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Teacher Agreement

The agreement for tutors who offer educational services through Elimusphere.

ELIMUSPHERE SYSTEMS TEACHER AGREEMENT

Effective Date: 28th August, 2026

This Teacher Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Elimusphere Systems, a business registered in Kenya under Registration Number BN-KDS360WW ("Elimusphere," "Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), and the Teacher whose details are provided during registration ("Teacher," "you," or "your").

By registering as a Teacher on Elimusphere, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. PURPOSE

This Agreement governs the relationship between Elimusphere Systems and Teachers who offer educational services, tutoring, mentoring, live classes, digital learning resources, assessments, and other educational activities through the Platform.

2. ELIGIBILITY

To become a Teacher, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Possess the qualifications, skills, knowledge, or experience required to teach the subjects offered.
  • Provide accurate registration information.
  • Successfully complete Elimusphere's verification process.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and professional standards.

Elimusphere reserves the right to approve, reject, suspend, or remove any Teacher application at its sole discretion.

3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Teacher acknowledges that:

  • This Agreement does not create an employment relationship.
  • The Teacher operates as an independent contractor.
  • The Teacher is responsible for their own taxes, statutory obligations, insurance, and business expenses.
  • Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as creating a partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship between the parties.

4. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher agrees to:

4.1 Professional Conduct

  • Deliver educational services professionally and ethically.
  • Treat learners respectfully and fairly.
  • Maintain high teaching standards.
  • Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

4.2 Lesson Delivery

The Teacher shall:

  • Conduct scheduled classes punctually.
  • Adequately prepare lesson materials.
  • Monitor learner progress where applicable.
  • Provide constructive feedback.

4.3 Accuracy of Content

Teachers must ensure that:

  • Information provided is accurate.
  • Educational content is lawful and appropriate.
  • Teaching resources do not contain misleading information.

5. CHILD SAFEGUARDING AND LEARNER PROTECTION

Because many learners may be minors, Teachers agree to:

  • Act professionally at all times.
  • Avoid inappropriate communication.
  • Avoid discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, exploitation, or abuse.
  • Report suspected child protection concerns to Elimusphere immediately.
  • Refrain from requesting personal meetings with learners outside approved Platform channels without parental consent where required.

Any violation may result in immediate suspension or termination.

6. BACKGROUND VERIFICATION

Elimusphere may request:

  • National ID or Passport;
  • Academic certificates;
  • Professional qualifications;
  • Teaching licenses where applicable;
  • Reference letters;
  • Criminal background clearance certificates where necessary.

Providing false information may result in permanent removal from the Platform.

7. CONTENT OWNERSHIP

Teacher-Owned Content

The Teacher retains ownership of educational content they create and upload unless otherwise agreed in writing.

License Granted to Elimusphere

The Teacher grants Elimusphere a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Host content on the Platform;
  • Display and market classes;
  • Reproduce content for educational delivery;
  • Make content available to enrolled learners.

This license remains active while the content is available on the Platform.

8. PROHIBITED CONTENT

Teachers shall not upload or distribute any content that:

  • Violates intellectual property rights;
  • Contains unlawful material;
  • Contains hate speech or discrimination;
  • Promotes violence or criminal activity;
  • Contains malicious software;
  • Violates privacy rights.

Elimusphere may remove prohibited content without notice.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Teachers warrant that:

  • They own the materials they upload or have authority to use them.
  • Uploaded content does not infringe third-party copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other rights.

Teachers shall indemnify Elimusphere against claims resulting from copyright infringement caused by Teacher-submitted materials.

10. PLATFORM FEES AND REVENUE SHARING

Elimusphere shall facilitate payments from learners for classes and educational resources.

Revenue shall be shared according to the revenue-sharing structure agreed between Elimusphere and Teachers and published on the Platform from time to time.

Teachers acknowledge that:

  • Platform service fees may apply.
  • Payment processing charges may be deducted where applicable.
  • Taxes required by law may be withheld where applicable.

Elimusphere shall maintain records of transactions processed through the Platform.

11. PAYMENTS

Payments to Teachers shall:

  • Be made through approved payment channels.
  • Be based on successfully completed transactions.
  • Be subject to applicable refunds, disputes, chargebacks, and deductions.

Teachers are responsible for providing accurate payment information.

12. REFUNDS AND DISPUTES

Where a learner qualifies for a refund under the Elimusphere Refund Policy:

  • The refund may be deducted from future Teacher earnings where applicable.
  • Elimusphere reserves the right to temporarily hold disputed payments while investigations are conducted.

Platform decisions regarding payment disputes shall be final unless otherwise required by law.

13. DATA PROTECTION

Teachers shall comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.

Teachers shall:

  • Access learner information only when necessary.
  • Keep learner data confidential.
  • Not sell, disclose, transfer, or misuse learner information.
  • Implement reasonable measures to protect personal data.

Unauthorized disclosure of personal data may result in immediate termination and legal action.

14. COMMUNICATION WITH LEARNERS

Teachers shall:

  • Use approved Platform communication channels where possible.
  • Maintain professional communications.
  • Avoid harassment, intimidation, or inappropriate conduct.

Elimusphere may monitor communications for quality assurance, safety, and compliance purposes where permitted by law.

15. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Elimusphere may:

  • Review lesson recordings where available.
  • Assess learner feedback.
  • Conduct quality audits.
  • Require corrective actions.

Teachers agree to cooperate with quality assurance initiatives.

16. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

Elimusphere may suspend or terminate a Teacher account if the Teacher:

  • Violates this Agreement;
  • Engages in misconduct;
  • Receives repeated verified complaints;
  • Provides fraudulent information;
  • Violates applicable laws;
  • Engages in activities that damage the reputation of Elimusphere.

The Teacher may terminate their account by providing written notice through the Platform.

Termination does not affect accrued rights and obligations.

17. NON-CIRCUMVENTION

Teachers agree not to:

  • Solicit learners obtained through Elimusphere for direct off-platform transactions;
  • Encourage learners to avoid Platform fees;
  • Redirect learners to competing services for the purpose of bypassing Elimusphere.

This restriction shall remain in effect during active use of the Platform and for twelve (12) months following the last learner interaction facilitated through Elimusphere.

18. CONFIDENTIALITY

Teachers shall keep confidential:

  • Business information;
  • Learner records;
  • Financial information;
  • Platform systems and processes;
  • Proprietary educational materials.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement.

19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Elimusphere shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of profits;
  • Indirect damages;
  • Service interruptions beyond reasonable control;
  • Third-party actions;
  • Internet connectivity issues.

The Teacher uses the Platform at their own risk.

20. INDEMNIFICATION

The Teacher agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Elimusphere, its owners, officers, employees, and partners against any losses, liabilities, claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Teacher misconduct;
  • Breach of this Agreement;
  • Violation of intellectual property rights;
  • Violation of applicable laws.

21. AMENDMENTS

Elimusphere may amend this Agreement from time to time.

Updated versions shall be published on the Platform and shall become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

22. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

23. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiations.

Where negotiations fail, the dispute shall be referred to mediation.

If mediation is unsuccessful, the matter shall be submitted to the courts of Kenya, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

24. CONTACT INFORMATION

Elimusphere Systems

Email: info@elimusphere.co.ke

Website: www.elimusphere.co.ke

ACCEPTANCE

I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Teacher Agreement.