Counseling Centers franchise agreement

SKILL ACADEMY INDIA

Authorized Counseling Center Franchise Agreement

This Franchise Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on ____ / ____ / ______ between:

1. Franchisor

Career Skill Academy (Skill Academy India)

Website: https://skillacademyindia.com

Address: _______________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

(Hereinafter referred to as the “Franchisor”)

AND

2. Franchise Partner

Name: _______________________________________

Business Name (if any): _______________________

Address: ______________________________________

City: __________________ State: _______________

Phone: _______________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

(Hereinafter referred to as the “Franchise Partner”)

1. Purpose

The Franchisor appoints the Franchise Partner as an Authorized Skill Academy India Counseling Center to promote, counsel, and enroll students into Skill Academy India courses.

The Franchise Partner shall operate only under the Skill Academy India brand and shall not claim ownership of the brand.

2. Franchise Plans

Option A

Franchise Fee: ₹5,000

Validity: 5 Years

Commission: 20% on eligible course enrollments.

Option B

Franchise Fee: ₹10,000

Validity: Lifetime

Commission: 50% on eligible course enrollments.

3. Scope of Work

The Franchise Partner shall:

Operate an Authorized Skill Academy India Counseling Center.
Counsel students regarding available courses.
Complete admissions through the official system.
Maintain professional conduct.
Follow all policies issued by the Franchisor.

4. Responsibilities of the Franchisor

The Franchisor shall provide:

Brand authorization
Marketing support
Student inquiry support (subject to campaign availability)
Training
Admission portal access
Promotional materials
Technical support
Business guidance
Course updates

5. Responsibilities of the Franchise Partner

The Franchise Partner shall:

Maintain a counseling office.
Promote Skill Academy India locally.
Provide accurate information to students.
Not make false promises.
Protect confidential information.
Maintain records of admissions.

6. Office Requirement

The Franchise Partner shall maintain a suitable office or counseling center for student counseling and admissions.

7. Territory

Exclusive franchise rights are subject to availability.

One Franchise per Block/Small City.
One Franchise per District.
Up to Ten Franchise Partners in Metro Cities.

8. Brand Usage

The Franchise Partner may use:

Skill Academy India logo
Marketing materials
Posters
Digital creatives

Only during the validity of this Agreement.

The logo and trademark remain the exclusive property of the Franchisor.

9. Student Fees

Students shall pay course fees through the approved payment methods prescribed by the Franchisor unless otherwise authorized in writing.

10. Commission

Commission shall be paid only after:

Student payment is successfully received.
Payment verification is completed.
The enrollment qualifies under the applicable commission policy.

11. Internship & Job Assistance

The Franchisor may facilitate internship opportunities and job assistance through third-party companies, job portals, and recruitment partners.

The Franchise Partner acknowledges that employment or internships cannot be guaranteed.

12. Course Availability

Courses may be added, updated, modified, or discontinued by the Franchisor without prior notice.

13. Confidentiality

The Franchise Partner shall not disclose:

Business strategies
Student databases
Pricing policies
Marketing plans
Internal documents

14. Restrictions

The Franchise Partner shall not:

Create duplicate websites using the Skill Academy India brand.
Register domains similar to the Skill Academy India trademark.
Misrepresent the organization.
Transfer the franchise without written approval.

15. Termination

The Franchisor may terminate this Agreement if the Franchise Partner:

Uses fraudulent practices.
Damages the brand’s reputation.
Violates this Agreement.
Misuses the logo or intellectual property.
Engages in illegal activities.

Upon termination, all branding and promotional materials must immediately cease to be used.

16. Refund Policy

The franchise fee is non-refundable, except where required by applicable law.

17. Independent Status

The Franchise Partner is an independent business partner and is not an employee, agent, or legal representative of the Franchisor.

18. Limitation of Liability

The Franchisor does not guarantee:

A specific income
Student admissions
Business profits
Employment outcomes for students

Business results depend on the Franchise Partner’s efforts, local marketing, and market conditions.

19. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

20. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the complete agreement between both parties.

Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

Franchisor

Authorized Signatory

Name: _______________________

Signature: ___________________

Date: _______________________

Seal:

Franchise Partner