SweatTax Terms of Service

Last updated: March 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the SweatTax mobile application ("App") operated by SweatTax ("we", "us", or "our"). By creating an account or using the App, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering a legally binding agreement to use SweatTax. By using the App you represent that you meet this requirement.

2. How SweatTax Works

SweatTax is a workout accountability tool. You schedule workouts and set a monetary stake per missed session. If you fail to check in within the allowed window, a charge equal to your chosen stake is recorded. After 3 unpaid missed sessions, you are temporarily blocked from scheduling new workouts until your outstanding balance is paid.

Stake amount: $1–$10 per miss, chosen by you
Check-in window: begins at your scheduled start time, with a 15-minute grace period
Gym check-in: requires GPS verification within the gym's geofence
At-home check-in: requires a minimum 25-minute active timer session

3. Payments and Charges

By adding a payment method, you authorize SweatTax to charge you for missed workouts in accordance with your chosen stake and these Terms.

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Your card details are stored securely by Stripe and never stored on our servers.
Charges are applied to missed sessions as determined by our server-side verification system. Client-side data (your phone's clock, location, etc.) is used as input but all charge decisions are made server-side.
Charges are final except where a valid appeal is approved (see Section 4).
You are responsible for ensuring your payment method remains valid.

4. Appeals

If you believe a miss was recorded in error (e.g., GPS failure, app crash, medical emergency), you may submit an appeal within 24 hours of the missed session. Appeals are reviewed manually. We will err on your side when verification is genuinely ambiguous. Approved appeals result in a full refund of that charge; denied appeals are final.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Attempt to spoof GPS coordinates or otherwise falsify check-in data
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the App
Use the App for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to circumvent the payment or accountability system

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

6. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. Upon deletion we will remove your personal data within 30 days, subject to any legal retention obligations. Any outstanding balance must be settled before account closure.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if we discontinue the service.

7. Disclaimers

SweatTax is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The App will be available at all times or free of errors
GPS or motion verification will work correctly in all environments
Use of the App will result in any particular fitness outcome

SweatTax is not a fitness trainer, medical provider, or financial advisor. Consult a qualified professional before beginning any exercise program.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SweatTax and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App. Our total liability for any claim related to the App is limited to the total amount you have paid in stakes over the 3 months preceding the claim.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the App or by email. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at support@sweattax.com.