1. Purpose

The Digital CourseAI Referral Programme is designed to reward existing students, alumni, partners, employees, trainers, and other eligible individuals who introduce genuine prospective students to Digital CourseAI and successfully help them enrol in an eligible course.

This Referral Policy defines the eligibility requirements, referral rewards, payment conditions, restrictions, and responsibilities applicable to participants.

2. Eligibility

The following individuals may participate in the Referral Programme, subject to approval by Digital CourseAI:

  • Existing Digital CourseAI students
  • Alumni who have completed a Digital CourseAI programme
  • Existing customers
  • Trainers and mentors, where specifically approved
  • Business partners and associates
  • Individual referral partners approved by Digital CourseAI
  • Other individuals specifically authorised by the Company

Digital CourseAI reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or terminate any referral account at its discretion.

3. Referral Process

A referral must be submitted through the officially approved Digital CourseAI referral mechanism, which may include:

The referred person must be a genuine new prospective student and must not already be registered as an active lead, enquiry, student, customer, or existing prospect in the Digital CourseAI database.

4. Referral Reward

  • The referral reward shall be determined by Digital CourseAI from time to time.
  • The Company may operate different referral reward structures for different courses, campaigns, or referral partners.
  • The applicable reward shall be the reward communicated by Digital CourseAI at the time the referral is registered.
  • Digital CourseAI may offer fixed referral amounts instead of percentage-based commissions for selected courses or promotional campaigns.

5. When Referral Reward Becomes Eligible

A referral reward will become eligible only when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

  1. The referred student is a genuine new lead.
  2. The referral has been properly recorded with Digital CourseAI.
  3. The referred student has successfully enrolled in an eligible course.
  4. The required course fee has been received by Digital CourseAI.
  5. The payment has not been pending, reversed, disputed, cancelled, or refunded.
  6. The student has not been classified as a duplicate or pre-existing lead.
  7. The referral has passed the Company’s verification process.

Digital CourseAI may hold the referral reward until the applicable verification or refund period has been completed.

6. Payment of Referral Reward

Approved referral rewards shall generally be processed within 15–30 working days after the referral becomes eligible for payment.

Payment may be made through:

  • Bank transfer
  • UPI
  • Other payment methods approved by Digital CourseAI

The referrer may be required to provide accurate payment and identification details before payment is processed.

Any applicable tax deduction, withholding, TDS, GST requirement, or other statutory deduction shall be handled in accordance with applicable law.

7. Minimum Payout Threshold

  • Digital CourseAI may establish a minimum payout threshold.
  • Unless otherwise communicated, referral earnings below ₹1,000 may be accumulated and carried forward until the total eligible balance reaches ₹1,000.
  • Digital CourseAI may revise the minimum payout threshold from time to time.

8. Multiple Referrals

  • There is no fixed limit on the number of genuine referrals a participant may make unless a specific campaign provides otherwise.
  • A participant may earn referral rewards for multiple eligible students provided that each referral independently satisfies this Policy.

9. Self-Referral Prohibited

Self-referrals are strictly prohibited.

A participant cannot earn a referral reward by:

  • Referring themselves
  • Using their own alternate mobile number
  • Using another person’s contact details for their own admission
  • Creating duplicate accounts
  • Using family/friend details to obtain an indirect self-referral benefit
  • Manipulating referral records

Digital CourseAI may cancel any reward associated with a suspected self-referral.

10. Existing Leads and Duplicate Referrals

A referral will generally not qualify if the referred person:

  • Has already contacted Digital CourseAI
  • Is already present in the Company’s CRM
  • Has previously submitted an enquiry
  • Has previously attended a counselling session
  • Has already received a quotation or offer
  • Is already an existing student/customer
  • Has already been referred by another approved referrer

Referral Attribution

If the same prospective student is referred by multiple people, the referral shall generally be attributed to the first valid referral recorded in Digital CourseAI’s official system, subject to verification.

The Company’s CRM records shall be considered the primary reference for determining referral ownership.

11. Refunds and Cancellations

If a referred student’s admission is subsequently:

  • Cancelled
  • Refunded
  • Charged back
  • Reversed
  • Found to involve fraudulent payment
  • Found to violate Digital CourseAI’s admission terms

the associated referral reward may be cancelled.

If the referral reward has already been paid, Digital CourseAI may:

  • Adjust the amount against future referral earnings; or
  • Request repayment of the applicable amount where necessary.

12. Discounts, Offers and Scholarships

Referral rewards may or may not be applicable to admissions made under:

  • Flash sales
  • Special promotional campaigns
  • Scholarships
  • Corporate pricing
  • Bulk admissions
  • Partner pricing
  • Employee pricing
  • Special negotiated fees
  • Other discounted programmes

The applicable referral reward will be based on the specific referral campaign or written confirmation provided by Digital CourseAI.

