Career Guidance Disclaimer

PART I – PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

1. Introduction

Welcome to ConsulTOpen.

This Career Guidance Disclaimer ("Disclaimer") establishes the framework governing the nature, purpose, limitations, use and legal implications of every career guidance service made available through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

ConsulTOpen provides career guidance through qualified Consultants, Artificial Intelligence systems, Career Roadmaps, assessments, educational resources and other Platform features to assist Users in making informed educational and professional decisions.

Career guidance available through the Platform is intended solely to support informed decision-making and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of any particular educational, employment or professional outcome.

Career guidance may relate to, without limitation:

• stream selection;
• subject selection;
• college selection;
• university selection;
• course selection;
• Career Roadmaps;
• career planning;
• skill development;
• certification pathways;
• scholarship opportunities;
• internship opportunities;
• resume improvements;
• ATS resume analysis;
• interview preparation;
• higher education;
• international education;
• entrepreneurial guidance;
• professional development; and
• every other career-related guidance service introduced by ConsulTOpen.

Career guidance is generated using information available at the relevant time and may change as User information, educational systems, employment markets, Artificial Intelligence technologies, industry requirements or external information evolve.

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer shall be interpreted as guaranteeing admission, employment, internships, scholarships, certifications, salaries, promotions, entrepreneurial success or any other educational or professional outcome.

2. Purpose of This Disclaimer

The purpose of this Disclaimer is to establish a comprehensive framework governing the provision, interpretation, limitations and legal implications of career guidance services provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

Without limitation, this Disclaimer governs:

• career counselling;
• Career Roadmaps;
• stream selection guidance;
• course selection guidance;
• college guidance;
• university guidance;
• certification guidance;
• scholarship guidance;
• internship guidance;
• resume guidance;
• ATS resume analysis;
• interview preparation;
• skill development guidance;
• Artificial Intelligence career guidance;
• Consultant career guidance;
• career assessments;
• career planning methodologies;
• User responsibilities;
• future career guidance technologies; and
• every other matter reasonably connected with career guidance services provided

through the Platform.

This Disclaimer is intended to promote transparency, informed decision-making and the responsible use of career guidance services while protecting the legitimate interests of Users and ConsulTOpen.

3. Scope

This Disclaimer applies to every individual or entity who accesses, browses, registers for, subscribes to, purchases, interacts with or otherwise relies upon any career guidance service provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

Without limitation, this Disclaimer applies to:

• Students;
• Working Professionals;
• Parents or Guardians acting on behalf of Minor Students;
• Consultants;
• Educational Institutions;
• Schools;
• Universities;
• Corporate Organisations;
• Enterprise Customers;
• Strategic Partners;
• Beta Programme Participants;
• Visitors to the Platform; and
• every future category of User interacting with career guidance services.

This Disclaimer applies irrespective of whether career guidance is provided through Artificial Intelligence, qualified Consultants, assessments, Career Roadmaps, algorithms, educational resources or future career guidance technologies.

4. Definitions

For the purposes of this Disclaimer:

"Career Guidance" means any advice, recommendation, opinion, Career Roadmap, assessment, educational resource, informational material or decision-support assistance relating to education, careers, employment, professional development or related matters provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

"Career Roadmap" means a personalised educational or professional development pathway generated manually, automatically or through Artificial Intelligence to assist Users in planning and achieving their educational or career objectives.

"Artificial Intelligence Career Guidance" means career guidance generated wholly or partly through Artificial Intelligence systems, recommendation engines, machine learning technologies or other computational methodologies used by the Platform.

"Consultant Career Guidance" means any advice, opinion or recommendation provided by an authorised Consultant through the Platform.

"Career Assessment" means any aptitude assessment, personality assessment, skills assessment, interest inventory or other evaluation tool intended to assist Users in exploring potential educational or career opportunities.

"Third-Party Information" means information, opportunities, educational resources, labour market information, scholarship details, internship listings or other external information obtained from educational institutions, employers, certification providers, governmental organisations or other third-party sources.

