⚠️ 6 Tutoring Platform Gotchas to Watch For
- High Commission Rates: HIGH Platforms take 15-30%+ of session fees. That $50/hour tutoring rate becomes $35-42 in your pocket after platform cut
- Payment Hold Periods: HIGH Earnings held 7-30 days after sessions. Monthly students paid upfront means you wait weeks for money you've already earned
- Off-Platform Contact Ban: MEDIUM Contacting students outside the platform risks account termination. Build great relationships—but they belong to the platform
- Cancellation Policies: MEDIUM No-show or late cancel fees may go to platform, not tutor. Students cancel last-minute and you get nothing for blocked time
- Review/Rating Power: MEDIUM Single bad review can tank your visibility. Platform algorithm punishes low ratings with fewer student matches
- Background Check Requirements: MEDIUM Mandatory background checks at your cost ($30-100). Plus ongoing monitoring fees may apply without clear disclosure
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