Article 1: Glossary of Terms
1. The Platform: Refers to Hikmacademy LLC, registered in the State of New Jersey, United States of America, including its official website www.hikmacademy.com and all its associated digital systems and applications.
2. The Second Party / The Teacher: Any natural person, of any nationality, who contracts with the platform to provide digital educational services as an independent service provider.
3. Educational Service: Any educational activity or content provided by the second party via the platform, such as live classes, recorded courses, educational consultations, etc.
4. Content: Any written, visual, or audio material uploaded or used as part of the educational services on the platform.
5. Net Revenue: Income generated from the sale of educational services after deducting operational, banking, and tax fees.
6. Minor: Any student under the age of 18.
7. Applicable Laws: Laws of the State of New Jersey, USA, and any other national or international laws that do not conflict with these, particularly regarding child protection and privacy, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Article 2: Nature of the Relationship
1. The second party acts as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the platform.
2. The platform is not obligated to provide any employment benefits such as insurance or fixed salaries.
3. The second party is responsible for their own tax and legal obligations in their country of residence.
Article 3: Scope of Services
1. All educational services must be appropriate for a Muslim audience, and must be of high quality in both content and delivery.
2. It is strictly forbidden to provide any content that contradicts Islamic values or public decency.
Article 4: Safety and Child Protection Obligations – In Compliance with COPPA
1. The second party must fully comply with COPPA, the U.S. law protecting the privacy of children under 13.
2. It is prohibited to collect, store, or share any personal information about children without the explicit, prior consent of the legal guardian.
3. Personal information that may not be collected or shared includes: full name, email address, phone number, family information, photos or videos, geographical location, or any traceable digital identifier.
4. Strictly prohibited actions:
o Direct or unsupervised communication with minors outside the platform.
o Asking students to turn on the camera in private areas or where other individuals appear.
o Sharing links or content not approved by the platform’s administration.
5. During the initial session with the guardian, the teacher must ensure that the camera only displays the student or an area pre-approvedby the guardian.
6. The second party commits to not recording or capturing any student images or videos without written consent from the guardian and the platform.
7. The platform and the teacher agree not to share any student information with third parties.
8. Any violation of this law is considered a serious breach of contract and may lead to immediate termination and legal accountability in the teacher’s country and in the United States.
Article 5: Professional Appearance and Conduct
1. The second party must wear modest and appropriate clothingduring video appearances.
2. Classes must be delivered from a quiet and orderly environment, free from interruptions or distractions.
3. The platform reserves the right to enter any live session for quality control purposes, without prior notice.
4. The second party must regularly check their calendar and ensure that all marked "available” times are accurate and honored.
5. It is strictly forbidden to mark availability when the teacher is busy or unable to commit.
6. Failure to comply with this obligation is deemed unprofessional conduct and may result in warning, suspension, or contract termination, depending on the recurrence.
Article 6: Earnings and Payments
1. The second party shall receive 50% of the net revenuegenerated from their services.
2. The platform reserves the right to amend this percentage with prior written notice.
3. Payments will be processed monthly, once the minimum withdrawal threshold is met, through approved payment methods.
4. Teachers may withdraw their earnings at any time, as long as the balance exceeds the minimum threshold.
Article 7: Intellectual Property
1. Content created by the second party remains their intellectual property; however, the platform is granted a non-exclusive license to display, sell, and promote it.
2. The second party may not remove or republish the content on other platforms without written consent from the platform.
Article 8: Communication Policies
1. The platform uses third-party communication tools (e.g., ClassDojo) to contact parents/guardians, and the second party must fully adhere to the platform’s communication protocols.
2. All communication must be respectful, polite, and professional.
3. No messages should be sent outside working hours unless approved.
4. Messages must be limited to educational matters only(behavior, homework, updates).
5. Teachers may not send external files or links without prior administrative approval.
6. Disputes must not be handled directly with parents but reported to the administration.
7. Teachers must not share student data or photos in public groups or stories.
8. Group communications must be pre-approved by the platformand conducted with full transparency.
9. Teachers must respond to parent messages within 24 hours, using clear and professional language.
10.One-on-one private communication with students is strictly prohibited unless supervised by a parent or administrator.
Article 9: Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clause
1. The second party agrees not to offer the same educational servicesdirectly to platform students during the contract term and for five (5) years after its termination.
2. Violation of this clause constitutes a major breach and exposes the teacher to legal consequences.
Article 10: Contract Termination
1. Either party may terminate the contract with a minimum 15-day written notice.
2. The platform reserves the right to terminate immediately in the event of violations of conduct, child protection, or privacy policies.
Article 11: Governing Law
1. This contract is governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, along with any applicable international laws related to digital education and child protection.
Article 12: General Provisions
1. Email is the official means of communication between the parties.
2. The teacher may not officially represent the platform without written authorization.
3. The platform reserves the right to set course pricing.
4. All students and clients, whether referred by the teacher or the platform, are subject to the terms of this contract.
5. Any updates sent by email will be deemed effective after 7 daysof being sent.
Article 13: Platform Oversight
1. The platform reserves the right to access any live class or review any course content at any time for quality and conduct monitoring, without prior notification.
Article 14: Anti-Bullying and Non-Discrimination Policy
1. Any form of harassment—verbal, physical, psychological, or digital—is strictly prohibited toward students or their families.
2. Teachers may not make comments or references about a student’s appearance, skin color, background, speech, or any personal trait.
3. The teacher must maintain a positive, supportive, and respectful approach that fosters student confidence and safety.
4. Violation of this clause is a serious breach and may result in immediate suspension or termination without compensation.
Article 15: Disciplinary Procedures
In the event of any professional or behavioral misconduct, the platform will apply the following steps:
1. First offense: A formal written warning is issued.
2. Repeated offense or serious breach: Temporary suspension pending internal review.
3. Ongoing or severe misconduct: Immediate termination of contract without compensation.
Article 16: Declaration and Oath
I swear by Almighty Allah, I, the undersigned, have read this contract, understood all of
its terms, and accept them without reservation.
I commit before God and the platform to fully comply with all its terms and
assume full religious and legal responsibility for any violation.
