Terms of Service

The TeachMe.To Terms of Service are the full legal agreement between you and Teach Me To, Inc. They outline how the platform operates, what is expected of Students and Coaches, and the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved. This article provides a plain-language summary only; for legally binding details, refer to the full Terms of Service.

What the Terms of Service Cover

While the full Terms include many sections, the key areas are summarized below.

1. How the Platform Works

The Terms explain how TeachMe.To functions as a neutral venue:

• Students book private, in-person lessons with independent Coaches
• Coaches set their own prices, availability, and teaching methods
• TeachMe.To facilitates listings, scheduling, payments, and support

The platform does not directly employ Coaches, supervise lessons, or provide instruction.

2. Student and Coach Responsibilities

The Terms describe the obligations of both parties, including:

Students

• Following safety instructions and facility rules
• Ensuring a lesson is appropriate for their age, health, and fitness
• Providing accurate information and abiding by cancellation policies

Coaches

• Providing safe, professional instruction
• Maintaining accurate availability and lesson locations
• Respecting Students’ safety, boundaries, and expectations

Both parties agree to follow the Safety & Code of Conduct guidelines.

3. Assumption of Risk

Sports and skill-based activities involve inherent risks.

By booking or coaching, users acknowledge and assume those risks, as outlined in the Terms.

This applies to:

• Physical activities
• Outdoor environments
• Use of equipment
• Lessons involving minors

Users are responsible for determining whether an activity is appropriate for themselves (or minors they supervise).

4. Payments, Fees, Taxes & Payouts

The Terms describe how financial processes work, including:

• How students pay for lessons
• When charges occur
• How refunds, credits, and cancellations work
• Coach payouts through DOTS
• Taxes, reporting obligations, and required forms (e.g., 1099-K)
• Non-refundable fees or location charges

All transactions must remain on the TeachMe.To platform.

5. Reviews, Content & Intellectual Property

The Terms cover what users can post or submit, including:

• Reviews and ratings
• Profile photos
• Lesson descriptions and messaging
• Any content uploaded or shared through the platform

They outline:

• Ownership rights
• How submissions may be used by TeachMe.To
• Rules regarding accuracy, authenticity, and prohibited content

6. Account Rules & Platform Behavior

To maintain trust and safety, the Terms clarify:

• Prohibited conduct
• Off-platform booking avoidance
• Harassment, discrimination, and abuse
• Account integrity and identity requirements
• Grounds for suspension or removal

See Safety & Code of Conduct for a detailed, plain-language breakdown.

7. Termination & Enforcement

TeachMe.To may suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts that:

• Violate the Terms
• Pose safety risks
• Engage in inappropriate or harmful behavior
• Attempt to misuse the platform

Actions may include removal of listings, cancellation of lessons, or permanent deactivation.

8. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

The Terms describe how disputes are handled, including:

• Mandatory arbitration
• Waiver of certain types of claims
• How claims must be filed
• Applicable limitations of liability

These sections define how legal disagreements must be resolved.

9. Limitations of Liability

TeachMe.To’s responsibilities are limited in accordance with the Terms, especially regarding:

• User-generated content
• Coach performance
• Safety during lessons
• Off-platform interactions
• External facilities, equipment, or conditions

Users agree to these limitations by using the platform.

Where to Find the Full Terms

The complete, legally binding TeachMe.To Terms of Service can be found:

• In the website footer
• Linked during account creation
• Within the app’s legal section

Always refer to the full Terms for definitive rules, definitions, and obligations.