1. Shared Responsibility Principle

• Train-Me-Up.com does not employ trainers or supervise training sessions. All sessions are independently arranged between providers and users.
• Providers are responsible for offering services safely, ethically, and within their qualifications.
• Users are responsible for selecting providers carefully, communicating expectations, and ensuring sessions are appropriate for themselves or their children.
• Using the platform means acknowledging that both parties play an active role in safety before, during, and after each session.

2. Provider Safety Responsibilities (Trainers & Coaches)

Providers using Train-Me-Up.com agree to:

• Offer services only within their experience, training, and legal qualifications
• Accurately represent credentials, certifications, and background information
• Communicate session details clearly (location, duration, goals, risks)
• Maintain a safe training environment, appropriate to the activity
• Follow all local laws, facility rules, and sport-specific safety standards
• Set and respect professional boundaries at all times
• Decline or stop sessions that feel unsafe, inappropriate, or beyond scope
• Obtain parent or guardian consent when training minors
• Carry any recommended insurance or liability coverage required for their services
• Providers are independent professionals and are solely responsible for how services are delivered.

3. User Safety Responsibilities (Athletes, Clients & Parents)

Users and parents/guardians are responsible for:

• Reviewing provider profiles, ratings, and credentials before booking
• Asking questions and confirming expectations prior to sessions
• Disclosing relevant medical conditions, injuries, or limitations
• Choosing training locations that feel safe and appropriate
• Supervising minors or arranging appropriate oversight when necessary
• Ensuring minors are not placed in uncomfortable or unsafe situations
• Trusting instincts and ending a session if something feels wrong
• Reporting concerns through Train-Me-Up.com’s reporting tools
• Parents and guardians retain full responsibility for decisions involving minors.

4. Training with Minors

When sessions involve minors:

• A parent or guardian must approve all bookings
• Sessions should take place in public, visible, or approved locations
• Clear communication between provider and guardian is required
• No private or inappropriate contact outside of training purposes
• Any violation of boundaries should be reported immediately
• Train-Me-Up.com encourages transparency and accountability in all youth training interactions.

5. Communication & Platform Use

For safety and accountability:

• Keep communication within Train-Me-Up.com’s messaging tools when possible
• Confirm session details in writing before training begins
• Avoid sharing unnecessary personal or sensitive information
• Use ratings and reviews honestly to help protect the community
• Report suspicious, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior promptly

6. Reporting & Accountability

If a safety concern arises:

• End the session if immediate safety is at risk
• Contact local authorities when necessary
• Report the incident to Train-Me-Up.com so appropriate action can be taken

Train-Me-Up.com may review reports, restrict accounts, or remove users or providers who violate safety expectations or community standards.

Final Note

Train-Me-Up.com is built on trust, transparency, and personal responsibility. By using the platform, providers and users acknowledge that safety is a shared obligation, and that thoughtful decisions, open communication, and mutual respect are essential to a positive training experience.