Educational Consulting and Writing Services Agreement

General Terms and Services

2.1 Deadlines

All deadlines established under this Agreement are absolute and shall not be modified. The Client acknowledges that these deadlines are firm requirements, and no extensions, adjustments, or accommodations shall be made under any circumstance.

2.2 Duration of Services

The duration of services (the “Effective Period”) is fixed and nonnegotiable. Any counseling or services rendered beyond the Effective Period shall require additional fees and may incur a penalty, which shall be due and payable prior to the commencement of any extension.

If the student is admitted early and no longer requires admissions counseling or related services, any unused fees or services shall be nonrefundable. The Client understands that the Effective Period governs all service availability, and early admission does not constitute grounds for reimbursement.

2.3 College List Finality

Once any service has commenced on supplemental materials for any college, the college selection shall be deemed final, and college choice(s) may not be altered. Any attempt to change or substitute colleges after work has begun shall be invalid.

2.4 Failure to Pay

Failure to remit the balance due by the stated due date shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement without refund of any amounts previously paid. The Company retains the right to cease all services until full payment has been received.

2.5 Refund Policy

All fees and all services rendered or reserved under this Agreement are strictly nonrefundable. Payments secure staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation and cannot be returned regardless of usage.

2.6 Excluded Services

Any service not expressly included in this Agreement shall require additional fees at the prevailing rate in effect on the date the service is requested. The Client acknowledges that supplemental or expanded assistance falls outside the contracted scope unless separately purchased.

2.7 Class Format

All classes shall be conducted in a one-to-one semiprivate setting or in small-group sessions, unless otherwise specified in the course description. The Company retains full discretion in determining the appropriate instructional format.

2.8 Terminology

“N/A” shall mean “not applicable or not registered for.”

“TBD” shall mean “to be determined at a later date.”

These definitions apply throughout all Company documents, communications, schedules, and materials.

2.9 Superseding Agreement

This Agreement supersedes and voids any and all prior agreements or contracts between the parties. Any conflicting or outdated terms, whether written or verbal, are null and void.

2.10 Dual Enrollment and Special Programs

Certain schools and programs, including but not limited to BS/MD programs, Brown/RISD, USC, and Berkeley Haas, may require multi-step processes, dual applications, or additional program-specific essays (including honors and housing essays). Each such application or essay shall incur an additional fee at the prevailing rate in effect on the date the service is requested or rendered. The Client is responsible for all additional charges tied to these specialized submissions.

2.11 Acceptance of Terms

By submitting any payment, in whole or in part, for the services described herein, the Client agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement even if the Client or any entity related to the Client has not signed an agreement or signed up for services via the online portal. Payment constitutes full acceptance and acknowledgment of all terms.

2.12 Non-Cumulative Services

Any hours or services not utilized within the designated period are non-cumulative and may not be carried over or applied to any other program or service. Unused services permanently expire at the close of the designated period.

2.13 Tutoring Limitations

Subject tutoring may not exceed two (2) hours per week per subject without prior written consent from the counselor. Any service provided or requested will require additional fees at the prevailing rate in effect on the date the service is requested or rendered. All limitations apply per subject, per week, regardless of Client request.

2.14 Company Policy and Terms of Agreement

This Agreement establishes the standards, requirements, and conditions governing all instructional, tutoring, and educational services. All clients, students, and any entities associated with the Client are required to comply with these policies as a condition of enrollment and continued participation in any program or service, whether provided online or in person. Noncompliance with any provision may result in additional fees, suspension of services, or termination of this Agreement and/or services.

2.15 Folders and Documents

Clients, students, and any associated entities may not require the Company or its employees/contractors to prepare, edit, or work on folders, documents, or materials not created by the Company. Any exceptions must be expressly authorized in writing by the Company prior to commencement of work.

Noncompliance with this provision may result in additional fees, suspension of services, or termination of this Agreement and/or related services.

Essay Writing Policies

Section 3.1 – All Essay Writing

Each essay shall be supported through one (1) session per stage, as defined in “Essay Writing Stages and Limits.” Session lengths may range from fifteen (15) minutes to sixty (60) minutes.

Unused sessions or time: Any unused time, hours, or sessions allocated to a specific essay prompt or college application shall be noncumulative and nonrefundable.

Fixed prompts: Once services have commenced on an essay for a specified prompt, the prompt shall be deemed fixed. The Client may not substitute or modify the prompt after work has begun. Any request to change the essay prompt constitutes a new service and shall incur an additional fee.

Alternative versions: The creation of an alternative, revised, or second version of an essay for the same prompt is not included in the base service. Any request for such additional versions constitutes a separate service and requires payment of an additional fee at the prevailing rate in effect on the date the service is requested or rendered.

Prohibited writing requests: The Client, or any entity associated with the Client, may not at any time request any employee or contractor of the Company to write an essay on behalf of the Client. Any such request will immediately void this Agreement/contract without any refund or credit.

Section 3.2 – Essay Writing Stages and Limits

One session is permitted per stage.

Any additional session, hour, or stage requires payment at the Company’s then-current rates.

