admission form, registering for a course, making a payment, or attending any class, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms & Conditions, please do not use this website or enrol in any course or programme offered by SKS Culinary Academy.

1. About SKS Culinary Academy

SKS Culinary Academy provides culinary, cooking, baking, bakery, cake decoration, confectionery and related training programmes, workshops and educational services.

The Academy may offer courses of different durations and formats, including short-term workshops, specialised courses, certificate/diploma-oriented programmes, customised courses and professional culinary programmes.

Course availability, duration, curriculum, timings, fees, facilities and other details may vary from one course or batch to another.

2. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions apply to:

Visitors to the SKS Culinary Academy website.
Students and prospective students.
Parents or guardians registering students where applicable.
Individuals enrolling in workshops or short-term classes.
Individuals making payments or deposits towards a course.
Individuals participating in Academy events or activities.
Users submitting enquiry or admission forms.

Submitting an admission or enquiry form does not automatically guarantee admission. Admission is subject to confirmation by SKS Culinary Academy.

3. Course Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on our website is accurate and current.

However:

Course schedules may change.
Course modules may be modified.
Particular dishes, recipes or topics may be substituted depending on ingredient availability, seasonality, market availability, equipment, instructor availability or other operational requirements.
Images shown on the website may be illustrative and may not represent the exact outcome of a student's preparation.
The Academy may update, modify or discontinue a course or workshop when reasonably necessary.
Course duration and class timings may vary between batches.

Where a course specifically states that varieties or items may change according to availability, students acknowledge and accept such variations.

4. Admission and Enrolment

Admission is subject to availability of seats and acceptance by SKS Culinary Academy.

The Academy reserves the right to:

Accept or reject an admission application.
Determine batch allocation.
Change a student's batch where operationally necessary.
Refuse admission where the information provided by an applicant is inaccurate or misleading.
Cancel an admission in cases involving misconduct, non-payment or violation of Academy rules.

Students are responsible for providing accurate contact, identification and other information requested during admission.

If a student is below the applicable age required for a particular course or activity, enrolment may require consent from a parent or legal guardian.

5. Course Fees

Course fees are communicated on the relevant course page, admission material, quotation or other official communication issued by SKS Culinary Academy.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

Fees are payable according to the payment schedule communicated at the time of admission.
Registration charges, kits, materials, taxes or other charges may be separate where specified.
Fees for different courses may vary.
Fees paid for one course cannot automatically be transferred to another course.
Any applicable taxes or government levies may be charged in addition to the advertised fee where legally applicable.

Students should confirm the applicable fee and inclusions before making payment.

6. Registration Fee, Deposit and Advance Payments

Where a registration fee, booking amount, deposit or advance payment is required, the amount and applicable conditions will be communicated to the student before enrolment.

Payment of a registration amount or booking amount may be treated as confirmation of the student's intention to reserve a place in a particular course or batch.

Unless specifically confirmed in writing by SKS Culinary Academy, registration or booking amounts are non-refundable.

7. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Because culinary courses require advance planning, instructor allocation, ingredients, equipment, classroom capacity and other arrangements, cancellations may result in costs to the Academy.

Accordingly:

7.1 Cancellation by Student

A student who wishes to cancel their enrolment should submit the request to SKS Culinary Academy in writing.

Refund eligibility, if any, will depend on:

The course booked.
The amount already paid.
The date on which cancellation is requested.
Whether the course or batch has already commenced.
Whether materials, kits or ingredients have already been purchased or allocated.

Unless a different written refund policy has been communicated for a particular course, registration/booking charges and amounts relating to already supplied materials, kits or services are non-refundable.

7.2 After Course Commencement

Once a course, workshop or training programme has commenced, fees paid are generally non-refundable.

Non-attendance by a student does not automatically create a right to a refund.

7.3 Cancellation or Rescheduling by the Academy

SKS Culinary Academy reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, modify or cancel a class, batch or programme because of circumstances including insufficient enrolment, instructor availability, operational requirements, equipment issues, unforeseen events or other circumstances beyond reasonable control.

Where the Academy cancels a programme, the Academy may, at its discretion:

Offer an alternative batch.
Offer a rescheduled session.
Provide a credit/adjustment against another programme.
Provide a refund of eligible amounts, where applicable.

The remedy offered will depend on the circumstances and the applicable course-specific policy.

8. Transfer of Course or Seat

A student's admission or course seat may not be transferred to another person without prior written approval from SKS Culinary Academy.

The Academy may refuse a transfer request where:

The course has already commenced.
The replacement student does not satisfy course requirements.
Materials or kits have already been issued.
The requested transfer would interfere with batch capacity or administration.

