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The terms governing the use of the Society’s website and services.

Effective
1 January 2026
Version / Last updated
v1.0 · 1 January 2026
Responsible
Ethics & Disciplinary Committee
Review schedule
Annual · next review 1 January 2027 · Contact care@istanex.com

Last updated: December 2025

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the website of the Indian Society of Technical Analysts (ISTA), a proposed professional body currently under formation.

1. Acceptance

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Nature of the Society

ISTA is currently a proposed professional body undergoing legal formation. Memberships, certifications, affiliations and institutional recognitions will become operational only after applicable approvals and formal registration.

3. No financial advice

Nothing on this website constitutes investment advice, trading advice, portfolio management, research analyst service or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any financial instrument. Financial markets involve risk. Users should consult appropriately qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

4. Content ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images and code, is the property of the Society or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.

5. Permitted use

Content may be used for personal, non-commercial and educational purposes with appropriate attribution. Any other use requires prior written consent from the Secretariat.

6. User submissions

By submitting content — including applications, manuscripts and research papers — you represent that the content is original and that you have all necessary rights and consents.

7. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. The Society does not endorse and is not responsible for the content or practices of such websites.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Society shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Society, its promoters and knowledge partner from any claims arising from your use of this website or violation of these terms.

10. Governing law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

11. Contact

Questions regarding these terms may be directed to the Secretariat via the Contact page.