BeforeYouSign for parents & families
School agreements, activity consent forms, after-school programs, and child insurance — in plain language.
Parents often sign documents on behalf of the family: school policies, consent forms for activities, camps, courses, or child insurance. These documents often describe responsibilities, liability limits, and what happens in case of an incident. BeforeYouSign gives you a plain-language overview — what you are signing, what the school or organization’s rights and obligations are, and where the potential risks are.
Why BeforeYouSign
Everything you need to understand a contract before you sign
The organization’s rights and responsibilities
The tool summarizes what is expected from the school, club, or provider — supervision, safety, communication in case of incident. You see whether there are unclear or one-sided clauses and what to ask about.
Liability limits and insurance
Many agreements include clauses that limit the organization’s liability or require you to assume some risk. The review highlights such points and explains what they mean for you and your child.
Termination and complaints
You get clarity on how to end the service, get refunds, or file complaints. That helps you know how to act if something goes wrong and what your rights are.
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