Last Updated: May 10, 2026

This Media Release and Recording Consent Form (“Consent Form”) explains how Simones Tutoring FZE (“Simones Tutoring,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may create, use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, or share recordings, images, testimonials, educational content, or related materials involving users participating in Simones Tutoring Services (“Services”).

This Consent Form applies to:

• Students and learners;

• Parents and guardians;

• Tutors and educators;

• Workshop participants;

• Educational program participants;

• Community members.

By participating in Simones Tutoring Services, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Consent Form where permitted by applicable law.

1. Purpose of Recordings and Media Use

Simones Tutoring may create or use recordings, photographs, screenshots, testimonials, educational clips, or related materials for purposes including:

• Educational support and review;

• Safety and moderation;

• Parent or guardian access;

• Quality assurance and training;

• Marketing and promotional activities;

• Social media content;

• Educational showcases;

• Community engagement;

• Platform improvement;

• Success stories and testimonials.

2. Types of Media and Content Covered

This Consent Form may apply to:

• Video recordings;

• Audio recordings;

• Screenshots;

• Live class recordings;

• Webinar recordings;

• Photographs;

• Testimonials and reviews;

• Student or educator success stories;

• Chat excerpts;

• Educational presentations;

• User-submitted content.

Media may include:

• Names or display names;

• Voice recordings;

• Video participation;

• Images or likenesses;

• Educational participation;

• Academic achievements or milestones where authorized.

3. Parent and Guardian Consent for Minors

If the participant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction, a parent or legal guardian represents and confirms that:

• They are authorized to provide consent on behalf of the minor;

• They understand how recordings or media may be used;

• They authorize the minor’s participation in recorded educational activities where applicable.

Parents or guardians remain responsible for supervising minors participating in the Services.

4. Educational and Promotional Use

Subject to applicable laws and permissions, Simones Tutoring may use media or recordings in:

• Educational materials;

• Internal training;

• Platform demonstrations;

• Marketing campaigns;

• Social media platforms;

• Promotional videos;

• Website content;

• Testimonials or case studies;

• Community showcases.

Simones Tutoring may edit, crop, format, subtitle, or adapt media materials for operational or promotional purposes.

5. Testimonials and Success Stories

Users may voluntarily provide:

• Reviews;

• Testimonials;

• Feedback;

• Educational success stories;

• Statements regarding their experiences.

By voluntarily submitting testimonials or feedback, users grant Simones Tutoring permission to:

• Reproduce;

• Publish;

• Display;

• Edit for clarity or formatting;

• Use for marketing or educational purposes.

Testimonials represent individual experiences and do not guarantee future results.

6. Session Recordings and Classroom Participation

Certain tutoring sessions or educational activities may be recorded for:

• Safety and moderation;

• Parent review access;

• Educational replay functionality;

• Quality assurance;

• Operational support;

• Training and educator review.

Recordings may include:

• Student participation;

• Tutor instruction;

• Shared screens or materials;

• Chat interactions;

• Audio or video communications.

Users may not independently record or distribute sessions without authorization.

7. Opt-Out Requests

Where reasonably practical and permitted by law, users or parents/guardians may request limitations on certain promotional or public-facing uses of media.

However:

• Certain operational or safety recordings may still occur;

• Previously published materials may not always be removable;

• Simones Tutoring may retain archival or backup copies where necessary.

Requests may require identity verification or additional information.

8. Ownership and Intellectual Property

Simones Tutoring retains rights in:

• Platform-created recordings;

• Marketing materials;

• Edited promotional content;

• Educational media created by or for Simones Tutoring.

Users remain responsible for ensuring they have rights to any materials they upload or share.

Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use of Simones Tutoring recordings or media is prohibited.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Use of recordings, testimonials, and media materials remains subject to:

• Our Privacy Policy;

• Learner Privacy Guide;

• Children’s Privacy and COPPA Policy;

• Additional Privacy Disclosures;

• Applicable laws and regulations.

Simones Tutoring takes reasonable measures intended to help protect personal information and recorded materials.

10. International Participation

Because Simones Tutoring may operate internationally, recordings or media materials may be processed, viewed, or stored outside the United Arab Emirates.

By participating in Services, users acknowledge that information may be transferred internationally where permitted.

11. Limitation of Responsibility

While Simones Tutoring takes reasonable steps intended to manage recordings and media responsibly, users acknowledge that:

• Online sharing environments involve inherent risks;

• Third-party platforms may be involved;

• Unauthorized sharing by third parties cannot always be prevented completely.

Users remain responsible for exercising discretion when participating in online educational activities.

12. Withdrawal of Consent

Where permitted by applicable law, users or parents/guardians may contact Simones Tutoring to withdraw certain permissions relating to future promotional uses.

Withdrawal requests:

• May not apply retroactively to previously published materials;

• May not affect operational or legally required recordings;

• May be subject to technical or operational limitations.

13. Changes to This Consent Form

Simones Tutoring reserves the right to update or modify this Media Release and Recording Consent Form periodically.

Updated versions become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated.

Continued participation in Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Consent Form.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding recordings, testimonials, screenshots, or media permissions, please contact:

Simones Tutoring FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@simonesutoring.com
Website: https://www.simonesutoring.com

Important Notice

This document is provided for informational and operational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Simones Tutoring should consult qualified legal counsel regarding:

• UAE recording consent laws;

• Child privacy and media consent requirements;

• International educational media regulations;

• Marketing and testimonial compliance;

• Social media and advertising obligations.