Policy: Tipping and Gifting Our Staff
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Purpose
This policy explains how students and their representatives (parents) can safely give tips and monetary gifts to their tutors.
Who This Policy Applies to
This policy applies to all monetary gifts and/or tips intended for any of the tutors or administrative staff at Alamoja Yoruba online school.
Policy Statement
- All tips and monetary gifts must go through the school’s official payment channels.
- What this means:
- Students should only send money using the school’s official payment accounts
- Tutors receive 100% of tips (minus any bank/platform fees)
- The school keeps records of all gifts for everyone’s protection
- Direct money transfers between students and tutors are not allowed
Payment Channels
- Our Official payment channels include:
- Naira: 5883578018, Alamoja Yoruba First City Monument Bank
- USD:
- Zelle: alamojayoruba@gmail.com
- Venmo: @alamojayoruba
- Cash App: $alamojayoruba
- PayPal: Alamojalanguages@gmail.com
- Card payment: https://buy.stripe.com/aEUdTB4EDfg46fS00B
Payment Fees
- Some payment methods may have standard fees
- These fees will be clearly communicated with the tutor
- Fees are taken out before the tutor receives the money
Why We Have This Policy
- To protect both students and tutors
- To ensure all gifts are properly tracked
- To maintain professional relationships
- To avoid any misunderstandings about payments
Policy Review
- This policy will be reviewed annually and updated to ensure effectiveness and compliance with relevant regulations.
Last reviewed: December 26, 2024