Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Runner Toolkit ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at https://runner-toolkit.web.app and all related running calculators, tools, and services provided by Runner Toolkit.

IMPORTANT: By accessing or using our website and tools, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services. These Terms include important limitations on our liability and your legal rights.

Acceptance of Terms

By using Runner Toolkit, you confirm that:

• You are at least 13 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use our services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• You understand and accept the limitations and disclaimers outlined in these Terms

Description of Services

Runner Toolkit provides free online calculators and tools for runners, including but not limited to:

• Pace calculators and converters
• Race finish time predictors
• Training pace calculators
• BMI and body composition calculators
• Calories burned estimators
• VO2 max calculators
• Unit conversion tools (distance, weight, pace to speed)
• Race strategy planning tools

These tools are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They are designed to assist with training planning and performance analysis but should not be considered as professional medical, fitness, or coaching advice.

Calculator Accuracy and Limitations

Accuracy Limitations:

• Calculations are based on general formulas and may not account for individual variations
• Results are estimates and should not be considered precise measurements
• Environmental factors, health conditions, and individual physiology can significantly affect actual performance
• Software bugs or calculation errors may occur despite our best efforts to maintain accuracy
• Input data quality directly affects output accuracy - incorrect inputs will produce incorrect results

User Responsibility:

• Verify results with multiple sources before making important decisions
• Consult with qualified professionals for personalized advice
• Use common sense and listen to your body
• Report any suspected errors or bugs through our contact page

Health and Safety Disclaimer

Important Health Warnings:

• Not Medical Advice: Our tools do not provide medical advice and should not replace consultation with healthcare professionals
• Consult Your Doctor: Always consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program or making significant changes to your training
• Listen to Your Body: Stop exercising immediately if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms
• Individual Variations: Everyone's body responds differently to exercise - what works for others may not work for you
• Pre-existing Conditions: If you have any health conditions, injuries, or take medications, consult your healthcare provider before using our training recommendations

Training Risks:

• Running and exercise carry inherent risks of injury
• Overtraining can lead to injury, burnout, and health problems
• Environmental conditions (weather, terrain, air quality) can affect safety
• Proper equipment, hydration, and nutrition are essential for safe training

By using our tools, you acknowledge that you participate in running and training activities at your own risk and that Runner Toolkit is not liable for any injuries, health issues, or other problems that may occur.

User Conduct

When using our services, you agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with website functionality
• Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or download content without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Violate the intellectual property rights of Runner Toolkit or third parties
• Use the service in a way that could damage, disable, or impair our website

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on Runner Toolkit, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, calculations, algorithms, and software, are owned by Runner Toolkit and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may use our tools for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our calculators or algorithms in other applications or websites
• Remove copyright notices or other proprietary markings
• Create derivative works based on our content

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services including:

• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
• Firebase Hosting: For website hosting and content delivery

These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of these third-party services.

Limitation of Liability

This includes but is not limited to:

• Training injuries or health problems
• Inaccurate calculations or recommendations
• Lost data or interrupted service
• Poor race performance or training outcomes
• Any other damages resulting from use of our tools

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (which is zero for our free services).

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of calculations
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Runner Toolkit and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any injuries or health problems resulting from your training activities

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website (for material changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms
• Is harmful to other users or our business
• Violates applicable laws
• Is otherwise objectionable

You may stop using our services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Poland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Poland.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

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