Unless otherwise defined in this Disclaimer, capitalised terms shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy or other applicable Platform Policies.

5. Relationship with Other Policies

This Career Guidance Disclaimer forms an integral part of the comprehensive legal framework governing the ConsulTOpen Platform.

It shall be read together with:

• Terms & Conditions;
• Privacy Policy;
• AI Usage Disclaimer;
• Recommendation Disclaimer;
• Intellectual Property Policy;
• Grievance Redressal Policy;
• Subscription & Membership Policy;
• Cookie & Data Retention Policy;
• Community Guidelines;
• Consultant Agreement;
• Child Safety Policy;
• Parent Consent Policy; and
• every future Platform Policy published by ConsulTOpen.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the provisions relating to governing law, dispute resolution, limitation of liability, interpretation, notices, severability, survival and every other general legal provision contained in the Terms & Conditions shall apply equally to this Disclaimer.

Where any inconsistency exists between this Disclaimer and the Terms & Conditions, the more specific provision relating to career guidance shall prevail only with respect to the relevant subject matter unless otherwise required by applicable law.

6. Changes to This Disclaimer

ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right, at its sole discretion and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to amend, revise, supplement, replace, update, suspend or discontinue this Disclaimer at any time.

Without limitation, ConsulTOpen may modify:

• career guidance methodologies;
• Career Roadmaps;
• career assessments;
• Artificial Intelligence career guidance;
• Consultant guidance services;
• educational guidance services;
• career planning tools;
• recommendation methodologies;
• future career technologies;
• guidance limitations; and
• every other aspect relating to career guidance services provided through the Platform.

Material revisions may be communicated through:

• Website notices;
• Dashboard notifications;
• Email;
• SMS;
• WhatsApp;
• Push notifications;
• In-app notifications; or
• any other electronic communication channel considered appropriate by ConsulTOpen.

Continued use of career guidance services after the effective date of a revised Disclaimer constitutes acceptance of the updated Disclaimer to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

7. Electronic Acceptance

This Disclaimer constitutes an electronic legal record.

A User shall be deemed to have accepted this Disclaimer by:

• accessing the Platform;
• registering a User Account;
• booking a career counselling session;
• receiving career guidance;
• using Career Roadmaps;
• completing career assessments;
• interacting with Artificial Intelligence career guidance;
• receiving Consultant career guidance;
• subscribing to career guidance services; or
• otherwise interacting with any career guidance feature made available through the

ConsulTOpen Platform.

Electronic acceptance shall possess the same legal validity and enforceability as a handwritten signature to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

PART III – LIMITATIONS OF CAREER GUIDANCE

13. No Guarantee of Results

Career guidance provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform is intended solely to assist Users in making informed educational and professional decisions and shall not be interpreted as guaranteeing any particular outcome.

Without limitation, ConsulTOpen does not represent, warrant or guarantee that any career guidance will result in:

• admission to an educational institution;
• admission to a specific course;
• stream allocation;
• employment;
• internship selection;
• scholarship approval;
• certification completion;
• examination success;
• academic achievement;
• professional licensing;
• entrepreneurial success;
• salary expectations;
• promotions;
• career advancement;
• immigration approval;
• work permits;
• international employment; or
• any other educational or professional outcome.

Every User acknowledges that educational and career outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond the control of ConsulTOpen, including individual effort, academic performance, market conditions, employer decisions, institutional policies and personal circumstances.

14. Career Guidance Accuracy

ConsulTOpen uses commercially reasonable efforts to provide useful, relevant and wellinformed career guidance.

However, career guidance may:

• contain inaccuracies;
• contain incomplete information;
• become outdated;
• fail to reflect recent industry developments;
• fail to reflect changing admission criteria;
• fail to reflect evolving employment markets;
• rely upon incomplete User information;
• vary between Consultants;
• vary between Artificial Intelligence systems;
• fail to consider every individual circumstance; or
• otherwise prove unsuitable for a particular User.

