Terms and conditions for Admission Guidance & booking a seat through us ::

(To Be Acknowledged By Every “HIGH RISK” Candidate Enrolling With Orchid Education Foundation) When a High Risk candidate enrols with Orchid Education Foundation , the following Terms & Conditions (T&C) are clearly explained to him/her by our Counsellors BEFORE Orchid Education Foundation Accepts the case. The student consents in writing that he/she has fully understood and is willing to abide by the following T&C: For the purpose of agreement, Orchid Education Foundation is referred to as “Institute” and the Student as “Candidate".

 

IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT:-

A) A) No Candidate Is Allowed To Sit In The Class Without Enrolling With A Minimum Amount Of Rs. 20,000 (or as applicable for the course at the time.) This Registration Amount is valid up to a maximum of three classes. Thereafter, the student is required to pay the FULL Tuition Fee. Failure to do so shall prohibit the candidate from attending the class. The institute does not have an Instalment Policy. The enrolment is valid for Six months from the date of Enrolment. If a candidate wishes to renew studies, he/she may do so up to 6 months from the date of joining. After 6 months, the enrolment expires and he/she would need to re enroll.

B) Fee Once Paid Is Non- Refundable And Non-Adjustable. Only in case of emergency, such as unforeseen Medical Condition, tragedy in the Family- can the Institute agree to let the student “re-commence” his course in a different Batch- but within & up to a Maximum Period of 6 months from the date of joining. Only Those students who have enrolled for their Admissions Processing with ORCHID are allowed to join classes- for a second attempt at the preparatory exam, in case they do not clear their Exam in the 1st attempt.

 

Admissions & Visa Processing:-

A) The Foreign Admissions & Visa Processing Is Absolutely VOLUNTARY on part of the candidate. Certain Services such as U.S./Germany/Processing, Any University/Institution which is Non-represented, Partner Migration Visas and Any Service- for which ORCHID does not get compensated for the Services- the Services are Chargeable Basis & the Candidate shall pay the Non-refundable charges at the time of enrollment.

 

B) An interest free “Refundable Security Deposit” is Applicable for Admissions & Visa Processing and is payable “At The Time Of Submitting the Original Documents.” The Institute would keep the Security Deposit throughout the period of processing, and would be returned- Only if the Visa for the candidate is received, and After the University/Institution has “Fully” compensated the Institute for sending the student. Up until then, the security deposit will remain with the institute. An official receipt for this deposit would be provided to the Candidate. The Refundable Charges are mentioned in Annexure-I attached at the end. By signing this agreement, the candidate agrees to pay the Refundable Security Deposit, as applicable.

 

C) The Paid Charges or Refundable Security Deposits are Non-Refundable & Non-negotiable, if the candidate Withdraws/Shifts his/her case/ attempts to or Changes Agents/Cancels/Postpones his/her decision to go abroad or Fails to get the Visa, once having Consented & Commenced his/her Admissions Processing With ORCHID. If for any reason, the Institution pays Less Commission than the Anticipated Calculated Commission, the Deposit shall not be returned.

I Acknowledge The Above Points:-

(Signature Of The Student) Date:_________

D) The Institute Shall Keep The Original Documents As Security, (Academic Transcripts, Mark sheets/IELTS/Work Experience Letters or any other relevant Document.) When a candidate submits his Academic/Related Documents, he/she consents & commits that he/she is Voluntarily interested in Getting his/her case processed through ORCHID. “Processing” is Agreed to have Commenced The Moment Candidate Submits his/her Documents. Once the Processing has commenced- irrespective of the candidate getting an Offer or a Declination or Awaiting a Decision on application - the candidate would be liable to pay the Institute the Full Processing Amount/Security Deposit, before taking back his/her Original Documents.

 

General Conditions :-

E) The Candidate Gives ORCHID The Consent To Use His/Her Personal Details like Name & Photograph for Results/Visa/Testimonials etc. and to use in its Website, Advertisements & other forms of Publicity, Marketing & promotional activities. The candidate authorizes ORCHID to send him/her Announcements/Informative/Promotional Mails/Calls/sms alerts etc. irrespective of whether he/she has registered under DND/DNC Service. To Unsubscribe, the candidate is required to send an mail Request on info@orchidfoundation.info  for Orchid Education Foundation to Stop sending such Informative Mails in future.

 

F) The Candidate Is Conscientious Of All Aspects Of His/Her Processing- what Course they are choosing, the University/Institute, Fee Structure & Refund Policy of Institutions, Ramifications of choosing & going to the Chosen Country & the Whole Study Abroad Process. The candidate would not hold the Institute responsible for any scenario (including Applying Late, Delay in Processing Beyond ORCHID's control, his/her Failing the Preparatory Exam or Getting a Visa Rejection.) Disputes, if any, would be resolved through Arbitration of Third Parties or through Courts which are only under the Jurisdiction of the Guwahati City.

