Terms and Conditions

1 Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to the official website of the Indian Board of Emergency Medicine (IBEM).

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the IBEM website, its educational resources, application and registration facilities, examination services, certification-related information, and other services made available through the website.

By accessing the website, creating an account, submitting an application, registering for an examination, or using any service offered by IBEM, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable policies, examination rules, and instructions published or communicated by IBEM.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the relevant website services.

2 Scope of Services

IBEM provides information and services relating to emergency medicine education, professional assessment, examinations, certification pathways, and related academic activities.

The availability of a particular service does not guarantee admission to a program, eligibility to sit an examination, successful completion of an assessment, or the award of a certificate.

IBEM may introduce, modify, suspend, or discontinue website features and services as reasonably necessary for operational, academic, technical, or regulatory reasons, subject to applicable law and any binding commitments already made to users.

3 Eligibility and Applications

Applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria applicable to the relevant examination, program, or certification pathway.

You are responsible for:

• Reviewing the published eligibility requirements before applying.
• Providing accurate and complete application information.
• Submitting authentic academic, professional, and supporting documents.
• Meeting applicable application deadlines and administrative requirements.
• Responding promptly to requests for clarification or additional documentation.

Submission of an application does not constitute approval or guarantee acceptance.

IBEM may verify submitted qualifications and supporting documents, request additional evidence, reject incomplete or ineligible applications, or suspend an application where material discrepancies require investigation.

Providing false, misleading, altered, or fraudulent information may result in rejection of an application, withdrawal of approval, cancellation of an examination attempt, or other appropriate action under applicable policies and law.

4 Account Access and Security

Where account-based services are provided, users must maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials and must not share, transfer, sell, or otherwise misuse their accounts.

Users must not:

• Access another person's account without authorization.
• Attempt to bypass authentication or access restrictions.
• Interfere with the security, availability, or proper functioning of the website.
• Introduce malicious code or use automated tools to disrupt website services.
• Misrepresent their identity or act on behalf of another candidate without authorization.

Users must promptly report suspected unauthorized account access or security incidents through the official IBEM contact channels.

IBEM may restrict or suspend account access where reasonably necessary to protect the website, users, examination processes, or organizational operations.

5 Examination Registration and Scheduling

Candidates must complete all required registration, eligibility verification, fee payment, and scheduling procedures within the deadlines specified for the relevant examination.

Candidates are responsible for verifying their examination date, time, time zone, appointment confirmation, and applicable instructions before the scheduled examination.

Requests for cancellation, rescheduling, deferral, or transfer must be submitted through the designated procedure and are subject to the applicable examination policy, available scheduling options, and any disclosed fees.

IBEM does not guarantee a particular examination date or rescheduling option.

Where operational, technical, security, or other exceptional circumstances require a change to an examination arrangement, IBEM may modify the schedule or delivery method and will communicate material changes to affected candidates where reasonably practicable.

6 Examination Rules and Candidate Conduct

Candidates must comply with all examination instructions, assessment requirements, and directions issued by IBEM or its authorized examination administrators.

Unless expressly permitted by the relevant examination rules, candidates must not:

• Receive or provide unauthorized assistance during an examination.
• Impersonate another candidate or permit another person to take an examination on their behalf.
• Use unauthorized reference materials, electronic devices, software, communication tools, or external assistance.
• Copy, photograph, record, reproduce, distribute, or disclose examination questions or answers.
• Attempt to obtain examination content or answer keys through unauthorized means.
• Manipulate examination software, assessment results, or security controls.
• Disrupt the examination environment or interfere with another candidate's participation.

Candidates must complete assessments independently and honestly and must follow all applicable identity verification, technical, and examination-environment requirements.

IBEM may investigate suspected violations and take proportionate action in accordance with its policies, including issuing a warning, terminating an examination session, withholding or invalidating results, cancelling an examination attempt, restricting future participation, or referring the matter for further review.

Where appropriate, the candidate may be given an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made, subject to the applicable policy and circumstances.

7 Online Examination Requirements

Candidates taking online examinations must ensure that they meet the technical and environmental requirements communicated before the examination.

These requirements may include a compatible computer, supported browser, stable internet connection, functional camera and microphone, appropriate examination space, and completion of any required system checks.

Candidates must:

• Complete any mandatory system compatibility checks within the prescribed period.
• Ensure that their equipment and internet connection are suitable for the examination.
• Follow the published examination-room and permitted-material requirements.
• Maintain the required examination conditions throughout the session.
• Report technical difficulties promptly through the designated support channel.

Candidates must not disable, bypass, or interfere with examination security or monitoring mechanisms.

Technical difficulties do not automatically entitle a candidate to a refund, rescheduled appointment, additional examination attempt, or extension. Reported incidents will be assessed under the applicable examination policy, taking account of the circumstances and available technical evidence.

Any monitoring, recording, or processing of information associated with online examinations is addressed in IBEM's separate Privacy Policy and applicable notices.

8 Fees, Payments, and Refunds

Applicable application fees, examination fees, rescheduling charges, re-examination fees, and other charges will be communicated through the relevant registration process or official IBEM communication.

Candidates are responsible for reviewing the applicable fee schedule and payment conditions before completing registration.

