Tutoring Agreement
A tutoring agreement is a services contract in which a tutor provides individualized academic instruction on a scheduled basis for a fee. Use this when an independent tutor works with a K-12 or college student outside a school program. It sets homework expectations, no-guarantee of grades, and virtual session rules.
What's included
A ready-to-use tutoring agreement covering subjects, level, and learning goals, session length, frequency, and location/online platform, fees, payment timing, and cancellation notice, with signature fields already placed for Tutor and Parent/Student. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Subjects, level, and learning goals
- Session length, frequency, and location/online platform
- Fees, payment timing, and cancellation notice
- Materials and homework expectations
- No grade guarantee disclaimer
- Safeguarding and communication with parents if minor
What you'll fill in
[Tutor Name][Student/Parent Name][Subject(s) and Level][Session Schedule][Rate per Session/Hour][Cancellation Policy][Start Date]Legal summary
The tutor provides supplemental instruction professionally; outcomes depend on student effort and are not guaranteed. Parents authorize online contact protocols for minors.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Tutoring Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Tutoring Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Tutor and Parent/Student — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Tutoring Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Tutoring Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for weekly SAT math tutoring online at $75/hour.”
“Require 24-hour cancellation or one session fee.”
“Add parent CC on all emails for a minor student.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.