Terms of Use

Last updated: May 28, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the StrideMeter mobile application (the "App"), developed by Joshua Veltkamp ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, purchasing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Health & safety disclaimer

Please read this carefully. StrideMeter is a fitness and motivation tool, not a medical device or a substitute for professional advice.

• Consult a professional. Talk with your physician before beginning any new exercise program. Do not use the App if a doctor has advised you against physical activity.
• The coach is motivational, not medical. The voice coaching, pace prompts, cadence suggestions, and encouragement are for entertainment and motivation only. They are not personalized medical, training, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Never disregard professional advice because of something the App said.
• Stay aware of your surroundings. Audio coaching and music can reduce your awareness of traffic, people, and hazards. Keep the volume reasonable, obey all traffic laws, and watch where you're going. Your safety is your responsibility.
• Listen to your body. Stop and seek medical attention if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any concerning symptom. The App cannot detect a medical emergency.
• GPS and metrics are estimates. Distance, pace, calories, route, and other measurements are approximate and can be affected by signal quality, device sensors, and environment. Do not rely on them for medical, safety, or competitive purposes.

You assume all risks associated with running and physical exercise. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from your use of the App.

2. License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the App on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, as permitted by the App Store Terms of Service. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, redistribute, resell, or create derivative works from the App or its content, including its voice recordings and coaching library.

3. Purchases

StrideMeter is sold as a one-time purchase through the Apple App Store. There is no subscription. All purchases are processed by Apple and are subject to Apple's terms and refund policies; we do not process payments or store payment information. Any future optional add-ons, if offered, will be clearly described before purchase.

4. Acceptable use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and not to: (a) use it in any way that violates applicable laws; (b) interfere with or disrupt the App; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems; or (d) use the App while operating a vehicle or in any manner that endangers yourself or others.

5. Intellectual property

The App, including its design, software, text, voice recordings, coach personalities, and all related content, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. The voice content is licensed for use within the App only. Your purchase grants you a license to use the App, not ownership of it or its content.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ITS MEASUREMENTS WILL BE ACCURATE.

7. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE APP. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE APP WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR IT. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.

8. Changes to the App and Terms

We may update, change, or discontinue features of the App at any time. We may also revise these Terms; when we do, we will update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the developer resides, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute will be resolved in the courts located in that jurisdiction, unless applicable consumer protection law provides otherwise.

10. Apple App Store

These Terms are between you and us only, not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. To the extent there is any conflict between these Terms and the Apple Media Services / App Store Terms regarding your use of the App, the Apple terms will govern that conflict. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo and are not on any U.S. Government restricted-parties list.

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