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TSCOST does not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on this Website to any third party (public/private). Any information provided to this website will be protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We gather certain information about the User, such as Internet protocol (IP) addresses, domain name, browser type, operating system, the date and time of the visit and the pages visited. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site unless an attempt to damage the site has been detected.

This official website of TSCOST has been developed to provide information to the general public. The information displayed in this website is for reference purposes only and does not purport to be a legal document. TSCOST does not certify the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within the Website. As a result of updates and corrections, the web contents are subject to change without any notice. In case of any variance between what has been stated and that contained in the relevant Act, Rules, Regulations, Policy Statements, Program Guidelines & Eligibilities etc, the latter shall prevail. Any specific advice or replies to queries or feedback in any part of the website is/ are the personal views / opinions of such experts/ consultants/ persons/ users and are not necessarily subscribed to by TSCOST. Certain links on the website lead to resources located on other websites maintained by third parties over whom TSCOST has no control or connection. These websites are external to TSCOST and by visiting these; you are outside the TSCOST website and its channels. TSCOST neither endorses in any way nor offers any judgment or warranty and accepts no responsibility or liability for the authenticity, availability of any of the goods or services or for any damage, loss or harm, direct or consequential or any violation of local or international laws that may be incurred by your visiting and transacting on these websites. The content in this site is the result of a collaborative effort of various Groups and Divisions of TSCOST. It is our endeavor to continue the enhancement and enrichment of this site in terms of content coverage, design and technology on a regular basis.

Content on this website is published and managed by TSCOST. This Website has been Designed & Hosted by TSOnline (a division of APT Online Limited, Hyderabad). Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the content on this site, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. TSCOST accepts no responsibility in relation to the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or otherwise, of the contents. In no event, TSCOST will be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered that is claimed to have resulted from use of this Website, including, without limitation, any fault, virus, error, omission, interruption or delay, with respect thereto, indirect or remote. The use of website is of the user's sole risk. User specifically acknowledges and agrees that TSCOST is not liable for any conduct of any user. Links to other websites that have been included on this Website are provided for public convenience only. However, TSCOST is not responsible for the contents or reliability of linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed therein. TSCOST does not guarantee the availability of such linked pages at all times. Any disputes arising out of these terms and conditions, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

We are committed to ensure that the TSCOST Website is accessible to all users irrespective of device in use, technology or ability. It has been built, with an aim, to provide maximum accessibility and usability to its visitors. As a result this portal can be viewed from a variety of devices such as Desktop / Laptop computers, web-enabled mobile devices; etc. We also aim to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors of this Website. TSCOST is working towards making its Website accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have any problem or suggestion regarding the accessibility of this portal, please write to us to enable us to respond in a helpful manner. Do let us know the nature of the problem along with your contact information.

Accessibility features
Features incorporated in the TSCOST Website website to make it accessible are:
• Skip to Main Content: Quick access to the core content on the page is provided without going through repetitive navigation using the keyboard.
• Icons: Text has been supplemented with icons, wherever appropriate to enable users with learning disabilities understand the information easily. Icons have been provided along with text labels for key navigation options as well as important features, such as print, email etc.
• Accessibility Options: Options to change the size of the text, set a color scheme are provided.
• Identification of file type and file size: Information about alternate file types, such as PDF, Word, Excel along with the file size has been provided within the link text to help users identify the same. In addition, icons for different file types have been provided with the links. This helps users in deciding whether they wish to access the link. For example, if a link opens a PDF file, the link text specifies its file size and file type.
• Headings: The Web page content is organized using appropriate headings and subheadings that provide a readable structure. H1 indicates the main heading, whereas H2 indicates a subheading.
• Titles: An appropriate name for each Web page is specified that helps you to understand the page content easily.
• Consistent Navigation Mechanism: Consistent means of navigation and style of presentation throughout the Website has been incorporated.
• Keyboard Support: The website can be browsed using a keyboard by pressing the Tab and Shift + Tab keys.
• Adjust contrast scheme: The website provides different schemes to enable users with visual impairments, such as low vision and color blindness to view the web page information with ease. Facility available for changing the contrast of the web pages

Accessibility options
Use the accessibility options provided by this Web site to control the screen display. These options allow increasing the text spacing, changing the text size and color scheme for clear visibility and better readability.

Changing the Text Size
Changing the size of the text refers to making the text appearing smaller or bigger from its standard size. There are three options provided to you to set the size of the text that affects the readability. These are:
• Larger : Displays information in a font size larger than the standard font size.
• Normal : Displays information in a standard font size, which is the default size.
• Smaller : Displays information in a font size smaller than the standard font size.

Changing the Color Scheme Changing
the color scheme refers to applying a suitable background and text color that ensures clear readability. There are two options provided to you to change the color scheme. These are:
• High Contrast: Applies the black color as the background and suitable colors to the text on the screen to improve readability.
• Standard Contrast: Brings the screen back to its original appearance.

The information available as an attachment is in various file format, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Word, Excel and Power Point. Though the website is tested in various environments and browsers to view the information properly, the browser of the user needs to have the required plug-ins or software. For example, the Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to see all the pdfs. In case the system does not have requisite software, it may be downloaded from internet.