9. Batch Changes and Rescheduling

Students should attend the batch and timings assigned to them.

Requests for changing batches, dates or timings are subject to availability and Academy approval.

The Academy does not guarantee that a requested alternative batch will be available.

Repeated requests for changes may be refused.

10. Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes regularly and arrive on time.

Students acknowledge that culinary education involves practical and hands-on training. Missing classes may result in the student missing demonstrations, practical sessions, techniques or recipes that may not be repeated individually.

The Academy is not obligated to provide private catch-up sessions for missed classes unless specifically agreed.

Absence from a class does not automatically entitle a student to a refund, fee reduction or extension of course duration.

11. Practical Training and Course Materials

Depending on the course, SKS Culinary Academy may provide ingredients, equipment, recipe booklets, printed material, kits or other learning resources as specified in the course description.

Where course materials are stated to be included:

The exact contents may vary.
Ingredients may vary according to availability.
Certain materials may be supplied for use during class only.
Materials may not necessarily be provided for every missed class.
Students may be required to bring certain personal items or equipment where notified in advance.

The Academy reserves the right to make reasonable substitutions where ingredients, equipment or materials are unavailable.

12. Food Allergies and Dietary Requirements

Students must inform SKS Culinary Academy in advance about any known food allergy, intolerance, dietary restriction or other relevant food-related requirement.

Culinary training may involve exposure to ingredients including, but not limited to:

Dairy
Eggs
Wheat/gluten
Nuts
Peanuts
Soy
Sesame
Seafood
Meat
Spices
Other potential allergens

The Academy will take reasonable precautions when information is provided in advance, but students understand that a professional kitchen environment may involve cross-contact or exposure to ingredients.

Students are responsible for communicating relevant allergies and dietary restrictions before participating in practical sessions.

13. Food Safety and Hygiene

Students must follow all food-safety, hygiene and kitchen-safety instructions given by instructors and Academy staff.

Students may be required to:

Wash hands appropriately.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Follow safe food-handling procedures.
Use equipment only as instructed.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
Follow instructions concerning storage and disposal of food.
Comply with all kitchen safety procedures.

Failure to follow safety or hygiene instructions may result in removal from a practical session or other disciplinary action.

14. Use of Kitchen Equipment

Culinary training involves the use of equipment that may include ovens, mixers, knives, burners, hot surfaces, electrical appliances, sharp tools and other kitchen equipment.

Students must use all equipment responsibly and only after receiving appropriate instructions.

Students must immediately report damaged equipment, accidents, injuries or unsafe conditions to Academy staff.

The Academy shall not be responsible for injuries, losses or damage resulting from a student's negligent, reckless or unauthorised use of equipment, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

15. Student Conduct

Students are expected to maintain professional, respectful and safe behaviour.

The following may result in disciplinary action or termination of enrolment:

Abusive or threatening behaviour.
Harassment or bullying.
Violence or intimidation.
Deliberate damage to property.
Theft or unauthorised removal of Academy property.
Persistent disruption of classes.
Unsafe use of kitchen equipment.
Consumption or possession of prohibited substances on Academy premises.
Misuse of photographs, videos or confidential Academy material.
Any unlawful activity.

The Academy may take appropriate action depending on the seriousness of the incident.

16. Certificate

Where a particular course includes a certificate, eligibility may depend on successful completion of the applicable programme and compliance with Academy requirements.

A certificate is not necessarily guaranteed merely because a student has paid the course fee.

The Academy may withhold or decline to issue a certificate where a student has:

Not completed the required programme.
Failed to meet attendance requirements.
Failed to complete required practical work.
Engaged in serious misconduct.
Outstanding fees or other dues.

Certificate availability and format may vary by course.

17. Culinary Trips and External Activities

Certain courses may offer optional culinary trips, professional kitchen visits or external learning activities.

Where such activities are offered:

Participation may be optional.
Additional charges may apply.
Such charges may not be included in the course fee.
The Academy may specify minimum participation requirements.
Travel, accommodation, food or other expenses may be payable separately unless expressly included.
External activities may be subject to availability and third-party arrangements.

The Academy may cancel or modify an external activity where circumstances require.

18. Photographs, Videos and Media

SKS Culinary Academy may photograph or record classes, workshops, events, student activities or dishes created at the Academy for legitimate promotional, educational or archival purposes.

Such material may be used on:

The Academy's website.
Social media platforms.
Brochures and advertisements.
Promotional videos.
Marketing materials.
Other Academy communication channels.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent will be obtained.

Students who do not wish to appear in promotional material should inform the Academy in writing.

