Term And Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using tuitionpedia.com (the "Website") or any related services (together, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please don't use the Website or Services.
2. About TuitionPedia
TuitionPedia is a platform that connects students/parents seeking tuition with independent tutors offering home and online tuition. TuitionPedia acts as a facilitator that helps both sides find and evaluate a suitable match; tutors registered on the platform are independent individuals, not employees of TuitionPedia. (Confirm this legal positioning matches the actual business model before publishing.)
3. Eligibility & Account Registration
- You must be 18 years of age or older to register an account on TuitionPedia.
- Where the student is a minor, their account and requirements must be registered and managed by a parent or legal guardian.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.
4. For Students & Parents
- You're responsible for accurately describing your (or your child's) class, board, subject, and learning requirements.
- Fees for tuition are payable as agreed at the time of booking. (Insert specific payment terms.)
- Cancellations or rescheduling should be communicated with reasonable advance notice. (Insert specific notice period.)
- Please make all payments only through official TuitionPedia channels. TuitionPedia is not responsible for any payment made directly and privately to a tutor outside the platform.
5. For Tutors
- You confirm the qualifications, experience, and identity details you provide are accurate, and agree to cooperate with any verification process TuitionPedia carries out.
- You agree to maintain professional conduct at all times — particularly given that many students are minors — and to comply with any code of conduct TuitionPedia sets regarding interactions with students.
- You agree to honor scheduled classes and give reasonable notice for any changes.
- Fees, commission, and payment terms for tutors are set out separately. (Insert TuitionPedia's actual commission/fee structure and payment schedule before publishing.)
6. Fees, Payments & Cancellations
- TuitionPedia's fee or commission structure: [Insert details — e.g., percentage of first-month fee, subscription model, etc.]
- Refund eligibility and process: [Insert conditions, timeline, and how to request one.]
- Tutor replacement requests: [Insert process for requesting a new tutor if a match isn't working out.]
7. Prohibited Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Provide false or misleading information
- Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
- Harass, threaten, or behave inappropriately toward another user
- Attempt to bypass TuitionPedia's matching or payment process to avoid applicable fees
- Copy or redistribute content from the Website without permission
TuitionPedia reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website — text, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of TuitionPedia or its licensors and may not be reproduced or used without prior written permission.
9. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
TuitionPedia facilitates connections between students/parents and independent tutors but does not directly control the conduct, teaching quality, or reliability of any tutor, nor the conduct of any student or parent. To the fullest extent permitted by law, TuitionPedia is not liable for any dispute, loss, or damage arising from interactions or arrangements between users. Users are encouraged to use the demo class to evaluate fit before committing, and to report any concerns to TuitionPedia promptly. (Have this section reviewed carefully by a lawyer — liability clauses carry real legal weight.)
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold TuitionPedia harmless from claims, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Services. (Standard clause — confirm wording with legal counsel.)
11. Termination
TuitionPedia may suspend or terminate a user's access to the Website or Services at its discretion, including for violation of these Terms, without prior notice where warranted.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute shall first be addressed through good-faith discussion, and if unresolved, through mediation or arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with courts at [Insert city/jurisdiction] having exclusive jurisdiction. (Confirm jurisdiction and dispute-resolution approach with legal counsel.)
13. Changes to These Terms
TuitionPedia may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
