Platform Terms
TeachX Terms of Service for Organizations
LAST UPDATED: 6/12/2024
Introduction
TeachX provides a virtual marketplace for live online and in-person classes and events. By registering as an organization-level user (“Teaching Group”), you agree to these terms of service. Please read them carefully before agreeing. If you do not agree, do not register or use the TeachX platform.
1. Incorporation of General Terms of Service
These terms of service incorporate by reference the Company’s standard terms of service, available at [TeachX Terms of Service URL] (the “ToS”), and set forth additional terms with regards to your use of the Platform as a Teaching Group. In the event of any conflict between these terms and the ToS, the terms herein shall control. By registering as an organization on TeachX, you accept and agree to abide by the terms of the ToS in its entirety, except as specifically modified by these terms. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the ToS.
2. Use of the Platform
2.1 Relationship
You will perform under these terms as an independent contractor of the Company, and these terms will not be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or any other relationship between you and the Company. You will not represent yourself to be an employee, representative, or agent of the Company and will have no authority to bind the Company to any agreement or obligation.
2.2 Personnel
You will retain exclusive control and responsibility for your Personnel, including labor and employee relations, policies relating to wages, hours, working conditions, and other employment conditions. You are solely responsible for all salaries and other compensation, deductions, withholdings, contributions, taxes, and assessments related to your Personnel. Your Personnel are not entitled to any benefits provided to employees of the Company.
All Personnel who use the Platform as Teachers must comply with these terms and the ToS, have the necessary qualifications, and register on the Platform using a dedicated email address associated with your organization.
2.3 User Complaints
You must provide the Company with necessary assistance and support in the event of an issue with your Classes, Personnel, or use of the Platform. You must address any complaints received from users or third parties and provide the Company with a copy of any written complaint or a report of any verbal complaint within ten business days of receipt.
2.4 Background Checks and Identity Verification
All Teachers must undergo criminal background checks and identity verification according to the Company’s procedures. Teachers who fail or refuse to submit to a background check and identity verification will not be permitted to teach on the Platform. You must inform the Company if any Teacher becomes ineligible to teach pursuant to applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
3. Additional Services by Company
3.1 Promotion
Within 30 days of registration, subject to completing the onboarding process, the Company will provide you with access to a dedicated page on its Site to promote your Classes and Teachers.
3.2 Searchability
The Company will make your Classes searchable by your desired business or brand name, subject to the limitations of the ToS.
3.3 Support
The Company will provide you with a designated Success team to facilitate implementation actions and offer ongoing support.
4. Payment Terms and Enrollment Fees
You may set the Enrollment Fees for your Classes at your discretion. The Company acts as your limited payment collection agent for accepting Enrollment Fees from users. The Company will transfer the Enrollment Fees to you for each sale of a Class within thirty (30) days of the start of the purchased Class period, minus thirty payment processing charges, which is retained by the Company as a service fee. Enrollment Fees may be subject to refund in the event of a user dispute, as set forth in the ToS.
5. Termination and Suspension
5.1 Termination by Organization
You may terminate your use of the Platform at any time by providing written notice to the Company. However, you must honor any outstanding commitments to users.
5.2 Termination by Company
The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at its sole discretion, including for any breach of these terms or the ToS, or if you engage in conduct that the Company deems harmful to its interests or the interests of other users.
5.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in connection with your use of the Platform will immediately cease. You will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination.
6. Limited Exclusivity
6.1 Exclusivity
During your use of the Platform, you must ensure that all Classes offered are taught by your Teachers, made available exclusively to Platform users, and not offered for a lower price outside the Platform.
6.2 No Off-Platform Solicitation
You must not solicit Platform users for off-Platform services or communicate with users outside approved channels. Violations may result in fines or termination of your account.
7. Defense and Indemnification
7.1 Defense Against Third-Party Claims
You will indemnify and defend the Company against any third-party claim arising from your material breach, negligence, willful misconduct, infringement, or personal injury caused by your use of the Platform.
7.2 Defense Against Claims Relating to Personnel
You will indemnify and defend the Company against any claims made by or on behalf of your Personnel, including those related to wages and employment law violations.
7.3 Indemnification
You agree to release, indemnify, and hold the Company harmless from any losses, damages, expenses, or claims arising from your or your Personnel’s use of the Platform or violation of these terms.
7.4 Process
The Company will provide you with reasonable notice and cooperation in the defense of any claim. You will use counsel satisfactory to the Company and may not settle any claim without the Company’s prior written consent.
8. Promotion
8.1 Promotion of Platform
You agree to cooperate with the Company to promote the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws. Any promotional material must be approved by the Company.
8.2 Use of Organization’s Name and Logo
You permit the Company to identify you as a customer and use your name and logo in marketing materials.
9. Confidentiality
You agree to protect the Company’s Confidential Information and not disclose it to any third party, except as required by law. Confidential Information includes non-public business, technical, or financial information related to the Platform.
10. Miscellaneous
10.1 Relationship of the Parties
Except as expressly set forth herein, these terms do not create any partnership, joint venture, employee, or agency relationship between you and the Company.
10.2 Entire Agreement
These terms, together with the ToS, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the subject matter herein, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.
10.3 Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
10.4 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any legal proceedings will be conducted in the courts of the United Arab Emirates.
By using the TeachX platform as an organization, you agree to these terms of service.