19. Intellectual Property

All original content published by SKS Culinary Academy, including:

Website text.
Course descriptions.
Photographs.
Videos.
Logos.
Branding.
Graphics.
Training materials.
Original recipe documentation.
Course handouts.
Educational content.

is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No person may reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, publish, sell or commercially exploit Academy content without prior written permission.

Students may use materials supplied to them for their own personal learning purposes, subject to any specific restrictions communicated by the Academy.

20. Recipes and Training Content

Recipes and culinary techniques taught during classes are provided for educational and learning purposes.

Students may practise and use techniques learned during the course for their personal or lawful professional activities, subject to applicable intellectual-property rights relating to specific Academy materials.

Academy handbooks, printed materials, videos, proprietary documents and other educational resources may not be reproduced or commercially distributed without permission.

21. Website Content

The SKS Culinary Academy website is provided for general information and course-related purposes.

Although reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information, SKS Culinary Academy does not guarantee that every page will always be:

Complete.
Current.
Error-free.
Available without interruption.
Free from technical problems.

Course fees, schedules, menus, modules, availability and other information may be changed without prior notice where reasonably necessary.

22. Website Use

You agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or server.
Introduce malicious software or harmful code.
Scrape or systematically copy website content without permission.
Interfere with website operation.
Use Academy information to impersonate SKS Culinary Academy.
Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information through website forms.

The Academy reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to users who misuse the website.

23. Third-Party Websites and Services

The SKS Culinary Academy website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, maps, payment services or other external services.

These third-party services are operated independently.

SKS Culinary Academy does not necessarily control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices or terms.

Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before using them.

24. Payments Through Third-Party Platforms

Where payments are processed through a third-party payment gateway, bank, payment provider or other financial service, the transaction may also be subject to that provider's terms and conditions.

SKS Culinary Academy does not store or control sensitive payment credentials such as card PINs, CVVs or banking passwords.

Any payment dispute should first be reported to the Academy, while payment-provider-specific issues may also need to be addressed with the relevant payment service provider.

25. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SKS Culinary Academy shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or unforeseeable losses arising from:

Use of the website.
Temporary website unavailability.
Changes to course schedules.
Changes to ingredients or course modules.
A student's failure to follow instructions.
Loss or damage to personal belongings.
Third-party services.
Events outside the Academy's reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

26. Personal Belongings

Students are responsible for their personal belongings brought onto Academy premises.

Students should avoid bringing valuable or unnecessary items to practical sessions.

SKS Culinary Academy will take reasonable care of its premises but cannot guarantee the security of personal belongings.

27. Force Majeure

SKS Culinary Academy shall not be responsible for delays, interruptions, cancellation or inability to provide services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Such circumstances may include:

Natural disasters.
Fire.
Flood.
Epidemic or pandemic-related restrictions.
Government restrictions.
Civil disturbances.
Strikes.
Power failures.
Equipment failure.
Transportation disruption.
Serious illness or unavailability of instructors.
Acts of God.
Other unforeseen circumstances.

Where reasonably possible, the Academy may reschedule affected classes or provide an alternative arrangement.

28. Privacy

SKS Culinary Academy may collect personal information such as name, phone number, email address and other information submitted through admission or enquiry forms.

Such information may be used for purposes including:

Processing enquiries.
Managing admissions.
Communicating course information.
Confirming bookings.
Providing customer support.
Sending relevant Academy communications.
Managing student records.

Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Academy's applicable Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Users should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through website forms.

29. Changes to These Terms

SKS Culinary Academy may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

Changes in courses.
Operational changes.
Legal or regulatory requirements.
Changes in website functionality.
Changes in Academy policies.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website or participation in Academy services after an update may constitute acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

30. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary.

The remaining provisions shall continue to remain in effect.

31. No Waiver

If SKS Culinary Academy does not immediately enforce any provision of these Terms & Conditions, that does not mean that the Academy has waived its right to enforce that provision in the future.

32. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising in connection with these Terms & Conditions or services provided by SKS Culinary Academy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India.

33. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, course enrolment, cancellations or other Academy-related matters, please contact:

SKS Culinary Academy

Shree Ganpati Square, GF-2,
Civil Lines,
Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh – 211001, India

Phone: 070079 15240 / 088741 24151

Website: www.sksculinaryacademy.com

Students are encouraged to contact the Academy before making payment if they require clarification regarding course fees, inclusions, schedules, cancellation or refund conditions.

34. Final Agreement

By using the SKS Culinary Academy website, submitting an enquiry, registering for a course, making a payment or attending an Academy programme, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them.

SKS Culinary Academy reserves the right to make reasonable changes to its courses, schedules, fees, facilities and policies as required for operational, educational or legal reasons.