{ "batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_outschool_terms_dispute_resolution", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool requires binding individual arbitration for dispute resolution and prohibits class actions.", "body": "Outschool requires binding individual arbitration for dispute resolution and prohibits class actions.\n\nWhat Outschool, Inc. actually says:\n\n“These Terms contain provisions that govern how claims between you and Outschool can be brought (SEE SECTION 12 (THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION) BELOW). These provisions will, with limited exception, require you to: 1) waive your right to a jury trial, and 2) submit claims you have against Outschool to binding and final arbitration on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding, and 3) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis.”\n\nNote: This is from Section 12 of Outschool's Terms of Service", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://outschool.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "These Terms contain provisions that govern how claims between you and Outschool can be brought (SEE SECTION 12 (THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION) BELOW). These provisions will, with limited exception, require you to: 1) waive your right to a jury trial, and 2) submit claims you have against Outschool to binding and final arbitration on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding, and 3) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to users in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_outschool_teacher_addendum_independent_contractor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool: Access.signup", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool teachers are independent contractors and not employees, responsible for their own taxes and benefits.", "body": "Outschool teachers are independent contractors and not employees, responsible for their own taxes and benefits.\n\nWhat Outschool, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Independent Contractor Relationship. You understand and agree that Outschool is not an insurer, agent or employer for you as a Teacher, and you offer your Classes on Outschool solely as an independent contractor. If a Parent purchases and enrolls in any of your Classes, any agreement you enter into with such Parent is between you and the Parent, and Outschool is not a party thereto.”\n\nNote: From the Teacher Addendum section on Independent Contractor Relationship", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://outschool.com/pages/teacher-addendum", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Independent Contractor Relationship. You understand and agree that Outschool is not an insurer, agent or employer for you as a Teacher, and you offer your Classes on Outschool solely as an independent contractor. If a Parent purchases and enrolls in any of your Classes, any agreement you enter into with such Parent is between you and the Parent, and Outschool is not a party thereto.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to teachers using Outschool platform", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_outschool_teacher_fees_structure", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool: Money.fees", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool charges teachers a 30% Teacher Fee, meaning teachers receive 70% of the class price paid by parents.", "body": "Outschool charges teachers a 30% Teacher Fee, meaning teachers receive 70% of the class price paid by parents.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“The \"Teacher Fee\" is defined as Outschool's take rate of 30% of the Parent's payment of a Class Price, and the Teacher will receive 70% of the Class Price.”\n\nNote: From Outschool's Teacher Earnings and Payments Policy", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2382129-educator-earnings-and-payments-policy", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "The \"Teacher Fee\" is defined as Outschool's take rate of 30% of the Parent's payment of a Class Price, and the Teacher will receive 70% of the Class Price.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to teachers on Outschool platform", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_cambly_terms_dispute_resolution", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Cambly: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Cambly requires binding individual arbitration for dispute resolution and prohibits class, group, or representative actions.", "body": "Cambly requires binding individual arbitration for dispute resolution and prohibits class, group, or representative actions.\n\nWhat Cambly Inc. actually says:\n\n“PLEASE NOTE: SECTION 20 BELOW REQUIRES WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION THAT (1) CLAIMS YOU BRING AGAINST CAMBLY BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, (2) YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE YOUR CLAIMS HEARD BY A JURY, AND (3) YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, GROUP, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.”\n\nNote: From Cambly's User Agreement Section 20 on Dispute Resolution", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/static/legal/ua.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly Inc.", "evidence_quote": "PLEASE NOTE: SECTION 20 BELOW REQUIRES WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION THAT (1) CLAIMS YOU BRING AGAINST CAMBLY BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, (2) YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE YOUR CLAIMS HEARD BY A JURY, AND (3) YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, GROUP, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies globally with exceptions for certain claims", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_cambly_tutor_addendum_independent_contractor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Cambly: Access.signup", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Cambly tutors are independent contractors responsible for their own taxes and not entitled to employee benefits.", "body": "Cambly tutors are independent contractors responsible for their own taxes and not entitled to employee benefits.\n\nWhat Cambly Inc. actually says:\n\n“Independent Contractor Status. The Platform is made available to you to offer Tutoring Services to Students as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Cambly. As such, you will not be entitled to any benefits that Cambly may make available to employees from time to time, and Cambly will not withhold any employment taxes from any payments made to you in connection with your use of the Platform. You will be solely responsible for all local, state and federal income taxes, contributions imposed or required under unemployment insurance, social security taxes, and medical insurance.”