Terms and Conditions

Halfband is an online service for practising the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests. It is run by Pankobyte, Pune, Maharashtra, India. In these terms, “we” and “us” mean Pankobyte, and “you” means the person using Halfband.

By using Halfband, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use it.

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or buy tests.

• You sign in with Google or with a link sent to your email address.
• An account is for one person. Do not share it.
• You are responsible for keeping access to your email account secure.

• Sitting a practice test is free. Each test you buy gets you the results for one Speaking or Writing test: the band and the feedback.
• Prices are shown in Indian rupees before you pay and include all applicable taxes, including GST.
• Payments are processed by Razorpay. We never see or store your card, UPI or bank details.
• Tests you buy are added to your account as soon as your payment is confirmed.
• Tests you have bought do not expire.
• They have no cash value and cannot be transferred to another account.
• If we cannot produce your results, that test is returned to your account.

Refunds are covered by our Refund and Cancellation Policy.

The bands and feedback you receive are estimates to help you practise. They are not official IELTS scores and may differ from the band you receive in the real test.

Halfband is not connected with, or endorsed by, IELTS, the British Council, IDP or Cambridge University Press & Assessment. IELTS is a registered trademark of its owners.

You agree not to:

• use scripts, bots or other automated means to access Halfband
• copy, resell or republish our tests, questions or feedback
• submit content that is unlawful, abusive or belongs to someone else
• try to get around payment, interfere with the service or access other accounts

We may suspend or close an account that breaks these terms. Unused tests on an account closed for breaking these terms are not refunded.

Your recordings and written answers belong to you. You allow us to process them to produce your results, as described in our Privacy Policy.

The tests, questions, sample answers, design and software of Halfband belong to Pankobyte.

We work to keep Halfband available and accurate, but it is provided “as is”. It may sometimes be unavailable, and we may change or stop features.

To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for indirect losses, such as a missed opportunity or a result in the real IELTS test. Our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid us in the six months before the claim.

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows when they last changed. If you keep using Halfband after a change, the new terms apply.

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute is subject to the courts of Pune, Maharashtra.

Questions about these terms: support@pankobyte.com