Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Chisel mobile application (the "App," "Service," or "Chisel"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
Eligibility
To use Chisel, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or older if required in your jurisdiction)
- Be at least 18 years of age to create an Elite subscription
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
- Not be barred from using the Service under applicable law
Note: Due to alcohol tracking features, you must be of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction to use those specific features.
Account Registration
To use Chisel, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete information
- Maintaining and updating your information as needed
- Keeping your password secure and confidential
- All activity that occurs under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.
Acceptable Use
You May:
- Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Track your workouts, nutrition, and health metrics
- Connect with partners for accountability
- Create and participate in challenges
- Share your progress with partners you choose
You May NOT:
- Use the App for any illegal purpose
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, copy, or download data using automated means
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Use the App to spam or send unsolicited messages
- Create multiple accounts to abuse features
Subscription Terms (Elite)
Elite Subscription
Chisel offers an optional paid subscription called "Elite" with enhanced features:
- Unlimited accountability partners (vs. 1 for free users)
- Partner challenges with point wagers
- Advanced analytics and insights
- Progress photo tracking
- Nutrition planning features
- Priority support
Pricing and Payment
Current Pricing: $14.99 USD per year (subject to change)
- Payment charged to your Apple ID account
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends
- Renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
- You can manage subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings
Cancellation
You may cancel your Elite subscription anytime:
- Go to iPhone Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
- Select Chisel and tap "Cancel Subscription"
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- You retain Elite features until the end of the paid period
- No partial refunds for unused time
Refund Policy
All sales are final. Refunds are handled through Apple's App Store refund policy. Contact Apple Support for refund requests.
Intellectual Property Rights
The App and all content, features, and functionality are owned by Chisel and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Content: You retain ownership of content you create (workout logs, meal entries, progress photos, etc.). By using the App, you grant us a license to:
- Store and display your content within the App
- Share your content with partners you connect with
- Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and improvements
This license ends when you delete your account.
Health and Medical Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Chisel is a fitness tracking and accountability tool, NOT a medical application.
- The App does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- Content is for informational and motivational purposes only
- Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any fitness or nutrition program
- Do not disregard professional medical advice based on information in the App
Health Risks
You acknowledge that:
- Physical exercise involves inherent risks of injury
- You are responsible for your own health and safety
- You should consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have medical conditions
In case of medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. Do not rely on the App for emergency assistance.
Third-Party Services
The App integrates with third-party services:
- Apple Health - For workout and health data sync
- Firebase (Google) - For data storage and authentication
- USDA FoodData Central - For nutrition information
- Open Food Facts - For barcode scanning
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or data practices of third-party services.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Lost profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruptions or data loss
- Your use or inability to use the App
- Third-party products, services, or websites
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for Elite subscription in the 12 months prior to the claim, or $50 USD, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chisel from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another user
- Your workout or nutrition activities
- Content you submit to the App
Termination
By You: You may terminate your account anytime by going to Settings > Delete Account in the App. All your data will be permanently deleted.
By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Required by law
- We discontinue the Service (with 30 days notice)
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be notified via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States.
Arbitration Agreement
You and Chisel agree to resolve any disputes through binding arbitration instead of court, except:
- Small claims court disputes (under $10,000)
- Intellectual property disputes
Class Action Waiver: YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. All disputes must be brought individually.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of the arbitration agreement within 30 days of first using the App by emailing: legal@chiseltheory.com
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms:
Email: support@chiseltheory.com
Legal Notices: legal@chiseltheory.com
Summary
- Chisel is a fitness tracking and accountability app
- You must be 13+ to use (18+ for subscriptions)
- Elite subscriptions are $14.99/year with auto-renewal
- The app is provided "as is" without medical advice
- You're responsible for your health and safety
- We can terminate accounts that violate these terms
- Disputes resolved through arbitration (you can opt out)
- We respect your privacy (see Privacy Policy)
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