Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "Applicant/Intern") and Zeloric.io ("Zeloric", "we", "us", or "our") governing your access to and participation in the Zeloric Internship Programme and associated website at zeloric.io.

By submitting an application form on our website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not submit an application.

2. About Zeloric & the Internship Programme

Zeloric.io is a technology company building infrastructure for the digital economy. The Zeloric Internship Programme ("the Programme") is a structured, project-based experience designed to give students and recent graduates real, verifiable work experience on live technology projects.

The Programme is fully remote, runs for 12 weeks per cohort, and offers multiple specialisation tracks. Participation does not create an employment relationship between you and Zeloric.

3. Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Zeloric Internship Programme, you must:

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college anywhere in the world, OR have graduated within the last 12 months at the time of application
• Be 16 years of age or older
• Have a personal computer (Windows 10/11 or macOS 12 or later) with a minimum of 8 GB RAM
• Have a stable broadband internet connection sufficient for video conferencing
• Be able to commit to the programme's time requirements for the full 12-week duration

Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission decisions are made at Zeloric's sole discretion based on the strength of each application.

4. Application Process

By submitting an application, you confirm that:

• All information provided in your application is accurate, truthful, and complete to the best of your knowledge
• Any resume, portfolio, or work samples you submit are your own work or clearly attributed to others where applicable
• You understand that submitting an application does not guarantee an offer of a place in the programme

Zeloric reserves the right to reject any application at any stage of the process without providing a reason. Applications that contain false, misleading, or plagiarised information will be immediately disqualified and the applicant may be permanently barred from future applications.

Application deadlines are stated on the website. Zeloric may close applications early if all available spots are filled before the stated deadline.

5. Nature of the Internship

Unpaid Programme

The value provided in lieu of compensation includes real project experience, a formal reference letter, a verified completion certificate, access to the Zeloric alumni network, and exposure to Zeloric's hiring partner companies.

No Employment Relationship

Participation in the programme does not create an employment relationship, agency relationship, partnership, or joint venture between you and Zeloric. You are not entitled to any employment benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, paid leave, workers' compensation, or severance.

Remote Participation

The programme is conducted entirely remotely. You are responsible for providing your own equipment, internet access, and workspace. Zeloric will not reimburse costs associated with your personal equipment or internet connection.

Time Commitment

Interns are expected to dedicate approximately 20–30 hours per week to programme activities. Specific expectations will be detailed in your onboarding materials. Mandatory weekly video sync sessions will be scheduled at a time agreed with your team lead.

6. Intern Obligations

Upon acceptance into the programme, you agree to:

• Attend all mandatory weekly sync sessions unless prior notice is given
• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables to the best of your ability and within agreed timelines
• Communicate proactively with your assigned mentor and team lead, especially regarding blockers or scheduling conflicts
• Conduct yourself professionally in all interactions with Zeloric team members, clients, and fellow interns
• Comply with Zeloric's internal policies, communication guidelines, and tool usage policies as communicated during onboarding
• Not engage in any activity that conflicts with your obligations to Zeloric during the programme, including sharing confidential information (see Section 8)
• Immediately disclose to your programme lead any conflict of interest that arises during the programme

7. Intellectual Property

All work, code, designs, documentation, analyses, and other materials you create in the course of your internship ("Work Product") are considered work made in the context of the programme. You hereby assign to Zeloric all right, title, and interest in and to all Work Product, including all intellectual property rights therein.

Zeloric grants you a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to reference your contributions in your personal portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn profile for the purpose of demonstrating your skills and experience. You may describe the nature of your work but may not reproduce, publish, or share any proprietary code, data, client information, or confidential materials.

Any pre-existing intellectual property you owned before the programme ("Background IP") remains your property. You grant Zeloric a licence to use such Background IP only to the extent necessary to incorporate it into the Work Product.

8. Confidentiality

During and after the programme, you may have access to non-public information about Zeloric's business, technology, clients, strategies, or operations ("Confidential Information"). You agree to:

• Keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential
• Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without Zeloric's prior written consent
• Use Confidential Information only for the purposes of your internship activities
• Promptly notify Zeloric if you become aware of any unauthorised disclosure of Confidential Information

This obligation survives the termination or completion of your internship for a period of three (3) years. It does not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of yours, or that you are required to disclose by law or court order.

9. Programme Changes & Cancellation

Zeloric reserves the right to:

• Modify the structure, timeline, tracks, or content of the programme at any time
• Postpone or cancel a cohort in the event of unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to technical failures, business decisions, or force majeure events
• Change mentor assignments, team structures, or project scope during the programme

In the event of programme cancellation, Zeloric will notify all affected accepted interns as promptly as reasonably possible. Zeloric will not be liable for any losses, expenses, or damages arising from a programme cancellation.

10. Termination

Zeloric may terminate your participation in the programme immediately and without prior notice if you:

• Breach any provision of these Terms
• Engage in dishonest, fraudulent, or seriously unprofessional conduct
• Repeatedly fail to meet your programme obligations without reasonable justification
• Disclose confidential information in breach of Section 8
• Engage in behaviour that is harmful, harassing, or discriminatory toward any member of the Zeloric community

You may also voluntarily withdraw from the programme at any time by notifying your programme lead in writing. Upon voluntary withdrawal or termination for cause, you will not be entitled to receive a reference letter or completion certificate.

Upon completion or termination for any reason, you must immediately return or delete any Zeloric confidential materials in your possession and cease use of any Zeloric systems or tools.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Programme and all associated materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Zeloric makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• That participation in the programme will lead to employment, whether at Zeloric or any other company
• The accuracy or completeness of any statistics, projections, or outcomes quoted on our website (including hire rates)
• That the programme will be uninterrupted, error-free, or meet your specific expectations

All statistics relating to intern outcomes (such as full-time conversion rates) represent historical averages and are not guarantees of individual results.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Zeloric, its directors, employees, mentors, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your participation in the programme or use of our website.

Zeloric's total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising in connection with these Terms shall not exceed one hundred US dollars (USD $100), regardless of the form or basis of the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits Zeloric's liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Zeloric is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.

If you have a dispute with us, we encourage you to contact us first at interns@zeloric.io so that we can attempt to resolve it informally before any formal proceedings.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify current interns and applicants via email where material changes affect them

Your continued participation in the programme or use of our website after updated Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not accept the updated Terms, you must withdraw from the programme.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: interns@zeloric.io
• Subject line: Terms of Service Enquiry