Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: September 5, 2026
Welcome to The Reading Studio. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the The Reading Studio website and your participation in our tutoring and educational services.
By accessing this website, submitting an inquiry, scheduling a consultation or tutoring session, or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website or services.
For purposes of these Terms, “The Reading Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to The Reading Studio and its owner/tutor. “Client,” “you,” or “your” refers to the parent, guardian, adult student, or other person engaging our services.
1. Our Services
The Reading Studio provides individualized reading and literacy tutoring using instruction informed by the Orton-Gillingham approach and principles of structured literacy.
Services may include:
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Initial consultations
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Individual reading tutoring
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Dyslexia-focused reading support
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Online tutoring sessions
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Reading skill development
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Support with foundational literacy skills
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Other educational services described on our website
Services are individualized according to each student's needs, current skills, goals, and progress.
The Reading Studio reserves the right to determine whether its services are an appropriate fit for a particular student.
2. Educational Services, Not Medical or Diagnostic Services
The Reading Studio provides educational instruction and tutoring. Our services are not medical, psychological, therapeutic, or diagnostic services.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, The Reading Studio does not provide:
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Medical diagnoses
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Psychological diagnoses
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Formal dyslexia evaluations
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Educational or psychoeducational evaluations
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Speech-language evaluations
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Medical treatment
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Mental health treatment
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Guarantees of specific educational outcomes
Information provided through the website or during tutoring should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological, educational, or other specialized evaluation or advice.
If a student may benefit from an evaluation or services outside the scope of The Reading Studio, we may recommend that the family consult an appropriately qualified professional.
3. Initial Consultation
The Reading Studio may offer a complimentary initial consultation for prospective families.
The purpose of the consultation is to learn more about the student's reading experience, needs, and goals and to determine whether The Reading Studio's services may be an appropriate fit.
A consultation does not create an obligation for either party to enter into an ongoing tutoring relationship.
4. Scheduling
Tutoring sessions must be scheduled through the scheduling method designated by The Reading Studio.
When scheduling a session, you agree to provide accurate and current contact and scheduling information.
Appointment availability is subject to the tutor's schedule.
The Reading Studio reserves the right to modify or decline a requested appointment time when necessary.
5. Online Tutoring
Tutoring sessions may be provided online using a third-party video conferencing or communication platform.
You are responsible for having:
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A reliable internet connection
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A compatible computer or device
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A functioning microphone and camera when required
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A suitable location for the student to participate
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Any materials specifically requested before the session
Technical problems outside The Reading Studio's reasonable control may affect a session. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve or reschedule sessions affected by significant technical difficulties.
6. Session Length and Attendance
Standard online tutoring sessions are approximately 60 minutes unless otherwise specified.
Students are expected to arrive prepared and on time.
If a student arrives late, the session may still end at the originally scheduled time. The tutor will use reasonable judgment regarding whether a late arrival can be accommodated.
Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring that minor students are available and prepared for scheduled online sessions.
7. Cancellation and Rescheduling
We understand that schedules change. To provide consistent availability to all families, cancellations and rescheduling requests should be made as early as possible.
Cancellation policy: [Insert your specific cancellation window, such as “At least 24 hours’ notice is required to avoid being charged for the scheduled session.”]
Late cancellations/no-shows: [Insert your specific policy, such as “Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed without notice may be charged at the full session rate.”]
Emergencies and unusual circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Reading Studio may waive a cancellation charge at its discretion.
8. Tutor Cancellations
If The Reading Studio must cancel or reschedule a session, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice and offer an alternative appointment time.
If a session is cancelled by The Reading Studio and cannot be rescheduled, any applicable prepaid amount for that session will be refunded or credited, as appropriate.
9. Fees and Payment
Tutoring fees and any other applicable charges will be communicated before services are provided.
Current tutoring rate: [Insert Rate]
Payment is due according to the payment terms provided at the time of booking.
If payment is processed through a third-party payment provider, that provider's terms and privacy policies may also apply.
The Reading Studio reserves the right to change its fees in the future. Any new rate will apply to future services and will not retroactively change the price of a service already booked unless otherwise agreed.
10. Refunds
Refunds are subject to the cancellation and payment policies communicated at the time of booking.
Unless otherwise stated, completed tutoring sessions are non-refundable.
If a refund or credit is appropriate because of a cancellation by The Reading Studio, a billing error, or another circumstance determined by The Reading Studio, it will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
11. Student Materials and Resources
The Reading Studio may provide instructional materials, activities, recommendations, or other resources for use during tutoring.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, materials provided by The Reading Studio are intended for the student's individual educational use.
You may not reproduce, sell, distribute, publish, modify, or commercially use proprietary instructional materials belonging to The Reading Studio without written permission.
Families may use materials provided specifically for their student's learning as reasonably necessary to support that student's instruction.
12. Intellectual Property
All original content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, branding, photographs, instructional resources, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to The Reading Studio unless otherwise indicated.
You may view and use website content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, modify, sell, or create derivative works from The Reading Studio's original content without prior written permission.
13. Website Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information on our website. However, website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
The Reading Studio reserves the right to update, change, or remove website content at any time.
Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute a guarantee of educational results.
14. No Guarantee of Results
Every student learns differently, and reading development can be influenced by many factors.
While The Reading Studio is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-informed, individualized instruction, we cannot guarantee a particular grade level, assessment score, reading level, academic result, or timeline for improvement.
Student progress depends on factors including individual learning needs, attendance, practice, engagement, prior instruction, and circumstances outside the tutor's control.
15. Parent and Guardian Responsibilities
For students under 18, the parent or legal guardian remains responsible for the student's overall education, supervision, wellbeing, and educational decisions.
Parents and guardians agree to:
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Provide accurate information about the student's needs and educational history
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Ensure the student attends scheduled sessions
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Provide appropriate supervision for online sessions when necessary
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Communicate relevant changes that may affect tutoring
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Review and respond to important communications
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Ensure that any recommendations outside the scope of tutoring are addressed with appropriate professionals
The Reading Studio welcomes collaboration with families and, when appropriately authorized, other educational professionals.
16. Student Conduct
Students are expected to participate respectfully and appropriately during tutoring sessions.
The Reading Studio may pause or discontinue services if a student's behavior repeatedly prevents instruction from taking place safely or effectively.
We will make reasonable efforts to communicate concerns with the parent or guardian before ending an ongoing tutoring relationship, except when immediate action is necessary.
17. Confidentiality
The Reading Studio respects the privacy of students and families and makes reasonable efforts to keep information shared during tutoring confidential.
Information may be disclosed when necessary to provide services, when authorized by the parent or guardian, when required by law, or when reasonably necessary to address a safety concern or protect the rights and safety of others.
Additional information about how personal information is collected and used is provided in our Privacy Policy.
18. Testimonials and Success Stories
From time to time, The Reading Studio may feature client feedback, testimonials, or success stories on its website or marketing materials.
No student's identifying information, photograph, or personal story will be publicly used for promotional purposes without appropriate permission.
19. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to third-party websites or may rely on third-party services for functions such as scheduling, payment processing, video conferencing, email, or analytics.
The Reading Studio does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Your use of those services may be subject to their separate terms and policies.
20. Website Availability
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We may temporarily suspend or modify the website for maintenance, updates, technical issues, or other reasons.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Reading Studio will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or educational services.
To the extent permitted by law, The Reading Studio's total liability relating to services provided to a client will not exceed the amount paid by that client for the specific services giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
22. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify The Reading Studio from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or unauthorized use of website or instructional materials.
23. Termination of Services
Either the client or The Reading Studio may end an ongoing tutoring relationship.
The Reading Studio may discontinue services when appropriate, including in circumstances involving repeated missed appointments, nonpayment, inappropriate conduct, or when the student's needs fall outside the scope of services provided.
Any outstanding payment obligations incurred before termination remain due.
24. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website or services after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
25. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the services provided by The Reading Studio will be handled in accordance with applicable law and in the appropriate courts or dispute-resolution forum, unless otherwise required by law.
26. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
27. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any applicable service-specific policies and our Privacy Policy, constitute the agreement governing your use of the website and services, unless a separate written agreement has been entered into between you and The Reading Studio.
28. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions or about The Reading Studio's services, please contact:
The Reading Studio
thereadingstudio.com
We are happy to answer questions and clarify any part of our services or policies before you schedule.