1. CORE PRINCIPLES

DAWG is built on four core principles:

• Safety: Protecting youth athletes is the highest priority  

• Respect: All users must treat each other professionally and courteously  

• Integrity: Users must act honestly and follow DAWG policies  

• Professionalism: Trainers and Guardians must maintain appropriate conduct at all times

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Behavior that violates these principles may result in warnings, restrictions, suspension, or account removal.

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2. CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL USERS

All users, including Guardians and Trainers, must:

• Communicate respectfully  

• Avoid abusive, threatening, harassing, or discriminatory behavior  

• Respect personal and professional boundaries  

• Use the Platform only for lawful purposes  

• Follow DAWG policies and applicable laws  

• Report unsafe behavior when observed

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DAWG maintains a zero-tolerance approach to serious safety and harassment violations.

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3. MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION RULES

Messaging on DAWG must remain professional, safety-focused, and appropriate.

Users must not:

• Send offensive, abusive, threatening, or sexually explicit messages  

• Harass, intimidate, or pressure other users  

• Share contact information or payment instructions to bypass DAWG  

• Coordinate off-platform payments for DAWG-booked services  

• Use messaging in ways that violate policy or law

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DAWG may review communications and related metadata for safety, fraud prevention, and policy enforcement.

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4. TRAINER CONDUCT STANDARDS

Trainers must:

• Maintain professional boundaries with minors  

• Keep communication instructional, respectful, and appropriate  

• Arrive on time and prepared  

• Use safe, age-appropriate training practices  

• Avoid alcohol or drugs before/during sessions  

• Provide a positive and non-discriminatory environment

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Trainers must not:

• Engage in inappropriate, suggestive, or exploitative behavior  

• Misrepresent qualifications, experience, or certifications  

• Train in unsafe conditions  

• Engage in harassment, discrimination, or retaliation

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Violations may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal.

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5. GUARDIAN CONDUCT STANDARDS

Guardians must:

• Treat Trainers respectfully  

• Ensure Dawgs are prepared and appropriately supervised  

• Provide accurate athlete and scheduling information  

• Use DAWG for booking and payment flows

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Guardians must not:

• Harass, threaten, or intimidate Trainers  

• Request off-platform payment arrangements  

• Pressure Trainers into unsafe training activity  

• Submit knowingly false reports or reviews

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6. SAFETY EXPECTATIONS FOR SESSIONS

In-person sessions should:

• Occur in safe, appropriate environments  

• Use suitable equipment and safety procedures  

• Be conducted with proper minor supervision and accessibility of a responsible adult

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If conditions are unsafe, users should stop the session and report concerns to DAWG.

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7. REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK

DAWG encourages honest, constructive feedback.  

Reviews must not be:

• False, misleading, or retaliatory  

• Harassing, abusive, or discriminatory  

• Doxxing or sharing private personal information

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DAWG may remove content that violates these Guidelines.

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8. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

Prohibited conduct includes:

• Harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation  

• Hate speech, discrimination, or sexual content involving minors  

• Fraud, impersonation, or deceptive conduct  

• Attempts to bypass DAWG fees/policies  

• Endangering any athlete, Guardian, or Trainer  

• Repeated violations of safety or conduct standards

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Serious violations may result in immediate account action.

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9. REPORTING CONCERNS

Report concerns involving:

• Safety incidents  

• Inappropriate conduct  

• Fraud or suspicious activity  

• Messaging or boundary violations  

• Trainer or Guardian misconduct

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Contact: support@thedawgapp.com

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DAWG may investigate and take action, including warning, restriction, suspension, or removal.

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10. ENFORCEMENT

DAWG may, at its discretion:

• Issue warnings  

• Restrict account features  

• Suspend or terminate accounts  

• Remove offending content  

• Pause or withhold payouts during active investigation, where applicable

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Safety is prioritized in all enforcement decisions.

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11. UPDATES TO THESE GUIDELINES  

DAWG may update these Guidelines from time to time.  

Updates are effective upon posting unless otherwise stated.

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Current policy location:  
https://www.thedawgapp.com/community

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12. CONTACT

Bullware Solutions, LLC  
Waco, Texas  
Email: support@thedawgapp.com