Ed-Cademy ensures that all educators operate within a structured framework designed to protect learners, uphold academic standards, and maintain ethical business practices.
All educators must agree to the following policies before uploading content or offering tutoring services on the platform.
Educators must submit proof of teaching credentials, certifications, degrees, or verifiable tutoring experience during registration.
Approved accounts will receive one of the following verification marks:
Credential Verified — Licensed teachers or educators with formal qualifications
Tutor Verified — Tutors with verified academic background or experience
Ed-Cademy reserves the right to request additional documentation at any time.
All uploaded materials must be educational in nature and appropriate for academic use.
Allowed content includes:
Lessons
Worksheets
Courses
Videos
Assessments
Study materials
The following are prohibited:
Non-educational content
Copyright violations
Offensive or inappropriate material
Misleading academic claims
All content is subject to random review for quality and compliance.
Ed-Cademy reserves the right to remove any material that does not meet platform standards.
All materials uploaded must be:
Original work created by the educator, OR
Properly licensed for use and resale
AI tools may be used to assist with lesson planning, but the educator must provide meaningful input and review all content before publishing.
The educator remains legally responsible for all uploaded materials.
All materials uploaded to Ed-Cademy will be automatically watermarked.
Watermarks may include:
Ed-Cademy branding
Educator name (optional)
Unique product identification number
This system is used to prevent unauthorized distribution and protect intellectual property.
Ed-Cademy reserves the right to watermark all content for security purposes.
All tutoring sessions must be conducted using the official Ed-Cademy platform.
Rules:
Off-platform teaching is prohibited
All sessions are automatically recorded
Recordings are available to participants for up to one month
Recordings may be stored indefinitely for training, dispute resolution, and compliance
By using the platform, educators consent to session recording.
Educators may not:
Outsource teaching to unverified individuals
Allow others to use their account
Redirect students to external payment methods
Move learners off the platform without permission
Violations may result in immediate suspension.
Ed-Cademy pays educators on a semi-monthly schedule.
Payment dates:
1st of each month
15th of each month
If the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, payment will be processed on the next business day.
Holding Period
All sales are subject to a 7-day holding period to protect against refunds, disputes, and fraud.
Funds become eligible for payout only after the holding period has passed.
Ed-Cademy reserves the right to extend the holding period if necessary.
Commission Structure
| Plan | Educator Share |
|---|---|
| Basic Plan | 70% |
Commission is calculated after:
Payment processing fees
Refunds
Discounts
Platform adjustments
Founding Teacher Lifetime Bonus
To recognize early supporters, the first 50 approved educators on the platform will receive a free +10% lifetime commission bonus.
Example:
| Plan | Standard | Founding Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 75% | 85% |
Conditions:
Must be among the first 50 approved educators
Must submit valid credentials
Must remain in good standing
Bonus is non-transferable
Bonus may be revoked for policy violations
This bonus will remain active for the lifetime of the educator account.
Minimum Payout
Minimum payout amount: $25 USD
Balances below the minimum will roll over to the next payment cycle.
Payment Methods
Payments may be issued through:
Stripe
PayPal
Bank transfer (when available)
Educators are responsible for:
Correct payment information
Taxes
Bank or transfer fees
Ed-Cademy is not responsible for delays caused by payment providers.
Refunds and Chargebacks
If a refund or dispute occurs:
The amount will be deducted from the educator balance
If already paid, the amount may be deducted from future earnings
Repeated disputes may result in account review.
All content and educator activity are subject to moderation.
Ed-Cademy may:
Remove content
Suspend accounts
Terminate accounts
Restrict payouts
if policies are violated.
Educators must act professionally at all times.
Prohibited behavior includes:
Harassment
Dishonesty
Misrepresentation
Academic fraud
Abuse of learners
Attempting to bypass platform rules
Violations may result in immediate termination.
Only individuals who are 18 years of age or older may register as educators on Ed-Cademy.
Accounts found to violate this rule will be removed.
Ed-Cademy reserves the right to update policies as the platform grows.
However:
Payments already earned will not be affected
Founding teacher bonuses will not be reduced once granted
Continued use of the platform means acceptance of updated policies.