Referral Program Terms

1. Program Overview

ILMA Digital Academy (“IDA”, “we”, “us”, “our”) offers a Referral Program that allows current students, alumni, and approved participants (“Referrers”) to earn rewards by referring new students to our 8-Week Digital Marketing Career Accelerator program.

2. Eligibility for Referrers

Eligible Referrers include:

  • Current IDA students in good standing
  • IDA alumni who have successfully completed the program
  • Industry professionals approved by IDA management
  • Corporate partners and educational institutions with referral agreements

Referrer Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must provide accurate contact and payment information
  • Must comply with all program terms and applicable laws
  • Cannot refer themselves or immediate family members living in the same household

3. Qualified Referrals

A referral is considered qualified when:

  • The referred person (“Referee”) is a new prospect who has not previously inquired about IDA programs
  • Referee enrolls using the Referrer’s unique referral code/link
  • Referee completes enrollment and pays the required fees (minimum 50% of course fees)
  • Referee attends the program for at least 2 weeks without withdrawal
  • Referee was not already in our database or inquiry system

Non-Qualifying Referrals:

  • Existing prospects already in our system (50% reward may apply)
  • Self-referrals or family members in the same household
  • Referrals from competitors or individuals with conflicts of interest
  • Referees who withdraw within the first 2 weeks
  • Referrals not using the designated referral code/link

4. Referral Rewards Structure

Standard Referral Rewards:

  • New Referral: ₹5,000 cash reward + 20% discount on future IDA courses
  • Existing Prospect Referral: ₹2,500 cash reward (50% of standard rate)
  • Corporate Bulk Referrals (5+ students): ₹7,500 per qualified referral
  • Alumni Referrals: Additional ₹1,000 bonus (₹6,000 total)

Payment Processing:

  • Referral rewards processed 30 days after referee’s course commencement
  • Payments made monthly on the first Tuesday of each month
  • Rewards paid via bank transfer, UPI, or as agreed with referrer
  • Tax implications are the responsibility of the referrer

5. Referral Process

Step 1: Registration

  • Contact IDA referral team to register as an approved referrer
  • Receive unique referral code/link and promotional materials
  • Complete referrer profile with banking/payment details

Step 2: Referral Submission

  • Share referral code/link with potential students
  • Ensure referee uses your code during inquiry/enrollment process
  • Submit referral form prior to referee’s enrollment (mandatory)

Step 3: Tracking and Rewards

  • Track referral status through online portal or direct communication
  • Receive notifications when referee enrolls and becomes eligible
  • Claim rewards after 30-day completion period

6. Referrer Responsibilities and Restrictions

Permitted Activities:

  • Share accurate information about IDA programs and benefits
  • Use provided marketing materials and approved content
  • Promote through personal networks, social media, and professional channels
  • Maintain ethical and professional conduct in all referral activities

Prohibited Activities:

  • Make false or misleading claims about IDA programs or outcomes
  • Spam or unsolicited bulk marketing to acquire referrals
  • Use IDA brand name or materials for commercial purposes outside this program
  • Engage in activities that damage IDA’s reputation or violate applicable laws
  • Guarantee placement, salary outcomes, or other results to potential students

7. Program Modifications and Termination

IDA Rights:

  • Modify referral reward structure with 30 days’ notice
  • Suspend or terminate individual referrers for program violations
  • Discontinue the referral program at any time with reasonable notice
  • Review and approve all marketing materials used by referrers

Referrer Rights:

  • Withdraw from the program at any time with written notice
  • Receive earned rewards for qualified referrals made prior to withdrawal
  • Access tracking information and program updates

8. Dispute Resolution

Internal Grievance Process:

  1. Initial complaint to Academic Counselor
  2. Escalation to Academic Director if unresolved
  3. Final appeal to Management Committee
  4. Decision communicated within 10 business days

External Resolution:

  • Mediation through agreed mediator if internal resolution unsuccessful
  • Legal proceedings subject to jurisdiction of Bangalore courts
  • All disputes governed by Indian law

9. Contact Information

Referral Program Queries:
Email: referrals@ilmadigitalacademy.com
WhatsApp: +91 8095911369
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

10. Legal Compliance

Data Protection:

  • All applicant information handled in accordance with IDA Privacy Policy
  • Sensitive financial and academic information secured and confidential
  • Information sharing limited to evaluation purposes only

Anti-Discrimination:

  • Equal opportunity provided regardless of gender, religion, caste, or background
  • Selection based purely on merit and program criteria
  • Transparent and fair evaluation process for all applicants

Tax Implications:

  • Referrers responsible for tax implications of referral rewards
  • IDA provides necessary documentation for tax reporting purposes

By participating in the Referral Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Service.

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