Disclaimer
Last updated: August 5, 2026
The information provided by Start Playing Sports on StartPlayingSports.com, including its articles, guides, videos, newsletters, product recommendations and other content, is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.
1. General Information Only
Start Playing Sports provides beginner-friendly information about sports, physical activities, training, equipment and related topics.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that all content is:
- Complete
- Accurate
- Current
- Suitable for every individual
- Free from errors
- Applicable to every location, sport or situation
Sports rules, equipment specifications, prices, safety guidance, training methods and other information may change over time.
You should independently verify important information before relying on it, particularly when it concerns your health, safety, equipment or finances.
2. Not Medical or Healthcare Advice
The content on Start Playing Sports is not medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment or guidance.
Nothing on this website creates a doctor-patient, therapist-patient or other healthcare relationship between you and Start Playing Sports or any of its contributors.
Before starting a new sport, training program or physical activity, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional, particularly if you:
- Have an existing medical condition
- Have previously suffered an injury
- Have been physically inactive
- Are pregnant
- Have a disability or mobility limitation
- Take medication that may affect physical activity
- Experience recurring pain, dizziness or breathing difficulties
- Have concerns about whether an activity is appropriate for you
Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on this website.
3. Sports and Physical-Activity Risks
Sports, exercise and recreational activities involve inherent risks.
These risks may include:
- Falls
- Collisions
- Muscle strains
- Joint injuries
- Head injuries
- Equipment failure
- Dehydration
- Overexertion
- Property damage
- Serious injury
- Permanent disability
- Death
Start Playing Sports cannot evaluate your physical condition, skill level, equipment, playing environment, weather conditions, supervision or technique.
You are responsible for determining whether an activity is appropriate for you and for taking reasonable safety precautions.
Participation in any sport or activity discussed on this website is voluntary and at your own risk.
4. Seek Qualified Instruction
Written articles and online videos cannot fully replace direct instruction from a qualified coach, trainer or sports professional.
Beginners should seek appropriate instruction when learning techniques that could cause injury if performed incorrectly.
Always follow:
- Official rules and safety procedures
- Facility requirements
- Coach or instructor directions
- Manufacturer instructions
- Local laws and regulations
- Competition or governing-body requirements
Do not attempt advanced techniques, drills or activities that are beyond your current skill, experience or physical ability.
5. Stop When Something Feels Wrong
Stop participating immediately if you experience unusual or concerning symptoms such as:
- Chest pain
- Severe or unexpected pain
- Dizziness
- Faintness
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of coordination
- Confusion
- Sudden weakness
- Signs of heat illness
- Symptoms of a serious injury
Seek appropriate medical assistance when necessary.
6. Emergency Disclaimer
Start Playing Sports does not provide emergency assistance.
In an emergency, contact your local emergency services or an appropriate medical provider immediately.
Do not rely on this website, its contact forms, email address, social-media accounts or comments for emergency assistance.
7. Equipment and Product Safety
Start Playing Sports may discuss or recommend sporting equipment, protective gear, clothing, footwear, training accessories and other products.
Product suitability depends on factors such as:
- The user’s age
- Body size
- Skill level
- Intended activity
- Playing environment
- Product condition
- Proper fit
- Correct installation
- Manufacturer instructions
Before using sports equipment:
- Read all manufacturer instructions and warnings.
- Inspect the product for damage or wear.
- Confirm that the product fits correctly.
- Use appropriate protective equipment.
- Check for applicable product recalls or safety warnings.
- Replace damaged, expired or unsuitable equipment.
- Obtain qualified assistance when installation or fitting is required.
No product can eliminate every possibility of injury.
Start Playing Sports does not manufacture, inspect, test, sell, install or control most products discussed on the website unless expressly stated otherwise.
8. Product Information and Recommendations
Product descriptions, specifications, images, prices, ratings, availability and promotional offers may change without notice.
We do not guarantee that information supplied by a manufacturer, retailer, affiliate network or other third party is complete or accurate.
The inclusion of a product on the website does not constitute a guarantee that it is:
- Safe for every person
- Appropriate for every beginner
- The best available product
- Currently available
- Free from defects
- Compliant with every applicable standard
- Suitable for a particular purpose
You are responsible for researching a product and determining whether it meets your needs before purchasing or using it.
9. Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure
Start Playing Sports may participate in affiliate programs and may display advertisements, sponsored content or compensated recommendations.
When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase or complete another qualifying action, Start Playing Sports may earn a commission or referral fee. This will not normally increase the amount you pay.
Compensation may influence which products or services are featured, but it does not guarantee a positive review or recommendation.
Relevant affiliate and sponsored relationships will be disclosed within or near the applicable content.
For more information, review our Affiliate Disclosure.
10. Reviews and Opinions
Product reviews, comparisons and recommendations represent opinions based on information available when the content was created or updated.
