New To Education – Comprehensive Tutor Agreement & Statements of Understanding
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
This legally binding Agreement is made between New To Education (“the Business”) and the undersigned independent contractor (“the Contractor”) to outline the terms, responsibilities, and policies governing participation on the New To Education platforms, Newtoed.com and Newtoeducation.com.
Role and Scope of Services
- Conduct one-on-one or group tutoring sessions
- Create personalized lesson plans and materials as needed
- Teach approved academic and enrichment subjects
- Support student learning, assignments, and exam preparation
- Submit approved blogs, eBooks, or digital content
- Deliver workshops, courses, and recorded video content
- Track and report student progress
- Maintain accurate lesson and communication records
- Participate in trainings and professional development sessions
- Collaborate with Business staff and fellow tutors as required
Independent Contractor Status
The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee. The Business will not:
- Withhold income or employment taxes beyond mandatory jurisdictional taxes
- Provide health benefits, pensions, or insurance
- Guarantee minimum hours or revenue
Contractors are responsible for taxes, permits, equipment, and professional conduct.
Compensation
- Tutors receive 70% of the fee paid by the client
- Contractors receive 70% of the net revenue from digital courses, eBooks, etc.
- Workshop and other specialty services are negotiated individually
- Unpaid consultations, admin work, or preparation is not compensated unless agreed upon in writing
Payment and Taxation
- Payment is made monthly on the 27th for completed work
- 20% withholding tax applies for non-residents of Japan (net payout = 50%)
- 10.21% tax applies for residents of Japan (net payout = 59.79% before transaction fees)
- Transaction or payment provider fees are the Contractor’s responsibility
- Refunds due to failure to deliver services or misconduct will be deducted from payouts
Platform Use and Conduct
- Maintain professionalism and ethical behavior
- Avoid unauthorized contact with minors or guardians
- Submit lesson plans or updates as requested
- Do not promote external platforms or competitors
- Uphold platform rules and respectful communication
Social Media and Branding
Contractors may add social media links (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) to their profile to enhance professional visibility. Public posts related to New To Education must be appropriate and respectful.
Intellectual Property
- Content created and paid for by the Business is owned by the Business
- Independently created content remains the Contractor’s unless agreed otherwise
- All confidential material must be deleted or returned upon termination
Security and Privacy
- Contractors must protect student data, platform access, and account security
- Use of public or unsecured networks is discouraged
- Personal data must not be stored longer than necessary
Monitoring and Profile Review
- The Business may monitor sessions, feedback, and profile completion
- Tutors must place a photo in the “Avatar” section for visibility
- Profile badges will indicate completion and public display on the tutor directory
Termination
- Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice
- Immediate termination may occur for misconduct or policy breach
- Final payouts are made for approved work only
- Business materials must be deleted or returned upon termination
Legal Compliance and Arbitration
- The Agreement is governed by Japanese law
- Disputes must be resolved via binding arbitration in Japan
- Tokyo District Court has exclusive legal jurisdiction
Criminal and Organizational Affiliation
Contractors affirm they are not and have never been:
- Affiliated with criminal organizations (e.g., Yakuza, mafia, triads, cartels)
- Part of cults or extremist religious groups
- Convicted of serious crimes including fraud, violence, or cybercrime
Contractors must notify the Business of any such affiliation or investigation during the term. The Business may conduct background checks and report violations to authorities.
Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement
- For 6 months post-termination, tutors may not solicit clients, staff, or students for outside services
- Contractors may not make public or private defamatory statements about the Business
- For 12 months post-termination, tutors may not bypass the platform to work directly with clients they met through the Business
Platform Development and Acknowledgment
- Contractors acknowledge updates may impact functionality (e.g., switch from Zoom to Google Meet)
- The development team works extensively to improve systems
- Feedback is encouraged, and respectful communication is expected
By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to all the terms stated above. I understand that continuing to use Newtoed.com or Newtoeducation.com constitutes acceptance of these terms.