Users acknowledge that career guidance is informational in nature and should always be independently evaluated before being relied upon.

ConsulTOpen makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability or usefulness of any career guidance.

15. Changing Employment Markets

Employment markets, educational systems, technologies, industries and professional skill requirements continuously evolve.

Accordingly:

• job opportunities may increase or decrease;
• industry demand may change;
• employer expectations may evolve;
• required technical skills may change;
• educational requirements may change;
• licensing requirements may change;
• emerging careers may develop;
• existing careers may decline;
• salaries may fluctuate; and
• labour market conditions may change without notice.

Career guidance reflects information reasonably available at the time it is provided and may become outdated due to changing market conditions.

Users are encouraged to periodically review and update their career plans.

16. Third-party Information

Career guidance may rely upon information obtained from educational institutions, employers, certification providers, governmental organisations, labour market reports, industry publications or other third-party sources.

Accordingly:

• admission requirements may change;
• eligibility criteria may change;
• application procedures may change;
• programme availability may change;
• tuition fees may change;
• certification requirements may change;
• recruitment practices may change;
• immigration requirements may change;
• scholarship conditions may change; and
• external organisations may modify their policies at any time.

ConsulTOpen does not control third-party information and cannot guarantee its continued accuracy, completeness or availability.

Users should independently verify all material information directly with the relevant organisation before making important educational or career decisions.

17. Career Guidance Errors

Despite commercially reasonable efforts to improve the quality of career guidance, errors, omissions or unexpected recommendations may occasionally occur.

Career guidance errors may arise due to:

• incomplete User information;
• inaccurate User inputs;
• Artificial Intelligence limitations;
• Consultant misunderstandings;
• outdated third-party information;
• technical failures;
• algorithmic limitations;
• communication errors;
• changing educational requirements;
• changing labour markets; or
• circumstances beyond the reasonable control of ConsulTOpen.

Users should report significant career guidance errors through the authorised communication channels specified in the Grievance Redressal Policy.

Submission of an error report does not guarantee that career guidance will be modified or corrected.

18. Multiple Suitable Career Paths

Users acknowledge that there is rarely a single correct educational or career pathway.

Accordingly:

• multiple careers may suit the same User;
• multiple educational pathways may lead to similar outcomes;
• multiple colleges or universities may be appropriate;
• multiple certifications may be recognised within an industry;
• multiple internships may provide valuable experience;
• entrepreneurial pathways may differ significantly between individuals; and
• career interests may evolve over time.

ConsulTOpen does not represent or warrant that any recommended career, educational institution, certification or Career Roadmap constitutes the only, best or exclusive option available.

Users are encouraged to consider multiple alternatives, conduct independent research and seek qualified professional guidance before making significant educational or career decisions.

PART IV – SPECIFIC CAREER GUIDANCE DISCLAIMERS

19. Stream Selection Guidance

ConsulTOpen may provide guidance relating to the selection of academic streams, including but not limited to Science, Commerce, Humanities or other educational pathways.

Such guidance is intended solely to assist Users in evaluating potential educational options based upon available information, assessments, Artificial Intelligence systems, Consultant opinions or other Platform methodologies.

Stream selection guidance shall not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of academic success;
• a guarantee of career success;
• a guarantee of admission;
• a guarantee of future employability;
• a guarantee of earning potential;
• a guarantee of professional suitability;
• a guarantee of long-term satisfaction; or
• the only appropriate academic pathway.

Students and their parents or guardians are encouraged to consider personal interests, aptitude, academic performance, financial circumstances and independent professional advice before making stream selection decisions.

20. College & University Guidance

ConsulTOpen may provide guidance regarding colleges, universities, educational institutions or academic programmes.

