Shihan Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 l have a Dojo in Australia, could someone possibly tell me where to get a copy of what you think is a good and fair Contract for students. l like the idea of a contract because the money has to come in, but it must be fair to the students.. Thanks Osu!
G95champ Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 I don't like the idea of contracts. If your a good teacher they will stay in class. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Pacificshore Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 I understand the need for the contract idea to keep the money coming in to the school. Personally I don't care for it, but to be fair to the students, maybe you can incorporate some type of small percentage, or time that they have to recoup some of their money back if they decide it isn't for them. As G95 stated, so long as you offer them what they are looking for in their MA training, then you shouldn't have much of a problem with loosing students. Good luck . Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
TKDLadyInSC Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 My instructor offers an 8 week introductory offer that includes 1 uniform. This lets them get the feel for it and see if it's something they want to do. Then if it's for you, you sign a one year or two year contract. The contract can be broken for medical reasons or if you move. 1st Degree Black BeltTaeKwonDo
Pacificshore Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 TKDLady, If the contract is broken because of the reasons you list, is there a pro-rated refund? Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
TKDLadyInSC Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 No, the contract is paid on a month to month basis. If you are unable to continue for one of the allowed reasons, then your payments stop then. I guess if you paid in full before the contract year and this happened, then it would be. 1st Degree Black BeltTaeKwonDo
karatekid1975 Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 I don't like the idea of contracts. If your a good teacher they will stay in class. I totally agree. My instructor doesn't have contracts. He doesn't need them. Most of the students that sign up stay. Laurie F
White_Tiger Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 I don't like contracts either. I let my people pay month to month, and offer discounted rates if they want to pay quarterly, semi-annual, or annual. If they pay the dicounted prices then they have to pay it up front...it is not a contract. Hope this helps.
Sasori_Te Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 I dislike contracts in the extreme. I understand the idea behind them. I think White Tiger's idea is better. Although you need to have a fair refund policy if something comes up. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw.
kenpo4life Posted September 28, 2003 Posted September 28, 2003 I think that quarterly contracts is not such a bad idea. It makes keeping the books easier. If my survival means your total destruction, then so be it.
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