 

G) In full Understanding & Agreement, the candidate has trusted in taking the Institute’s services voluntarily- understanding that the institute does not possibly have any intention of jeopardising the interest of the candidate. The candidate has fully understood the above terms & conditions, without any external influence or pressure- this is an agreement between the Institute and the candidate made at the time of Enrolment.

For The Candidate- Having gone through the Terms & Conditions Please write the below lines in your hand-writing:

I (name) son/daughter of (father’s name) have been explained the above Terms & Conditions Of Enrolling with Orchid Education Foundation. I have understood and agree to abide by all the points in my full conscience.

 

 

  • (Signature Of The Candidate) (Name)

 

 

  • (Counselor's Signature) (Name)

 

 

  • (Director’s Signature)     Date:...

 

 

ANNEXURE I - CHARGES FOR ADMISSIONS & VISA PROCESSING

Refundable Charges (For Represented Institutions):-

  • U.K./Australia/N.Z./ Ireland/ Switzerland/ Singapore -- Rs 50,000/-(Non-Refundable; T&C Apply)

I Agree To Pay The Above Charges As Applicable.

 

Signed______________ Student Name__________________ 

 

 

Date _______________ Director’s Signature______________

 

 

Terms & Conditions Of Enrollment- W.E.F. 1st Oct’17 :-

 

(To Be Acknowledged By Every “HIGH RISK” Candidate Enrolling With ORCHID) When a High Risk candidate enrols with Orchid Education Foundation , the following Terms & Conditions (T&C) are clearly explained to him/her by our Counsellors BEFORE Orchid Education Foundation Accepts the case. The student consents in writing that he/she has fully understood and is willing to abide by the following T&C: For the purpose of agreement, Orchid Education Foundation is referred to as “Institute” and the Student as “Candidate".

 

A) The Foreign Admissions & Visa Processing Is Absolutely VOLUNTARY on part of the candidate, without any influence or luring on part of the Institute. The Normal Terms & Conditions are Not Valid for What Orchid deems as High Risk Cases- (Definition Of “High Risk Case” is Mentioned Below in Annexure II.)
Disclaimer: - The Factors mentioned Below are Not to Discriminate Against or Profile Candidates based On their Ethnicity/Cast/Creed or Academic/Financial Ability. These Are just Factors, which have been Deemed by the Various institutions/Embassies as “High Visa Risk” Category, hence the same deemed by the Institute.

 

B) For such cases, an Interest free “Refundable Security Deposit” (RSD) is Applicable- as per Annexure-I and is payable “At The Time Of Submitting the Original Documents.” The Institute would keep the Security Deposit throughout the period of processing, and would be returned- Only if the Visa for the candidate is received through Institute, and After the institute has been “Fully” compensated for sending the student to the respective University/Institution. Up until then, the security deposit will remain with the institute. An official receipt for this deposit would be provided to the Candidate. The Refundable Security Deposit Charges are mentioned in Annexure-I attached at the end. By signing this agreement, the candidate agrees to pay the Refundable Security Deposit, as applicable in Annexure-I.

 

C) The Institute Shall Keep The Original Documents As Security (Such as Academic Transcripts, Mark sheets/IELTS/Work Experience Letters or any other relevant document required for Admissions Processing), if The candidate does not pay the Refundable Security Deposit at the time of enrolment. Hence, “Processing” is Agreed to have Commenced by both parties, when the Candidate Submits his/her Documents. Once the Processing has commenced- whether the candidate gets an Offer/ Declination/Awaiting Decision/ or The institution demands Additional/Revised documents- the candidate shall be liable to pay the Institute the Full Processing Amount (as Applicable & Consented under Annexure-I), before taking back his/her Originals.

 

D) The Paid Charges or Refundable Security Deposits are Non-Refundable & Non-negotiable, if the candidate Withdraws/Shifts his/her case/ Attempts to or Changes Agents/Cancels/Changes his/her mind/  Postpones his/her decision to go abroad or Fails to get the Visa, once having Consented & Commenced his/her Admissions Processing With ORCHID. If the Institution pays less than the FULL Expected Commission, due to Credit Transfer/Exemption or the Student Dropping out, Or for any other reason, , the Deposit shall not be returned. As The Refundable Security Amount stands Non-Refundable, on the student getting a Visa Refusal, the student needs to re-pay the Refundable Security Deposit, As per Annexure-I, if he/she wishes to re-apply for the Student Visa through ORCHID.