Such guidance does not constitute:

• endorsement;
• accreditation;
• ranking;
• certification;
• partnership;
• guarantee of admission;
• guarantee of eligibility;
• guarantee of educational quality;
• guarantee of placement opportunities; or
• guarantee of institutional suitability,

unless expressly stated by ConsulTOpen.

Admission decisions remain solely within the discretion of the respective educational institution.

Users should independently verify admission requirements, eligibility criteria, tuition fees, programme details, deadlines and institutional policies directly with the relevant institution.

21. Course Selection Guidance

Course recommendations and educational programme guidance are intended solely to assist Users in identifying learning opportunities that may align with their interests, skills and career objectives.

Course guidance shall not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of employment;
• a guarantee of admission;
• a guarantee of professional licensing;
• a guarantee of salary;
• a guarantee of academic success;
• a guarantee of industry recognition;
• a guarantee of career progression; or
• a guarantee that a particular course is the only suitable option.

Users should independently evaluate the suitability of any recommended course based upon their personal circumstances and long-term objectives.

22. Career Roadmap Disclaimer

Career Roadmaps available through the ConsulTOpen Platform are planning tools designed to assist Users in organising educational and career-related goals.

Career Roadmaps may be generated through Artificial Intelligence systems, Consultants or other Platform methodologies.

Career Roadmaps are intended solely for planning and informational purposes.

Accordingly, Career Roadmaps shall not be interpreted as:

• guaranteed success plans;
• guaranteed educational pathways;
• guaranteed employment strategies;
• guaranteed timelines;
• guaranteed achievement plans;
• guaranteed admission pathways;
• guaranteed placement strategies; or
• guaranteed professional outcomes.

Users remain solely responsible for implementing, modifying or departing from any Career Roadmap according to their individual circumstances.

23. Resume & Ats Disclaimer

ConsulTOpen may provide resume reviews, resume improvement suggestions, ATS compatibility analysis, resume scoring or related services.

Such services are intended solely to assist Users in improving the quality and presentation of their resumes.

Resume analysis and ATS scores:

• are estimates only;
• may vary across different Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS);
• do not represent official employer evaluations;
• do not guarantee interview invitations;
• do not guarantee recruiter responses;
• do not guarantee employment opportunities;
• do not guarantee resume acceptance; or
• guarantee success in recruitment processes.

Every employer may utilise different recruitment methodologies, ATS software and evaluation criteria.

24. Interview Preparation Disclaimer

ConsulTOpen may provide interview preparation resources, mock interviews, interview questions, communication guidance, behavioural interview support and other interviewrelated assistance.

Such services are provided solely for educational and preparation purposes.

Interview preparation does not guarantee:

• interview invitations;
• interview success;
• employer selection;
• employment offers;
• internship offers;
• promotions;
• recruitment success; or
• professional advancement.

Final recruitment decisions remain solely within the discretion of the relevant employer or organisation.

25. Employment & Salary Disclaimer

Career guidance may include discussions relating to employment opportunities, salary expectations, labour market trends, industry demand or future career prospects.

Such information is based upon available information at the relevant time and should not be interpreted as a guarantee.

ConsulTOpen does not guarantee:

• employment;
• job offers;
• salary levels;
• promotions;
• bonuses;
• career progression;
• international employment;
• entrepreneurial success;
• business profitability; or
• any other employment-related outcome.

Employment outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond the control of ConsulTOpen, including individual qualifications, skills, experience, market conditions and employer decisions.

26. AI & Consultant Career Guidance

Career guidance available through the ConsulTOpen Platform may be generated by Artificial Intelligence systems, qualified Consultants or a combination of both.

Artificial Intelligence career guidance is generated using computational models, recommendation engines, User inputs and available information.

Consultant career guidance represents the independent professional opinion of the respective Consultant based upon the information available during the consultation.

Accordingly:

• different Consultants may provide different opinions;
• Artificial Intelligence may generate different recommendations over time;
• career guidance may evolve as new information becomes available;
• guidance may differ between Users with similar profiles; and
• no recommendation should be interpreted as an absolute or guaranteed solution.

