Terms of Use — GauntletClub

🚫 No Gambling & No Financial Transactions Between Users

GauntletClub is not a gambling platform and does not facilitate gambling of any kind.

GauntletClub does not move money between users, hold user funds, process payouts between members, or act as a payment intermediary in any form.
Any "stakes" referenced within a challenge (e.g., "loser buys dinner") are informal, social accountability tools entered by users for fun and motivation. GauntletClub has no role in collecting, holding, tracking balances of, or distributing stakes between members.
Users are solely responsible for any informal financial arrangements made between themselves outside the platform. GauntletClub takes no part in, and has no liability for, such arrangements.
GauntletClub's only financial transaction is the optional $19/year membership subscription paid directly to GauntletClub for access to challenge creation features. This is the entirety of GauntletClub's financial relationship with its users.

⚠️ Physical Activity Risk — Read Before Participating

GauntletClub assumes zero liability for any physical injury, accident, or harm resulting from participation in challenges on this platform.

You participate at your own risk. All physical activities undertaken in connection with GauntletClub challenges are voluntary. You are solely responsible for assessing whether any exercise or physical challenge is appropriate for your current fitness level and health condition.
Pre-existing conditions. GauntletClub is not responsible for any aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions, injuries, or health issues arising from physical activity performed as part of a challenge.
No fitness supervision. GauntletClub does not provide personal trainers, fitness coaches, or medical advisors. Challenge completion is self-reported; we do not verify, supervise, or endorse the safety of any specific exercise or activity.
Consult a physician. Before beginning any exercise program or challenge, consult a qualified healthcare professional — especially if you have any known medical conditions, injuries, or concerns about your physical readiness.

By using GauntletClub and participating in any challenge, you expressly acknowledge and accept these risks and release GauntletClub from all liability related to physical injury or harm. See Section 9 for the full Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver.

1. About GauntletClub

GauntletClub ("we," "us," or "our") is a group fitness accountability platform that helps people stay consistent with their exercise habits through social accountability challenges.

The service operates as follows:

Challenge Creators — Users who create challenges pay an optional $19/year membership subscription. The free trial allows creating challenges without a subscription.
Invited Participants — Members who join via an invite link from a challenge creator participate for free, with no subscription required.

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

2. Eligibility & Account Registration

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use GauntletClub. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

When creating an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Keep your account credentials secure and not share them with others
Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account
Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms, provides false information, or engages in prohibited conduct, with or without notice.

3. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
Post or transmit content that is abusive, harassing, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any system or network connected to the Service
Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service without our express written permission
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
Use the Service to organize, promote, or facilitate gambling activities of any kind
Attempt to bypass or circumvent any security features of the Service

We reserve the right to remove any content and terminate any account that violates these provisions.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to GauntletClub, including challenge names, descriptions, and chat messages ("User Content").

By submitting User Content, you grant GauntletClub a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, display, and transmit your User Content solely as necessary to operate and provide the Service.

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights, and that you have all necessary rights to grant the license above.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by GauntletClub and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service, nor may you reverse engineer or extract source code from the Service, unless laws prohibit these restrictions or you have our written permission.

The GauntletClub name, logo, and product names are trademarks of GauntletClub. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

Certain features of GauntletClub (specifically, the ability to create challenges) require a paid annual membership subscription of $19/year ("Subscription").

Subscriptions are billed annually and renew automatically unless canceled before the renewal date
You may cancel your Subscription at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
We do not offer refunds for partial subscription periods
Prices may change with at least 30 days' advance notice to existing subscribers

Participants who join a challenge via invite link are not required to subscribe and use GauntletClub for free.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described therein. We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GAUNTLETCLUB DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Service.

Fitness Disclaimer: GauntletClub is a social accountability tool, not a medical or fitness provider. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any exercise program. You assume all risk for any physical activity undertaken as part of using the Service.

9. Physical Activity — Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

GauntletClub assumes absolutely no liability for any physical injury, accident, bodily harm, disability, or death arising from or related to physical activity performed in connection with challenges on the platform. By using GauntletClub, you expressly acknowledge, understand, and accept the following:

9.1 Voluntary Participation & Self-Reported Activity

All physical activities you perform as part of a GauntletClub challenge are entirely voluntary. Challenge completion is self-reported by users — GauntletClub does not supervise, direct, prescribe, or verify any exercise. You are solely responsible for how, when, and whether you engage in any physical activity.

9.2 Assumption of Risk

You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with physical activity, including but not limited to:

Physical injury, muscle strains, sprains, fractures, or other bodily harm occurring during exercise
Cardiovascular events, including heart attack or stroke, triggered or aggravated by physical exertion
Accidents or falls occurring during exercise activities
Overexertion, fatigue-related injury, or harm from performing activities beyond your physical ability
Aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions, chronic injuries, or latent health conditions
Any harm arising from performing exercises described in, suggested by, or associated with any challenge on the platform

9.3 Pre-Existing Conditions

You represent that you are aware of your own physical health, fitness level, and any pre-existing medical conditions. You agree that it is your sole responsibility to consult a licensed physician or healthcare professional before undertaking any physical challenge, particularly if you have any known health conditions, injuries, disabilities, or concerns. GauntletClub is not responsible for any aggravation or worsening of pre-existing conditions resulting from participation.

9.4 No Medical or Fitness Advice

Nothing on GauntletClub constitutes medical advice, fitness advice, or professional guidance of any kind. GauntletClub does not employ or provide access to personal trainers, physicians, physical therapists, or fitness coaches. Any challenge content, descriptions, or community-suggested activities are user-generated and are not reviewed or endorsed by GauntletClub for safety, appropriateness, or medical soundness.

9.5 Release of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS GAUNTLETCLUB AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO: (A) ANY PHYSICAL INJURY, ACCIDENT, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR OTHER HARM SUSTAINED DURING OR AS A RESULT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED IN CONNECTION WITH GAUNTLETCLUB CHALLENGES; (B) THE AGGRAVATION OF ANY PRE-EXISTING CONDITION; OR (C) ANY OTHER PHYSICAL HARM RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. THIS RELEASE APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT SUCH HARM WAS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF GAUNTLETCLUB.

9.6 Acknowledgment

By creating an account or participating in any challenge, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Section, that you accept its terms, and that you are physically capable of participating in the activities you choose to undertake. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use GauntletClub.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GAUNTLETCLUB AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall GauntletClub's total liability to you exceed the greater of (a) the amounts paid by you to GauntletClub in the twelve months prior to the claim, or (b) $50 USD.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GauntletClub and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are 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 arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved after 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, with proceedings conducted in English.

You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including limitations of liability, disclaimers, and governing law) shall survive.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@gauntletclub.com