Please note that our Terms of Use have been modified as of March 14, 2026.
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the CochranLearning.com website (“Site”), any mobile device application, or any other means provided or authorized by CochranLearning.com. Please read these Terms before using or continuing to use the Site. Do not agree to the Terms unless you both fully understand and accept each provision. By using or continuing to use the Site, you represent and warrant that you understand, agree to, and accept all terms and conditions contained in these Terms.
1. Services. CochranLearning.com shall provide private online mentoring services (“Services”) for purposes of learning biochemistry or other related scientific disciplines to an individual student (“Student”) or Student plus a small group of students (“Study Group“) to be arranged in writing by communication between the CochranLearning.com mentor (“Mentor“) and student. Mentor shall perform Services in a prompt manner and coordinate the scheduling of mentoring lessons (“Lesson”) with the Student or Study Group. Student shall assist Mentor by promptly providing any relevant information that should be covered during each Lesson.
2. Contract Price. For performance of the Services, Student shall pay Mentor a fee of $150 USD per hour plus any applicable fees for processing payment (“Contract Price”). Bundle packages must be paid in full to get the cost savings for multiple sessions. For ad hoc sessions, Student shall pay to Mentor all fees due within 7 days of invoicing. Student will not be able to schedule additional Sessions if Student’s balance is ≥2 unpaid hours. The Mentor reserves the right to limit scheduling additional Sessions if Student has an unpaid balance. A Cancellation Fee of $50 may be invoiced in the event that Student cancels <12 hours prior to the Lesson start time.
If Student wishes to organize a Study Group, the contract price will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will be communicated in writing prior to scheduling the Lesson. Student is responsible for total payment of all fees for Lesson with Study Group due within 7 days of invoicing. Student will not be able to schedule additional Sessions if Student’s balance is ≥2 unpaid hours. The Mentor reserves the right to limit scheduling additional Sessions if Student has an unpaid balance.
3. Deposit. An initial payment (the “Registration Fee”) of $75.00 USD is due immediately to complete Student registration. The Registration Fee shall be applied to the cost of 30 minutes of Services during the first Lesson. The Registration Fee shall be non-refundable in the event that Student cancels <24 hours prior to the first Lesson start time.
4. Dates of Performance. Mentor will begin scheduling and performing Services upon receipt of completed Registration and Registration Fee. Unless terminated as provided in this Agreement, Mentor will complete Services in a timely manner.
5. Termination. Mentor shall have the right to modify, reject, or terminate Services and any related work in process with written notice to Student. Student shall pay Mentor the fees due with respect to Services completed as of the date of termination (due immediately). Any amount due for Services performed by Mentor will be billed to Student and Student shall promptly pay. If Student’s registration has been terminated, Student may complete application for reinstatement.
6. Payment of Services. In exchange for Mentor’s Services under this Agreement, the Student shall pay Mentor the registration fee and contract price set forth above. Mentor will submit a final invoice to Student for all services rendered by the Services Completion Date and Student shall promptly pay. Student shall pay travel and other expenses incurred by Mentor in performing the Services. In the event of a good faith dispute with regard to an item appearing on an invoice, Mentor shall have the right to withhold the Services while the parties attempt to resolve the disputes.
7. Representations and Warranties.
7.1 Mentor’s Representation: Mentor represents that any materials used in the Services will not knowingly (a) infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party or any rights of publicity or privacy or (b) violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation.
7.2 Student’s Representation: Student represents that any materials provided to Mentor by Student for incorporation into the Services will not (a) infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party or any rights of publicity or privacy or (b) violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation.
7.3 Warranty Disclaimer. Except for the warranties set forth in this agreement, each party expressly disclaims any and all other warranties of any kind or nature, whether express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitnexx for a particular purpose.
8. Ownership of Services. “Intellectual Property Rights” means any and all (a) rights associated with works of authorship, including but not limited to copyrights, (b) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights, (c) trade secret rights, (d) patents and (c) all other intellectual property rights in any jurisdiction throughout the world. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mentor retains ownership in all Intellectual Property rights of the Services. Further, Mentor retains all ownership and Intellectual Property Rights to the raw video footage, music, images, and other components comprising the Services for its future use. Student shall retain sole ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in connection with any original material it provides to Mentor for use within the Services. If termination occurs under Section 5, Mentor shall retain ownership in all Intellectual Property Rights and to the raw video footage, music, images, and other components comprising the work in process up to the date of termination. In no event will Mentor be liable for any claims related to or arising from Student’s improper use of the Services, work in process, or the music, images, and other components that comprise the Services.
9. Indemnification. Student will defend, indemnify, and hold Mentor harmless from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising from or relating to any claims regarding elements or materials provided by Student and incorporated into the Services. Additionally, Student will defend, indemnify, and hold Mentor harmless from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising from or relating to any claims regarding Student’s unauthorized use of any materials, images, or other materials comprising the Services.
10. Limitation of Liability. Mentor will not be liable for any loss of use, interruption of business, lost profits, or any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind regardless of the form of action whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict product liability, or otherwise, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Mentor’s aggregate liability under this agreement exceed the fees paid to Mentor hereunder.
11. Compliance with Laws. Each party shall perform all of its obligations under this Agreement in compliance at all times with all foreign, federal, state, and local laws, orders, and regulations, including those relating to privacy and data protection.
12. General. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party and any attempt to do so will be void. Any notice or consent under this Agreement will be in writing to CochranLearning.com. If any provision of this Agreement is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect. Any waivers or amendments shall be effective only if made in writing signed by a representative of the respective parties. Both parties agree that this Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties, and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements and communications relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. Both parties agree that the Agreement is signed by a duly, authorized Mentor representative authorized to bind the Mentor to its terms and services, and no consent from any third party is required.
13. Choice of Law. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States without regard to conflicts of laws provisions thereof. Any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be commenced in a federal or state court in Bloomington, IN, and each party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
14. Remedies. Mentor reserves all remedies available at law or equity for any disputes that arise under this Agreement. In the event of a suit or proceeding under this Agreement, Student agrees to pay all attorneys’ fees if the federal or state court renders judgment substantially in Mentor’s favor.