Law for coaching providers - get off to a legally secure start

Coaching and digital knowledge transfer are booming - but the legal pitfalls are growing with them. Current case law and stricter legal requirements, in particular the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG), make it difficult to sell coaching services in a legally compliant manner.

We are a specialized law firm for coaching providers and help you to put your offer on a stable legal footing. Whether it's 1:1 coaching, online courses or a membership area - we check your contracts, draw up legally compliant general terms and conditions and represent you in the event of warnings or unjustified repayment claims.

Coaches come to us with these legal questions

Coaching and digital knowledge transfer are booming - but the legal pitfalls are growing with them. Current case law and stricter legal requirements, in particular the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG), make it difficult to sell coaching services in a legally compliant manner.

We are a specialized law firm for coaching providers and help you to put your offer on a stable legal footing. Whether it's 1:1 coaching, online courses or a membership area - we check your contracts, draw up legally compliant general terms and conditions and represent you in the event of warnings or unjustified repayment claims.

1. contract & GTC

Is my coaching contract legally secure?
Do I need general terms and conditions - and what should be regulated there?

2nd FernUSG & new BGH ruling

Does my offer count as distance learning?
Is my contract void as a result of the new ruling?

3. right of withdrawal & warnings

Do I have to pay back money?
What to do if a competitor or consumer advice center issues a warning?

Our services for coaches

Contract review & legally compliant design
We review your existing coaching contract or create completely new documents tailored to your offer - whether 1:1, group program or member area.

Creation of general terms and conditions & risk minimization
We create individual general terms and conditions for your coaching, including cancellation policy, terms of payment and legally secure liability regulations.

Examination according to FernUSG & BGH case law
We evaluate your offer according to the criteria of current case law and show you how you can structure your coaching in a legally secure manner.

Defense against warnings & contract reversal
If you have already received a warning or are threatened with repayments, we will defend you and check whether you are obliged at all.

FAQs

Does the FernUSG apply to my coaching offer?
Yes, if your offer is permanently digital, recorded or you offer individual support, it may fall under the FernUSG - even for Zoom calls.

Are all coaching contracts now null and void?
No. It depends on the details. Many contracts are still valid - others can be challenged. We will examine your case individually.

How can I circumvent the right of withdrawal?
Not completely - but you can restrict it in accordance with the law, e.g. by agreeing to an early start or by adapting your offer structure.

What does it cost to review my coaching offer?
We offer a free initial assessment. You will receive a binding offer for a full assessment or contract preparation - with no surprises.

How the collaboration works

We receive the contract or offer concept currently in use
We first check free of charge whether there are any legal risks
The provider receives an assessment and a transparent offer from us
We create legally compliant documents