Users should exercise independent judgment and, where appropriate, obtain additional professional advice before making significant educational or career decisions.

PART V – USER RESPONSIBILITIES

27. User Responsibility

Users remain solely responsible for every educational, academic and professional decision made on the basis of career guidance provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

Career guidance is intended to assist Users in evaluating opportunities and making informed decisions. However, the ultimate responsibility for interpreting, evaluating and acting upon any career guidance rests entirely with the User.

Without limitation, Users remain solely responsible for:

• selecting academic streams;
• selecting courses;
• selecting colleges or universities;
• selecting certifications;
• applying for scholarships;
• applying for internships;
• applying for employment;
• preparing resumes;
• attending interviews;
• evaluating career opportunities;
• complying with eligibility requirements;
• seeking professional advice where appropriate; and
• complying with applicable laws and Platform Policies.

ConsulTOpen shall not be responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of career guidance available through the Platform.

28. Independent Verification

Users acknowledge that career guidance, whether generated by Artificial Intelligence systems, Consultants or other Platform methodologies, may occasionally contain inaccuracies, omissions or outdated information.

Accordingly, Users should independently verify all material career guidance before relying upon it.

Without limitation, independent verification is strongly recommended before making decisions relating to:

• stream selection;
• course selection;
• college admissions;
• university admissions;
• educational eligibility;
• internships;
• scholarships;
• certifications;
• employment opportunities;
• salary expectations;
• immigration opportunities;
• professional licensing;
• financial commitments; and
• any other significant educational or professional matter.

Official information published by educational institutions, employers, governmental authorities and certification providers should always take precedence where inconsistencies exist.

29. Accuracy of User Information

The quality and relevance of career guidance depend substantially upon the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information provided by the User.

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted to the Platform is truthful, accurate, complete and up to date.

Without limitation, Users should provide accurate information regarding:

• academic qualifications;
• educational history;
• grades;
• interests;
• career goals;
• skills;
• certifications;
• work experience;
• extracurricular activities;
• language proficiency;
• preferences; and
• other relevant educational or professional information.

ConsulTOpen shall not be responsible where inaccurate, incomplete or misleading User information results in unsuitable career guidance.

30. Career Success Depends on Multiple Factors

Users acknowledge that career success depends upon numerous factors beyond career guidance provided through the Platform.

Without limitation, career outcomes may depend upon:

• academic performance;
• practical skills;
• technical knowledge;
• communication skills;
• work ethic;
• professional behaviour;
• adaptability;
• continuous learning;
• networking;
• interview performance;
• industry demand;
• economic conditions;
• employer preferences;
• geographic location;
• personal circumstances; and
• other factors beyond the reasonable control of ConsulTOpen.

Accordingly, career guidance should be regarded as one component of a broader decision-making process rather than a guarantee of success.

31. Appropriate Use

Users agree to use career guidance services responsibly, ethically and only for lawful purposes.

Without limitation, Users shall not:

• misuse career guidance services;
• submit false information to obtain different guidance;
• manipulate career assessments;
• misuse Artificial Intelligence career guidance;
• impersonate another User;
• interfere with Platform systems;
• reverse engineer career guidance methodologies;
• copy proprietary Career Roadmaps;
• commercially exploit career guidance materials;
• create competing services using Platform content;
• violate the intellectual property rights of ConsulTOpen; or
• otherwise misuse career guidance features available through the Platform.

ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right to suspend or terminate access to career guidance services where misuse is reasonably suspected.

32. Reporting Incorrect Career Guidance

ConsulTOpen encourages Users to report career guidance that appears to be inaccurate, misleading, outdated, inappropriate or otherwise inconsistent with the intended operation of the Platform.

