STSK9 LLC TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
“Company” refers to STSK9 LLC, including its owners, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, and agents.
“Programs” refers to all courses, certifications, coaching, memberships, communities, live events, digital products, physical products, and services provided by the Company.
“Student” or “User” refers to any purchaser, participant, or user of any Program.
“STSK9 System” refers to all proprietary methodologies, frameworks, structures, terminology, concepts, systems, instructional models, progressions, and educational materials developed by the Company.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By purchasing, accessing, or participating in any Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you must not access or use any Program.
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have legal guardian consent.
3. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY
All Programs are educational in nature.
The Company:
- does not train your dog directly
• does not guarantee training outcomes
• does not provide veterinary, legal, or behavioral guarantees
• does not provide business licensing authority
Results depend on Student skill, consistency, dog genetics, temperament, and environmental factors.
Certification does not constitute a government-recognized professional license.
4. PROGRAM ACCESS
Purchases grant access only to the specific version of the Program available at the time of purchase.
The Company reserves the right to:
- modify or restructure Programs
• update or rebuild content
• change delivery platforms
• discontinue Program versions
Lifetime access applies only to the purchased version and is subject to continued platform availability.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
5.1 Full Payment
Payment must be completed at checkout unless a payment plan is selected.
5.2 Payment Plans
Payment plans are binding financial commitments and are not subscriptions.
Payment plans:
- cannot be canceled after purchase
• remain payable regardless of participation or completion
• may be accelerated upon default
Failure to make payments may result in:
- suspension or termination of access
• collection action
• administrative fees
• legal enforcement
The Company reserves the right to report unpaid balances to credit agencies where legally permitted.
6. REFUND POLICY
All sales are final once any Program content has been accessed.
Refund eligibility applies only to unused digital Programs requested within 14 days of purchase and is subject to a 10% administrative fee.
No refunds are available for:
- payment plans
• coaching sessions
• certifications
• downloaded materials
• live or recorded events
• community access
Chargebacks or disputes may result in:
- account termination
• debt recovery action
• recovery of legal and administrative costs
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & SYSTEM USE RESTRICTIONS
All Programs, materials, resources, documents, guides, frameworks, systems, methodologies, instructional content, structures, concepts, terminology, progressions, training models, and related materials provided by STSK9 LLC (collectively, the “STSK9 System”) constitute proprietary intellectual property owned exclusively by the Company.
Access is granted solely for personal educational use.
Students shall not:
- copy or reproduce content
• distribute or publish materials
• commercially exploit content
• present STSK9 methods as their own
• teach structured programs derived from the System
• reverse engineer methodology architecture
• create competing training systems
• record or build redistribution libraries
• scrape or extract platform content
• share access credentials
• upload, input, train, fine-tune, or otherwise use any part of the STSK9 System, materials, or content in artificial intelligence or machine learning systems for replication, analysis, or redistribution
Violation may result in:
- termination of access
• certification revocation
• removal from community
• legal action
These obligations survive termination.
8. CERTIFICATION TERMS
Certification represents completion of Company-defined standards only.
Certification:
- is not a professional license
• does not guarantee competence
• may be revoked for misconduct
The Company retains sole discretion over certification status.
9. COMMUNITY & CONDUCT POLICY
The Company may terminate access without refund if a Student:
- disrupts learning
• harasses participants
• extracts proprietary information
• competes unfairly
• engages in unethical training
• damages Company reputation
10. LIABILITY WAIVER
Dog training involves inherent risk.
Students assume all risk of injury, damage, or loss.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable except in cases of gross negligence or unlawful conduct.
Students agree to indemnify the Company against claims arising from their dog or training.
11. MEDIA RELEASE
Students grant perpetual rights for the Company to use:
- photos
• videos
• testimonials
for marketing and educational purposes, including future technologies.
12. PLATFORM DISCLAIMER
Programs rely on third-party platforms.
The Company is not liable for:
- outages
• data loss
• platform discontinuation
• payment processor actions
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Company liability is limited to the amount paid.
The Company is not liable for:
- business losses
• training outcomes
• indirect damages
14. CONFIDENTIALITY
Students must maintain confidentiality regarding:
- training systems
• business methods
• pricing
• community discussions
15. LIVE EVENTS
Additional waivers may apply.
The Company is not responsible for travel or venue incidents.
16. E-COMMERCE
Physical products are sold as-is.
Risk transfers upon shipment.
Training liability is separate from product liability.
17. TERMINATION
Access may be terminated at Company discretion.
Financial obligations remain.
18. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Governed by laws of Virginia, USA.
Disputes resolved through binding arbitration.
Students agree to resolve disputes individually and waive participation in class or collective actions.
19. MODIFICATIONS
The Company may update Terms at any time.
Continued use of any Program after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
20. NON-COMPETE & NON-CIRCUMVENTION
For 24 months after participation, Students shall not:
- create substantially similar programs
• replicate methodology or structure
• compete by replicating business model
• solicit Company students or clients
Applies to fullest extent permitted by law.
21. TAXES & INTERNATIONAL USERS
Students are responsible for taxes and regulatory compliance in their jurisdiction.
The Company makes no representation outside the United States.
22. FORCE MAJEURE
The Company is not liable for delays due to events beyond its control including:
- disasters
• pandemics
• war
• government action
• platform outages
23. COMMUNICATIONS
By enrolling, Students consent to receive email and SMS communications.
Opt-out options provided where required by law.
