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Tutoring Agreement Template

Private tutoring runs on recurring sessions, so a tutoring agreement is mostly about the calendar: how lessons are booked, what happens when a student cancels an hour before, and whether a prepaid package expires. It also needs one sentence every tutor wants in writing: you teach, but you can't guarantee a grade or a test score. This template covers lesson packages, scheduling and cancellations, online and in-person sessions, a parent or guardian as the paying client, and safeguarding basics for tutoring minors.

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Tutoring Agreement Template

Between
Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
And
Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
Total fee
$2,400.00
Deposit
$720.00
Delivery deadline
October 24, 2026

Lessons

The Sender will provide tutoring as described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, including the subject, level, lesson length, and whether lessons are online or in person. If the student is under 18, the Client signing this agreement is their parent or legal guardian.

Scheduling & Cancellations

Lessons are booked in advance at mutually agreed times. Cancellations with at least 24 hours' notice can be rescheduled at no cost. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged in full. If the Sender cancels, the lesson is rescheduled or credited.

Prepaid lesson packages are valid until October 24, 2026; unused lessons after that date expire unless both parties agree to extend.

Results

The Sender will teach with care and give honest feedback on progress. Because results depend on the student's effort, attendance, and factors outside the Sender's control, no specific grade, score, or admission outcome is guaranteed.

Safeguarding

For students under 18, online lessons take place on the agreed platform with a parent or guardian able to be present, and in-person lessons take place at an agreed location. The Sender will hold any background check required by local law and share it on request.

Payment Terms

The total fee for this engagement is $2,400.00. Lesson packages are paid in advance; single lessons are paid before each session.

A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins. The remaining balance is due upon completion and delivery of the final work, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are payable within 7 days of receipt. Late payments may accrue a 1.5% monthly late fee, and work may be paused until outstanding balances are settled.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days' written notice. If the Client terminates before completion, the Sender will be paid for all work completed up to the termination date, and the deposit is non-refundable.

If the Sender terminates, any portion of the deposit exceeding the value of work already completed will be refunded to the Client within 14 days.

Independent Contractor Relationship

The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.

Governing Law & Entire Agreement

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.

FAQ

Can I charge for a lesson cancelled at the last minute?

Yes, if it's in the agreement. This template charges in full for cancellations under 24 hours and no-shows, and lets anything earlier be rescheduled for free.

Should a tutoring contract promise better grades?

No. This template states that no grade, score, or admission outcome is guaranteed, which protects you if a student doesn't put in the work.

Who signs when the student is a minor?

A parent or legal guardian, as the Client. The Lessons clause says so, and the Safeguarding clause covers where sessions happen.

Is this Tutoring Agreement legally binding?

Yes. Signatures collected through Clinch are Simple Electronic Signatures, valid for standard business contracts under the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. See our legality page for the full picture.

Can I customize this template?

Every section is editable before you send it — add, remove, or rewrite clauses, and fill in your own fees, deadline, and party details. Nothing is locked until you send it for signature.

How do I send it for signing?

Click "Use this template," edit the details, and send it — your client signs from their phone in about 30 seconds, no account required on their end.

Is it really free?

Yes — every Clinch account can send contracts for free (see /pricing for the exact monthly limit). No credit card required to start.

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