Runsmith Terms and Contitions
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Runsmith! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Runsmith mobile application and its related services (collectively, the "App"). By accessing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using the App.
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Runsmith is a platform designed to consolidate and track official meet data for track and field and cross-country athletes, enabling users to share this data with coaches, parents, or guardians. By using the App, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain parental consent to use the App, and your parent or guardian must agree to these Terms on your behalf.
2. User Accounts and Responsibilities
- Account Creation: To access the App’s features, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information.
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- Parental Consent for Minors: If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must review and consent to these Terms. Parents may contact us at support@runsmith.com to provide consent or request further information.
3. Data Privacy and Protection
- Data Collection: We collect personal and performance-related data, such as meet results, athlete profiles, and usage information, to provide and improve the App’s services.
- Data Use and Sharing: Your data is used to track and display your athletic performance and may be shared with your designated coach, parent, or guardian. We do not share your personal data with third parties except as necessary to operate the App (e.g., with analytics providers or payment processors) or as required by law. For a detailed explanation, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
- Data Security: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure, and you are responsible for safeguarding your account information.
- Compliance with Privacy Laws:
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): For users under 13, we comply with COPPA by requiring verifiable parental consent. Parents may review, modify, or delete their child’s data by contacting us at support@runsmith.com.
- State-Specific Privacy Laws: We comply with applicable state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants California residents rights like opting out of data sales or requesting data deletion. See our Privacy Policy for state-specific rights and procedures.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): If the App is used in an educational setting, we comply with FERPA to protect student education records. Schools or parents may contact us for details on data handling.
- International Users and GDPR: For users outside the United States, including those in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes offering rights such as data access, rectification, and erasure. Refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
4. Intellectual Property
Ownership: Runsmith retains all rights, title, and interest in the App, including its design, functionality, code, and content (excluding user-generated content).
User-Generated Content: By uploading content (e.g., profile pictures or notes), you retain ownership of that content but grant Runsmith a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it within the App as necessary to provide our services.
5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
- Acceptable Use: You agree to use the App responsibly and solely for its intended purpose of tracking and sharing athletic performance data.
- Prohibited Activities: You may not:
- Share your account credentials with others.
- Upload content that is harmful, offensive, misleading, or violates any laws or third-party rights.
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt the App’s functionality.
6. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions
- Availability: While Runsmith currently offers its core features for free, we may introduce in-app purchases or subscription plans in the future.
- Payment Terms: If applicable, you agree to pay all fees associated with in-app purchases or subscriptions, processed through the App Store or other payment providers. All payments are subject to the terms of the respective payment processor and may be non-refundable, except where required by law.
- Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions, if offered, may automatically renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date. You can manage or cancel subscriptions via your App Store account settings.
7. Third-Party Services
- Integration: The App may integrate with third-party services, such as analytics tools or payment processors, to enhance functionality.
- Third-Party Terms: These services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review. Runsmith is not responsible for the practices or performance of third-party services.
- Data Sharing: We may share limited data with third-party providers only as necessary to operate the App (e.g., anonymized analytics data). We strive to ensure these providers comply with applicable privacy standards.
8. Liability and Disclaimers
- Disclaimer of Warranties: The App is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the App or its data.
- Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Runsmith, its affiliates, and its employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.
- Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Runsmith harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
9. Termination and Changes to Terms
- Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to the App at our discretion, with or without cause, including for violations of these Terms.
- Changes to Terms: We may modify these Terms at any time. Notification of changes will be provided via email or an in-app notice. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Dispute Resolution: We encourage resolving disputes informally by contacting us at support@runsmith.com. If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in California, except for matters eligible for small claims court.
By downloading, accessing, or using the Runsmith App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.