Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 3/1/25
Welcome to Free Range Scholars! By accessing our website (freerangescholars.com) and participating in our virtual homeschool co-op, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. General Overview
Free Range Scholars (“we,” “us,” “our”) provides educational content, homeschooling resources, and a virtual homeschool co-op where independent educators (“Instructors”) can offer courses to homeschooling families (“Students” and “Parents”).
2. Website & Blog Usage
2.1 Content & Copyright
All blog content, images, videos, and materials published on www.freerangescholars.com are the property of Free Range Scholars unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without permission.
2.2 Community Engagement
Users are welcome to engage with blog content through comments, but we reserve the right to remove any comments that are offensive, spam, or violate our policies.
2.3 Affiliate & Sponsored Content
Some blog posts may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Sponsored content will be clearly disclosed.
3. Virtual Homeschool Co-Op Participation
3.1 Instructor Requirements
- Instructors must apply and be approved before offering courses.
- Instructors agree to provide accurate course descriptions, pricing, and schedules.
- Instructors must pass a background check before approval.
- Instructors are responsible for their own course materials, communication, and interactions with students.
3.2 Student & Parent Responsibilities
- Parents are responsible for ensuring that courses are suitable for their child.
- Parents and students must adhere to respectful conduct in all interactions.
- Course purchases are final unless otherwise specified in our refund policy.
3.3 Payments & Revenue Sharing
- Payments for courses are processed through WooCommerce.
- Instructors earn 75% of course revenue, and Free Range Scholars retains 25% as a platform fee.
- Payments are made via PayPal, Bank Transfer, or E-Check after a 7-day holding period.
- Instructors must meet a minimum withdrawal amount of $40 to request a payout.
3.4 Refund & Cancellation Policy
- Refunds are granted only in specific cases (e.g., course cancellation by the instructor).
- Parents/students must request a refund within seven days of purchase.
- Instructor earnings are non-refundable after payout.
4. Code of Conduct
To maintain a safe and respectful learning environment, all users must:
- Refrain from discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior
- Use appropriate language and conduct in all communications
- Report any violations to Free Range Scholars admin
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in account suspension or removal.
5. Privacy & Data Protection
- We collect necessary user information for account creation and payment processing.
- We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except as required by law.
- Instructors are prohibited from collecting student information outside of the platform.
For full details, see our Privacy Policy [link to privacy policy].
6. Limitation of Liability
Free Range Scholars is a platform connecting students with independent instructors. We are not liable for course content, instructor actions, or student outcomes. Any disputes between instructors and students should be resolved professionally; we may assist at our discretion.
7. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.freerangescholars.com
By using Free Range Scholars, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.