Muntaha Tutoring Terms of Service

1. Tutoring.

Independent Contractor shall provide tutoring services as assigned by Muntaha CIC, subject to the terms of their agreement by email. Independent Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it shall receive no compensation of any kind for any tutoring provided under this agreement, and Independent Contractor agrees that it shall not pursue compensation of any kind from the tutored student of the family of the tutored student. Independent Contractor agrees with Muntaha CIC that the education, skill and experience they receive from the tutoring services constitute compensation sufficient to warrant consideration between the parties.

2. Standards of Conduct.

Independent Contractor shall maintain the highest standard of conduct in all interactions with students, other volunteers, and any other person they come into contact with relating to Muntaha CIC while serving as a volunteer with Muntaha CIC Independent Contractor shall not discuss, display, or portray lewd, indecent or inappropriate subject, images, or pictures at any time. Independent Contractor shall respect the individuality and privacy of all tutored students, and shall treat such students with the highest respect.

3. Termination.

Muntaha CIC retains the right to terminate the services of Independent Contractor at any time for any reason or no reason whatsoever. This contract constitutes a right to work contract and can be terminated by either party at any time and for reason. In the event of any breach of this Agreement by Independent Contractor, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated unless Muntaha CIC notifies Independent Contractor that the Agreement is still in force and effect.

4. Confidentiality.

In the course of providing tutoring services, Independent Contractor may acquire confidential information from Muntaha CIC or from tutored students and/or their families. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, all lists, data or information of any kind pertaining to Muntaha CIC or tutored students which is not, at the time it is acquired, generally available to the public. Independent Contractor shall not at any time reveal or use in any fashion such confidential information without the prior express permission of the party who owns the information. This provision shall continue in full force and effect after Independent Contractor ceases to provide tutoring services for Muntaha CIC. Independent Contractor acknowledges that damages which Muntaha CIC may suffer from a breach of these Terms of Service are difficult or impossible to determine, but the amount of $200 constitutes a specified amount of minimum damages between the parties and not liquidated damages. In addition, Muntaha CIC may obtain injunctive relief to prevent Independent Contractor from further dissemination of confidential information. If Muntaha CIC is required to take legal action against Independent Contractor as a result of a breach of any of the covenants contained in these terms of service, he or she will be responsible for the reasonable attorney's fees accumulated as a result of said breach.

5. Indemnification.

Each party shall indemnify and holt the other party and its offices, agents, and employees harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, losses, actions, or causes of action, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees if related to the provision of tutoring services by Independent Contractor in this agreement, as well as any claims related to personal injury or death arising out of or in any way contributed to by the acts or failure to act of the other party, its agents, employees, officers or assigns, including, but not limited to, the careless, reckless, negligent, wanton or willful conduct of Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor is responsible to obtain and maintain its own insurance, and no insurance will be provided by Muntaha CIC. Muntaha CIC shall not be liable for any acts of Independent Contractor, regardless of the nature of those acts, the only exception being if such acts by Independent Contractor were part of the day to day activities of his or her job with Muntaha CIC and no negligence nor intentional conduct on the part of Independent Contractor occurred.

6. Independent Contractor.

The parties acknowledge that Independent Contractor and its supplied laborers are independent contractors. Muntaha CIC has no obligation to provide withholding of taxes or other employee services on their behalf, and Independent Contractor and its supplied laborers shall not have the power to enter into any contracts, agreements or any other commitments on behalf of Muntaha CIC. Independent Contractor hereby acknowledges that should the law in the locale in which the tutoring is to take place require worker’s compensation insurance to be carried, that is solely the responsibility of the independent contractor.

7. Entire Agreement.

This agreement embodies the entire ”four corners” of the agreement between the parties, and replaces any prior understandings or discussions of the parties. This Agreement may only be changed or modified in writing, signed by both parties.

8. Successors and Assigns.

All of the terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding on the successors and assigns of both parties. Independent contractor may not assign this Agreement or its duties under this Agreement to any other party, without the written consent of Muntaha CIC. Muntaha CIC may not sell or assign its rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Independent Contractor.

9. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

10. Dispute Resolution.

In the event of a dispute between the parties regarding this Agreement, the parties shall first negotiate in good faith to see if such dispute can be resolved. If any claim or action is filed in court by either party respecting this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to all expenses, costs or damages, to reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not such controversy was litigated or prosecuted to judgment.

11. Severability.

If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. Each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Notices.

Any notice provided for or concerning this agreement shall be in writing and be deemed sufficiently given when hand delivered or sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party:

13. Headings and Drafting.

The headings used herein are for purposes of convenience only and should not be used in construing or interpreting the provisions hereof. In all questions of interpretation of this agreement, the parties shall jointly be considered to have been the drafters of the same. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures of this agreement shall be considered binding, and the same as original signatures.

14. Compliance with Law.

Each party warrants that all times they are and will remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to the services provided for in this agreement. Failure to comply with this paragraph by an independent contractor or anyone under the employment of an Independent Contractor shall result in the immediate breach of this agreement.