Terms of Service
Last updated: December 3, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Territory Runner! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Territory Runner mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Territory Runner ("we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using Territory Runner, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms in the app or on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Territory Runner. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms and to abide by all of the terms and conditions set forth herein.
3. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete
- Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account
- Notify us immediately if you discover or suspect any security breaches related to your account
- Take responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided proves to be inaccurate, false, or incomplete.
4. Guest Mode
Territory Runner offers a Guest Mode that allows you to try the Service without creating an account. Guest Mode has limited functionality and your data may be deleted after a period of inactivity.
Guest Mode data is stored with a temporary identifier and is not linked to any personal information. If you wish to preserve your progress, you must create a full account.
5. The Service
Territory Runner is a GPS-based fitness game that allows you to:
- Track your running routes using your device's GPS
- Claim virtual territories by completing running loops in real-world locations
- Compete with other users on leaderboards
- View statistics about your running activities and territory ownership
The Service is provided for entertainment and fitness motivation purposes. Virtual territories have no real-world value and do not confer any property rights.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
Cheating & Fair Play Violations
- Use GPS spoofing, location faking, or any technology to falsify your location
- Use automated scripts, bots, or other software to interact with the Service
- Exploit bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities in the Service
- Claim territories while traveling by vehicle, bicycle, or any non-running means
- Create multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
- Collude with other users to manipulate leaderboards or territory ownership
Harmful Conduct
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
7. Safety & Physical Activity
⚠️ Important Safety Notice
Territory Runner involves physical activity. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
When using Territory Runner, you agree to:
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times while running
- Obey all traffic laws and signals
- Not use the app in a way that distracts you from potential hazards
- Not trespass on private property to claim territories
- Run only in safe, well-lit areas appropriate for physical activity
- Take responsibility for your own physical fitness and well-being
Territory Runner is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or accidents that may occur while using the Service. You assume all risks associated with your physical activities.
8. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Territory Runner and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying the Service or its content
- Using the Service for any commercial purpose
- Attempting to reverse engineer any software contained in the Service
- Removing any copyright or proprietary notices
- Transferring the Service to another person or "mirroring" the Service on any other server
9. User Data & Content
When you use the Service, you generate data including GPS coordinates, running statistics, and territory claims ("User Data"). By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your User Data to provide and improve the Service.
Your User Data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may display aggregated, anonymized statistics derived from User Data, such as leaderboard rankings and territory maps.
10. Virtual Territory Ownership
Territories claimed through the Service are virtual game elements with no real-world value. You acknowledge that:
- Virtual territories do not confer any real property rights
- Territories can be claimed by other users at any time according to game mechanics
- We may modify, reset, or remove territories at our discretion
- Territory ownership is tied to your account and cannot be transferred or sold
- Upon account deletion, your territories become anonymous and remain in the game
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- GPS tracking will be accurate or reliable in all locations
- The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
Territory Runner is not a medical device and does not provide health, fitness, or medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TERRITORY RUNNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
This includes, without limitation, damages arising from:
- Physical injuries sustained while using the Service
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in GPS data
- Unauthorized access to your account
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Loss of territory or game progress
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings or by submitting a deletion request. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
- Your personal information will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- Your runs and territories will be anonymized
- You will not be entitled to any refund
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
15. 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 these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Territory Runner regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements between you and Territory Runner.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Territory Runner
Email: [email protected]