Terms of Service

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Effective Date: February 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Route Companion ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Route Companion is a mobile application that helps you prepare for cycling, running, and hiking routes. The App allows you to import or plan routes, check weather forecasts along the route, find useful stops, estimate fuel and hydration needs, receive proximity alerts during navigation, and export route data to GPS devices.

3. In-App Purchases

The App offers Pro subscriptions (monthly or yearly) and a founding-member pass that unlock additional features including weather forecasts, fuel planning, route export, smart notifications, and Live Activity. All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store or Google Play and are subject to their respective terms.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose: planning, preparing for, and navigating outdoor routes. You agree not to:

5. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including OpenStreetMap, weather data providers, Strava, Komoot, Ride with GPS, and Garmin Connect. Your use of these integrations is also subject to their respective terms of service. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content provided by third-party services.

6. Route, Weather, and Navigation Data

Route Companion provides automatically generated route lines, Point of Interest (POI) data, weather forecasts, and fuel estimates for informational purposes only, provided on an "as is" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or real-time availability of routes, trails, locations, weather data, or nutrition estimates. Users are strictly responsible for following local traffic laws, trail signs, and assessing their own safety in real-world conditions. You assume all risks associated with your planning and navigation. Route Companion assumes no liability for any injury, damage, or loss.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App 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 free of harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, personal injury, or property damage arising from your use of the App. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App or any in-app purchase.

9. Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, and trademarks associated with Route Companion are owned by us or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or third parties.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].