Terms & Conditions

1. Purpose of the Website

This website is designed to provide information related to academic programmes (Class IX & X), admissions, student services, notices, examination schedules, syllabus, scholarship information, and institutional activities of the school. All content is for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or submitting any form, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy of the institution. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website.

3. User Responsibilities

All users of this website must:

• Provide accurate and truthful information in all forms
• Not misuse website functionality or attempt unauthorized access
• Not upload, share, or transmit any malicious, defamatory, or unlawful content
• Not use this website for commercial solicitation or advertising purposes

4. Admissions & Online Forms

Submission of any online enquiry form does not guarantee admission. Admissions to Class IX and Class X are subject to:

• Eligibility criteria prescribed by Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, U.P. (UP Board), Prayagraj
• Availability of seats in the respective class
• Compliance with UP State Government and District Education Office, Gorakhpur guidelines
• Final approval by the Principal of the institution

5. Fees

Fee structures are determined by the institution and relevant State Government / UPMSP directives and are subject to revision without prior notice. The institution does not process online payments; all fees are collected through prescribed offline channels at the school office.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website including text, images, logos, documents, circulars, notices, and design elements are the property of Government High School Patra, Bhathat, Gorakhpur and may not be reproduced, distributed, or reused without prior written permission from the institution.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

Personal data submitted through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). Since all enrolled students are minors, data is collected with the consent of their parent or guardian.

8. Students Below 18 Years

All students enrolled at Government High School Patra are below 18 years of age. Their data is collected strictly for academic enrolment and administrative purposes only, with parental or guardian consent. No profiling, tracking, or commercial use of such data is conducted.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites such as UPMSP (UP Board), the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), UP State Scholarship Portal, and other government education portals. The institution is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these external websites. Visiting such links is at your own discretion.

10. Website Availability

Temporary downtime may occur due to scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. The institution shall not be liable for any inconvenience or loss caused by such unavailability.

11. Limitation of Liability

The institution shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

12. Modification of Terms

The institution reserves the right to update or revise these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

14. Cookies & Third-Party Services

This website uses session cookies and integrates third-party services including Google Maps and Google Translate, which may collect data independently under Google's Privacy Policy. These services may process data on servers outside India. By continuing to use this website you acknowledge this. For full details refer to our Privacy Policy.

15. Anti-Bullying & Discipline Policy

Government High School Patra maintains a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, ragging, and harassment in compliance with directives of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the UP State Government.

• Bullying or ragging in any form — physical, verbal, written, or cyber — is strictly prohibited on and off school premises.
• Any student found guilty shall be subject to strict disciplinary action including suspension or rustication as per UPMSP and school rules.
• Parents and guardians must sign a mandatory undertaking against ragging / bullying at the time of admission.
• Complaints may be reported to the school's Discipline Committee or the national anti-ragging helpline: 1800-180-5522 (toll free, 24×7).
• Online complaints: www.antiragging.in

16. Grievance Redressal

The school has a Grievance Redressal mechanism as per UP State Government guidelines. Students, parents, and staff may submit grievances through the online Feedback / Query Form available on this website or contact the Principal's office directly.

17. Contact Information