Last updatedAugust 2026 Governed byIndian law JurisdictionCourts at New Delhi

THIS DOCUMENT IS PUBLISHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY INDIAN LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  1. (i)The Indian Contract Act, 1872;
  2. (ii)The Information Technology Act, 2000, the rules, regulations, guidelines and clarifications framed thereunder, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011; and
  3. (iii)The provisions of Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ELECTRONIC RECORD in the form of an electronic contract under the Information Technology Act, 2000. No physical, electronic, or digital signatures are required.

The IRIS National Fair (“IRIS”), including its website www.irisnationalfair.org (the “Site”), is a national research-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competition for students of Grades 5–12 in Indian schools, managed by IRIS partners, sponsors, affiliates, and authorized representatives. By registering for or participating in the Fair, or by accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).

Where the participant is a minor, consent of a parent or legal guardian is mandatory, and all obligations herein shall be deemed jointly binding on both participant and parent/guardian.

01Registration process and eligibility.

  • 1.1The Fair is open exclusively to bona fide students of Grades 5–12 enrolled in schools recognized by Indian educational boards.
  • 1.2Registration requires completion of the prescribed online form, payment of the applicable fee (unless waived), and submission of project details in accordance with IRIS guidelines.
  • 1.3IRIS reserves the right to verify eligibility, seek clarifications, or reject any registration without assigning reasons.

02Registration fee and waivers.

  • 2.1A non-refundable registration fee of ₹5000 (Rupees Five Thousand only) plus applicable taxes shall be charged per project entry.
  • 2.2Students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), as defined under prevailing government norms, may apply for a full or partial waiver of the fee by submitting requisite documentation.
  • 2.3At its discretion, IRIS sponsors may cover or waive the registration fee for certain participants.
  • 2.4Proof of payment or waiver confirmation shall constitute valid registration.

03Child protection and data privacy.

  • 3.1IRIS recognizes that participants are minors and undertakes to collect, store, and process personal information (including but not limited to name, age, school, contact details, and project details) in strict compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
  • 3.2Personal data shall be used solely for purposes of registration, communication, project evaluation, safety, and Fair administration.
  • 3.3Parental or guardian consent shall be deemed given at the time of registration. Parents/guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by writing to IRIS at the contact details provided on the Site.
  • 3.4IRIS shall not share personal information with third parties except its authorized partners, evaluators, and sponsors directly associated with the conduct of the Fair, and only to the extent necessary.

See the full Privacy Policy for details.

04Intellectual property.

  • 4.1Participants must submit only original work. Plagiarism, misrepresentation, or unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property will result in immediate disqualification.
  • 4.2By submitting entries, participants grant IRIS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, publish, and promote their projects for educational, research, and promotional purposes of the Fair.
  • 4.3Ownership of the underlying intellectual property in the project remains with the participant(s).

05Code of conduct.

  • 5.1Participants must adhere to principles of academic integrity, fairness, and respectful conduct.
  • 5.2Any misconduct, falsification of data, or disruptive behavior (by participant or guardian) may lead to suspension or disqualification.
  • 5.3Parents/guardians must ensure compliance with these Terms.

06Disclaimer of warranty.

  • 6.1The Site, services, and the Fair are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind.
  • 6.2IRIS does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free functioning of the Site or the Fair.

07Indemnity.

Participants and their parents/guardians agree to indemnify and hold harmless IRIS, its partners, sponsors, affiliates, and representatives against all claims, damages, or expenses arising out of (i) violation of these Terms, (ii) misuse of the Site, or (iii) participation in the Fair.

08Suspension and termination.

IRIS reserves the right to suspend or terminate registration or participation where:

  • there is a breach of these Terms,
  • fraudulent or suspicious activity is detected,
  • technical or regulatory reasons so require, or
  • directed by competent authorities.

09Refunds and cancellations.

  • 9.1The registration fee is non-refundable except in cases of duplicate payments or cancellation of the Fair by IRIS.
  • 9.2Refunds, if any, will be processed at IRIS’ sole discretion within 30 days of approval.

10Feedback and submissions.

By providing feedback, reviews, or testimonials, participants and parents/guardians consent to IRIS using such content for non-commercial promotional and educational purposes without further notice or compensation.

11Force majeure.

IRIS shall not be liable for delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of the Fair due to events beyond its control, including natural disasters, strikes, pandemics, government restrictions, or technical failures.

12Governing law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution.

  • 12.1These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
  • 12.2All disputes shall first be referred to mandatory mediation at the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre. The disputant initiating proceedings shall bear the costs of such mediation.
  • 12.3If mediation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at New Delhi, India.

13Miscellaneous.

  • 13.1All notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided at registration.
  • 13.2IRIS’ failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver.
  • 13.3IRIS may amend these Terms at any time. Continued participation shall constitute acceptance of such amended Terms.