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable policy or required by law:

• Fees must be paid within the prescribed deadline.
• Registration is subject to completion of the required payment and approval procedures.
• Payment does not guarantee eligibility, examination success, or certification.
• Cancellation, refund, rescheduling, and re-examination requests are governed by the applicable published policy.
• Any non-refundable fees or administrative charges must be disclosed in the relevant terms or policy.

Payment discrepancies should be reported to IBEM through its official contact channels, together with relevant transaction details.

Nothing in this section excludes a refund or other entitlement required by applicable law.

9 Examination Results, Reviews, and Certification

Examination results and certification decisions are determined in accordance with the applicable assessment standards, eligibility requirements, and certification policies established by IBEM.

Candidates must not represent themselves as having passed an examination or obtained an IBEM certification until the outcome has been officially confirmed.

IBEM may review examination records and results to address suspected misconduct, administrative errors, technical irregularities, or other circumstances that may affect the validity of an assessment.

Where a result review, appeal, or complaint process is available, candidates must follow the procedure and deadlines specified in the relevant policy.

IBEM may correct an administrative error, withhold a result pending investigation, or invalidate an assessment affected by established misconduct or a material irregularity, subject to applicable policies and law.

Certification does not automatically confer any professional licence, statutory registration, employment entitlement, or authorization to practise medicine in a jurisdiction. Candidates are responsible for satisfying the separate licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to their professional activities.

10 Intellectual Property and Examination Materials

All content published on the website, including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, designs, educational materials, examination content, question banks, documents, and software, is owned by IBEM or its respective licensors unless otherwise stated.

Access to website content does not transfer ownership or grant any intellectual property rights beyond the limited right to use the content for its intended, authorized purpose.

Without prior written authorization from the relevant rights holder, users must not:

• Reproduce, publish, distribute, sell, or commercially exploit protected content.
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from protected materials.
• Use IBEM's name, logo, trademarks, or certification marks in a misleading or unauthorized manner.
• Copy, disclose, or distribute examination questions, answer keys, or confidential assessment materials.
• Remove copyright notices or other proprietary notices.

Unauthorized use may result in suspension of access and the pursuit of remedies available under applicable law.

11 Acceptable Use of the Website

Users must not use the website to engage in unlawful conduct, fraud, harassment, misrepresentation, infringement of third-party rights, or activities that compromise the integrity or security of IBEM services.

Users must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems, interfere with service availability, extract restricted content through automated means, or misuse website functionality.

IBEM may take reasonable measures to investigate suspected misuse, preserve service integrity, and restrict access where justified.

12 Third-Party Services and External Links

The website may provide links to external websites, payment providers, examination platforms, or other third-party services for convenience or operational purposes.

Such services may be subject to their own terms, conditions, and policies. IBEM does not control external services and does not endorse their content solely by providing a link.

Users are responsible for reviewing the applicable terms before using third-party services. IBEM's responsibility for third-party services is limited to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13 Website Availability and Disclaimers

IBEM endeavors to maintain accurate website information and reliable service availability. However, the website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, upgrades, technical issues, security measures, or circumstances beyond IBEM's reasonable control.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, IBEM does not guarantee uninterrupted website access, error-free operation, compatibility with every device, or the accuracy of every item of general website information at all times.

Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. Candidates should rely on the latest official instructions and policies applicable to their specific examination or service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes a statutory right, warranty, or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded.

14 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IBEM will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website or related services.

This limitation applies to the extent legally permissible to losses associated with service interruptions, technical failures, reliance on general website information, or disruptions caused by third-party services.

IBEM will not be responsible for failures arising from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, subject to applicable law and any binding obligations owed to affected users.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

15 Suspension and Termination

IBEM may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the website, accounts, examinations, or related services where reasonably necessary due to:

• A material breach of these Terms or applicable examination policies.
• Fraud, impersonation, or material misrepresentation.
• Examination misconduct or interference with assessment integrity.
• Unauthorized access, misuse, or a security threat.
• A legal or regulatory requirement.

Any action affecting a candidate's examination status, results, or certification will be handled in accordance with the applicable policies and legal requirements.

Suspension or termination does not affect rights or obligations that accrued before the effective date of the action.

16 Amendments to These Terms

IBEM may revise these Terms to reflect changes in its services, examination procedures, organizational requirements, or applicable law.

The revised Terms will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated where required by law or reasonably appropriate.

The updated Terms will apply from the stated effective date or, where no date is specified, from publication, subject to applicable law and any existing contractual obligations.

Users should review this page periodically to remain informed of the applicable conditions.

17 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are subject to the laws applicable to IBEM and the jurisdiction of the competent courts, as determined in accordance with applicable law.

18 Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

A failure or delay by IBEM in enforcing any provision does not constitute a waiver of its rights. Any waiver must be consistent with applicable law.

19 Entire Agreement and Policy Hierarchy

These Terms must be read together with the applicable examination rules, registration conditions, certification policies, and other documents expressly incorporated into the relevant service.

The Privacy Policy separately governs the handling of personal information and related privacy matters.

Where a specific examination policy or separate written agreement conflicts with these general Terms, the specific document will govern the relevant matter to the extent expressly applicable and legally permissible.

20 Contact Information

For questions concerning these Terms and Conditions, website access, examination registration, or certification-related matters, please contact IBEM through the official contact details published on its website.

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