sphere coaching membership
do’s & don’ts
this summary of the sphere™ coaching membership provides a quick guide of the do’s and don’ts of being a certified sphere coach. for the complete details, please refer to the official sphere coaching agreement. sphere™ membership is open only to individuals; a business, organization, company, or other entity, including a gym, cannot be a sphere™ member.
as a sphere™ coach, you have a license to use the sphere™ name, logo, and branding to promote and lead sphere™ sessions and approved events. in addition, following your completion of any specialty training or certifications, you may use the related sphere™ branding associated with that training. these marks and logos (collectively, the “marks”) are outlined in the membership agreement.
DO’S
use the name and/or logo of the facility where your sphere™ session or approved event is held, provided your use is subordinate to the sphere™ marks and permitted by the facility.
use the sphere™ marks only in the approved formats and styles provided in the membership resources, including colors, fonts, and proportionality.
include the appropriate trademark symbols (™) with each use of a mark (e.g., sphere™, sphere™ certified coach).
indicate that sphere™ marks are used under license when promoting sessions and events.
teach your sphere™ sessions in accordance with your training and certification.
comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in the country, state, and locality where you teach sphere™ sessions, including music licensing, liability waivers, professional liability insurance, and background checks.
use the sphere™ marks to promote your sessions on flyers, posters, emails, or digital channels strictly for approved events.
use the sphere™ branding as part of your email or website solely to promote your sphere™ sessions, events, and related apparel or accessories approved by sphere™.
identify yourself as a certified sphere™ coach when promoting sessions online or in person.
notify sphere™ of any unauthorized use of the marks.
DONT’S
never use the sphere™ marks in a way that implies affiliation with or endorsement by a third party.
never dilute, disparage, or misrepresent sphere™ or the marks.
never sell, offer for sale, advertise, or promote any competing goods or services under the sphere™ name.
never use the sphere™ marks as a business or trade name for a gym, studio, or facility.
never modify the sphere™ marks or branding, including changing spellings or creating new variations.
never use the marks to promote workshops, sessions, or events outside of your certified sphere™ sessions without prior approval.
never copy, duplicate, sell, distribute, or publicly perform any sphere™ training materials, videos, or content provided during your certification.
never record, film, stream live, or reproduce sphere™ sessions in any format without prior approval.
never use the sphere™ marks in a mobile application or digital platform without explicit written permission.
never use the sphere™ marks in connection with any commercial activity not approved in your coaching agreement.
Red cards
do not change workouts, music, classes, rules or anything related to structure of how the concept is facilitated. feedback is welcomed and appreciated to build a better sphere
do not wear any gear unrelated to sphere while coaching
do not share or use sphere programming outside of the facility (please review legal contract)
do not show up to coach under the influence of any substance
do not sell another brand/business to the community/club
do not create your own social channel or business account such as a city specific instagram not approved by sphere
do not let any non-certified captain lead a workout or session
this guide provides a summary of key do’s and don’ts for sphere™ coaches and does not represent the full terms of the membership agreement. for the complete agreement and any updates, please refer to your sphere™ coach portal.