Teaching Account Terms

Last updated May 12, 2025

By signing up as a Teacher (hereinafter referred to as 'Teaching Account') on the Takbir platform, you agree to these Teaching Account Terms ("Terms"). These Terms cover the key guidelines and responsibilities for teachers and are part of Takbir’s general Terms of Use. Any undefined terms here will have the same meaning as outlined in the Terms of Use. When you become Teacher on Takbir, you are entering into an agreement with Takbir. 

This agreement is just an addition to Privacy Policy and Terms of Services.

1. Teacher Responsibilities

As a Teacher, you are responsible for all content you create and share on Takbir ("Submitted Content"), including but not limited to lectures, quizzes, tests, assignments, resources, and announcements. You agree to:

1. Provide accurate and updated account information.
2. Own or have the rights, permissions, and authority for your Submitted Content.
3. Ensure your Submitted Content is free from copyright or intellectual property infringements.
4. Maintain the necessary qualifications, skills, and expertise to teach your courses.
5. Deliver high-quality content and instruction in line with industry standards.

You agree NOT to:

1. Post inappropriate, offensive, or unlawful content.
2. Share unsolicited promotions or spam through the platform.
3. Use Takbir for any business outside teaching or tutoring.
4. Misrepresent yourself or your credentials. Impersonate others or interfere with other teachers' content.

2. Subject Limitations

Teachers are allowed to teach courses related to Islamic knowledge and Deen, including Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Islamic history, and similar topics. Courses that benefit humanity, improve lives, and support communities are also welcome. These can include areas like mental health, community service, ethical leadership, and other subjects that align with Islamic values. Teaching unrelated topics is not allowed. 

3. Content License

By publishing your Submitted Content on Takbir, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive right to use, promote, and distribute your content. Takbir may also sublicense this content to students or third-party partners for educational and promotional purposes.

You may remove your content from the platform at any time. However, students who have already enrolled will retain access, and Takbir may continue using the content for marketing or quality control purposes.

3.1 Content Exclusivity

All Submitted Content provided to Takbir must remain exclusive to the Takbir platform. Teachers agree not to sell, distribute, publish, or make available any course content submitted to Takbir on any other platform, personal website, or marketplace without prior written approval from Takbir. Violation of this clause may result in account suspension and legal action for breach of agreement.

3.2 Course Promo Video Requirement

All teachers are required to submit a course promotional video when publishing a new course. This video must be a maximum of 1 minute in final edited form and serve as a visual call-to-action (CTA) to attract potential students. Teachers may either provide their own raw footage (up to 5 minutes) for Takbir to professionally edit, or submit a fully edited 1-minute promo themselves. Takbir reserves the right to review and enhance the promo video to ensure it meets platform quality and marketing standards.

3.3 Course Review, Approval & Takbir Oversight Rights

All content uploaded to the Takbir platform is subject to review and approval. Takbir reserves the right not to publish any course that does not meet our standards or violates our policies. In the event that a course is mistakenly published due to technical or human error, Takbir maintains the right to unpublish or remove such content without prior notice. However, we will notify the teacher after the content has been taken down, along with a clear explanation if the content was found to be in violation of our policies.

4. Trust and Safety

Takbir is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

• Policies and Standards: You agree to follow Takbir’s trust and safety guidelines, including content quality and restricted topic policies.
• Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend your account if it violates our policies or negatively impacts students’ experiences.
• Co-Teachers: You may add co-teachers or teaching assistants, but you are responsible for ensuring they follow these Terms. Any violations by them may affect your account.

5.1 Pricing

Takbir is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

1. Policies and Standards: You agree to follow Takbir’s trust and safety guidelines, including content quality and restricted topic policies.
2. Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend your account if it violates our policies or negatively impacts students’ experiences.
3. Co-Teachers: You may add co-teachers or teaching assistants, but you are responsible for ensuring they follow these Teaching Account Terms. Any violations by them may affect your account.

Takbir is not responsible for any co-teachers, assistants, or third parties you choose to hire, partner with, or engage through our platform or independently. Any such arrangement is solely between you and the individual or entity involved. You assume full responsibility and are expected to act in good faith when entering into such agreements.

Co-teachers, assistants, institutions, or any other associated personnel may operate under their own terms and conditions. Takbir is not a party to these arrangements and does not oversee, manage, or endorse them. We do not intervene in disputes or contractual matters arising between users and third-party instructors or teaching assistants.

5. Pricing and Payments

As a teacher, you set the base price for your courses. Takbir may adjust prices for promotions, currency conversions, or regional pricing.

5.2 Revenue Share

Revenue is calculated based on the net amount received from students after deductions for transaction fees, taxes, and platform costs. You will receive 93% of the net amount unless stated otherwise in specific promotional terms.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payments will be made in USD or other supported currencies through Stripe. You are responsible for providing accurate payment and tax information.

6. Refunds and Student Rights

Students are entitled to refunds under Takbir’s Refund Policy. If a refund is granted for your course, you will not receive revenue from that transaction. Any refund adjustments may be deducted from your future payouts.

