Terms and Conditions
Welcome to [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] (“we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our services, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through our tutorial services (the “Service”).
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Service. These Terms apply retroactively to all users and uses of our Service from the date of its inception.
2. Services Provided We offer home-based tutorial sessions (“Tutorials”) in Computer Science subjects.
3. Eligibility You must be at least 10 years old to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. For minors under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and agree to these Terms on behalf of the minor.
4. Registration and Account To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to register an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to update your information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
5. Fees and Payment All fees for Tutorials are listed on our website and other platforms of communication are subject to change. Payment must be made in full prior to the commencement of any Tutorial. We accept payments through Zelle only unless explicitly discussed with the parent otherwise.
6. Cancellation and Refunds Cancellation requests must be made at least [24] hours/days before the scheduled Tutorial for a makeup session. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than [24] hours/days before the Tutorial unless proof of sickness is provided. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a Tutorial at our discretion, in which case a best effort to provide a make-up session will be made.
7. Intellectual Property All content provided in the Tutorials, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from the Tutorials without our prior written consent.
8. Code of Conduct You agree to use our Service in a lawful and respectful manner. Harassment, abuse, or other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service without refund.
9. At-Will Termination Both you and [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] have the right to terminate your use of the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately. If you terminate your use of the Service, you will not be entitled to any refund of fees paid. Upon termination by either party, all access to the study materials will be terminated immediately.
10. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)], its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy Your privacy is important to us. However, at this stage of our business setup, we are unable to make any guarantees or promises for the protection of your private information. We request you to NOT share any information that you consider private or confidential other than the name, address, and email address of the parents which is required for operation. In addition to the above, we request you to NOT share any information related to the student on any of our communication channels/platforms. You have the right to refuse to provide us with any other information that you consider confidential or private.
13. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website and will apply retroactively to all users and uses of our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Protection of Minors
a. Parental Consent: For students under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and agree to these Terms on behalf of the minor.
b. Supervision: Parents or legal guardians must ensure appropriate supervision during the Tutorial sessions.
c. Communication: All communication related to Tutorials should be conducted through the parent or legal guardian.
d. Code of Conduct for Minors: Minors must adhere to the same code of conduct as adult users. Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in termination of the Tutorial without refund.
e. Safety and Liability: Parents and students agree that Tutorials conducted at our premises are provided on an “as-is” basis. [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] shall not be held responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during or as a result of the Tutorial sessions.
f. Fire Hazard Acceptance: Parents and students acknowledge that while we strive to maintain a safe environment, they accept the inherent risks associated with fire hazards. [Katy Comp. Sci. Academy (previously Jia Tutorials)] shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from fire-related incidents during Tutorial sessions.
16. Schedule Changes and Cancellations
a. Communication: All schedule changes and cancellations will be communicated through WhatsApp or Email or Text or Phone call. By using our Service, you agree to accept these communications via these channels only.
b. Best-Effort Basis: We will make every effort to communicate any schedule changes or cancellations in a timely manner. However, we do not guarantee that you will receive these communications without fail.
c. Client Responsibility: It is your responsibility in its entirety to monitor WhatsApp and all other channels for any messages from us. We are not responsible for any missed communications regarding schedule changes or cancellations.
17. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at admin@katycompsci.com or 832-602-6834.
General Pricing and Schedule Information
Class Pricing: Available upon request.
Number of Sessions per week: 2 hrs.
Make-up Classes: Only 1 make-up class will be provided per month of classes – missed primarily due to sickness.
Additional homework, and project help will be provided on request during the weekdays at a separate hourly rate based on tutor’s availability.