 

The Candidate Gives ORCHID The Consent To Use His / Her Personal Details like Name & Photographs etc. for Results/Visa/Testimonials and  to use in its Website, Advertisements, Marketing & promotional activities; Gives consent To pass on his/her Academic & Financial Documents As Samples to further cases for Admissions & Visa Processing. The candidate gives his/her consent to make an email id on behalf of the candidate & communicate to the concerned Universities/Institutes/ Embassies etc. regarding the Application & Visa Processing (if ORCHID is Processing his/her case.)

 

I Acknowledge The Above Points: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ____________ 

 

Student’s Signature ___________________ 

 

Counsellor’s Signature____________ 

 

* Parents Also To Sign Mandatorily The T&C, In Case The Candidate is Less Than 18 Years Old  

 

Signature Of Parent______________________

 

Name Of Parent____________________________ (Page 1 Of 2)

 

 

 

  Annexure II: - Definition Of “High Risk Case”

  • If the candidate belongs to/a native of a Particular Territory- such as Ganganagar, Hanumangarh Bordering Punjab/ Haryana Area, or bears a Punjabi/Gujarati/Hyderabadi Surname, such as Singh, Kaur, Patel, Reddy or has passed any of the Qualifications From Punjab/Haryana/Gujarat/ Hyderabad board.
  • If a candidate has a Gap in studies between X & XII or Between XII & Graduation.. or has more than 2 years Gap After Graduation, which is not backed by proven Work Experience (irrespective of whether he/she has undertaken a Post- Bachelor Qualification since his/her graduation in the Last Two Years.
  • If the candidate has passed his Board Exams/Graduation in more than One Attempt.. or in longer time-span than the Normal (e.g. A Normal Bachelor’s in Four Years instead of Three) ; or has more than 7 Back-logs (e.g. in Engineering) ; or whose Academic Progression suggests hindrances in any way. If a candidate has taken any Fake Qualification from any Dubious University (that might be or about to be black-listed in India) or has passed any of his Schooling from NIOS (or any other Open School), or any Board or University – that may be Less likely to be Recognised by the Embassy. If the Candidate is Married and/or interested in Spouse Accompanying him/her on dependent Visa. If the Main Source Of Funds is Through a Third Party (e.g. Other than Parents) or through Agricultural Income or Any Funding that is not properly justified By a Valid & Verifiable Source. If the candidate has a Weak Academic Record- such as Aggregate percentage Lower Than 60% in X or XII and lower than 50% in Bachelor’s or done Bachelor’s as Non-Collegiate (Private) student. If the candidate has a Weak Academic Record- such as Aggregate percentage Lower Than 60% in X or XII and lower than 50% in Bachelor’s or done Bachelor’s as Non-Collegiate (Private) student. If For any reason, including the Intentions of the Candidate, his ability, or prospects of Dropping out of the proposed University or Course, his prospective Future plans, past Academic or Travel record, or any insinuations that qualify him not to be a Genuine Student, the candidate shall be treated a High Risk one. The Candidate Is Conscientious Of All Aspects Of His/Her Enrolment With Orchid- What Country/ University/Institute/Course they are choosing, the Fee Structure & Refund Policy of the Institutions, Ramifications of choosing & going to the Chosen Country & the Whole Study Abroad Process. The candidate would not hold the Institute responsible for any unfavourable scenario (e.g. Late Application Lodgement, Closure Of the Intake, Filling Up Of Seats, Intake Deferment, Delays in Visa Decisions or Refunds, his/her Failing the Preparatory Exam or Getting a Visa Rejection etc. - All of which are Beyond ORCHID's control.) Disputes, if any, would be resolved through Arbitration of Third Parties or through Courts which are under the Jurisdiction of the Guwahati City Only.

In full Understanding, the candidate has trusted in taking the Institute’s services voluntarily- acknowledging that the institute does not have any intension of jeopardising the candidate’s interest. The candidate has fully understood the above T&C, without any external influence or pressure- and signs this agreement with the Institute at the time of Enrolment. Thus, The Candidate- Having gone through the T&C, writes the below lines in his/her own hand-writing: I, (name), have understood the above T&C Of Enrolling as a High Risk Case with Orchid Education Foundation and I agree to abide by all the points in my full conscience. 

 

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(Signature Of The Candidate/Parent)*        

 

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(Counsellor’s Signature)

 

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 (Director’s Signature) 

 

Date:____________

 

* Parents Also To Sign Mandatorily The T&C, In Case The Candidate is Less Than 18 Years Old         

 

 

Terms & Condition:

1. Disputes are subject to Guwahati Jurisdiction.

2. Receipt Valid only with Director seal & Signature.

3. DD/Cheque in the name of “ORCHID EDUCATION FOUNDATION” payable at Guwahati

4. Advance / Commission can not be refunded back, it can only be adjusted.

5. Service charge extra ( Excluding the package )

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