Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to ClimbSync! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ClimbSync mobile application ("App" or "Service").

By creating an account or using ClimbSync, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

ClimbSync is operated by Benjamin Orthner, an individual based in Austria ("we", "us", "our").

ClimbSync is currently in active development (pre-release). Features may change quickly, and some functionality may be modified, limited, or removed before broad public launch.

2. Description of Service

ClimbSync is a mobile application designed to help climbers coordinate climbing sessions with friends. The App allows you to:

  • Create and share climbing session plans
  • Create and respond to session invitations/proposals (including poll-style options)
  • Connect with other climbers as friends
  • View friends' climbing schedules
  • Discover climbing gyms
  • Share optional contact links with friends under profile privacy controls
  • View personal activity insights and stats generated from your usage data

3. Account Registration

To use ClimbSync, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly update your information if it changes
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use ClimbSync in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the App for any illegal purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Post offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory content
  • Impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • Spam or send unsolicited communications
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or other users' accounts
  • Upload malicious code or interfere with App functionality
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without authorization
  • Attempt to bypass visibility, blocking, or contact-sharing restrictions
  • Use the App for commercial purposes without our written consent

5. User-Provided Information

ClimbSync allows you to provide various information including climbing grades, social/contact links, and session details. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Climbing grades are self-reported and not verified by ClimbSync. They are for informational purposes only.
  • Social/contact links you provide must be your own.
  • You are responsible for choosing appropriate profile/contact visibility settings for your own safety and privacy.
  • Session information is provided by users and may change without notice.
  • We do not verify the accuracy of user-provided information.

6. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create in ClimbSync. By posting content, you grant us a limited license to display it to other users according to your privacy settings.

You are responsible for all content you post and must ensure it does not violate these Terms or applicable laws.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using ClimbSync, you acknowledge the Privacy Policy and the processing described there.

8. Intellectual Property

The ClimbSync App, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

"ClimbSync" and associated logos are our trademarks.

9. Third-Party Services

ClimbSync may contain links to or integrations with third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

ClimbSync is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

IMPORTANT: ClimbSync is a coordination tool only. We are not responsible for the safety of any climbing activities. Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. You assume all risks associated with climbing.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of ClimbSync.

Our total liability shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

12. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Deleting your account permanently removes your ClimbSync data as described in our Privacy Policy.

Important: Deleting your account does not automatically cancel any active subscriptions. Subscriptions are managed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You are responsible for cancelling your subscription through your store settings before or after deleting your account to avoid continued charges.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Austria.

If you are an EU consumer, you retain any mandatory consumer protections under the laws of your country of residence.

European Commission Online Dispute Resolution: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Benjamin Orthner
Email: contact@climbsync.app