Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and TechX ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of the Runners mobile application (the "App") and any related services provided by us.

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the App.

IMPORTANT: These Terms contain a mandatory arbitration provision that requires the use of arbitration on an individual basis to resolve disputes, rather than jury trials or class actions.

2. Eligibility

By using the App, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the App under applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
• You will maintain the accuracy of such information

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that your legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the App, you must register for an account using Google Sign-In. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Ensuring your account is not used by anyone under 13 years of age

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings or by visiting our Delete Account page. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem inappropriate or harmful.

4. License and Access

4.1 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the App on devices you own or control
• Access and use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes

4.2 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices in the App
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers/networks connected to the App
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or otherwise commercialize the App
• Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm another person

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

"User Content" means any content you create, upload, or store in the App, including tasks, goals, notes, milestones, and vision board items. You retain all ownership rights to your User Content.

5.2 License to Your Content

By creating User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your User Content solely to provide and improve the App's services. This license terminates when you delete your content or account, except for content that has been shared with others or is required for legal compliance.

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of creating or sharing it. You represent that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

5.4 Prohibited Content

You may not create or upload User Content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or discriminatory
• Infringes any intellectual property or other proprietary rights
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violates any applicable law or regulation

6. Third-Party Services and Integrations

6.1 Google Services

The App integrates with Google services including Google Sign-In and Google Calendar. Your use of these services is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for Google's services or any issues arising from your use of them.

6.2 Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

6.3 Firebase Services

We use Firebase (a Google service) for authentication, database, and cloud messaging. Your use of Firebase through our App is subject to Google's Firebase Terms of Service.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Ownership

The App and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement) are owned by TechX and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Trademarks

"Runners" and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of TechX. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

7.3 Feedback

If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App ("Feedback"), you grant us the right to use such Feedback without any obligation to you. We may use Feedback for any purpose, including developing, improving, and marketing our products and services.

8. Payment and Subscriptions

Currently, Runners is offered free of charge. If we introduce paid features or subscription plans in the future, we will update these Terms accordingly and notify you before implementing any charges. Your continued use of paid features after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated pricing terms.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

10.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or that it will be free from bugs, errors, or security vulnerabilities. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice.

10.3 Data Loss

While we implement backup and security measures, we are not responsible for any loss or corruption of your User Content. You are responsible for maintaining your own backups.

10.4 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for any issues, errors, or failures caused by third-party services, including Google services, device manufacturers, or network providers.

10.5 Not Professional Advice

The App is a productivity tool and does not provide professional advice. Any information or recommendations provided by the App should not be relied upon as professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TECHX, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the App
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the App
• Any bugs, viruses, or malware transmitted through the App
• Any errors or omissions in content or loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of using the App

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TechX and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

13. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@runnersapp.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND TECHX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

13.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which TechX is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms (not subject to arbitration) will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the jurisdiction where TechX's principal office is located, and the parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue there.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms in the App and on this website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the App or via email

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and delete your account.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by visiting the Delete Account page or contacting us at support@runnersapp.com.

16.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• At our sole discretion for any reason

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TechX regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and an enforceable term will be substituted that most closely reflects our intent.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and TechX.

17.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, pandemics, natural disasters, or failures of third-party services.

17.7 Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country.

17.8 English Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translated versions are provided for convenience only. In case of conflicts between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: