Terms of Service for SpinLab
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to SpinLab! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SpinLab ("we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the SpinLab mobile application and web services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using SpinLab, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
SpinLab is a platform that connects tennis players with certified tennis coaches. The Service enables users to:
- Discover and browse coach profiles, certifications, and ratings
- Book tennis lessons and training sessions
- Process payments for bookings
- Leave reviews and ratings for coaches
- Communicate with coaches regarding lessons
SpinLab acts as a marketplace platform. We do not employ coaches and are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of lessons provided by coaches.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use SpinLab. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Registration
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4.2 Account Types
- Player Accounts: For users seeking tennis lessons
- Coach Accounts: For certified tennis coaches offering lessons
Coach accounts require verification of certifications before approval.
5. User Conduct
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Post offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
- Engage in fraudulent payment or booking activities
- Attempt to bypass payment systems or fees
- Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to access the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
6. Coach Responsibilities
If you register as a coach, you additionally agree to:
- Maintain valid and current tennis coaching certifications
- Provide accurate information about your qualifications, rates, and availability
- Honor confirmed bookings or provide reasonable notice of cancellations
- Conduct lessons professionally and safely
- Maintain appropriate liability insurance (recommended)
- Comply with all local laws and regulations regarding coaching and taxation
7. Bookings and Payments
7.1 Booking Process
Players can book lessons with coaches through the Service. Bookings are subject to coach availability and acceptance.
7.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy.
7.3 Fees and Charges
- Players pay the hourly rate set by the coach plus applicable taxes
- SpinLab may charge a service fee or commission (disclosed at booking)
- All fees are in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise specified
7.4 Cancellations and Refunds
- Players may cancel bookings according to the coach's cancellation policy (typically 24-48 hours notice)
- Refunds are subject to the coach's cancellation policy
- SpinLab service fees may be non-refundable
- In case of disputes, contact us at support@nathandecastro.com
7.5 Coach Payouts
Coaches will receive payment for completed lessons minus applicable service fees, typically within 7-14 business days via Stripe Connect.
8. Reviews and Ratings
Users may leave reviews and ratings for coaches. You agree that:
- Reviews must be honest, accurate, and based on actual experience
- Reviews must not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
- We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate these Terms
- Reviews are the opinions of individual users and do not represent our views
9. Intellectual Property
9.1 SpinLab Intellectual Property
The Service, including all content, features, functionality, logos, trademarks, and design, is owned by SpinLab and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
9.2 User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit (profile information, reviews, photos). By submitting content, you grant SpinLab a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1 Service "As Is"
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
10.2 No Guarantee of Coach Quality
SpinLab does not guarantee the quality, safety, accuracy, or legality of coach profiles or lessons. We are not responsible for the conduct of coaches or players. Users interact at their own risk.
10.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPINLAB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO SPINLAB IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
10.4 Injuries and Disputes
SpinLab is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or disputes that occur during or related to tennis lessons arranged through the Service. Users participate in lessons at their own risk.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SpinLab, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another user or third party
- Any content you submit to the Service
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a dispute with SpinLab, please contact us first at support@nathandecastro.com to attempt informal resolution.
13.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.3 Arbitration (if applicable)
Any disputes arising out of these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the French Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
14. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Miscellaneous
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SpinLab regarding the Service.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: support@nathandecastro.com
- Website: https://nathandecastro.com
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