Section 3.3 – Premier Full-Service Writing Program

Included Stages:

• EIC Writing Stage: One session per designated drafting, writing, editing, or revising stage with a professional writer.
• EIC Comments and Guidance Stage: Written feedback and guidance via email and/or on essay document per stage after the Client’s request.
• EIC Submission Review Stage: One final review session by the EIC prior to submission.
• 4-Step Writing with Professional Writers Stage: One session for each drafting, writing, editing, and revising stage.

Essay Session Limits (Premier):

• ≥250 words: One session per stage
• 100–249 words: Client may select two stages
• 50–99 words: Client may select one stage

All Premier program services include detailed written guidance, feedback aligned with essay objectives, and one final review prior to submission to ensure completeness and compliance with application requirements.

Section 3.4 – Platinum Professional Writing Program

Included Stages:

• EIC Comments and Guidance Stage: Written feedback and guidance via email and/or on essay document per stage after the Client’s request.
• EIC Submission Review Stage: One final review session by the EIC prior to submission.
• 4-Step Writing with Professional Writers Stage: One session for each drafting, writing, editing, and revising stage.

Essay Session Limits (Platinum):

• ≥250 words: One session per stage
• 100–249 words: Client may select two stages
• 50–99 words: Client may select one stage

Platinum services provide full professional guidance, including written feedback, final review before submission, and structured 4-step writing support with professional writers, identical in depth to Premier but without additional EIC writing sessions.

Section 3.5 – Four-Step Writing Process with Professional Writers

Included Stages:

• One session per drafting stage
• One session per writing stage
• One session per editing stage
• One session per revising stage

Essay Session Limits (Four-Step Process):

• ≥250 words: One session per stage
• 100–249 words: Client may select two stages
• 50–99 words: Client may select one stage

This process provides one session for each of the four stages, ensuring structured, methodical guidance for drafting, writing, editing, and revising essays while respecting word count limitations.

Document Ownership and Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership of Materials Created by the Company

All materials created, developed, or provided by the Company, including but not limited to drafts, edits, comments, outlines, feedback, instructional content, writing frameworks, proprietary methodologies, templates, and any related documents (“Company Materials”), are and shall remain the sole and exclusive intellectual property of the Company.

The Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such materials solely for the purpose of completing their college or program applications.

4.2 Client Ownership of Final Essays

Final essays produced for the Client using the Client’s personal information, experiences, or ideas (“Client Essays”) shall be deemed the Client’s property. However, all underlying structures, edits, writing processes, proprietary methodologies, instructional frameworks, and supplemental materials used to develop or revise the Client Essays remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Company.

4.3 Company Ownership of Sample Essays and Sentences

3.1 Ownership and Permitted Use: All sample essays, model paragraphs, example sentences, suggested phrasing, writing demonstrations, and related materials (“Sample Materials”) are proprietary intellectual property owned exclusively by the Company and are provided solely for instructional and reference purposes.

3.2 Prohibited Use and Submission: Sample Materials may not be:

• Submitted, in whole or in part, as the Client’s own work
• Modified or adapted for submission to any high school, college, university, or academic program
• Used in any manner constituting misrepresentation, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty
• Shared, distributed, or replicated for use by any other student, counselor, consultant, or entity

Submission of Sample Materials as original work constitutes a violation of this Agreement and a breach of academic integrity policies.

3.3 Violations and Reporting Obligations: Upon discovery that Sample Materials have been submitted or misused, the Company reserves the right—and where required, the obligation—to report the infraction to all relevant educational institutions, including:

• High schools and colleges
• Undergraduate and graduate admissions offices
• Honors programs, scholarships, or dual-degree programs
• Any institution to which the Client has applied, been accepted, or is enrolled

3.4 Consequences Imposed by Educational Institutions: Academic institutions may impose severe penalties, including but not limited to:

• Immediate rejection of the application
• Rescission of admission, even after acceptance
• Revocation of enrollment or expulsion after matriculation
• Placement of academic misconduct on the student’s permanent record
• Loss of scholarships, honors opportunities, or special program eligibility
• Permanent ineligibility for future applications
• Notification to other institutions through academic integrity reporting systems

The Client assumes full responsibility for any such consequences.

4.4 Prohibited Use of Company Materials

The Client may not reproduce, distribute, share, publish, license, sell, or otherwise disclose any Company Materials to third parties. Unauthorized use constitutes a violation of this Agreement and may result in financial penalties, termination of services, and legal action.

4.5 No Commercial Use

Company Materials may not be used for any commercial purpose, including tutoring, consulting, coaching, or academic preparation for another person or entity.

4.6 Contractor and Employee Work Product

All work product created by the Company’s employees, contractors, or affiliated professionals is the exclusive property of the Company.

Neither the Client nor any entity acting on the Client’s behalf may solicit, request, or obtain services from any Company employee, contractor, or representative after engagement termination. Violation requires payment of fees at the Company’s then-current rates.

4.7 Protection of Proprietary Methods

All proprietary writing processes, curriculum structures, instructional techniques, editing methodologies, staging systems, and educational frameworks developed by the Company constitute intellectual property.

Replication, adaptation, dissemination, or reverse engineering of such methods is strictly prohibited.

4.8 Survival of Terms

All provisions contained within this Document Ownership and Intellectual Property Policy survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

Acknowledgment Clause

By submitting any payment, whether in whole or part, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions contained within this Agreement.

Payment constitutes full acceptance of these terms, binding the Client and any associated entities.