Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using PodiumCheck ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. These Terms apply to all users of the platform, including runners, coaches, race directors, and visitors.

Service Description

PodiumCheck is a race prediction platform that provides:

• • Personalized race time forecasts based on performance data
• • Podium probability analysis for competitive runners
• • Age group placement predictions
• • Historical performance tracking and trending
• • Race planning tools and competitive insights

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

• • You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• • One account per person; multiple accounts are prohibited

Account Security

• • You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• • We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate these Terms

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

• • Personal race planning and performance analysis
• • Educational and coaching purposes
• • Race event planning and competitive insights
• • Sharing predictions with coaches, teammates, or training partners

Prohibited Activities

• • Providing false or misleading performance data
• • Attempting to reverse engineer our prediction algorithms
• • Using automated tools to scrape or harvest data from the platform
• • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• • Harassing, threatening, or impersonating other users
• • Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code

Data Accuracy and Prediction Disclaimers

Performance Data

Users are responsible for providing accurate performance data, including race times, training metrics, and personal records. Inaccurate data will result in unreliable predictions and may affect the experience of other users in competitive analyses.

Prediction Limitations

• • Predictions are estimates based on historical data and statistical models
• • Actual race performance may vary significantly from predictions
• • Weather, course conditions, and other factors can affect race outcomes
• • Predictions should not be the sole basis for important decisions
• • PodiumCheck is not responsible for decisions made based on our predictions

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of PodiumCheck, including but not limited to algorithms, software, text, graphics, logos, and design, are owned by PodiumCheck and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of the performance data and personal information you provide. By using our Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use this data for providing predictions, improving our algorithms, and operating the platform.

Payment Terms and Subscriptions

Free and Paid Services

• • Basic features are available free of charge
• • Premium features require a paid subscription
• • All fees are stated in US dollars and are non-refundable unless required by law
• • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled

Cancellation and Refunds

• • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• • Refunds are provided only as required by applicable law
• • We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days notice

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 by reference into these Terms. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Uptime

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Service Changes

• • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
• • Algorithm improvements may affect prediction accuracy
• • We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes
• • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• • PodiumCheck provides the Service "as is" without warranties of any kind
• • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• • Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount paid for the Service
• • We are not responsible for third-party content, links, or race event decisions
• • Users participate in races and training at their own risk

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your access to paid features will cease immediately.

Termination by Us

• • We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• • Termination may be immediate for severe violations
• • We may suspend or limit access pending investigation of violations
• • Upon termination, these Terms remain in effect for applicable provisions

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].

Dispute Process

• • Contact us first to attempt informal resolution
• • Formal disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
• • Class action lawsuits are waived where legally permitted
• • Equitable relief may be sought in court for intellectual property matters

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent platform notices. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: