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Service Agreement
If you don't nail down a cancellation policy, you're just a charity worker burning gas and prep time for a client who won't show. One ghosted session turns your profit margin into a crater, leaving you holding the bag for materials and a dead hour you'll never get back.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Late Cancellation Penalty' clause that triggers full payment for any session nixxed with less than 24 hours' notice.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Language Tutor, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Language Tutor services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Proficiency Diagnostic Audit
- Custom Curriculum Roadmap
- 60-Minute Live Instruction Session
- Supplementary Resource Material Packet
- Homework Performance Review
- Monthly Progress Milestone Report
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Language Tutor services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when a student keeps 'tagging on' extra questions 15 minutes after the session ends?
Time is your only inventory; don't let them steal it. Your contract should state specific start and end times, giving you the backbone to cut the feed or start billing for the next hour immediately.
How can I stop chasing people for money after the lessons are already done?
Stop acting like a bank and start collecting a retainer. Use your agreement to mandate pre-payment for a block of hours so you're never working on credit for a client who might disappear.
My student wants me to grade their essays outside of class for free. How do I handle this?
That's off-the-clock labor and it'll kill your hourly rate if you let it. Define exactly what 'instruction' includes in your written scope so any extra grading is billed as a separate service item.