What Risks Do I Face If I Work Off the Platform? | Ostathi Help Center

What risks do I face if I work off the platform?

Working outside the Ostathi platform exposes you to significant risks and removes the protections and benefits Ostathi provides.

If you engage in off-platform teaching or communication, you risk:

Payment Issues: You lose the protection of Ostathi’s secure payment system, making you vulnerable to unpaid sessions or payment disputes without platform support.

Lack of Dispute Resolution: Without official session records or communication logs, Ostathi cannot mediate or resolve complaints or misunderstandings that happen outside the platform.

Privacy and Safety Risks: Working outside the platform may compromise your privacy and safety because interactions are not protected by Ostathi’s policies, tools, and infrastructure. This is especially serious when teaching minors, as it may violate safeguarding and child protection rules.

Loss of Platform Benefits: You may lose access to valuable platform features such as Learner ratings, reviews, profile credibility, and official support.

Account Action: Off-platform activity is a violation of Ostathi’s Terms and Conditions and may lead to administrative review, suspension, or deactivation of your Instructor account.

Staying on Ostathi is essential for protecting your professional safety, financial security, and long-term success as an Instructor.

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