ARETE

Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

Important Health Notice

ARETE provides AI-generated fitness guidance only. It is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have an existing medical condition or injury. Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you experience pain, dizziness, or discomfort.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ARETE ("the Service", "the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use ARETE.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ARETE. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

ARETE is an AI-powered running coaching platform that generates personalized training plans, analyzes running form from user-submitted videos, and provides fitness guidance based on user-provided information. The coaching plans are generated by artificial intelligence and are tailored to your stated goals and fitness level.

ARETE is a fitness guidance tool and not a licensed medical service, personal training service, or professional coaching certification.

3. Not Medical Advice

ARETE does not provide medical advice. All content provided by ARETE — including training plans, form analysis, coaching suggestions, injury guidance, and any other information — is for informational and fitness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

You should always consult a qualified physician or healthcare professional before beginning any new exercise program, particularly if you:

  • Have a pre-existing medical condition
  • Have a history of injury or surgery
  • Are pregnant or postpartum
  • Are over 40 years old and have been sedentary
  • Experience unusual symptoms during exercise

ARETE expressly disclaims any liability arising from your reliance on any information or guidance provided through the Service for medical decisions.

4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Training plans, coaching feedback, form analysis, and all other guidance provided by ARETE are generated by artificial intelligence algorithms. While we strive for quality and accuracy:

  • AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
  • Plans are based solely on information you provide and may not account for all individual factors
  • Results are not guaranteed and vary significantly by individual
  • AI coaching is not a replacement for a certified human coach or sports medicine professional

You use all AI-generated guidance at your own risk and discretion.

5. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use ARETE. Users between the ages of 13 and 18 must have parental or guardian consent. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

You also represent that you are physically capable of engaging in the exercise activities described within the Service, or that you have consulted a healthcare professional to confirm this.

6. User Responsibilities

By using ARETE, you agree that you will:

  • Provide accurate information about your fitness level and health
  • Listen to your body and stop exercising if you feel pain or discomfort
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you experience serious symptoms
  • Not use the Service as a substitute for professional medical care
  • Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or redistribute the Service
  • Keep your account credentials secure and not share them

7. Strava Integration

If you choose to connect your Strava account, you authorize ARETE to access your Strava activity data as permitted by your authorization. This integration is governed by both these Terms and Strava's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

You may disconnect Strava at any time. ARETE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Strava, Inc.

8. Assumption of Risk

Physical exercise carries inherent risks, including but not limited to: muscle strains, joint injuries, overuse injuries, cardiovascular events, and other physical harm.

You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in any physical activity suggested by ARETE. You acknowledge that ARETE has no control over your physical condition, environment, or execution of any exercise.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

ARETE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT ANY TRAINING PLAN WILL ACHIEVE YOUR DESIRED RESULTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ARETE AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Physical injury or harm resulting from following training plans or advice
  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, revenue, or profits
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service

IN ANY EVENT, ARETE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ARETE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ARETE and its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another person or entity.

12. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, design, algorithms, and technology within ARETE are owned by ARETE and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

Training plans generated for you are for your personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections covering limitation of liability, disclaimer of warranties, and indemnification survive termination.

14. Subscriptions & Refunds

ARETE offers auto-renewing subscriptions processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. By subscribing, you authorize the applicable store to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • You may cancel at any time through your App Store or Google Play account settings
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access until then
  • We do not issue refunds for partial billing periods, unused time, or forgotten renewals
  • Refund requests for App Store purchases must be submitted to Apple; Google Play purchases to Google

We reserve the right to change subscription pricing with reasonable notice. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance.

15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding individual arbitration administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in court for intellectual property violations or unauthorized access.

16. Contact

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

ARETE

Email: support@areterunner.com