Bright Sprouts, LLC

TERMS OF SERVICE

April 21, 2026   |     Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the website located at www.brightsproutstutor.com (the “Site”) or the virtual tutoring services (the “Services”) operated by Bright Sprouts, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By creating an account, making a purchase, or using the Services, you (“User,” “client”, “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Site or Services.

If you are a parent or guardian registering on behalf of a minor student, you agree to these Terms on behalf of yourself and that minor.

1.  Description of Services

 Bright Sprouts, LLC is an online platform that connects students with independent tutors for virtual, one-on-one or small-group academic tutoring sessions. We provide the platform, scheduling infrastructure, and payment processing. Individual tutors are solely responsible for delivering the tutoring content and instruction.

2.  Independent Contractor Relationship

Tutors are solely responsible for the content and delivery of their instruction. The Company is not liable for the acts, omissions, errors, representations, warranties, or negligence of any tutor. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept this independent contractor relationship.

Tutors working with Bright Spouts are engaged as independent contractors and are responsible for their own federal, state, and local taxes, including self-employment taxes. Tutors receive IRS Form 1099-NEC where required by law.

3.  Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and purchase Services. Students under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian register on their behalf and agree to these Terms. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4.  Account Registration

To access the Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information;

  • Maintain the security of your account credentials and not share them with others;

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at brightsproutstutor@gmail.com

  • Take responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain inaccurate information or that we believe have been compromised.

5.  Fees, Billing, and Payment

  1. Bright Sprouts, LLC will charge the client for the tutoring services in

accordance with Company’s current Tutoring Services Fees Schedule, which will

be provided to client before tutoring services are provided. The additional terms

apply to Fees for Tutoring Services:

  1. Company may adjust Tutoring Services Fees schedule upon 14-day

advanced written notice to client.

  1. Client is responsible for ensuring their student has adequate internet

access and a functioning device. Tutor shall not be responsible for

missed or disrupted sessions due to client’s technical issues.

  1. Tutoring Service Fees will be billed in accordance with Company’s

billing policies, provided to client before tutoring services are

provided. Any changes to Company’s billing policy requires 14-day

advanced written notice to client.

  1. The compensation does not include sales

tax, credit card fees, or other applicable duties as may be required by

law. Any sales tax and duties required by law will be charged to the

client in addition to the compensation.

  1. Client authorizes Company to charge any payment method on file for

invoices, cancellation fees, or no-show fees.

6.  Cancellations and Refunds

a.  Session Cancellations

Cancellation Policy. Should the client wish to cancel a tutoring session, they may

do so up until 24 hours before the start of the scheduled tutoring session at no cost;

however, after this time, Client will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the full fee

for the cancelled session.

Cancellation and no-show fees shall be billed or charged in accordance with the Company’s standard billing practices and may be invoiced or charged automatically.

b.  Refund Requests

Refund requests outside of the above policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. To request a refund, contact brightsproutstutor@gmail.com

within 24 hours of the session or charge. We reserve the right to approve or deny refund requests at our discretion.

7.  No Guarantee of Academic Results

Educational Disclaimer

Bright Sprouts, LLC does not guarantee any specific academic outcome, grade improvement,

test score, or educational result. Tutoring is supplemental academic support. Results depend on

the student’s individual effort, engagement, and circumstances beyond our control.

8.  User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any federal or Florida law;

  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm any tutor or other user;

  • Attempt to solicit a tutor for private sessions outside the platform in order to circumvent Company fees during any active agreement period;

  • Share account credentials with unauthorized users;

  • Record tutoring sessions without the express written consent of all parties;

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate termination of your account without refund.

9.  Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, software, and materials provided by the Company, is owned by or licensed to Bright Sprouts, LLC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent.

Session materials created by tutors remain the intellectual property of the individual tutor unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10.  Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY FLORIDA AND FEDERAL LAW, BRIGHT SPROUTS, LLC, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR PERSONAL INJURY.OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT PERMIT THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11.  Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

12.  Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bright Sprouts LLC and its owners, officers, tutors, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

13.  Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

a.  Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

b.  Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at brightsproutstutor@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. Many issues can be resolved quickly without formal proceedings.

c.  Binding Arbitration

Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association] under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Duval County, Florida. Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

d.  Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If this waiver is found unenforceable, the arbitration agreement shall be void.

e.  Courts (If Arbitration Is Unenforceable)

If arbitration is found unenforceable for any reason, disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Duval County, Florida, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

14.  Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, by email to your registered address. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15.  Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 shall survive any termination.

16.  Contact Information

Bright Sprouts, LLC

Email: brightsproutstutor@gmail.com

Phone:904-515-2070

Website: www.brightsproutstutor.com 

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