Academia Tutoring

School Year 2025 - 2026

Parent Policy Acknowledgement

This Independent Contractor Agreement (this "Agreement") is made effective as of Today's date by and between Academia Tutoring, of 3610 West Pioneer Parkway Pantego, Texas 75061 (the "Recipient"), and the Independent Contractor (the "Contractor") for the academic school year dated above from August - May

Please be sure to read each section carefully and initial. Should you need clarification on any part of this contract feel free to contact us at contact@myacademistutor.com.

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Academia School Year Dates of Contract

All independent contractor academic tutorial opportunities will be in effect according to the dates as proposed by Academia Tutoring above.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. This Agreement shall be signed by Tomeyko Salone on behalf of the Business "Academia Tutoring" and the Recipient "Independent Contractor". This Agreement is effective as of Today's date.

*** Agreement ***

01. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Beginning on Today's date, the "Recipient" ( independent contractor) will provide to the "Business" ( Educators Round Table LLC, dba Academia Tutoring) the following (collectively, the "Services"):

Virtual and/or in-person academic tutorials for individualized and/or group tutoring

02. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

The Business will compensate the Recipient for the Services provided as follows:

After services have been rendered every two weeks pay rate of $14 - $25 per hour. No other fees and/or expenses will be paid to the Recipient unless such fees and/or expenses have been approved in advance by the appropriate executive on behalf of the Business in writing. The Recipient shall be solely responsible for all taxes, Social Security contributions or payments, disability insurance, unemployment taxes, and other payroll type taxes applicable to such compensation. The Recipient's business and travel expenses are to be paid by the Recipient and not by the Business.

03. TERM/TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon at least 7 days' written notice to the other party.

A regular, ongoing relationship of indefinite terms is not contemplated. The Business has no right to assign services to the Recipient other than as specifically contemplated by this Agreement. However, the parties may mutually agree that the Recipient shall perform other services for the Business, in pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

04. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

It is understood by the parties that the Recipient is an independent contractor with respect to the Business, and not an employee of the Business. The Business will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit of the Recipient.

It is contemplated that the relationship between the Recipient and the Business shall be a non-exclusive one. The Recipient may also perform like services for other organizations and/or individuals provided compliance with Business nondisclosure policy. The Business has no right to further inquire into the Recipient's other activities, except by violation of said non disclosure policy.

05. Recipient's CONTROL

The Business has no right or power to control or otherwise interfere with the Recipient's mode of affecting performance under this Agreement. The Business's only concern is the result of the Recipient's work, and not the means of accomplishing it. (Except in extraordinary circumstances when necessary.) The Recipient shall perform the Services without direct supervision by the Business. However, Recipient must document and render a detailed report of services provided per client

06. NO SET WORK HOURS

The Recipient has no set hours of work. There is no requirement that the Recipient work full time. However, Recipient must account for work hours worked with documentation of services rendered.

07. PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY

The Recipient is a professional and uses their own professional and business methods to perform services. The Recipient has not and will not receive training from the Business regarding how to perform the Services.

08. NO LOCATION ON PREMISES

The Recipient has no desk or other equipment either located at or furnished by the Business. Except to the extent that the Recipient works in a territory as defined by the Business, The Recipient's services are not integrated into the mainstream of the Business's company as a whole.

09. CONFIDENTIALITY

Recipient may have access to proprietary, private and/or otherwise confidential information ("Confidential Information") of the Business. Confidential Information shall mean all non-public information which constitutes, relates or refers to the operation of the business of the Business, including without limitation, all financial, investment, operational, personnel, sales, marketing, managerial and statistical information of the Business, and any and all trade secrets, customer lists, or pricing information of the Business. The nature of the information and the manner of disclosure are such that a reasonable person would understand it to be confidential. The Recipient will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of the Recipient, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any Confidential Information. The Recipient will protect such information and treat the Confidential Information as strictly confidential. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Recipient will return to the Business all Confidential Information, whether physical or electronic, and other items that were used, created, or controlled by the Recipient during the term of this Agreement.

This Agreement is in compliance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act and provides civil or criminal immunity to any individual for the disclosure of trade secrets: (i) made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney when the disclosure is to report suspected violations of the law; or (ii) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit if made under seal.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

The Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Business from all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against the Business that result from the acts or omissions of the Recipient, the Recipient's employees, if any, and the Recipient's agents.

11. NO RIGHT TO ACT AS AGENT

An "employer-employee" or "principal-agent" or "employer-contractor" relationship is not created merely because (1) the Business has or retains the right to supervise or inspect the work as it progresses in order to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract or (2) the Business has or retains the right to stop work done improperly. The Recipient has no right to act as an agent for the Business and has an obligation to notify any involved parties that it is not an agent of the Business.

12. SMS /Text Messages

By creating an account, you agree that the Business may send you text (SMS) messages as part of the normal business operation and integrations of other services used by the Business for the tutoring services. You may opt-out of receiving text (SMS) messages at any time by request. You acknowledge that opting out of receiving text (SMS) messages may impact your full use of the Business Services.

13. Non Disclosure

You agree to keep confidential all information disclosed in connection with the Business, including but not limited to, client information, shared digital resources, and social media contacts. This includes not disclosing this information to any third party, using it for any purpose other than those authorized, or otherwise breaching the confidentiality of this information. This obligation shall continue both during and after my involvement with the Business for a period of 3 years after date of signature below.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between the parties. All terms and conditions contained in any other writings previously executed by the parties regarding the matters contemplated herein shall be deemed to be merged herein and superseded hereby. No modification of this Agreement shall be deemed effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

15. WAIVER OF BREACH

The waiver by the Business of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the Recipient shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by Recipient.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited

17.Client Communication

All communications with clients associated with Educators Round Table LLC and its affiliates must adhere to the branding guidelines established by the company. This includes using the designated communication platforms and ensuring that all messaging aligns with the company's brand identity and values. Consistent branding across all client communications is essential to maintain a professional and cohesive image for Educators Round Table LLC. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in corrective action as outlined in the company's policies and procedures.

18. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACTS & BUSINESS CONTACTS

All contacts,including any social media contacts, including "followers" or "friends," that are acquired through accounts (including, but not limited to email addresses, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or other social media networks) used or created on behalf of the Business are the property of the Business.

CONFIRMING and CANCELLATIONS

** Please reach out to your manager and the scheduling department to confirm your attendance for the week, any changes or cancellations that need to be made.

1. Use your tutors Academia Tutoring email and CC scheduling@academiatutoring.net

2. Be sure to place in the subject line:

   - cancellation - update - response to missed session -

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You may also text any cancellations or updates to scheduling at

‪(817) 601-7333‬

Policies acknowledgement and Signature:

By signing below you acknowledge your understanding of Academia Tutoring Independent Contractor Agreement detailed above. You may end your contract at anytime upon notifying Educators Round Table LLC (parent company) and its affiliates at after all a suitable replacement has been acquired.