Terms & Conditions

1. Account Creation and Verification for Tutors

All tutors must provide accurate and verifiable personal and professional information during the account creation process, including academic qualifications, teaching experience, and government-issued identification. TutorSplash reserves the right to verify this information and approve or reject accounts. Periodic reviews may be conducted to maintain quality standards.


2. Responsibilities for Tutors

Tutors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically in all interactions with students. They must deliver tutoring services as advertised, including subject expertise, punctuality, and preparedness. Tutors are required to adhere to scheduled session times and notify students promptly of any changes or cancellations.

The platform reserves the right to record any tutoring session to ensure the quality of service and resolve disputes. Consistent failure to meet responsibilities may result in suspension or termination of the tutor’s account.


3. Payment and Earnings for Tutors

Tutors will receive payments for completed sessions through the platform's payment system, integrated with Stripe. A commission will be deducted from the tutor’s earnings based on the platform’s fee structure. Payments are handled on a request basis and are not processed automatically.

In the event of a cancellation or no-show by a student, tutors may be eligible for partial or full payment, depending on the cancellation policy. Tutors are prohibited from soliciting payments or conducting transactions outside the platform.


4. Prohibited Conduct for Tutors

Tutors are prohibited from:

  • Soliciting students to book sessions or make payments outside the platform.
  • Sharing personal contact details to bypass platform fees.
  • Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or unprofessional behavior.
  • Misrepresenting qualifications or experience.

Violations may result in account termination or legal action.


5. Content Ownership for Tutors

Tutors retain ownership of teaching materials uploaded to the platform but grant TutorSplash a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and display the content for platform-related services. Tutors are prohibited from uploading copyrighted or plagiarized materials without proper authorization.

The platform reserves the right to use tutors’ pictures, profiles, and information shared on the platform for promotional purposes.


6. Account Termination for Tutors

TutorSplash reserves the right to suspend or terminate a tutor's account for repeated cancellations, policy violations, poor reviews, or unprofessional conduct. Additionally, accounts with no activity for a certain period may be canceled or deleted. Tutors will be notified and may appeal the decision.


7. Account Creation for Students

Students must provide accurate information during registration, including a valid email and payment details. Parental consent is required for minors, and the parent or guardian is responsible for all account activities.


8. Booking and Payments for Students

  • Students must prepay for sessions, and the payment goes into a virtual wallet on the platform. Funds from the virtual wallet can be used to pay tutors.
  • A payment service fee applies when students charge their virtual wallets.
  • Refunds for cancellations or disputes are handled on a case-by-case basis.
  • Payments and transactions outside the platform are strictly prohibited.

9. Responsibilities for Students

  • Students must be on time and prepared for sessions.
  • Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid forfeiting session fees.

10. Code of Conduct for Students

  • Students must behave respectfully during sessions.
  • Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination.

11. Prohibited Actions for Students

Students are prohibited from:

  • Circumventing the platform’s payment system.
  • Providing false information.
  • Booking services unrelated to tutoring or engaging in fraudulent activities.

Violations may result in account suspension or legal action.


12. Parental Consent for Minors

For minors, parental consent is required during account creation. The platform does not assume responsibility for interactions during sessions between tutors and students.


13. Lesson and Class Policies

  • Lesson Durations: One-on-one lessons are available in 60-minute slots.
  • Trial Lessons: Available only in 15-minute slots.
  • Group Classes: Available in 30-minute and 60-minute slots.
  • Cancellation & Rescheduling:
    • Lessons can be canceled or rescheduled up to 4 hours before the scheduled time.
    • Group classes can be canceled 8 hours before the scheduled time.
  • Refunds:
    • 100% refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before a lesson.
    • 100% refund for cancellations at least 8 hours before a group class.
    • No refunds for cancellations beyond these time limits.
  • Session Completion Rules:
    • A tutor may end a lesson or class 20 minutes after the scheduled start time.
    • If a session is not manually completed, it will automatically complete after 2 hours.

14. Privacy and Data Protection

TutorSplash ensures user data is protected and used only to provide services. Communications are monitored for safety but kept confidential unless needed for dispute resolution or legal purposes.

All tutoring sessions conducted through the platform may be recorded for quality assurance and dispute resolution. By using the platform, both tutors and students consent to session recordings.


15. Dispute Resolution

Disputes between tutors and students will be mediated by the platform, and decisions are final. Refunds or other remedies may be issued at the platform’s discretion.


16. Platform Fees

  • A service fee is charged for every booking.
  • A payment service fee is incurred when students charge their virtual wallets.
  • Fees are disclosed to both tutors and students during account setup.

Bypassing the platform’s fee structure may result in account suspension or termination.


17. Liability Disclaimer

TutorSplash acts as a facilitator and is not responsible for the quality or outcomes of tutoring sessions. Users agree to hold the platform harmless from any claims arising from interactions.


18. Cancellation and Refunds

  • Cancellations require at least 24 hours' notice.
  • Refund eligibility is based on the platform’s cancellation policy.
  • Tutors canceling sessions will result in a full refund or rescheduling for students.

19. Ratings and Reviews

  • Students are encouraged to leave honest reviews after sessions.
  • False or defamatory reviews may be removed.
  • Repeated negative reviews or poor ratings may result in account termination for both tutors and students.

20. Communication Policy

  • All communication must occur through the TutorSplash platform.
  • Sharing personal contact details outside the platform is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination.

21. Referral Rewards Program

  • Reward Point Multiplier: Earn 1 reward point per currency unit spent.
  • Minimum Points for Redemption: 5 reward points required to redeem.
  • Referral Bonuses:
    • Referrers earn 5 reward points when their referee makes their first purchase.
    • Referees earn 5 reward points as a first-purchase bonus.

Reward points cannot be redeemed for cash and may expire if not used within 60 days.


22. Featured Tutor Profiles

The decision to feature a tutor’s profile on the platform will be made on a case-by-case basis. TutorSplash evaluates qualifications, ratings, and contributions to determine eligibility.


Final Notes

  • TutorSplash reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the latest policies.