Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Runked ("the App," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Runked mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by Oktay Kurt (the "Developer").

By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App.

1. Eligibility and Agreement to Terms

You must be at least 16 years of age to create an account and use the Service. By using our App, you represent that you meet this age requirement and agree to these Terms. We may modify these Terms at any time and will provide notice of any significant changes. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. License to Use the App

The Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on a device that you own or control, strictly in accordance with these Terms.

3. User Accounts

To use most features of the App, you must register for an account using Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or email and password. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You may delete your account at any time through Account Settings in the app. Upon deletion, all your personal data, activities, and profile information will be permanently removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4. The Runked Service

Functionality: Runked provides features including, but not limited to, GPS-based activity tracking, performance metrics (distance, pace, time, elevation), training load analytics (CTL, ATL, TSB, ACWR), personalized training plans, race time predictions, activity history, a social feed, weekly leagues with leaderboards, a ranking system with XP and rank tiers, streaks, rewards, and a cosmetics store.
Training Plans & Metrics: Training plans and performance metrics are generated using established running science algorithms (such as Jack Daniels VDOT formulas and exponential moving averages). These are deterministic calculations, not artificial intelligence. While grounded in sports science, they are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional coaching advice.
Health and Safety Disclaimer: The Service is for informational and motivational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider before beginning any new fitness regimen. You expressly agree that your athletic activities carry inherent risks of property damage, bodily injury, or death, and you voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with these activities.
Service Availability: The App's functionality may depend on factors outside our control, such as your device's GPS signal and sensor accuracy, network connectivity, and third-party service availability. We do not guarantee that the App will operate without interruption or errors.

5. User-Generated Content

You are responsible for the information, data, and content that you upload, log, or share on the Service, including your Activity Data, profile information, photos, captions, and reactions ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content. By posting User Content, you grant the Developer a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, host, display, and process it solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

6. Subscriptions

Certain features are available through a paid subscription ("Runked PRO"), managed and processed via the Apple App Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your Subscription through your Apple ID account settings. Except when required by law, paid Subscription fees are non-refundable. Free trials, if offered, convert to a paid Subscription at the end of the trial period unless cancelled.

7. Virtual Currency and Cosmetics

The App features a virtual currency ("Gems") that can be earned through activities, achievements, streaks, and league rewards. Gems can be spent in the in-app store on cosmetic items such as avatar frames.

Gems and cosmetic items have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or refunded for real currency.
Cosmetic items are purely visual and do not affect gameplay, rankings, or training metrics.
We reserve the right to modify the availability, pricing, or functionality of Gems and cosmetic items at any time.
Upon account deletion, all Gems and cosmetic items are permanently lost.

8. Leagues, Rankings, and Competitions

Weekly Leagues: Leagues are weekly competitions where participants are ranked by effort points earned from activities. Leaderboards reset at the start of each week.
Ranking System: Your rank tier and XP are calculated automatically based on your activity data. Rankings are determined by algorithms and are not subject to manual adjustment.
Fair Play: Manipulating activity data, using automated tools to generate fake activities, or exploiting bugs to gain an unfair advantage on leaderboards is strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination.
Modifications: We reserve the right to modify league structures, scoring systems, reward thresholds, and ranking algorithms at any time to improve the Service.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Falsify or manipulate your Activity Data to gain an unfair advantage on leaderboards or rankings.
Create multiple accounts to circumvent bans, manipulate leagues, or abuse referral/promotional systems.
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the App.
Use the App in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, or negatively affect other users or the Service.
Post any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or infringing.
Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the Service.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

The App, including its visual interfaces, graphics, rank badges, animations, code, and all other elements, is the exclusive property of the Developer. The Runked name, logo, and rank tier names are trademarks of the Developer.

11. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with services provided by third parties, including Garmin Connect (activity sync), Apple HealthKit (fitness data), RevenueCat (subscription management), Supabase (backend infrastructure), and Apple/Google (authentication). Your use of these third-party services is at your own risk and is subject to their respective terms and conditions and privacy policies. The Developer is not liable for any such third-party services.

12. Push Notifications

The App may send push notifications for activity confirmations, achievements, league updates, and other Service-related alerts. You can enable or disable push notifications at any time through your iOS Settings. We will not send marketing or promotional push notifications without your explicit consent.

13. No Warranty

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE DEVELOPER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ACCURACY. NO INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE APP - INCLUDING TRAINING PLANS, PERFORMANCE METRICS, AND RACE PREDICTIONS - SHOULD BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL COACHING ADVICE.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER (OKTAY KURT) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE APP. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE APP WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR, IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANYTHING, FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00 USD).

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Developer (Oktay Kurt) from and against any claims, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the App or your violation of these Terms.

16. Termination

The Developer may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it through Account Settings. Upon termination, your license to use the App is revoked and all associated data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Turkey.

18. Export and Compliance

You may not use or export the App except as authorized by applicable law, including the laws of the jurisdiction in which you reside and the jurisdiction in which the App was obtained.

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice through the app or by email. By continuing to use our App after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

20. Contact Information

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

Runked
Attn: Oktay Kurt
Website: runked.com
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]

21. Miscellaneous

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer. If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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