Terms of Use

1. Introduction & Acceptance

Welcome to Athli. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Athli platform, including our web application, mobile application, and website (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Athli ("we," "us," or "our"). The Services are intended for use by:

• Coaches: Fitness professionals who use Athli to manage clients and deliver training programs
• Clients: Individuals who receive coaching services through the platform

By creating an account or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Services

Athli is a fitness coaching platform that provides tools for coaches to manage their clients and deliver personalized training programs.

Coach Features

• Client management and organization
• Custom workout program creation and assignment
• Exercise library with custom exercise support
• Progress tracking and analytics
• Client messaging and communication
• Check-in forms and questionnaires
• File sharing and document management

Client Features

• Access to assigned workout programs
• Workout logging and tracking
• Progress photo uploads
• Habit tracking (sleep, water, steps, etc.)
• Body metric logging
• Direct messaging with coach
• Check-in submissions

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time with reasonable notice.

3. Account Registration & Security

Eligibility

To use our Services, you must be at least 16 years of age. If you are between 16 and 18 years of age, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's consent to use the Services.

Account Types

• Coach accounts: For fitness professionals providing coaching services
• Client accounts: For individuals receiving coaching services, typically invited by a coach

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Using a strong, unique password

Coach-Client Relationships

Coach-client relationships are established within the platform when a coach invites a client or a client accepts a coach's invitation. Athli facilitates but does not supervise, control, or mediate these relationships.

4. User Responsibilities & Conduct

General Responsibilities

All users agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep account information up to date
• Use the Services only for lawful purposes
• Respect the rights of other users
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Coach-Specific Responsibilities

Coaches additionally agree to:

• Hold appropriate qualifications and certifications for providing fitness coaching
• Operate within their scope of practice and expertise
• Not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Refer clients to medical professionals when appropriate
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Provide safe and appropriate training recommendations

Client-Specific Responsibilities

Clients additionally agree to:

• Disclose relevant health information to their coach
• Consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program
• Exercise within their physical capabilities
• Immediately inform their coach of any injuries or health concerns
• Take responsibility for their own safety during workouts

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Use the Services for any illegal purpose
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Harvest or collect user information without consent
• Use automated systems to access the Services without permission
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
• Use the Services to spam or send unsolicited communications
• Circumvent any access controls or usage limits
• Resell or redistribute the Services without authorization

5. Content & Intellectual Property

Athli Intellectual Property

The Services, including all software, design, text, graphics, logos, and other content provided by Athli, are owned by or licensed to Athli and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our intellectual property without our written permission.

User Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create and upload to the Services ("User Content"), including workout programs, exercises, photos, messages, and other materials. Athli does not claim ownership of your User Content.

License Grant

By uploading User Content, you grant Athli a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, display, and transmit your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Services to you and your connected coaches or clients. This license ends when you delete your User Content or account.

Content Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to use all User Content you upload
• Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights
• Your User Content does not violate any laws
• Your User Content is accurate and not misleading

DMCA Notice

If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, please contact us with: (1) identification of the copyrighted work, (2) identification of the infringing content, (3) your contact information, (4) a statement of good faith belief, and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate. Send notices to legal@athli.io.

6. Fees & Payment

Current Status

Athli's pricing and subscription plans are coming soon. Currently, access to the platform may be provided during our beta period.

Future Payment Terms

When subscription plans are introduced:

• Fees will be billed in advance on a recurring basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change our fees with 30 days' notice
• Failure to pay may result in account suspension

Coach-Client Payment Arrangements

Any payment arrangements between coaches and their clients are separate from Athli's fees. Athli is not a party to these arrangements and does not process payments between coaches and clients.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Services integrate with and rely on various third-party services:

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Athli is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Coach Data Responsibilities

Coaches who access client data through the platform may be considered data controllers under applicable data protection laws and are responsible for:

• Using client data only for legitimate coaching purposes
• Maintaining confidentiality of client information
• Complying with applicable data protection laws
• Responding to client data requests where applicable

Health Data

Health and fitness data is considered sensitive personal information. By using our Services and providing health-related information, you consent to the collection and processing of this data as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

No Medical Advice

Coach Independence

Coaches using our platform are independent professionals, not employees or agents of Athli. Athli does not:

• Verify coach credentials or qualifications
• Supervise or control coach services
• Endorse or guarantee coach services
• Take responsibility for coach advice or recommendations

Exercise Risks

Third-Party Content

We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any third-party content, including exercise information, user-generated content, or content accessed through integrations.

10. Limitation of Liability

Liability Cap

Jurisdictional Limits

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Athli and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any coaching services you provide (for coaches)
• Any fitness activities you undertake (for clients)

Notification and Control

We will notify you of any claim subject to indemnification. We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense.

12. Term & Termination

Term

These Terms remain in effect while you use our Services and until your account is terminated.

Your Termination Rights

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in the app settings
• Contacting us at support@athli.io

Our Termination Rights

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including if we believe you have:

• Violated these Terms
• Engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Created risk or legal exposure for us
• Become inactive for an extended period

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the Services will cease immediately
• We may delete your data according to our Privacy Policy
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
• You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination

13. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@athli.io. We will try to resolve the dispute within 60 days. If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you may pursue formal resolution as described below.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Athli is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. Arbitration rules and procedures will be specified when subscription plans are introduced.

Class Action Waiver

Time Limitation

Any claim or cause of action arising from your use of the Services must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose, or be permanently barred.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice via email or in-app notification
• Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
• If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Services

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Athli regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

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.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights, except that our service providers may enforce applicable provisions.

Independent Parties

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

Force Majeure

Athli shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, or internet failures.

Notices

We may send you notices via email to the address associated with your account or through the Services. You are responsible for keeping your contact information current.

Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

16. Contact Information

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