Acceptable Use Policy
Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) governs your access to and use of the TrainWithSham website, digital products, online coaching services, and any tools available at trainwithsham.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to comply with this Policy in full.
This Policy exists to protect Sham Abdoo, the clients and community that use this platform, and the integrity of the services and content provided. Violations may result in immediate suspension of access, cancellation of coaching agreements, or removal of purchase access without refund.
Who This Policy Applies To
This Policy applies to all visitors, users, clients, and customers of the Site, including:
- Anyone who browses or uses the Site or any of its tools
- Anyone who purchases or downloads a digital workout guide
- Anyone who applies for or is enrolled in online coaching
- Anyone who submits information through any form on the Site
Permitted Use
You are permitted to use the Site and its content for your own personal, non-commercial purposes only. Specifically, you may:
- Browse the Site and use its free tools for personal reference
- Purchase digital workout guides for your own personal use
- Apply for and participate in online coaching as an individual client
- Contact us through the designated contact form for genuine inquiries
Prohibited Use
You may not use the Site, its content, its tools, or its services in any of the following ways:
Intellectual Property Violations
- Copying, reproducing, distributing, or sharing any purchased workout guide — in whole or in part — with any other person, whether for free or for payment
- Reselling, relicensing, or sublicensing any digital product purchased from the Site
- Uploading or sharing any content from the Site on external platforms, social media, file sharing services, or group chats without prior written consent
- Claiming authorship of or removing attribution from any content, programs, or materials created by Sham Abdoo
- Using any content from the Site to train, inform, or develop any artificial intelligence or machine learning system
Coaching Conduct
- Providing false or misleading information in a coaching application, including health history, training experience, or goals
- Sharing coaching materials, check-in templates, or feedback provided to you personally with third parties
- Recording, screenshotting, or distributing any private communication that takes place as part of a coaching relationship without explicit written consent
- Harassing, threatening, or engaging in abusive communication toward Sham Abdoo or any member of her team
Site and Tool Misuse
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its backend systems, or associated accounts
- Using automated tools, bots, scrapers, or scripts to access, copy, or index any part of the Site
- Submitting spam, false inquiries, or fraudulent applications through any form on the Site
- Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Site or its infrastructure
- Using the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
Misrepresentation
- Impersonating Sham Abdoo, TrainWithSham, or any representative of the brand in any context
- Falsely claiming an affiliation, endorsement, or partnership with TrainWithSham
- Presenting our programs, results, or methods as your own original work
Digital Products
All workout guides sold through this Site are digital products licensed for single-user personal use only. Upon purchase, you receive a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use the guide for your own training. This license does not grant you any ownership rights over the content.
You may not share, distribute, print for others, upload to any platform, or make any commercial use of any digital product. Every purchase is tied to the individual buyer. If you share a purchased guide, your access may be revoked without refund and legal action may be pursued where appropriate.
Health and Medical Disclaimer
All content on this Site, including workout guides, coaching programs, and the macro calculator, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
By using any program or tool on this Site, you confirm that you are in adequate physical health to participate in exercise and that you have consulted or will consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any new training or nutrition program if you have any pre-existing health conditions, injuries, or concerns.
TrainWithSham and Sham Abdoo accept no liability for any injury, illness, or adverse outcome arising from the use of any content or program on this Site.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase any product, apply for coaching, or submit any personal information through this Site. By using the Site, you confirm that you meet this requirement. We do not knowingly collect information from or sell products to anyone under the age of 18.
Consequences of Violation
If you violate this Policy, we reserve the right to take any of the following actions at our sole discretion:
- Immediately terminate your coaching agreement without refund
- Revoke your access to any purchased digital products
- Block you from submitting future applications or purchases
- Pursue legal remedies for intellectual property infringement, fraud, or other violations
Reporting Violations
If you become aware of any misuse of our content, programs, or brand — including unauthorized sharing of workout guides or impersonation — please contact us at the address listed on our Contact page. We take these reports seriously and will act promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Policy or want to request permission for any use not covered above, please reach out through our Contact page. We are happy to discuss any reasonable request in writing.