Students must first initiate a refund request directly with the teacher. As the course creator, you are responsible for handling refund inquiries and processing refunds where applicable. If you decline or disagree with a refund request, the student may escalate the concern to Takbir by opening a formal dispute. In such cases, Takbir will review the issue and mediate a resolution between you and the student.

By teaching on Takbir, you grant Takbir the authority to mediate disputes and agree to abide by Takbir’s final decision in cases where direct resolution is not achieved. You are expected to cooperate fully in this process and honor any refund outcomes that result from our mediation.

7. Tax Obligations

1. If a teacher resides in the United States, they are required to submit a valid tax form (such as a W-9) before receiving any payouts from Takbir.
2. This is necessary for IRS reporting and legal compliance.
3. Payouts may be withheld or delayed until the required documentation is received and verified.
4. Teachers are solely responsible for accurately reporting their income to local tax authorities in their respective countries.

8. Trademarks and Branding

As a Teacher, you may use Takbir’s branding and trademarks solely for promoting your courses on Takbir. You may not use Takbir’s branding in a misleading or unlawful manner.

9. Partnering with Our Teaching Success Team (Optional Add-On Program)

Takbir offers an optional partnership program for teachers who want end-to-end professional support in producing and promoting their pre-recorded courses. This is not mandatory and is designed for those who want to maximize the impact of their course offerings with the help of our Teaching Success Team (TST).

9.1 Planning, Publishing & Promotion

The Teaching Success Team (TST) helps guide teachers through the full course lifecycle-from planning to launch and promotion.

9.2 Course Production Support

Teachers may receive support with:

1. Video production at their location (within the USA), at our NY studio, or at another studio location as arranged.
2. Professional video recording and editing to ensure high-quality content delivery.

9.3 Visual & Marketing Assets

Takbir will provide graphic and design support, including:

1. Course thumbnails and promotional images
2. Flyers and postcards for print and digital use
3. Social media graphics and web banners

9.4 Optional Advertising Support

For teachers enrolled in the TST program, Takbir will provide:

1. Creation of over 15 professional ad creatives
2. Campaign setup, strategy, and management guidance
3. Ongoing support to improve reach and learner engagement
4. Teachers are responsible for covering their own Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ad spend, according to the budget they choose.

10. Paid Promotion for Independent Teachers

Teachers not enrolled in the TST program may still access Takbir’s ad campaign services:

1. Initial Campaign: $1,000 (includes ad creatives, ad setup, and ad campaign management)

2. Each Additional Campaign: $600

   Teachers may also run their own campaigns independently if they prefer.

10.1 Student Engagement and Support

Teachers must designate a team member (or themselves) to promptly address student queries and provide necessary support throughout the course duration. This ensures an engaging and responsive learning experience for students.

11. Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your teacher account on Takbir, you must submit a formal request by filling out our Support Form. Once submitted, your deletion request will be acknowledged, but your account will remain temporarily inactive for 30 days to allow you time to reconsider or retrieve any important information. During this 30-day period:

1. Your content will not be publicly visible. You may contact support to cancel the deletion request.
2. After 30 days, your account and associated data may be permanently deleted, except for:

3. Any course content already accessed or purchased by students, which will remain available to them to preserve their learning experience. Records

   necessary for compliance, legal, or refund-related obligations.

Takbir retains the right to preserve certain information as required by applicable law or policy.

11.1 Teacher Exit Engagement

If a teacher wishes to discontinue teaching on Takbir, they are required to:

1. Provide a minimum 30-day written notice before termination (by emailing our support team).
2. Ensure continued student engagement and support during the notice period, or until a suitable transition plan is approved by Takbir.
3. Respond to any outstanding student queries and obligations during this time.

Even after discontinuation:

1. Your published courses and materials may remain accessible to students who have already enrolled.
2. If any enrolled students request a refund, the teacher remains fully responsible for addressing and honoring that refund, in line with our Refund Policy.
3. If Takbir has already paid out earnings related to those enrollments, and a refund is issued afterward, the teacher is financially responsible for returning that amount. Takbir may recover the funds through future payouts or request direct reimbursement from the teacher.

Takbir reserves the right to withhold pending payouts if a teacher exits without fulfilling these obligations, in order to protect student experience and course integrity.

12. Takbir's Right

By publishing a course with a 'Public' status, the teacher (hereinafter referred to as the "Teaching Account") acknowledges and agrees that Takbir reserves the unrestricted right to promote, advertise, and market the course without requiring any prior consent or approval from the Teaching Account.

This right includes, but is not limited to, the use of the course graphics, contents or associated materials in:

1. Social media campaigns
2. Video productions
3. Print media
4. Any other marketing channels or promotional formats deemed appropriate by Takbir

The Teaching Account expressly waives any claim to restrict or limit Takbir’s promotional use of publicly published courses.

13. Updates to These Teaching Account Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to clarify guidelines or reflect new practices. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a platform notice. Your continued use of Takbir as a Teacher after changes are effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. How to Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, please contact our Support Team at support@takbir.com.