DinkTools Waiver & Assumption of Risk

For DinkTools

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

This Waiver & Assumption of Risk applies to your use of DinkTools, a website and service operated by MySportsTools LLC.

DinkTools provides digital pickleball training tools, drill cards, practice plans, AI-powered coaching features, progress tracking, and related content for pickleball players, parents, and coaches.

By using DinkTools, creating an account, assigning training activities, participating in drills, or allowing a minor to use the service, you acknowledge and agree to this Waiver.

1. Sports Training Involves Risk

I understand that participation in pickleball, sports training, physical activity, drills, practice plans, conditioning, and related activities involves inherent risks.

These risks may include, but are not limited to:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Falls
• Collisions
• Overuse injuries
• Muscle soreness
• Joint injuries
• Broken bones
• Concussions
• Heat illness
• Equipment-related injuries
• Contact with other players
• Unsafe surfaces or training conditions
• Serious injury
• Death

I understand that these risks may result from my own actions, the actions of others, improper use of equipment, lack of supervision, field or court conditions, weather, physical condition, or the nature of sports participation.

2. Voluntary Participation

I voluntarily choose to use DinkTools and participate in any drills, training activities, practice plans, or recommendations connected to the service.

I understand that MySportsTools LLC does not require me or any participant to perform any specific activity.

I am responsible for deciding whether any drill, activity, practice plan, recommendation, or training session is appropriate based on the participant's age, skill level, physical condition, health, experience, equipment, environment, and available supervision.

3. Parent or Guardian Consent for Minors

If the participant is under 18 years old, I confirm that I am the participant's parent or legal guardian, or that I have authority to accept this Waiver on the participant's behalf.

I consent to the minor's use of DinkTools and participation in related training activities.

I agree to supervise the minor appropriately and to ensure that all drills, practice plans, and training activities are performed safely and responsibly.

4. Coach, Team, Club, or Organization Use

If I am a coach, trainer, team representative, club representative, school representative, or organization administrator, I confirm that I have appropriate authority to use DinkTools with players or participants.

I am responsible for obtaining any required permissions from parents, guardians, players, teams, clubs, schools, or organizations.

I am responsible for reviewing all drills, plans, and recommendations before assigning them to players.

I understand that MySportsTools LLC does not supervise training activities and does not determine whether a specific activity is safe or appropriate for a specific participant.

5. No Medical Advice

I understand that DinkTools and MySportsTools LLC do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, physical therapy, rehabilitation services, emergency advice, or professional healthcare guidance.

I agree that the participant should stop immediately if pain, dizziness, discomfort, injury, unsafe conditions, or other concerns occur.

I agree to consult a qualified medical professional before beginning or continuing training if the participant has any medical condition, injury, limitation, or health concern.

6. AI and Digital Coaching Limitations

I understand that DinkTools may include AI-powered coaching features, training recommendations, practice plans, feedback, summaries, or other automated content.

I understand that AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, unsafe, or inappropriate for a specific participant or situation.

I agree to review all AI-generated recommendations before using them.

I understand that AI-powered coaching is not a substitute for human coaching, medical advice, professional judgment, emergency judgment, or adult supervision.

7. Assumption of Risk

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with using DinkTools and participating in any related pickleball drills, training activities, practice plans, conditioning, or physical activity.

I understand that these risks may include serious injury or death.

8. Release of Claims

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless MySportsTools LLC, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, partners, licensors, vendors, and service providers from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from or related to:

• Use of DinkTools
• Participation in drills or training activities
• Use of practice plans or recommendations
• AI-generated coaching suggestions
• Sports-related injury
• Equipment use
• Player supervision
• Field, court, gym, home, or facility conditions
• Actions or omissions of coaches, parents, players, teams, clubs, schools, or organizations

This release does not apply to claims that cannot legally be released under applicable law.

9. Responsibility for Safe Use

I agree that the participant is responsible for safe use of DinkTools and any related training activities.

This includes:

• Using proper equipment
• Training in a safe location
• Warming up properly
• Following applicable rules and safety guidelines
• Avoiding unsafe surfaces, weather, or conditions
• Stopping immediately if pain or injury occurs
• Seeking medical care when appropriate
• Ensuring minors are supervised appropriately
• Using good judgment before beginning any activity

10. No Guarantee of Results

I understand that MySportsTools LLC does not guarantee athletic improvement, performance results, team selection, playing time, scholarship opportunities, injury prevention, or competitive success.

Training outcomes vary based on effort, consistency, health, coaching, skill level, equipment, environment, and many other factors.

11. Acknowledgment

I have read and understood this Waiver & Assumption of Risk.

I understand that by accepting this Waiver, I may be giving up certain legal rights to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I accept this Waiver voluntarily.

If I am accepting this Waiver on behalf of a minor, I confirm that I am authorized to do so.

12. Contact

MySportsTools LLC