Terms of Use and Legal Notice

Last Updated: December 19th, 2025

Welcome to the website of The Vinod Learning Center which is a legally registered DBA of The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use and Legal Notice (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and all services we provide, including in-person and virtual tutoring. By using our site or our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

1. Legal Entity and Registered Business Names

This site and all related services are provided by:

The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC
A North Carolina Limited Liability Company
State Business ID (SOSID): 3038328

This company has filed and maintains the following Assumed Business Names (DBAs) with the North Carolina Secretary of State, pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 14A of the North Carolina General Statutes:

The Davidson Center — Assumed Business Name No. 3061656
The Davidson Center for Learning — Assumed Business Name No. 3061655
The Davidson Center 4 Learning — Assumed Business Name No. 3101914
The Vinod Learning Center — Assumed Business Name No. 3101912

All of these names legally refer to, and are authorized for use by, the same business entity:The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC.

2. State of North Carolina HUB Certification

The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC is certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) by the State of North Carolina, Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office), within the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) Program.

Certification Number: HUB-4037732
Certification Status: Active
Certification Term: Four (4) years from October 30, 2025

HUB certification signifies that the Company meets the eligibility requirements established by the State of North Carolina for participation in HUB programs. This certification does not constitute state endorsement of services and does not guarantee the award of any government contract.

The Company is listed in the State of North Carolina’s official HUB vendor database and is subject to audit, review, and ongoing compliance requirements as administered by the HUB Office.

3. Intellectual Property Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, images, logos, videos, and educational materials, is owned by or licensed to The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC.

You may not:

Copy
Reproduce
Distribute
Modify
Republish
Create derivative works

from any portion of our content without written permission.

We grant you a limited, revocable license to view and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes related to our services.

4. Tutoring Services (In-Person and Virtual)

We provide tutoring and academic support services in person and through virtual platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet.

Parental Consent for Minors

If the student is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must authorize participation and is responsible for overseeing the student’s use of our services.

Virtual Session Requirements

By joining a virtual session, you agree to:

Use required third-party platforms under their respective terms
Ensure your own device, software, and internet connection function properly
Take responsibility for any disruptions caused on your end

We are not liable for technical issues caused by your equipment, internet service, or third-party platform outages.

If a disruption originates on our end, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or extend the session, at our discretion.

Student Conduct

We reserve the right to terminate services — without refund — if a student or parent engages in abusive, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior.

5. No Guarantee of Academic Outcomes

We do not guarantee:

Any specific grade
Any specific test score (SAT, ACT, etc.)
Admission to any school or program
Qualification for any scholarship or award
Future earnings or opportunities

Academic performance depends on many factors outside our control, including effort, attendance, learning pace, study habits, and test conditions.

You acknowledge that:

Results vary by student
Testimonials represent past experiences, not guarantees
You bear full responsibility for how you use the guidance provided

We are not liable for missed scholarships, admissions outcomes, academic failures, or alleged lost future earnings.

6. Payment Terms and 24-Hour Cancellation Policy

Preferred Payment Methods

Zelle
Cash
Check

Other payment apps (e.g., Venmo) may be accepted with a small administrative fee.

Client Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Sending payments to the correct account
Double-checking provided details

We are not responsible for misdirected payments, user errors, or platform-related issues.

Refunds and Cancellations

Sessions canceled 24 hours or more in advance → no fee
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice → charged full fee
No-shows → charged full fee
Emergency exceptions may be made at our discretion

If we must cancel a session, you may reschedule or receive a refund/credit for prepaid time.

7. Third-Party Tools and External Services

We use external services including, but not limited to:

Zoom
Google Meet
Wix (website platform)
Google Maps
Zelle, Venmo (payment platforms)

These third-party services:

Have their own terms and privacy policies
May experience outages or security events
Are outside our control

We are not liable for:

Errors
Outages
Data breaches
Delays
Accessibility issues
Technical failures

related to any third-party platform.

8. Physical Accessibility Disclosure

Our business operates at:

452 S Main Street, Suite J
Davidson, NC 28036

This location is on the second floor and includes stairs.
It is not fully wheelchair accessible.

We gladly offer:

Virtual tutoring as an alternative
Reasonable accommodations upon request

Please contact us with any accessibility needs.

9. Website Accessibility

We strive to follow WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines.

Some third-party content (like maps, videos, and embedded tools) may not be fully accessible.

To report an accessibility issue or request accommodations, please contact:

📧 vinod@vinodlearningcenter.com
📞 704-997-5157

10. Acceptable Use of Website and Services

You agree not to:

Use the site for unlawful purposes
Interfere with site functionality
Attempt unauthorized access or data scraping
Harass staff, tutors, students, or other users
Copy or repurpose website content for commercial use

Violation of this section may result in termination of access and potential legal action.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We do not warrant that:

The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
Content is complete or up-to-date
Third-party tools will always function

We disclaim all express or implied warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of opportunities or missed scholarships
Loss of data or profits
Emotional distress
Platform outages
Technical failures
Academic performance consequences

Our total liability, under any circumstance, is capped at the amount you paid for the specific service in question.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless:

The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC
and its owners, employees, contractors, tutors, and agents

from any claims or damages arising from:

Your misuse of the site or services
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement on someone else’s rights

This obligation survives termination of services.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions remain fully enforceable.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

16. Dispute Resolution (Mediation First)

If a dispute arises:

Both parties agree to attempt informal resolution
If unresolved, both parties agree to attempt mediation in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg region
If still unresolved, disputes must be filed exclusively in the state or federal courts of Mecklenburg County, NC

Both parties consent to jurisdiction in Mecklenburg County.

17. Right to Modify Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
The latest version will always be posted on this page.

Your continued use of the site or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies, make up the entire agreement between you and The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC.

19. Contact Information

The Davidson Center for Learning, LLC
452 S Main Street, Suite J
Davidson, NC 28036