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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 2, 2026

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legally binding agreement between you and Ballmecca Inc. ("Ballmecca," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the https://ballmecca.com website, the Ballmecca mobile application, and any related media and services (collectively, the "Services"). We are located at 74 East Glenwood Avenue #8116, Smyrna, DE 19977.

By creating an account or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and Returns Policy, each incorporated by reference. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.

We may update these Terms from time to time by updating the "Last updated" date; material changes may also be communicated through the Services. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

2. THE SERVICES — A MARKETPLACE OF INDEPENDENT COACHES

Ballmecca is a marketplace that connects athletes (and their parents) with independent sports coaches for video-based coaching, coach demonstrations, and general guidance. Coaches are independent third parties, not employees, agents, or representatives of Ballmecca. We do not employ, supervise, direct, or control coaches, and we do not guarantee the quality, suitability, safety, legality, or outcome of any coaching or any coach's conduct.

We review the credentials a coach submits before allowing them to coach on the Services. This credential review is not a background check, an identity guarantee, or an assurance of safety, and it does not make Ballmecca responsible for a coach's acts or omissions. You are responsible for your own decisions about whom to engage, and — for a minor athlete — a parent or guardian is responsible for supervising that engagement.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNTS

To use the Services you must be able to form a binding contract. Account types include Athlete, Parent-managed athlete, Coach, College-athlete coach, and Recruiter.

  • Children under 13. A child under 13 may use the Services only through a parent-managed account created and controlled by a parent or legal guardian who provides consent as described in our Privacy Policy (Children's Privacy). The parent or guardian is the account holder, is responsible for all activity on the account, and enters into these Terms on the child's behalf.
  • Minors 13–17. A minor who is at least 13 may use the Services only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to these Terms on the minor's behalf and is responsible for the minor's use.
  • You agree to provide accurate information, keep it current, keep your credentials secure, and are responsible for all activity under your account.

4. PAYMENTS, FEES, AND PAYOUTS

  • Athlete payments. Athletes pay for coaching sessions through our payment processor, Stripe. Each coach sets the price of their session, and Ballmecca adds a 15% platform fee on top of the coach's price. The total (session price + platform fee, plus any applicable taxes) is shown before you pay and is charged when you book.
  • Coach subscriptions. Optional coach subscription plans are sold as auto-renewing in-app purchases through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Payment is charged to your store account at confirmation, and the subscription renews automatically for the same period until you cancel. You can manage or cancel in your App Store or Google Play account settings; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Apple or Google — not Ballmecca — process these charges and any related refunds.
  • Coach payouts. Coaches receive payouts through Stripe Connect and provide the tax and identity information Stripe requires directly to Stripe. Coaches are solely responsible for their own taxes and for the accuracy of their payout information. We may withhold or reverse payouts in cases of fraud, chargebacks, refunds, or violations of these Terms.
  • Taxes. Prices may be exclusive of taxes, which may be added where required.

Refunds are governed by our Returns Policy.

5. REFERRALS AND THE COACHING FUND

We may offer referral rewards (for example, a discount for athletes, or a share of Ballmecca's fee for coaches whose referred athletes purchase sessions) and a Coaching Fund that helps sponsor free sessions for eligible athletes. Rewards and credits have no cash value, are non-transferable, and are non-refundable. We may change, limit, or discontinue any referral program or the Coaching Fund, and may revoke rewards obtained through fraud, abuse, or violation of these Terms.

6. COACH TERMS AND CODE OF CONDUCT

If you use the Services as a coach, you additionally represent, warrant, and agree that:

  • You are an independent contractor, not an employee or agent of Ballmecca, and nothing here creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship;
  • Any credentials, certifications, or experience you provide are truthful and accurate, and you are legally permitted to provide coaching;
  • You will comply with all applicable laws, including those relating to working with minors and any mandatory-reporting obligations that apply to you;
  • When coaching minors, you will keep communication and coaching on the Services, will not solicit or arrange off-platform or in-person contact, and will not request or share private contact information; and
  • You will not engage in harassment, discrimination, sexual content, or any conduct that endangers an athlete. Violations may result in immediate removal.

7. RECRUITER TERMS

Recruiter features are provided for lawful talent-evaluation purposes only. If you use the Services as a recruiter, you agree that you will not scrape, harvest, resell, or redistribute athlete data; will not contact minor athletes off-platform or without appropriate parental involvement; will comply with all applicable recruiting rules and laws; and will use information accessed through the Services only for legitimate evaluation — not to harass, unlawfully profile, or discriminate.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Services and their contents — all software, text, graphics, designs, audio, video, and our trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, the "Content" and "Marks") — are owned by or licensed to Ballmecca and protected by intellectual-property laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or exploit the Content or Marks without our prior written permission. This does not affect your ownership of your own Contributions (Section 12).

9. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms (or a parent/guardian has agreed on your behalf); you meet the eligibility requirements in Section 3; you will not access the Services through automated or non-human means except as expressly permitted; and you will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose or in violation of any law.

10. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to misuse the Services. Prohibited activities are described in our Acceptable Use Policy and include, without limitation: harvesting data or content without permission; defrauding or misleading us or other users; circumventing security or fees; harassing, abusing, or harming another person; impersonation; uploading malware; and any activity that violates applicable law or endangers a minor.

11. USER CONTRIBUTIONS

The Services allow you to submit content and materials, including performance videos ("Contributions"). By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that: you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to them; you have consent from any identifiable individuals (and, for any minor shown, from that minor's parent or guardian); they are accurate and not misleading; they are not spam, obscene, unlawful, or infringing; and they do not violate anyone's privacy or publicity rights.

12. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

When you submit Contributions (including performance videos), you grant Ballmecca a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to host, store, process, display, and transmit those Contributions solely to operate and provide the Services — for example, delivering your video to the coach you selected and returning that coach's feedback to you. This license lasts only as long as needed to provide the Services and to comply with law; it ends when you delete the Contribution or close your account, except for residual backup copies or where retention is required by law.

We will not use your Contributions for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes without your separate, opt-in consent. For any athlete under 18, such use additionally requires the verifiable consent of the athlete's parent or guardian. You retain ownership of your Contributions. We may remove or restrict Contributions that violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy.

13. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS

If you post a review, you must have firsthand experience with the person or service reviewed; must not include profanity, abusive or discriminatory language, or references to illegal activity; must not post false or misleading statements; and must not organize campaigns to post reviews. We may accept, reject, or remove reviews in our discretion and are not responsible for any review's content.

14. APPLE AND GOOGLE APP STORES

If you obtain the Ballmecca application through the Apple App Store or Google Play, you also agree to that store's applicable terms, and the following apply: these Terms are between you and Ballmecca, not with Apple or Google; the store provider has no obligation to furnish maintenance or support; to the maximum extent permitted by law, the store provider has no warranty obligation and is not responsible for product or intellectual-property claims or the application's legal/regulatory compliance; and Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them. You represent that you are not located in an embargoed country or on a prohibited-party list, and you will comply with applicable third-party usage rules.

15. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We may, but are not obligated to: monitor the Services for violations; take appropriate action against anyone who violates these Terms or the law; refuse, restrict, or remove content or access; and otherwise manage the Services to protect our rights, protect the safety of users, and keep the Services functioning.

16. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. If we terminate your account, you may not register a new one without our permission. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

17. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We may change, modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Services at any time. We are not liable for any such change, suspension, or discontinuance, or for any unavailability of the Services.

18. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION; ARBITRATION; CLASS-ACTION WAIVER

Please read this section carefully — it affects your legal rights.

Informal resolution. Before starting arbitration, you agree to first contact us at support@ballmecca.com and try to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

Binding arbitration. Except for the exceptions below, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, before a single arbitrator, seated in Delaware (or by video/telephone where available). Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class-action and jury waiver. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis. You and Ballmecca waive any right to a jury trial and waive any right to bring or participate in a class, collective, or representative action.

Exceptions. Either party may bring a claim in small-claims court, and either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief for intellectual-property or unauthorized-use claims in court.

Your right to opt out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing support@ballmecca.com with your name and a statement that you opt out of arbitration. Opting out will not affect any other part of these Terms.

Where a user is a minor, a parent or guardian agrees to this section on the minor's behalf. Some provisions may not be enforceable in all jurisdictions or as to all users; if any part is held unenforceable, the remainder continues to apply.

20. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Sports, training, and physical activity carry inherent risks of injury. The Services provide informational coaching only and are not medical, health, or fitness advice. You are responsible for exercising safely and within your ability, and for consulting a healthcare provider before beginning any new activity. By using the Services, you (and, for a minor, the parent or guardian) knowingly assume the risks of participating in athletic activity, and agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Ballmecca and its coaches are not liable for resulting injuries. See also our Disclaimer.

21. DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS, AND YOUR USE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR ABOUT THE CONDUCT OF ANY COACH, ATHLETE, OR OTHER USER.

22. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL BALLMECCA OR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BALLMECCA DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR $200.00 USD. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

23. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Ballmecca harmless from any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable legal fees, arising from: your Contributions; your use of the Services; your breach of these Terms or your representations; your violation of any law or third-party right; or any harmful act toward another user.

24. CONTACT US

For questions or complaints, contact us at:

Ballmecca Inc.
74 East Glenwood Avenue #8116
Smyrna, DE 19977
United States
support@ballmecca.com