Freelance private tutor contract template (South Africa)
What a South African private tutor contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes tutors run into most
- Late cancellations
- Working with minors
- Results expectations
Preview: key clauses
Deposit
A 50% non-refundable commitment deposit is payable before work begins.
Payment
Invoices are payable by EFT within 14 days, with interest on overdue amounts.
Cancellations
Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged in full.
In the Starter Kit
The full South African contractor agreement — edit once, reuse for every client.
Other contract templates
General information only — not legal advice.