Without limitation, Users may report:

• inaccurate career guidance;
• incorrect stream recommendations;
• incorrect course recommendations;
• incorrect college guidance;
• incorrect Career Roadmaps;
• inaccurate resume analysis;
• inaccurate ATS scoring;
• misleading interview preparation guidance;
• Artificial Intelligence career guidance errors;
• inappropriate Consultant guidance;
• outdated educational information;
• technical issues affecting career guidance; or
• any other career guidance-related concern.

Reports may be submitted through the communication channels specified in the Grievance Redressal Policy or any other authorised support channel.

Submission of a report assists ConsulTOpen in improving career guidance services but does not guarantee that any guidance, recommendation or Career Roadmap will be modified, corrected or replaced.

PART VI – PLATFORM RIGHTS

33. Future Career Technologies

ConsulTOpen continuously researches, develops and evaluates new technologies to enhance career guidance services and improve the overall User experience.

Accordingly, ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right to introduce, modify, replace, enhance, suspend or discontinue career guidance technologies at any time.

Without limitation, future career technologies may include:

• Artificial Intelligence career assistants;
• predictive career analytics;
• intelligent Career Roadmaps;
• personalised career agents;
• labour market intelligence;
• skill forecasting systems;
• job matching technologies;
• internship matching systems;
• certification recommendation engines;
• scholarship matching technologies;
• educational planning systems;
• competency mapping;
• behavioural analytics;
• career simulation tools;
• international opportunity matching;
• enterprise career solutions; and
• every other present or future career guidance technology developed or adopted by

ConsulTOpen.

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer obligates ConsulTOpen to introduce or maintain any particular technology or feature.

34. Career Guidance Methodologies

Career guidance available through the ConsulTOpen Platform may be generated using one or more methodologies determined by ConsulTOpen.

Without limitation, career guidance may be based upon:

• Artificial Intelligence systems;
• machine learning models;
• recommendation engines;
• Career Roadmaps;
• career assessments;
• aptitude assessments;
• personality assessments;
• User preferences;
• educational qualifications;
• academic performance;
• skills;
• interests;
• career goals;
• Consultant inputs;
• labour market information;
• industry trends;
• third-party information;
• Platform activity; and
• other computational or analytical methodologies.

The methodologies, algorithms, weighting systems, recommendation logic, analytical models and proprietary processes used by ConsulTOpen constitute confidential intellectual property.

ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right to improve, modify or replace such methodologies without prior notice.

35. Career Guidance Updates

Career guidance is dynamic in nature and may change over time.

Without limitation, career guidance may be updated due to:

• changes in User information;
• updated academic qualifications;
• evolving career interests;
• changes in educational systems;
• changes in labour markets;
• technological developments;
• Artificial Intelligence improvements;
• Consultant insights;
• updated assessment results;
• new educational opportunities;
• regulatory developments;
• international market changes; or
• other relevant circumstances.

Accordingly, career guidance previously provided may differ from guidance provided at a later date.

Users are encouraged to periodically review their Career Roadmaps and career plans to ensure continued relevance.

36. Reservation of Rights

Except where expressly stated otherwise in this Disclaimer, ConsulTOpen reserves every right relating to the development, operation and management of its career guidance services.

Without limitation, ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right to:

• introduce new career guidance services;
• modify Career Roadmaps;
• improve career assessments;
• improve recommendation methodologies;
• introduce new Artificial Intelligence technologies;
• introduce predictive career tools;
• establish subscription-based career guidance features;
• introduce enterprise career solutions;
• introduce institutional career guidance services;
• introduce international career guidance services;
• modify career planning methodologies;
• investigate misuse of career guidance services;
• suspend or terminate access to career guidance features;
• enforce Platform Policies;
• protect proprietary career guidance technologies;
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and
• take any other lawful action reasonably necessary to protect the Platform, its Users

and its career guidance ecosystem.

The exercise or non-exercise of any right reserved under this Disclaimer shall not constitute a waiver of any legal or contractual right available to ConsulTOpen under applicable law or the Platform Policies.

PART VII – GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS

37. Relationship with the Terms & Conditions

This Career Guidance Disclaimer forms an integral part of the ConsulTOpen legal framework and shall be read together with the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and every other applicable Platform Policy.

Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Disclaimer, all general legal provisions contained within the ConsulTOpen Terms & Conditions shall apply equally to this Disclaimer, including but not limited to provisions relating to:

• definitions;
• interpretation;
• governing law;
• jurisdiction;
• dispute resolution;
• arbitration;
• electronic records;
• electronic acceptance;
• limitation of liability;
• indemnification;
• confidentiality;
• force majeure;
• notices;
• severability;
• waiver;
• assignment;
• survival of obligations; and
• every other applicable legal provision.

Where any inconsistency exists between this Disclaimer and the Terms & Conditions, the provision specifically governing career guidance shall prevail only with respect to the relevant subject matter unless otherwise required by applicable law.

38. Survival

The following provisions of this Disclaimer shall survive the suspension, termination or discontinuation of a User Account, Platform access or this Disclaimer, to the extent applicable:

• career guidance limitations;
• User responsibilities;
• intellectual property protections;
• confidentiality obligations;
• Career Roadmap protections;
• recommendation methodology protections;
• limitation of liability;
• indemnification obligations;
• dispute resolution provisions;
• enforcement rights;
• record retention obligations; and
• any other rights or obligations which, by their nature, are intended to survive

termination.

Termination of Platform access shall not affect any accrued rights, obligations or liabilities existing prior to such termination.

39. No Waiver

Failure by ConsulTOpen to exercise or enforce any right, remedy or provision available under this Disclaimer shall not constitute:

• waiver;
• abandonment;
• estoppel;
• limitation of future enforcement; or
• relinquishment of any legal or contractual right.

Any waiver shall be valid only if expressly made in writing by an authorised representative of ConsulTOpen.

40. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by any court or competent authority, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Where reasonably possible, the invalid provision shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with its original legal and commercial intent.

41. Assignment

ConsulTOpen may assign, transfer, license or otherwise deal with its rights and obligations under this Disclaimer in connection with:

• mergers;
• acquisitions;
• investments;
• restructuring;
• business transfers;
• strategic partnerships;
• licensing arrangements;
• corporate reorganisations;
• career guidance technologies;
• technology transfers;
• sale or transfer of Platform assets; or
• any other lawful commercial transaction.

Users shall not assign, transfer, sublicense or delegate any rights or obligations arising under this Disclaimer without the prior written consent of ConsulTOpen.

42. Entire Career Guidance Framework

This Career Guidance Disclaimer constitutes the comprehensive disclaimer governing the provision, interpretation, limitations and legal implications associated with career guidance services available through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

This Disclaimer shall be read together with:

• Terms & Conditions;
• Privacy Policy;
• AI Usage Disclaimer;
• Recommendation Disclaimer;
• Intellectual Property Policy;
• Grievance Redressal Policy;
• Subscription & Membership Policy;
• Cookie & Data Retention Policy;
• Community Guidelines;
• Consultant Agreement;
• Child Safety Policy;
• Parent Consent Policy; and
• every future Platform Policy published by ConsulTOpen.

Together, these documents constitute the complete legal and operational framework governing career guidance services within the ConsulTOpen ecosystem.

43. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, feedback or notices relating to this Career Guidance Disclaimer or any career guidance service available through the ConsulTOpen Platform, Users may contact ConsulTOpen through the following authorised channels:

Support Email: support@consultopen.com

Legal Email: consultopen1@gmail.com

Career Guidance & Grievance Officer: Abhinav Saini

Official Email: abhinav@consultopen.com

Contact Number: +91 9717972908

Registered Office:

House No. 20, First Floor, Khasra No. 630, Pahari Colony, Ghitorni Enclave, New Delhi – 110030, India

Official Website: https://consultopen.com

ConsulTOpen shall use commercially reasonable efforts to acknowledge and respond to career guidance-related communications within a reasonable period, subject to applicable law, reasonable identity verification requirements and the complexity of the matter.

