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Private tutoring contract template (US)
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Tutoring Services Agreement
This Agreement is made on Effective Date between Tutor Name, at Tutor Address ("Tutor"), and Parent, Guardian or Adult Student Name, at Client Address ("Client"), for tutoring of Student Name ("Student").
1. Services
Tutor will teach Subjects and Level with the aim of Learning Goals. Sessions take place at Location or Online Platform, on Session Days and Times, for Session Length each, starting on Start Date.
2. Fees
Client will pay $Rate Per Session per session, Payment Schedule, by Payment Method. Materials cost extra only if Client approves them first.
3. Cancellations
Client will give at least Cancellation Hours hours' notice to cancel or move a session. A session cancelled later, or missed, is charged at Late Cancellation Charge. If Tutor cancels, the session will be made up or not charged.
4. Results
Tutor will use reasonable skill and care, and will report progress Progress Report Frequency. Tutor does not promise any particular grade, test score or admission result.
5. Safety of Minors
If Student is under 18, an adult will be Adult Present Arrangement during in-person sessions. Client will tell Tutor of any health or learning needs that affect the sessions. Tutor has disclosed the following background check, if any: Background Check Details or None. Online sessions are recorded only if both Client and Tutor agree in writing and state law permits it.
6. Privacy
Tutor will keep Student's information and school records confidential and use them only for tutoring, except where the law requires disclosure.
7. Independent Contractor
Tutor is an independent contractor, controls how the work is done, and is responsible for its own staff, taxes and insurance. Nothing here creates employment, partnership or agency.
8. Ending the Agreement
Either party may end this Agreement on Notice Days days' written notice. Client will pay for sessions already held, and Tutor will refund prepaid sessions that were not held.
9. Liability
NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, AND EACH PARTY'S TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID OR OWED IN THE Liability Cap Months MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, except for payment owed, indemnity for third-party claims, breach of confidentiality, or fraud or willful misconduct.
General Terms
Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.
Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.
Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.
Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.
Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.
| Tutor | Client |
| --- | --- |
| Signature: Tutor Signature | Signature: Client Signature |
| Name: Tutor Printed Name | Name: Client Printed Name |
| Date: Tutor Signing Date | Date: Client Signing Date |