Legal & Governance

Terms of Use

Access to STDS systems, programs, and intellectual property is governed by structured usage principles.

Effective Date: April 2025 · Entity: STDS — Structured Training Design Systems

Access implies responsibility.

Usage implies agreement.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using STDS platforms, programs, content, or services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. These terms apply to:

Website visitors

Trainers and facilitators

Program creators

Institutional partners

Certification applicants

Nature of Services

STDS operates as a structured capability system provider, offering:

Training program architecture

Workbook-led learning systems

Trainer certification frameworks

Program licensing and delivery models

Intellectual property–based educational products

STDS does not operate as an open content platform. All materials are part of a controlled, structured system.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership & Protection

All STDS materials are protected intellectual property, including but not limited to:

Workbooks

Trainer manuals

Program structures and curriculum

Frameworks and models

Certification systems

Visual designs and content assets

These are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and IP laws.

Key Principle: Access does not imply ownership.

Permitted Use

Users are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use STDS materials strictly for:

Personal learning

Approved training delivery (only if certified/authorised)

Institutional use under formal agreement

Allowed Only If

Workbook usage is mandatory during delivery

Content is used without modification

Delivery follows STDS-defined structure

Prohibited Use

Users may NOT engage in the following activities:

✕ Copy, reproduce, or redistribute STDS content

✕ Modify frameworks or present them as original work

✕ Deliver STDS programs without authorization

✕ Use materials without required workbook integration

✕ Create derivative programs based on STDS IP

✕ Share trainer manuals, PPTs, or internal systems publicly

✕ Misrepresent certification or affiliation

Unauthorised use is a violation of intellectual property rights and may result in legal action.

Program Creator IP Structure

For co-created programs, intellectual property is structured under STDS governance:

IP is jointly structured under STDS governance

STDS retains rights for scalability, standardisation, and distribution

Program Creators Receive

Creator credit

Co-author recognition

Defined revenue share

Role-based association (e.g., Master Trainer)

No program may be independently replicated, distributed, or commercialised outside the STDS ecosystem.

Certification & Trainer Usage

Only certified or authorised individuals may:

Deliver STDS programs

Use trainer manuals and delivery systems

Represent STDS in training engagements

Certification may be

Revoked Suspended Not renewed

If standards, ethics, or usage guidelines are violated.

Payment, Fees & Commercial Terms

Certain services may involve financial commitments including:

Program creator investment

Certification fees

Workbook purchases

Licensing or partnership fees

All Payments

Are governed by specific agreements

Are non-transferable unless stated

May be non-refundable depending on stage and service

Limitation of Liability

STDS is not liable for:

– Business outcomes resulting from program use

– Revenue expectations or projections

– Misuse or unauthorised use of content

– Third-party delivery inconsistencies

We build systems.
Execution responsibility remains with the user.

Termination of Access

STDS reserves the right to restrict or revoke access, suspend certifications, or terminate partnerships if:

✕ Terms are violated

✕ IP misuse is detected

✕ Ethical standards are compromised

Confidentiality

Certain materials are confidential, including:

Trainer manuals

Program architecture documents

Certification processes

Users agree not to disclose or share such materials without written permission from STDS.

Third-Party Use

STDS is not responsible for:

– External platforms used for delivery

– Third-party collaborations not formally authorised

– Independent trainer agreements outside STDS framework

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of appropriate courts in India.

Changes to Terms

STDS may revise these Terms of Use periodically.

Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of updated terms.

Contact

For any legal, usage, or IP-related queries:

STDS — Structured Training Design Systems

legal@stds.in

www.stds.in

Structure defines integrity.

Integrity protects systems.

STDS

Structured Training Design Systems