HCSSC Terms & Conditions

This website is the official online platform of the Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC), located at OCF, Plot No. 2, Pocket 9, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070. HCSSC is incorporated to coordinate, design, and execute skill development initiatives across the handicrafts and carpet subsectors in India. These Terms & Conditions govern Your access to and use of this website (https://hcssc.in and related subdomains), including registration portals, career application systems, training provider dashboards, and certification verification services. By accessing, browsing, or using the platform, You agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions, as well as Our Privacy & Cookies Policy. If You disagree with any part of these terms, You must refrain from using the platform immediately. These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between HCSSC and every user accessing or using the Service.

All content, notices, circulars, and information available on this website are intended solely for informational purposes to facilitate public access to skill training and certification details. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, details such as contact numbers, names of officials, or training guidelines may change prior to website updates without prior notice. The information provided does not hold legal sanctity, and in the event of any discrepancy between website content and official notifications, physical circulars issued by the HCSSC Head Office shall prevail. HCSSC does not assume legal liability regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content provided, and users are advised to verify details directly with official HCSSC administrative departments. HCSSC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website or its services at any time without prior notice.

HCSSC aims to enhance skill development, quality assurance, and employment capabilities across the handicrafts and carpet value chain through specific initiatives:

Stakeholders registering accounts on the platform, including candidates, employers, training partners, and assessors must comply with the following account security guidelines:

External Links Provided on HCSSC

The platform may include hyperlinks to third-party websites, government portals, or partner applications for user convenience. HCSSC does not guarantee the accuracy, security, or reliability of external content, and the inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement or authorization.

Linking to HCSSC from External Websites

Prior permission is not required to link directly to information hosted on the HCSSC website, provided the link opens in a full, new browser window. Framing HCSSC website pages within external sites or presenting HCSSC content in a misleading, defamatory, or objectionable context is strictly prohibited. HCSSC reserves the right to request the immediate removal of any link that misrepresents its objectives or brand identity.

The HCSSC website incorporates third-party digital tools, automated services, and integrations to facilitate seamless user interactions.

All material published on this platform including course lists, logos, training curricula, graphics, software code, and design elements is the intellectual property of HCSSC or its licensors:

Under no circumstances shall HCSSC, its directors, officers, or employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss, expense, or damage-including operational downtime, loss of data, or financial loss-arising from the use or inability to use the platform. While HCSSC implements industry-standard cyber security safeguards, it does not guarantee that downloadable files, software, or server connections are free from viruses, malware, or technical defects; users are expected to run personal antivirus protection. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, and any legal disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

HCSSC shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, cyber-attacks, government actions, power failures, or internet disruptions.

HCSSC reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account without prior notice where the user violates these Terms, provides false information, engages in fraudulent activities, or compromises the security of the platform.

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Failure by HCSSC to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of its rights.

Users agree to receive communications, notices, and updates electronically through email, the Website, or other electronic means.

These Terms & Conditions together with the Privacy & Cookie Policy constitute the entire agreement between HCSSC and the user regarding use of the Service.