Instructor Agreement

1. Instructor Status

• Instructors are independent contractors, not employees
• Instructors are responsible for their own taxes and expenses
• No employee benefits are provided
• Instructors are free to work for other platforms
• Instructors retain control over their teaching methods

2. Services Provided

• Deliver high-quality ESL and educational instruction
• Create and regularly update course materials
• Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours
• Maintain professional standards at all times
• Complete student assessments as required

3. Compensation

• Revenue share: 6% of course fees
• Payments processed weekly via bank transfer
• Minimum payout threshold: $500
• Invoice required for each payment cycle
• Instructors are responsible for reporting and paying their own taxes

4. Intellectual Property

• Instructors retain copyright to their original content
• By joining the platform, instructors grant Comfort Knowledge an exclusive license to use their content on the platform
• Instructors may not use Comfort Knowledge platform materials elsewhere without written permission
• All content must be original or properly licensed

5. Quality Standards

• Maintain a minimum rating of 4.0 out of 5.0
• Complete your instructor profile with qualifications
• Respond to platform communications promptly
• Participate in quality review processes
• Update course content regularly

6. Confidentiality

• Keep all student information strictly confidential
• Do not solicit students outside the platform
• Protect all platform proprietary information
• Non-disclosure obligations survive termination of this agreement

7. Term and Termination

• Agreement continues until terminated by either party
• Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice
• Immediate termination may occur for serious breaches of this agreement
• Instructors must complete any ongoing courses after giving notice

8. Indemnification

Instructors agree to indemnify and hold Comfort Knowledge harmless against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their services, content, or conduct on the platform.