🔍 Have your coaching contract checked - protect yourself legally now!
You are a coach or consultant: We will check for you whether your coaching offer complies with the current legal requirements.
The current case law of the Federal Court of Justice is causing uncertainty:
Coaching contracts may be null and void - especially if they fall under the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG). This can result in repayments, fines and legal disputes.
Many coaches are unaware of this:
✅ Does my offer count as distance learning?
✅ Do I have to have a license?
✅ Are my general terms and conditions watertight?
✅ Am I at risk of having my contract rescinded?
💡 We create clarity - and protect your business.
Our solution
With our contract review specifically for coaches, we offer you:
✔ An individual review of your coaching contract or offer
✔ An assessment of whether your offer falls under the German Distance Selling Act
✔ Information on adjustments, general terms and conditions and rights of withdrawal
✔ Adjustment of your contract by our specialist lawyers
Who is the offer for?
✅ You offer online coaching or digital courses
✅ You work with Zoom, live calls or email coaching
✅ You want to ensure that your contract is legally compliant
✅ You don't want to risk any reclaims
🚨 BGH: FernUSG also applies to B2B contracts
Many coaches believe that they are not affected by the Distance Learning Act because they "only" look after business clients.
However, the BGH has clarified this: Offers that are aimed exclusively at entrepreneurs can also fall under the FernUSG - and therefore be null and void if they are not licensed.
What you get
📄 Review report on your contract (incl. risk assessment)
🔍 Clarification of the legal situation & recommendation for action
📞 Personal consultation on request
FAQs
What does the test cost?
We offer the basic test at a fixed price of €799 net.
What documents are required?
Your current coaching contract and, if applicable, general terms and conditions. If you sell programs via landing pages or membership platforms, we also need the offer description.
How long does the test take?
Usually 3-5 working days.
What if my contract is problematic?
We will then provide you with specific recommendations and a revised, legally compliant version.
How the collaboration works
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You will receive our structured questionnaire
in which we ask for all relevant information about your offers, programs and processes. -
You send us the completed questionnaire and a sample offer to
, including terms and conditions, sales page or program description. -
We examine your offer comprehensively in accordance with the requirements of the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG)
We analyze the content, process, structure and contract design. -
You receive a well-founded legal assessment of your offer
Clear, understandable and with specific recommendations for action. -
If necessary, we will revise your documents
contract, general terms and conditions or offer description - in a legally compliant, individual and practical manner.
RA Dr. Dominik Herzog
T 089 716 772 - 310
F 089 716 772 - 319
E herzog@sylvenstein-law.de
Languages: German, English
RA Domenic Böhm
T 089 716 772 - 310
F 089 716 772 - 319
E boehm@sylvenstein-law.de
Languages: German, English, French