POLICIES, SAFEGUARDING AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Parental Consent & Safeguarding

  • The parents/guardians of under 18s must sign a permission form for their child to attend lessons.
  • For safeguarding reasons, at least one responsible adult must be present on the premises during lessons.
  • Parents/guardians must inform the tutor of any relevant medical conditions or special needs.

2. Lesson Materials & Intellectual Property

  • All lesson content, handouts, worksheets, and resources provided remain the intellectual property of Karoka.
  • Clients may use materials for personal study only. Reproduction or redistribution is prohibited without permission.

3. Pricing & Exclusions

  • All lesson and consultancy tariffs exclude:
    • Travel costs if lessons take place at a venue of your choice
    • Registration fees for online certification and access to official portals
    • Printing of official course materials beyond what is reasonably used for the initial training created by the tutor
  • Prices are subject to change, with written notice 30 days in advance. Changes do not affect lessons already paid for.

4. Payment

  • Accepted payment methods:
    • Cash
    • Mvola (all transaction fees must be included in payment)
    • Karoka SARLU / BNI Madagascar (details provided upon contract signing)
  • Receipts can be provided

5. Cancellation & Postponement

  • The cancellation/postponement policy will be strictly followed without exception.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance.

6. Late Arrivals

  • Lessons start at the scheduled time. If a student arrives late, the lesson will still end at the original finishing time. Lost time cannot be made up.

7. Behaviour & Respect

  • Students are expected to behave respectfully during lessons.
  • Repeated disruptive behaviour may lead to lesson suspension or termination without refund.

8. Online Lessons (if applicable)

  • Students must have a working device, stable internet, and functional camera/microphone.
  • Parents must monitor minors during online lessons.
  • Recording lessons by students is not allowed without explicit permission.

9. Confidentiality & Privacy

  • Personal information (names, contact details, student work) will be kept strictly confidential.
  • Photos, recordings, or student work will not be shared publicly without written consent.

10. Force Majeure

  • The tutor is not liable for disruptions caused by unforeseen circumstances (e.g., political unrest, natural disasters, illness/death in the family, internet outages).
  • Lessons may be rescheduled in good faith, but no refunds are guaranteed.

11. Termination

  • Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice (suggested: 7 days).
  • Prepaid packages may be partially refundable at the tutor's discretion, depending on notice given.

12. Acceptance of Terms

  • By signing the tutoring contract or attending lessons, the client/parent agrees to all the above terms and conditions.