13. Referral Communication Rules

Referrers are expected to provide accurate and responsible information about Digital CourseAI.

A referrer must not:

  • Make false promises regarding jobs or salaries
  • Guarantee employment without written authorisation
  • Misrepresent course fees
  • Misrepresent certifications
  • Make unauthorised claims about Digital CourseAI
  • Use misleading advertisements
  • Pretend to be an employee or authorised representative without permission
  • Make statements that may damage the Company’s reputation

Any marketing material containing Digital CourseAI’s brand name, logo, claims, pricing, or guarantees must follow the Company’s approved communication guidelines.

14. Spam and Unauthorised Marketing

Participants must not use spam, unsolicited bulk messages, misleading advertisements, fake accounts, automated messaging, or other abusive methods to generate referrals.

The following activities may result in immediate suspension:

  • Bulk unsolicited WhatsApp messaging
  • Fake social media accounts
  • Fake leads
  • Automated or bot-generated referrals
  • Purchased or fabricated leads
  • Misleading advertisements
  • Scraping personal information without appropriate permission
  • Any activity that violates applicable law

15. Fraud and Abuse

Digital CourseAI reserves the right to investigate any referral activity that appears suspicious or fraudulent.

If fraud, manipulation, fake admissions, duplicate accounts, payment manipulation, or other abuse is identified, Digital CourseAI may:

  • Cancel pending referral rewards
  • Reverse previously credited rewards
  • Suspend the referral account
  • Permanently terminate participation
  • Recover improperly paid amounts
  • Take appropriate legal action where necessary

16. Referral Tracking

Digital CourseAI may track referrals using its:

  • CRM
  • Referral code
  • Referral link
  • Student registration records
  • Payment records
  • Lead records
  • Other internal systems

The Company’s official records shall be used for determining referral eligibility and reward calculations.

Participants should retain relevant referral details until the reward has been successfully processed.

17. No Employment or Agency Relationship

Participation in the Referral Programme does not create an employment, partnership, franchise, agency, or joint venture relationship between the participant and Digital CourseAI.

Unless separately authorised in writing, a referrer does not have authority to:

  • Enter into contracts on behalf of Digital CourseAI
  • Make commitments on behalf of the Company
  • Collect fees on behalf of Digital CourseAI
  • Provide official admission confirmations
  • Make binding promises regarding employment or placement

18. Referral Reward Is Not Salary

  • Referral rewards are performance-based incentives and shall not be considered salary, fixed remuneration, employment benefits, or guaranteed income.
  • The participant earns a reward only when the applicable referral conditions are satisfied.

19. Taxes and Statutory Compliance

  • The referrer is responsible for complying with applicable tax laws relating to referral income.
  • Digital CourseAI may deduct applicable taxes or withholding amounts wherever required by law.
  • Where applicable, Digital CourseAI may request PAN, bank details, GST details, or other information required for processing payments.

20. Modification of Referral Programme

Digital CourseAI reserves the right to modify:

  • Referral percentages
  • Fixed referral amounts
  • Eligible courses
  • Payout timelines
  • Minimum payout threshold
  • Referral conditions
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Eligibility requirements

Any material changes may be communicated through the Company’s official communication channels.

Changes will generally apply to new referrals submitted after the effective date of the revised terms, unless otherwise specified.

21. Suspension or Termination

Digital CourseAI may suspend or terminate a participant’s referral account if the participant:

  • Violates this Policy
  • Engages in fraudulent activity
  • Provides misleading information
  • Misuses the Company’s brand
  • Generates fake or duplicate referrals
  • Engages in spam
  • Violates applicable law
  • Damages the reputation or interests of Digital CourseAI

Termination may result in cancellation of unpaid rewards associated with invalid or disputed referrals.

22. Dispute Resolution

  • Any dispute relating to referral attribution, reward eligibility, calculation, or payment should first be raised with Digital CourseAI through its official support or management channel.
  • The Company will review relevant CRM, payment, referral, and communication records before making a determination.
  • The decision of Digital CourseAI regarding referral validation and attribution shall be subject to applicable law and the terms of any separate written agreement.

23. Acceptance of Policy

  • By participating in the Digital CourseAI Referral Programme, the participant confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Referral Policy.
  • Participation in the programme constitutes acceptance of the applicable referral terms and conditions.

Important Note

Referral rewards are subject to verification and eligibility. Digital CourseAI does not guarantee a fixed income or minimum number of referral rewards to any participant.

Contact us at admin@digitalcourseai.in for questions related to refunds and returns.