Terms of Service - Kate Stone & University Gurus

University Gurus Services Agreement 2024

This agreement establishes that Kate Stone Education, LLC, doing business as University Gurus (“UniGurus”), will provide college consulting services to you and your family members (“Clients”). As independent educational advisors, we aim to empower students by identifying opportunities and developing realistic paths toward their desired educational goals.

Contract & Agreement

A. UNIVERSITY GURUS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING THE SERVICES INDICATED IN EACH PACKAGE DESCRIPTION PURCHASED THROUGH THE COMPANY WEBSITE WWW.UNIVERSITYGURUS.COM.

B. TERMINATION

Termination Policy: This contract can be terminated by either party within 15 days of signing of the contract. Written notice will be binding either by mail or by email as long as both parties acknowledge receipt.

If the agreement is terminated during that time, the family will be refunded the amount paid, less the usual hourly rate ($750) for any services that have already been provided by UniGurus. Services include but are not limited to time spent researching, responding to emails, text messages, and phone calls, and general preparation for student meetings.

All parties agree to act in good faith based on the above defined responsibilities and services. Clients understand that the role of UniGurus is to provide support and assistance with college prep and that acceptance to college is not promised or guaranteed. Liability for all services provided shall be limited to payments received. The below signatures initiate a contractual agreement between UniGurus and the Clients.

By signing this contact, the Client whose signature is provided below will be held accountable for all payments, breaches of contract [including breaches by the student and other guardian(s)], and any requests to terminate this contact.

C. ARBITRATION CLAUSE

Governing Law and Arbitration of Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association and shall be heard before a single judge under the rules of the American Arbitration Association in the State of New York.
The undersigned clients agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify Kate Stone Education, LLC its officers, directors, employees, and sub-contractors (collectively, Consultant) against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees, and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this project or the performance by any of the parties named of the services under this agreement. The indemnification will survive the termination of this Contract.

This agreement authorizes Kate Stone Education, LLC doing business as University Gurus (“UniGurus”) to provide counseling and consulting services for college preparation, choice, and success in partnership with the student and responsible party (“Clients”). As independent educational advisors, we aim to empower students by identifying opportunities, then developing a realistic path toward their desired goals. Our services shall in no way replace the role and the work of your school counselor. We strongly encourage you to use our services as a supplement and not as an alternative to your school counselor in the college admissions and advising process.