Terms of service

Welcome to Root to Tree Consulting. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by Root to Tree Consulting, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By engaging our services, you (“Client”) agree to the following terms:

1. Services Provided
Root to Tree Consulting offers professional consulting services in the areas of instructional leadership, teacher coaching, professional development, curriculum design, and school improvement strategies. All services are customized to the client’s goals and will be outlined in a separate service agreement or proposal.

 
2. Client Responsibilities
Clients are expected to:

Provide accurate and timely information relevant to the services.
Participate actively in sessions, meetings, and strategy development.
Respond to communication and feedback requests in a timely manner.
Honor agreed-upon timelines and deliverables.
 
3. Fees, Invoicing & Payment
All services are billed according to the rates and payment schedule outlined in the signed service agreement.
Invoices are due upon receipt unless otherwise stated. Late payments may incur a 5% fee per month.
Root to Tree Consulting reserves the right to pause services if payments are not received within the specified timeline.
 
4. Cancellations & Rescheduling
Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Missed sessions or late cancellations may be billed in full.
Exceptions will be considered in cases of emergencies or unforeseen events, at the discretion of Root to Tree Consulting.
 
5. Intellectual Property
All materials, strategies, documents, templates, and resources shared by Root to Tree Consulting are proprietary and remain the intellectual property of the company.

Clients may use these materials internally for educational purposes.
Materials may not be distributed, reproduced, or shared with third parties without written consent.
 
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive, proprietary, or personal information exchanged throughout the engagement.
This includes student data, personnel matters, and school-specific strategies.

7. Results Disclaimer
While Root to Tree Consulting is committed to delivering high-quality services, we do not guarantee specific outcomes.
Client success is influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including implementation fidelity, staff engagement, and school leadership.

 
8. Termination of Agreement
Either party may terminate services with written notice (minimum 14 days recommended).

The client is responsible for payment of all services rendered up to the termination date.
If a retainer or deposit was made, refunds will be issued only in accordance with the original agreement.
 
9. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a disagreement, both parties agree to resolve disputes through good-faith mediation before pursuing arbitration or litigation.

Any legal action will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
 
10. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Clients will be notified of significant changes in writing or via email prior to implementation.

 
By entering into an agreement with Root to Tree Consulting, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.