Coach Agreement

This Coach Agreement ("Agreement") is a binding contract between you ("Coach," "you," or "your") and Turf Grown LLC ("Turf Grown," "we," "us," or "our"). By creating a coach account on the Turf Grown platform at turfgrown.com and the Turf Grown mobile application (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to the terms of this Agreement in addition to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

1. Independent Contractor Relationship

You are an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, joint venturer, or franchisee of Turf Grown. This Agreement does not create an employment relationship, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to do so. Specifically:

• You have sole control over the manner and means of performing your coaching services, including your methods, techniques, training philosophy, and instruction style
• You set your own prices, schedule, availability, and session types
• You are free to offer coaching services outside of the Platform and are not required to use Turf Grown exclusively
• Turf Grown does not provide you with equipment, facilities, training materials, or instructions on how to conduct your sessions
• You are responsible for your own taxes, including self-employment taxes, income taxes, and any other applicable taxes. Turf Grown will issue a 1099 form where required by law.
• You are not entitled to any employee benefits from Turf Grown, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement benefits, unemployment compensation, or workers' compensation

2. Coach Profile and Content

As a coach on the Platform, you create and maintain a public profile that may be visible to prospective clients. You represent and warrant that:

• All information in your profile — including your name, biography, photo, qualifications, experience, sports specialization, and certifications — is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• You will promptly update your profile if any information becomes inaccurate or outdated
• You will not impersonate any other person or misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or credentials
• Any photos you upload are yours to use and do not infringe on the rights of any third party

You retain ownership of your profile content but grant Turf Grown a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute your profile content on and in connection with the Platform, including for marketing and promotional purposes.

3. Insurance and Certifications

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining any insurance coverage required or advisable for your coaching activities, including but not limited to general liability insurance and professional liability insurance
• You are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining any certifications, licenses, or permits required by your jurisdiction to provide coaching services
• You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances related to sports coaching, training, and working with athletes (including minors)
• Turf Grown does not provide insurance coverage for coaches or their clients and assumes no liability for incidents occurring during coaching sessions

4. Safety and Professional Conduct

You agree to:

• Provide coaching services in a professional, competent, and safe manner
• Maintain a safe training environment and take reasonable precautions to prevent injuries
• Exercise particular care and appropriate conduct when working with minor athletes
• Respect the dignity, rights, and well-being of all clients
• Not engage in any form of harassment, discrimination, abuse, or inappropriate behavior with clients, whether minors or adults
• Communicate clearly with parents or guardians about session expectations, safety protocols, and any concerns regarding minor athletes

5. Background Checks

Turf Grown offers optional background check services through Certn, a third-party consumer reporting agency. By opting into a background check, you:

• Consent to Certn conducting a background screening, which may include criminal record checks, sex offender registry checks, and identity verification
• Authorize the release of background check results (status, result, and expiration date only) to Turf Grown for the purpose of displaying a "Background Checked" badge on your profile
• Understand that the background check is a point-in-time screening and does not constitute ongoing monitoring
• Agree to notify Turf Grown if you are subsequently charged with or convicted of any criminal offense

Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

As a subject of a background check, you have the following rights under the FCRA:

• Right to a copy of your report: You will receive a copy of your background check report directly from Certn.
• Right to dispute inaccuracies: If you believe any information in your report is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute it directly with Certn through their dispute resolution process. Certn is required to investigate your dispute within 30 days.
• Pre-adverse action notice: If Turf Grown intends to take any adverse action based on your background check results (such as removing your badge, restricting your account, or suspending your account), we will first provide you with a pre-adverse action notice that includes a copy of the report and a summary of your rights under the FCRA.
• Reasonable waiting period: After sending a pre-adverse action notice, we will wait at least 5 business days before taking any adverse action, giving you time to review the report and initiate a dispute if needed.
• Final adverse action notice: If we proceed with adverse action after the waiting period, we will send you a final adverse action notice that includes the name and contact information of Certn, a statement that Certn did not make the adverse decision and cannot explain it, and a notice of your right to obtain a free copy of the report and to dispute it.

Turf Grown reserves the right to remove the background check badge or suspend your account if new information comes to light that may affect client safety. For more information about your rights or to file a dispute, visit Certn's Contact Page or contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

6. Payments and Fees

As a coach on the Platform:

• You set your own session prices and are solely responsible for the pricing of your services
• Core platform features — including creating a profile, managing availability, accepting payments, and receiving bookings — are available at no cost. To access optional Grow Plan features (AI-powered training plan generation), you may subscribe to a paid plan (Standard or Pro) as described on our Pricing page. Subscription cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods
• You may set cancellation fees and no-show fees within the parameters provided by the Platform
• All payments from clients are processed through Stripe. You agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Connected Account Agreement as applicable
• Client payments are held securely by Stripe until you mark the session as completed, at which point your payout is transferred to your connected bank account. You must mark sessions as completed through your dashboard to receive payment
• Turf Grown charges a platform fee on bookings processed through the Platform (3% on Standard, 1.5% on Pro), which is deducted from your payout at the time of transfer
• Coaches who qualify as "Founding Coaches" (among the first 150 coaches to sign up) receive reduced platform fee rates and increased AI generation limits as detailed on the Pricing page. These benefits are contingent on maintaining a continuous, active subscription. If you cancel your subscription, founding status is permanently revoked and cannot be reinstated

7. Prohibited Activities

As a coach on the Platform, you agree not to:

• Provide false, misleading, or deceptive information in your profile or communications
• Offer or solicit incentives (financial or otherwise) in exchange for positive reviews
• Attempt to direct clients off-platform to circumvent Turf Grown's booking and payment systems for sessions originally arranged through the Platform
• Use the Platform to promote services unrelated to sports coaching
• Engage in any activity that is illegal, harmful, or violates the rights of others

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Turf Grown LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your coaching services; (b) any injury or harm to a client or third party resulting from your coaching sessions; (c) your breach of this Agreement; (d) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party; or (e) any dispute between you and a client. This indemnification obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

9. Limitation of Liability

Turf Grown provides the Platform as a technology service to facilitate connections between coaches and clients. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Turf Grown shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Platform, the conduct of any client, or any incident occurring during or in connection with coaching sessions. Turf Grown's total liability to you shall not exceed the total subscription fees you have paid to Turf Grown in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Suspension and Termination

Turf Grown reserves the right to suspend or terminate your coach account at any time, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

• Violation of this Agreement or our Terms & Conditions
• Receipt of credible complaints or reports of misconduct from clients
• Discovery of false or misleading information in your profile
• Failure to maintain required insurance, certifications, or licenses
• Any conduct that Turf Grown reasonably believes poses a risk to client safety

You may terminate your account at any time by cancelling your subscription and deleting your account through the Platform settings. Upon termination, your profile will be removed from the Platform, but Turf Grown may retain certain data as required by law or as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of New Jersey, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement as described in our Terms & Conditions.

12. Modifications

Turf Grown reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Agreement. If you do not agree with the changes, you should cancel your subscription and stop using the Platform.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Coach Agreement, please contact us: