Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Baba B-Ball website and all basketball training services provided under the Baba B-Ball name. By using this website, booking a session, or allowing your child to participate, you agree to be bound by these Terms, the Participation Waiver, and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. Service Description

Baba B-Ball provides informal youth basketball training sessions for children ages 5 to 12. This is NOT a licensed childcare service, certified coaching program, sports academy, or educational institution. Sessions are casual, after-school basketball instruction held on weekdays. Baba B-Ball is not a registered business entity, LLC, corporation, or partnership. It is an independent activity operated by the Opadele family.

3. Instructor Disclosure

Babasemilore "Semi" Opadele (age 17) and Babadarasimi "Dara" Opadele (age 13) are the instructors. They are minors. They are experienced competitive basketball players who play AAU basketball and train at elite programs including Wasatch Academy. However, they are NOT:

• Certified or licensed coaches of any kind
• Licensed athletic trainers
• Medical professionals, CPR-certified, or first-aid certified
• Licensed childcare providers
• Background-checked through any formal screening program

They provide basketball skill instruction based on their own competitive playing experience. By signing up, you acknowledge and accept this.

4. Participation Requirements

• A signed participation waiver is required before your child's first session. No exceptions.
• A parent or legal guardian must remain physically present and on-site during all sessions. Drop-offs are not permitted.
• Children must be between the ages of 5 and 12.
• Appropriate athletic attire, closed-toe athletic shoes, and a water bottle are required.
• Children with medical conditions, allergies, or physical limitations must disclose them on the booking form.
• Parents are responsible for ensuring their child is physically fit to participate.

5. Venue & Facilities

Sessions are held at third-party facilities in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois, including public parks, recreation centers, school gyms, outdoor courts, and other locations that are NOT owned, leased, operated, or controlled by Baba B-Ball or the Opadele family. These venues are used with permission or as publicly available spaces. Session locations may change at any time without advance notice.

Neither Baba B-Ball, Babasemilore Opadele, Babadarasimi Opadele, the Opadele family, the Baba B-Ball coaching staff, Christian Herbie Clarke (website designer), any venue, church (including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), facility owner or operator, organization, nor any other associated party accepts liability for any injury, illness, death, loss, or damage occurring at, on, or near any session venue. The condition, safety, and maintenance of facilities are outside our control. Participants and their families assume all risks associated with the venue, including but not limited to: uneven surfaces, wet or slippery conditions, extreme weather, proximity to roads or traffic, equipment defects, inadequate lighting, other users of the facility, and any other environmental hazards.

6. Booking & Payment

$15 per drop-in session. Package options: 4-pack for $50 ($12.50/session), 8-pack for $100 ($12.50/session). Payment is accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or cash at the session. Packages are valid for 3 months from purchase date. Sessions are non-transferable between families.

7. Cancellation Policy

Cancel with at least 24 hours' notice for a full refund or credit. No-shows forfeit the session fee. Package sessions cancelled with proper notice are credited back. We reserve the right to cancel any session for any reason (weather, scheduling conflicts, safety concerns, etc.) and will provide a full refund or credit in those cases.

8. Code of Conduct

Respectful behavior is expected from all participants and their families. Bullying, aggressive behavior, disrespect toward instructors or other participants, or any behavior that creates a safety risk will result in immediate removal from the session without refund. We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue service to anyone at our sole discretion.

9. Assumption of Risk

Basketball and physical training activities involve inherent and significant risks of injury, including but not limited to sprains, fractures, concussions, heat-related illness, and other serious bodily harm, up to and including permanent disability or death. These risks cannot be fully eliminated. By signing the participation waiver, parents voluntarily assume all such risks on behalf of their child.

10. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: Baba B-Ball, Babasemilore Opadele, Babadarasimi Opadele, the Opadele family (including all parents, guardians, siblings, and household members), the Baba B-Ball coaching staff and affiliates, Christian Herbie Clarke (website designer), Shopify, Inc. (payment processing platform), any venue, church (including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), facility owner or operator, organization, and any volunteers, agents, or representatives (collectively, the "Released Parties") shall NOT be liable for any injury, illness, death, property damage, loss, or any other damages — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise — arising from participation in Baba B-Ball sessions or use of any venue.

In no event shall total liability exceed the amount paid for the specific session in which the incident occurred.

By participating, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, suits, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) brought by or on behalf of your child, your family, or any third party.

11. No Insurance

Baba B-Ball does NOT carry commercial general liability insurance, sports accident insurance, professional liability insurance, or any other form of insurance coverage for participants, venues, or activities. Participants and their families are solely responsible for maintaining their own health, medical, and accident insurance coverage. We strongly recommend families carry adequate personal liability and medical insurance.

12. No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee any specific skill improvement, athletic development, competitive readiness, or any other particular outcome. Sessions are recreational and instructional in nature.

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms, the waiver, or participation in Baba B-Ball sessions, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through direct communication. If unresolved within 30 days, the parties agree to pursue mediation before a mutually agreed-upon mediator before initiating any legal proceedings. Any legal action must be brought in Cook County, Illinois. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms or the participation waiver is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance. We will update the "Last updated" date when changes are made.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach out through our contact section on the main site.