Career Center Terms of Use & Compliance Policy

1) Scope of Career Center Services

• Résumés, CVs, Portfolios: Customized documents reflecting academic and professional achievements.
• Career Advising & Selection: Guidance on industries, roles, and pathways aligned with skills and ambitions.
• Job Search Assistance: Support identifying lawful, legitimate opportunities.
• Interview Preparation & Development: Coaching to strengthen communication and employability skills.
• Freelance Tutor Registration: Independent contractors may provide academic writing support under the Writing Center’s network.

2) Prohibited Activities

• Completing or submitting exams, quizzes, or timed assessments on behalf of students.
• Misrepresentation of credentials, history, or legal eligibility to work.
• Submitting fraudulent résumés, employment records, or references.
• Unauthorized access to portals or restricted employer systems.
• Activities conflicting with academic integrity policies.
• Placements violating immigration, labor, or employment law.

Violations result in suspension of services, forfeiture of fees, and potential legal reporting.

3) Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Private Training Act: While not classified as a regulated training institution, practices align with principles of transparency and consumer protection.
• Employment & Labor Standards: All services comply with BC and U.S. labor laws.
• Privacy: Data is handled under PIPA, PIPEDA, and comparable U.S. privacy frameworks.
• Immigration: The Writing Center does not provide work authorization. Responsibility rests solely with the client or tutor.

4) Contractor (Tutor) Registration

• Engagements are independent contractor roles, not employment.
• Contractors handle their own tax, insurance, and reporting obligations.
• Contractors must preserve academic integrity and avoid ghostwriting.
• Violations must be reported to compliance@writing-center.us within 24 hours.
• Contracts may be terminated immediately for non-compliance.

5) Career Placement Disclaimer

• The Writing Center provides support, not guaranteed employment.
• Opportunities depend on employer requirements and candidate eligibility.
• The Writing Center acts as a facilitator, not a direct employer.
• Clients must comply with employer conditions including checks and authorizations.

6) Enforcement & Remedies

• Services may be suspended or terminated if violations are suspected.
• Fees are non-refundable where violations occur.
• Disputes go to compliance@writing-center.us and are governed by BC law.
• We will cooperate with institutions, regulators, and authorities when required.

7) Binding Acknowledgment

Clients

• I am responsible for my own submissions and compliance with policies.
• I will not request prohibited services, including exams or academic dishonesty.
• I understand placement support depends on lawful work eligibility.

Tutors & Faculty Consultants

• I act as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• I will provide lawful academic support only, preserving authorship.
• I will comply with all legal obligations under Canadian and U.S. law.

8) Principle of Commitment

At The Writing Center Inc., our Career Center is built on a singular promise: we do not leave our students and professionals behind. We provide résumé development, coaching, job search assistance, and tutor opportunities in a framework that is lawful, transparent, and ambitious.

We coach. We guide. We connect. We protect. We elevate. Always within the law. Always with integrity.