The rules of the wall.

Introduction and Acceptance

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.

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/plans (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

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.

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
• Use any robot, scraper, crawler, bot, agent, script, or other automated means to access, monitor, extract, copy, index, mirror, scrape, harvest, or collect data or content from the App without our prior written permission
• Systematically collect, download, export, mirror, or compile gym data, map-related data, operator-uploaded gym content, user data, or other App content to build or enrich a separate dataset, directory, search index, model, API, or competing product
• Attempt to bypass rate limits, pagination, access controls, visibility, blocking, or contact-sharing restrictions, or other technical protections designed to limit bulk access or automated extraction
• Use the App for commercial purposes without our written consent
• Post contact information (social links, phone numbers, usernames) that belongs to someone else without their consent
• Create fake, misleading, or spam climbing sessions
• Manipulate voting/plan features or invite flows in abusive or deceptive ways
• Use the App to coordinate activities outside of climbing sessions in a way that violates these Terms
• Share external links (e.g., topo or route info URLs) that are malicious, deceptive, or designed to phish, scam, or harm other users

User-Provided Information

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

• Climbing grades are self-reported and are not verified by ClimbSync. They are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon to assess climbing ability or safety.
• Social/contact links you provide must be your own. Posting contact information belonging to others without their consent is prohibited.
• You are responsible for choosing appropriate profile/contact visibility settings for your own safety and privacy.
• Session and plan information (times, locations, availability, votes) is provided by users and may change without notice.
• We do not verify the accuracy of user-provided profile, contact, or session information. You are responsible for confirming details directly with other users.
• External links shared by users (such as topo links, route information, or other URLs) are not reviewed, verified, or endorsed by ClimbSync. You follow such links at your own risk. Exercise caution before entering personal information on external websites.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you create in ClimbSync (profile information, session notes, etc.). 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 or is otherwise objectionable, without prior notice.

We have zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive behavior. You can report users or content directly in the App (for example from a user profile, a friend request, or via Settings, then About, then Report a safety issue), and you can block abusive users at any time.

We review reports promptly and may remove violating content, restrict or terminate accounts, and preserve moderation records where necessary for safety or to comply with legal obligations.

Privacy

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

By using ClimbSync, you acknowledge the Privacy Policy and the processing described there, including legitimate-interest processing necessary for product operation and improvement.

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, revocable license to access and use the App through its intended interfaces for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

For clarity, while some underlying factual information may originate from users, gyms, partners, or public sources, ClimbSync’s selection, arrangement, enrichment, presentation, and compilation of gym information and related service content may not be bulk copied, reused, republished, sublicensed, sold, used for model training, or commercially exploited without our prior written consent.

"ClimbSync" and associated logos are our trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Services and Content

ClimbSync may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (such as map providers, authentication providers). 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.

Users may share external links within sessions (e.g., topo or route information URLs). These user-provided links are not screened, endorsed, or guaranteed by ClimbSync. A confirmation prompt is shown before opening such links, but you are ultimately responsible for deciding whether to follow them.

Third-Party Trademarks and Gym Information

ClimbSync displays information about climbing gyms, including names, logos, and images, for the sole purpose of helping users identify and coordinate visits to these facilities. You acknowledge and agree that:

• All gym names, logos, images, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. ClimbSync does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property.
• ClimbSync is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any climbing gym unless explicitly stated.
• Gym information (hours, facilities, images, descriptions, amenities) is provided for informational purposes and may not be current or accurate. Always verify details directly with the gym.
• If gyms, gym operators, or other partners upload descriptions, images, schedules, facility details, or similar materials to ClimbSync, they retain their rights in that content and grant ClimbSync only the rights needed to host and display it as part of the Service.
• You may not scrape, copy, republish, redistribute, resell, or commercially reuse gym information, map-related data, or operator-uploaded content obtained through ClimbSync without appropriate rights and our prior written consent.
• Some map, location, images, or facility data displayed through ClimbSync may also be subject to third-party provider terms or rights.
• If you are a trademark owner and believe your intellectual property is being used inappropriately, please contact us and we will promptly address your concerns.

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. We do not guarantee the accuracy of gym information or other data in the App.

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 for any claims related to the App shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of others.

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.

We reserve the right to investigate, throttle, suspend, block, or terminate access to the Service (including accounts, sessions, tokens, or IPs where appropriate) if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably suspect scraping, bulk extraction, automated harvesting, or other misuse of ClimbSync data or content.

During active development/pre-release phases, we may also reset, disable, or retire specific features where reasonably necessary for security, legal compliance, or technical migration.

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 of ClimbSync after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For material legal updates, we may require explicit renewed in-app acceptance before continued use of protected app areas.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of ClimbSync 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/

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Benjamin Orthner
Email: contact@climbsync.app