Those opinions may be based on:
- Product research
- Manufacturer information
- Retailer information
- Public reviews
- Contributor experience
- Expert commentary
- Available specifications
- Other sources considered relevant
A review reflects an opinion, not a promise or warranty.
Your experience with a product, service, training method or sport may be different.
11. No Guaranteed Results
Start Playing Sports does not guarantee that following its guides, tips, drills, recommendations or training information will produce a particular result.
Results vary depending on factors including:
- Age
- Health
- Physical condition
- Skill level
- Coaching
- Practice frequency
- Technique
- Equipment
- Effort
- Environment
- Personal circumstances
Examples, stories or experiences presented on the website should not be interpreted as typical or guaranteed outcomes.
12. Children and Young Athletes
Children and young athletes should participate in sports only with appropriate adult supervision and guidance.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for:
- Determining whether an activity is age-appropriate
- Selecting appropriate equipment
- Arranging qualified instruction
- Providing necessary supervision
- Consulting healthcare professionals when appropriate
- Reviewing applicable safety rules
- Deciding whether website content is suitable for the child
Start Playing Sports does not assume responsibility for supervising children or young athletes.
13. Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content
Start Playing Sports may link to or display content from third-party websites and platforms, including:
- Retailers
- Manufacturers
- Sports organizations
- YouTube
- Social-media platforms
- Coaches and training providers
- Affiliate networks
- Advertisers
Third-party content is provided for convenience or additional information.
We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, safety, privacy practices, terms, products or services of third parties.
Accessing a third-party website or purchasing from a third-party seller is done at your own discretion and risk.
14. External Contributors and Experts
Some content may include information, quotations or contributions from coaches, athletes, professionals or other third parties.
The views expressed by an individual contributor are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Start Playing Sports.
Titles, qualifications and credentials may be based on information supplied by the contributor. Readers should independently confirm credentials when professional qualifications are important to a decision.
15. AI-Assisted Content
Start Playing Sports may use artificial-intelligence tools to assist with research, outlining, drafting, editing, image creation or other content-production tasks.
When AI-assisted tools are used, we aim to review and edit the resulting material before publication. However, AI-assisted content may contain mistakes, omissions or outdated information.
Readers should not treat AI-assisted content as professional, medical or safety advice.
This section applies only when Start Playing Sports actually uses AI-assisted tools. Remove this section if it does not accurately describe the website’s practices.
16. Images and Demonstrations
Images, illustrations and videos on the website may be:
- Demonstrative
- Staged
- Cropped or edited
- Supplied by manufacturers
- Licensed from stock providers
- Submitted by contributors
- Created or modified using digital or AI tools
An image should not be treated as a complete instruction for performing a technique, selecting equipment or following a safety procedure.
17. Errors and Omissions
Despite reasonable efforts to review website content, errors and omissions may occur.
Start Playing Sports reserves the right to:
- Correct errors
- Update content
- Remove outdated information
- Change recommendations
- Modify product details
- Add clarifications
We are not obligated to notify every visitor when content is corrected or updated.
18. Limitation of Responsibility
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Start Playing Sports and its owners, contributors, contractors and representatives are not responsible for losses, injuries, damages or other consequences resulting from:
- Reliance on website content
- Participation in a sport or physical activity
- Improper technique
- Failure to obtain professional advice
- Use or misuse of equipment
- Product defects or recalls
- Purchases from third-party sellers
- Inaccurate or outdated information
- Third-party websites or services
- Failure to follow safety instructions
Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits responsibility that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Additional limitations and conditions are provided in our Terms of Use.
19. No Professional Relationship
Accessing the website, subscribing to a newsletter, submitting a contact form or communicating with SPS does not create a professional, coaching, medical, advisory, fiduciary or contractual relationship unless a separate written agreement expressly states otherwise.
20. Updates to This Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer when our website, content, services or business practices change.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
21. Contact Us
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Short Article Disclaimer
Place this near the beginning or end of instructional sports articles:
Sports Safety Disclaimer: This guide is provided for general educational purposes and is not medical advice or a substitute for instruction from a qualified coach. Sports and physical activities involve risk of injury. Consider your health, experience and environment, use appropriate safety equipment and seek professional guidance when needed.
Short Gear Disclaimer
Place this before equipment recommendations:
Equipment Disclaimer: Product specifications, prices and availability may change. Always review the manufacturer’s instructions, safety warnings, sizing information and current product-recall notices before purchasing or using sports equipment.
Affiliate and Safety Disclaimer
Use this in articles that contain both sports instruction and affiliate links:
Disclosure and Safety Notice: This article contains general educational information and may include affiliate links. Start Playing Sports may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Participation in sports involves risk, and product recommendations are not guarantees of safety, suitability or results.