44. Effective Date

This Career Guidance Disclaimer shall become effective on the Effective Date specified in the Document Control section.

By accessing, browsing, registering for, subscribing to, booking a counselling session, receiving career guidance, using Career Roadmaps or otherwise interacting with any career guidance service made available through the ConsulTOpen Platform, every User, Consultant and other applicable person acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by this Disclaimer together with the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and every other applicable Platform Policy.

PART VIII – CLOSING PROVISIONS

45. Policy Interpretation

This Career Guidance Disclaimer shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the ConsulTOpen Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and every other applicable Platform Policy.

The headings, titles and section numbers contained in this Disclaimer are included solely for convenience and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of this Disclaimer.

Unless the context otherwise requires:

• words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa;
• words importing one gender shall include every gender;
• references to legislation shall include all amendments, re-enactments and

replacements thereof;

• the words "including", "includes" and "include" shall mean "including without limitation";
• references to Career Guidance shall include every present and future career

counselling service, Career Roadmap, Artificial Intelligence career guidance, Consultant guidance, assessment, recommendation, educational planning service or related technology made available through the ConsulTOpen Platform; and

• references to electronic records shall include every legally recognised electronic

communication.

46. Compliance with Applicable Law

ConsulTOpen is committed to providing career guidance services responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and recognised principles of ethical guidance, transparency and responsible technology.

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer shall limit, exclude or waive any statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

Where any provision of this Disclaimer conflicts with mandatory legal requirements, such mandatory legal requirements shall prevail only to the extent of such conflict.

ConsulTOpen reserves the unrestricted right to modify this Disclaimer whenever reasonably necessary to comply with:

• changes in applicable law;
• judicial decisions;
• regulatory guidance;
• educational regulations;
• employment regulations;
• Artificial Intelligence regulations;
• technological developments;
• cybersecurity requirements;
• industry standards;
• international expansion;
• third-party licensing obligations; or
• any other lawful requirement.

47. Entire Disclaimer

This Career Guidance Disclaimer constitutes the complete disclaimer governing the access, use, interpretation, limitations and legal implications associated with career guidance services provided through the ConsulTOpen Platform.

This Disclaimer shall be read together with:

• Terms & Conditions;
• Privacy Policy;
• AI Usage Disclaimer;
• Recommendation Disclaimer;
• Intellectual Property Policy;
• Grievance Redressal Policy;
• Subscription & Membership Policy;
• Cookie & Data Retention Policy;
• Community Guidelines;
• Consultant Agreement;
• Child Safety Policy;
• Parent Consent Policy; and
• every future Platform Policy published by ConsulTOpen.

Together, these documents constitute the complete legal and operational framework governing career guidance services within the ConsulTOpen ecosystem.

48. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, feedback or notices relating to this Career Guidance Disclaimer or any career guidance service available through the ConsulTOpen Platform, Users may contact ConsulTOpen through the following authorised channels:

Support Email: support@consultopen.com

Legal Email: consultopen1@gmail.com

Career Guidance & Grievance Officer: Abhinav Saini

Official Email: abhinav@consultopen.com

Contact Number: +91 9717972908

Registered Office:

House No. 20, First Floor, Khasra No. 630, Pahari Colony, Ghitorni Enclave, New Delhi – 110030, India

Official Website: https://consultopen.com

ConsulTOpen shall use commercially reasonable efforts to acknowledge and respond to career guidance-related communications within a reasonable period, subject to applicable law, reasonable identity verification requirements and the complexity of the matter.

49. Effective Date

This Career Guidance Disclaimer shall become effective on the Effective Date specified in the Document Control section.

By accessing, browsing, registering for, subscribing to, booking a counselling session, receiving career guidance, using Career Roadmaps or otherwise interacting with any career guidance service made available through the ConsulTOpen Platform, every User, Consultant and other applicable person acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by this Disclaimer together with the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and every other applicable Platform Policy.