Terms of Use
Important: By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that it is a pre-launch survey and market research platform. No educational programmes, certifications, placements, or paid services are currently offered or available.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using thebarista.school (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Website.
2. Nature of This Website - Market Research Platform
The Website is operated by The Barista School as a pre-launch concept and market validation exercise. Its purpose is to:
- Conduct surveys and collect expressions of interest from potential students, cafe owners, and coffee industry professionals
- Assess public interest in barista training and coffee education services in India
- Gather data to inform potential future decisions about launching a barista education programme
The Website is NOT currently offering:
- Any courses, programmes, or educational services
- Any certifications or certificates
- Any placement assistance or employment services
- Any paid products or subscriptions
Filling in a survey, form, or expression of interest on this Website does not constitute enrolment, admission, registration, or any contractual relationship between you and The Barista School. No financial commitment is created by submitting your interest.
3. No Binding Commitments or Confirmed Partnerships
Any references on this Website to potential partnerships, affiliations, or collaborations, including but not limited to Skill India, NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation), SCA (Specialty Coffee Association), Coffee Board of India, and any cafe chains, roasters, NGOs, or corporate bodies, are aspirational references to future possibilities only. These are not confirmed, finalised, or active partnerships. Any such collaboration, if pursued, would be subject to separate formal agreements. The mention of these bodies does not imply their endorsement of this Website or project.
4. Content and Brand References
Blog posts, articles, and informational content on this Website (including on thebarista.blog) may reference third-party brands, companies, organisations, products, or industry data. All such references are:
- For informational and educational purposes only
- Based on publicly available information sourced from the internet
- Not sponsored, endorsed, or commissioned by the referenced brands
- Subject to change without notice as market conditions evolve
All third-party brand names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Their mention does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by those brands.
5. Accuracy of Information
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on this Website, we make no warranties or representations that:
- The information is complete, accurate, current, or error-free
- The Website will be available at all times without interruption
- Any data, statistics, or market information cited is verified or authoritative
Market data, industry statistics, and coffee industry information referenced on this Website is sourced from publicly available sources and is provided for general informational purposes only. Always verify such information independently before making business or career decisions.
6. Intellectual Property
The name “The Barista School”, the Website design, written content, and any original materials created for this Website are the intellectual property of The Barista School. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any original content without prior written permission.
Third-party content (brand names, statistics, publicly available data) remains the property of its respective owners.
7. User Conduct
By using this Website, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any survey or form
- Attempt to scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Website
- Interfere with the Website's functionality or security
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
- Misrepresent this Website as offering active educational programmes or confirmed partnerships
8. Survey Participation
Participation in any survey, form, or expression of interest on this Website is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw your participation at any time by contacting hello@thebarista.school. Withdrawal will not result in any penalty or disadvantage.
Survey responses are used solely for internal research purposes and will not be attributed to you individually in any public report.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Barista School and its operators shall not be liable for:
- Any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on this Website
- Career or business decisions made based on information on this Website
- Any inaccuracies in third-party data or industry information cited
- Any loss of data, interruption of service, or technical failures
This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
10. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over the content of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
- Email: hello@thebarista.school
- Website: thebarista.school
Last reviewed: June 2026