Working outside the Ostathi platform exposes you to significant risks and strips away the protections and benefits Ostathi provides. If you engage in off-platform teaching or communication, you risk:

Payment Issues: You will lose the protection of Ostathi's secure payment system, making you vulnerable to unpaid sessions or payment disputes without platform recourse.
Lack of Dispute Resolution: Without official session records or communication logs, Ostathi cannot mediate or resolve any complaints or misunderstandings that arise, leaving you without support in disputes.
Privacy and Safety Risks: Operating outside the platform compromises your privacy and security, as interactions are not monitored or protected by Ostathi's policies and infrastructure. This is particularly critical when teaching minors, as it violates child protection guidelines.
Loss of Platform Benefits: You will lose access to valuable features such as Learner ratings and reviews (which help build your credibility), and official platform support.
Account Suspension: Engaging in off-platform activities is a direct violation of Ostathi's Terms and Conditions, which could lead to administrative review and potential suspension or deactivation of your Instructor account.

Therefore, staying exclusively on Ostathi is crucial for your professional safety, financial security, and continued success.