Welcome to the AIOU Student Guide mobile application (the “App”), operated and maintained by Burj Apex (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you (“User” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
1. Independent Service & Non-Affiliation Disclaimer
AIOU Student Guide is an independent educational utility and academic support platform.
- No Official Affiliation: This App is privately owned and operated by Burj Apex. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or in any way officially connected to Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) or any government organization or educational board.
- Information Purpose: All public examination updates, schedules, assignment topics, and academic announcements provided within the App are compiled from publicly available resources for informational and educational convenience only.
2. App Functionality & Business Model
To ensure full transparency regarding our operations:
- Free Mobile Access: The App is provided as a free utility download from the Google Play Store.
- No In-App Purchases: The App does not contain integrated Google Play In-App Purchases, paid subscriptions, or paid application downloads.
- No AdMob / Third-Party Ad Networks: The App does not display third-party automated banner, interstitial, or video ad networks (such as Google AdMob).
- Optional Student Support Services: The App serves as an educational portal connecting students with optional academic assistance services. Browsing assignment questions and information is free. If you choose to request custom assistance, solved assignment materials, or consultation, you may be redirected to our direct student support desk via WhatsApp or external communication channels. Any voluntary service transactions occurring through those secondary support channels are strictly governed by direct agreement between you and our support team.
3. Acceptable Use Policy
By using the App, you agree that you will not:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the App.
- Use the App or its content for any unlawful, fraud-related, or unauthorized purpose.
- Automatedly scrape, harvest, or extract data from the App without prior written consent from Burj Apex.
- Misrepresent your identity or claim official affiliation with Allama Iqbal Open University when communicating through our support channels.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- All original branding, UI layout designs, graphics, and proprietary software code comprising the AIOU Student Guide app are the intellectual property of Burj Apex and Shahzad Ali.
- Names, logos, and trademarks of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) remain the sole property of their respective owners and are used purely for descriptive and educational identification purposes under fair use principles.
5. Third-Party Links & External Communication
The App contains direct action links that launch external third-party communication tools (such as WhatsApp) or open web pages.
- We do not control third-party software applications (such as WhatsApp).
- We are not responsible for the availability, security, or policies of third-party platforms. Once you exit the App to communicate via an external app, your interactions are governed by that third-party platform’s terms and privacy policies.
6. Limitation of Liability & Warranty Disclaimer
- “As-Is” Basis: The App and all content within it are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
- Accuracy of Information: While we strive to maintain accurate academic guidelines, we do not guarantee that all educational details, dates, or assignment prompts are completely error-free or uninterrupted. Users are advised to double-check critical academic deadlines on official university channels.
- Limitation of Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Burj Apex and Shahzad Ali shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of your use or inability to use the App.
7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be published on this webpage with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the App following any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Developer & Trader Contact Details
This App is published globally by a declared Trader account on Google Play. For any questions, policy inquiries, or support regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us at:
- Developer Account Name: Burj Apex
- Legal Owner: Shahzad Ali
- Address: Chak No. 102 JB Burj, Tehsil Chak Jhumra, Faisalabad, Punjab – 37700, Pakistan
- Official Support Email:
contact.shahzadali@gmail.com - Official Website: https://aioustudentguide.com/