Welcome to Aligned Education. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our consulting services related to educational solutions. By engaging our services, you (“Client”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
1. Services Provided
The Company provides consulting services in the area of educational solutions, including but not limited to curriculum development, instructional design, training, and digital learning implementation. The specific services to be provided will be detailed in a separate proposal or agreement between the Company and the Client.
2. Consulting Fees and Payment
- Pricing: The fees for services will be outlined in the proposal/agreement prior to commencing work. All prices are subject to change, and any adjustments will be communicated in writing.
- Payment Terms: Payment is due according to the schedule set forth in the proposal/agreement. Invoices must be paid within [number] days of receipt unless otherwise agreed upon.
- Late Payment: Any payments not received by the due date may incur a late fee of [percentage]% per month until paid. The Company reserves the right to suspend services until payment is received.
3. Appointments and Cancellations
- Scheduling: Clients must schedule appointments for consultations in advance. All times are subject to availability and confirmation.
- Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least [number] hours/days in advance of the scheduled appointment. Failure to provide adequate notice will result in a cancellation fee of [percentage]% of the service fee.
- Rescheduling: Clients may reschedule appointments without penalty if notice is given at least [number] hours/days in advance.
4. Confidentiality
- Client Information: The Company agrees to keep all information provided by the Client confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): If required, both parties may enter into a separate NDA to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Data Use: The Company may collect data related to the services provided for internal analysis or reporting purposes, but this data will be anonymized and not linked to any identifiable information unless permission is expressly granted by the Client.
5. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: Any work product, such as reports, strategies, or other deliverables, remains the intellectual property of the Company until full payment is received. Upon full payment, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the deliverables for internal purposes only.
- Restrictions: The Client may not reproduce, distribute, or modify the work product without prior written consent from the Company.
6. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
- Provide all necessary information, materials, and cooperation required for the Company to perform the agreed-upon services.
- Adhere to scheduled appointments and respond to communications in a timely manner to ensure smooth project execution.
- Ensure all provided information is accurate and up-to-date.
7. Limitation of Liability
- No Guarantee of Results: The Company does not guarantee specific outcomes or results from the consulting services. The services provided are based on expertise and best practices, but final decisions and implementations are the responsibility of the Client.
- Liability: The Company will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of its services. In no event shall the Company’s total liability exceed the fees paid by the Client for the specific service in question.
8. Termination of Services
- By Client: The Client may terminate services at any time by providing written notice. In such cases, the Client will be responsible for payment of all work completed up to the date of termination.
- By Company: The Company reserves the right to terminate the agreement if the Client fails to comply with these Terms or if the Company determines, at its sole discretion, that the project is not feasible or aligned with the Company’s business practices.
9. Refund Policy
Refunds will only be provided in cases where the Company is unable to deliver the agreed-upon services. In all other cases, including cancellations by the Client, services are non-refundable unless specifically stated in the proposal/agreement.
10. Dispute Resolution
- Good Faith Negotiations: Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be addressed through good faith negotiations between the Client and the Company.
- Arbitration: If negotiations fail, the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Institution], with the location of the arbitration being [Location].
- Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Modifications to Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated to the Client via email or through the Company’s website. Continued use of the services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Information
By engaging in our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.