Sovereign IAS

Terms and Conditions

Last updated 14 October 2026

These terms apply when you use the Sovereign IAS website at https://sovereignias.com (the "Platform"). Sovereign IAS is run by Lokesh Yadav (proprietor) in New Delhi, India. "We", "us" and "our" mean Sovereign IAS. "You" means anyone who visits or uses the Platform.

By using the Platform or buying a course, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. What we offer

Free tests: previous year question (PYQ) tests for UPSC, UPPSC and BPSC.
Free video courses: lessons published on our YouTube channel and linked from the Platform.
Paid courses: recorded and live courses, offered for a price shown on the Platform before you pay. Some paid courses may be listed as "coming soon" and cannot be bought until they open.

We are an independent coaching platform. We are not linked to UPSC, UPPSC, BPSC or any government body. We do not promise any result, rank or selection in any exam.

2. Your account

You sign in with your mobile number and a one-time password (OTP).
You must give correct details and keep your phone secure.
One account is for one person. Do not share your login, sell your account or let others use your paid access.
You are responsible for everything done through your account. To keep the service fair, the number of tests you can start each day is limited.
If you are under 18, use the Platform with the consent of a parent or guardian, who also agrees to these terms.
We may suspend or close an account that breaks these terms, for example by sharing paid access, copying content or misusing the Platform. If we close an account for breaking these terms, no refund is due for any course in that account.

3. Payments

All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and are shown before you pay. See our Pricing page.
Payments are processed by Razorpay. We do not see or store your card, UPI PIN or bank login details.
A course is linked to the account you were signed in to when you paid.
Refunds and cancellations are covered by our Cancellation and Refund Policy.
How and when you get access is covered by our Shipping and Delivery Policy.

4. Course access

Access to a paid course lasts for the validity period shown on the course page at the time you buy it. If no period is shown, access lasts as long as we offer that course on the Platform.
Live classes run on the dates and times shown on the course page. We may change a class time for a good reason and will tell you on the Platform in advance where we can. Recordings of live classes, where offered, will be shown on the course page.
We may update course content to keep it accurate and current.

5. Use of our content

All tests, questions, explanations, notes, videos, PDFs and other material on the Platform belong to Sovereign IAS or are used with permission. They are for your personal, non-commercial study only (see also our Copyright page).

You must not:

copy, download (except where a download button is given), record, screenshot for sharing, resell or redistribute any content;
upload our content to other websites, apps, Telegram or WhatsApp groups, or social media;
use bots, scrapers or other automated tools to collect content or questions;
try to break, bypass or interfere with the Platform’s security or other users’ accounts.

Previous year questions are public exam questions; our solutions, explanations and arrangement of them belong to us.

6. Free content and YouTube

Free tests and videos are offered as they are and may change or be removed at any time. Videos on YouTube are also subject to YouTube’s own terms.

7. Accuracy

We work hard to keep questions, answers and explanations correct. Mistakes can still happen. If you find one, please tell us through the Contact Us page. Scores, ranks and cut-off comparisons are practice estimates, not official results. We are not responsible for any loss caused by relying only on our content.

8. Your data

How we collect and use your personal data is explained in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data.

9. Limit of liability

To the extent the law allows, our total liability to you for any claim about a paid course is limited to the amount you paid for that course. We are not liable for indirect losses, or for problems caused by your device, internet connection or third-party services such as Google, Firebase, YouTube or Razorpay.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows the latest version. If you keep using the Platform after a change, you accept the updated terms.

11. Governing law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Delhi, India. Before going to court, please contact us so we can try to sort it out.

12. Contact

For any question about these terms, write to sovereignias.help@gmail.com or use the form on our Contact Us page.