This Terms of Service and User Agreement (“Agreement”) constitutes a legally binding contract between UVA Institute of Business Management (UIBM) (“Institute”, “We”, “Us”) and the user (“User”, “You”).
By accessing, registering, enrolling, or using this website, Learning Management System (LMS), or any services offered by UIBM, you expressly agree to be bound by this Agreement in accordance with:
Electronic Transactions Act, No. 19 of 2006
Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003
Applicable Laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the platform.
Users must be 18 years or older.
Users aged 16–18 years must obtain written consent from a legal guardian.
The User must legally qualify as a “Consumer” under Sri Lankan law.
Providing false personal information constitutes fraud and may result in permanent termination without refund.
A valid NIC or Passport is mandatory for certification.
Certificate names must exactly match legal identification.
No name changes will be permitted post-issuance.
The following are strictly prohibited:
Plagiarism
Contract cheating
Proxy examination
Unauthorized AI-assisted submissions
Copying or sharing assessment content
Penalty:
Immediate termination, certificate revocation, lifetime blacklist, and no refunds.
Certificates are awarded only if:
100% course completion is achieved
All assessments and examinations are successfully passed
Financial obligations are fully settled
UIBM maintains a zero-tolerance cybersecurity policy.
Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:
SQL Injection
Server exploitation
Data scraping
Reverse engineering
Credential harvesting
Such actions constitute criminal offenses under the Computer Crimes Act, No. 24 of 2007, and may lead to criminal prosecution.
One account = One user
IP tracking & behavioral analytics are enforced
Simultaneous multi-location logins will trigger automatic suspension
All materials including:
Videos
PDFs
Lecture notes
Examination papers
Source codes
LMS structures
are the exclusive intellectual property of UIBM, protected under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003.
Users shall not:
Download (unless authorized)
Screen record
Reproduce
Redistribute
Sell or sublicense content
Violation will result in civil & criminal legal action, including claims for liquidated damages.
All fees are subject to prevailing:
VAT
SSCL
Government levies
Before First Login: 50% refund (administrative deductions apply)
After Login: 0% refund (digital services deemed consumed)
7-day grace period applies
Non-payment results in automatic suspension
Access resumes only upon full settlement
UIBM complies with the Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022.
Personal data is securely stored
No sale or trade of user data
Limited disclosure only under lawful authority
Services are provided “AS IS”
No guarantee of employment, promotion, or income
UIBM is not responsible for user career decisions
UIBM is not liable for interruptions caused by:
Power failures
Internet outages
Government restrictions
Natural disasters
UIBM reserves the right to:
Suspend or terminate accounts
Revoke certifications
Deny future access
without prior notice for any breach of this Agreement.
UIBM may assign rights to successor entities
Users may not transfer accounts
Invalid provisions shall not affect remaining clauses
This Agreement is governed exclusively by Sri Lankan Law.
Disputes shall:
First attempt amicable resolution