Ninjamom
2nd Black Belt
I am not a MA school owner, but I have run a business. I don't have a problem with contracts in general because
1) They allow the school owner to plan, budget, invest in equipment, and schedule instructors better (more in keeping with the need).
2) People generally commit to things they pay for. My experience (in business and as a parent) is that most people don't value things you give them, and if you make them pay or sign a written commitment (even for a short term or a small amount) they will tend to value it more and take it more seriously.
OTOH, I would hope that if I ever have my own school, the contracts would allow:
1) Exemptions for injury or death,
2) a reasonable buy-out, and/or
3) Ability to transfer to another person
1) They allow the school owner to plan, budget, invest in equipment, and schedule instructors better (more in keeping with the need).
2) People generally commit to things they pay for. My experience (in business and as a parent) is that most people don't value things you give them, and if you make them pay or sign a written commitment (even for a short term or a small amount) they will tend to value it more and take it more seriously.
OTOH, I would hope that if I ever have my own school, the contracts would allow:
1) Exemptions for injury or death,
2) a reasonable buy-out, and/or
3) Ability to transfer to another person