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Bridging Gap USA – Binding Tutoring & Test Prep Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 08/14/2025

1. Tuition & Payment Terms

  • Tuition is due in advance for the upcoming month between the 25th–30th.
  • Late payments will incur a $20 late fee.
  • All tuition and registration fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including but not limited to: absence, illness, travel, withdrawal, dissatisfaction with services, changes in personal schedule, or failure to use purchased sessions.
  • No credits, rollovers, or prorated refunds will be issued for any reason.
  • Accepted payment methods: Cash or credit card (all major credit cards accepted).
  • For auto-pay enrollment, the undersigned authorizes BGAP to charge the card on file between the 25th–28th of each month.
  • Tuition covers only the sessions, subjects, and schedules agreed to at enrollment. Session subjects and formats are fixed for the paid period and cannot be changed without a new enrollment and payment.

2. Attendance & Missed Classes

  • Students are responsible for attending all scheduled sessions.
  • No make-up sessions, credits, or refunds will be provided for missed classes, late arrivals, early departures, or scheduling conflicts — regardless of reason.
  • The only exception is when BGAP itself cancels a session.
  • The listed “inclement weather” events (snow, sleet, hail, flooding, tornado, hurricane, severe thunderstorm) apply only when the center closes. If BGAP remains open, the no make-up policy applies.

3. Devices & Materials

  • Students must bring a fully functioning, charged laptop or tablet to each session unless otherwise directed.
  • BGAP is not responsible for supplying devices, chargers.

4. Punctuality

  • Students must arrive on time for all sessions.
  • Session time will not be extended for late arrivals, and no refunds or credits will be issued for lost time.
  • If BGAP starts a session more than 15 minutes late for reasons within our control, a make-up or credit will be issued solely at BGAP’s discretion.

5. Program Withdrawal & Written Notice

  • A minimum of two weeks’ written notice is required to discontinue services.
  • “Written notice” means an email sent to info@bridginggapusa.com, text message, phone call or a signed withdrawal form delivered in person to BGAP’s front desk during business hours.
  • Failure to provide a valid notice will result in a charge for the next month’s tuition, regardless of attendance.
  • If a withdrawal notice is provided after tuition has been billed, that tuition remains payable in full and is non-refundable.

6. Declines, Disputes, Chargebacks, and Collections

  • By signing this agreement, the parent/guardian agrees not to initiate any payment disputes or credit card chargebacks for services rendered or payments made in accordance with these policies.
  • In the event of a chargeback, the parent/guardian will be responsible for:
    • All bank and processing fees charged to BGAP
    • The full outstanding tuition balance
    • Any legal or collection costs incurred to recover payment
  • BGAP reserves the right to suspend services until all outstanding balances and fees are paid in full.
  • Card Decline Policy. If a payment is declined for any reason, a $5 fee will be added to your account for each occurrence. This fee covers bank and processing costs related to the declined transaction.

7. Limitation of Liability & No Guarantee of Results

  • BGAP makes no guarantee, express or implied, regarding any student’s academic performance, test scores, skill improvement, or outcomes of any kind.
  • This waiver applies to academic, emotional, behavioral, or other claims arising from participation in tutoring, test prep, or related activities.
  • Parents/guardians and students release and discharge BGAP, its officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, and agents from all liability for any damages, losses, or injuries allegedly related to participation, regardless of cause.

8. Conduct & Dismissal

  • BGAP reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is disruptive, disrespectful, unsafe, or otherwise inappropriate, including but not limited to:
    • Inappropriate language or behavior
    • Damage to BGAP property
    • Disrespect toward staff or peers
  • Determination of misconduct is at BGAP’s sole discretion.
  • Dismissal for misconduct does not entitle the student to any refund, credit, or fee reduction.

9. Policy Updates

Parents/guardians will be notified of significant changes via email to the address on file. Continued enrollment after the effective date of an updated policy will constitute acceptance of the revised terms.

BGAP reserves the right to update, modify, or amend these policies at any time to reflect changes in operations, legal requirements, or best practices.

When updates occur, the revised policy will be posted on BGAP’s official website, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will be changed.