\n\nNote: From Cambly's Tutor Addendum section on Independent Contractor", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/web/en/tutor/agreement_doc", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Independent Contractor Status. The Platform is made available to you to offer Tutoring Services to Students as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Cambly. As such, you will not be entitled to any benefits that Cambly may make available to employees from time to time, and Cambly will not withhold any employment taxes from any payments made to you in connection with your use of the Platform. You will be solely responsible for all local, state and federal income taxes, contributions imposed or required under unemployment insurance, social security taxes, and medical insurance.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to tutors globally", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_tutor_com_terms_dispute_resolution", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Tutor.com: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Tutor.com requires binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association for dispute resolution, prohibiting class actions.", "body": "Tutor.com requires binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association for dispute resolution, prohibiting class actions.\n\nWhat Tutor.com / The Princeton Review actually says:\n\n“All parties to these Terms waive their respective rights to a trial by jury. The exclusive means of resolving any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms (including any alleged breach thereof) or the Site or Services will be BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association. The one exception to the exclusivity of arbitration is that you have the right to bring an individual claim against us in a small-claims court of competent jurisdiction. But whether you choose arbitration or small-claims court, you may not under any circumstances commence or maintain against us any class action, class arbitration, or other representative action or proceeding.”\n\nNote: From Tutor.com Terms of Use Section 14 on Applicable Laws and Arbitration", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tutor.com/terms-of-use", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Tutor.com / The Princeton Review", "evidence_quote": "All parties to these Terms waive their respective rights to a trial by jury. The exclusive means of resolving any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms (including any alleged breach thereof) or the Site or Services will be BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association. The one exception to the exclusivity of arbitration is that you have the right to bring an individual claim against us in a small-claims court of competent jurisdiction. But whether you choose arbitration or small-claims court, you may not under any circumstances commence or maintain against us any class action, class arbitration, or other representative action or proceeding.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Tutor.com", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Governed by laws of State of New York", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "tutorcom", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap", "deferred_state_uncorroborated:us-ny" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_wyzant_terms_dispute_resolution", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Wyzant: Rules.enforcement", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Wyzant's Terms of Use contain a mandatory individual arbitration and class action/jury trial waiver provision requiring arbitration on an individual basis.", "body": "Wyzant's Terms of Use contain a mandatory individual arbitration and class action/jury trial waiver provision requiring arbitration on an individual basis.\n\nWhat Wyzant, Inc. actually says:\n\n“PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND EACH PROVISION. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS.”\n\nNote: From Wyzant Terms of Use Section 1", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.wyzant.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021799571-Terms-of-Use", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wyzant, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND EACH PROVISION. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Wyzant", "topic": "Rules.enforcement", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to users in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wyzant", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1050_tutoring_and_teaching_risks_outschool_community_standards_learner_safety", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool: Safety.legal", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool teachers are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to local authorities under mandated reporting laws.", "body": "Outschool teachers are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to local authorities under mandated reporting laws.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Learner Safety: In accordance with mandated reporting laws, each Teacher is required to report to Outschool any suspected case of child abuse or neglect they become aware of during their work with Outschool Learners. Consistent with the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), Outschool defines \"abuse or neglect\" as: \"any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation\"; or \"an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.\"”\n\nNote: From Outschool's Community Standards under Teacher Code of Conduct", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16039-community-standards", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Learner Safety: In accordance with mandated reporting laws, each Teacher is required to report to Outschool any suspected case of child abuse or neglect they become aware of during their work with Outschool Learners. Consistent with the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), Outschool defines \"abuse or neglect\" as: \"any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation\"; or \"an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.\"", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1050-tutoring-and-teaching-risks", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Safety.legal", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to teachers working with Outschool learners", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }