Terms & Conditions

RunnerSource.net Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Last updated: January 11, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RunnerSource.net and any related newsletters, emails, paid plans, and other services (collectively, the “Service”). The Service is operated by Sparky1 LLC (“Sparky1,” “RunnerSource,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service (including by subscribing to the free newsletter or purchasing an Ultimate Edition subscription), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2) Eligibility; Age Requirements; Mature Content

2.1 Minimum age. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.

2.2 Users 13–17. If you are 13–17, you may use the Service only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you purchase any paid plan, you represent that you have the authority to do so (including any required parental/guardian consent).

2.3 Under 13. Children under 13 must not subscribe, create an account, or provide personal information through the Service. We may use an age screen before collecting certain information and may block under‑13 signups.

2.4 Mature‑content notice. The Service may include mature language, strong opinions, or commentary. If you are under 18, use the Service with a parent/guardian and in accordance with any age‑related restrictions.

3) Changes to Terms and the Service

3.1 Changes to Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

3.2 Changes to the Service. The Service may evolve. We may add, modify, or remove features, content categories, publishing frequency, and/or availability of any portion of the Service, including Ultimate Edition features, at any time. Future enhancements are aspirational and not guaranteed.

4) Service Overview; Free vs. Paid Features

RunnerSource.net provides informational and educational content related to running and endurance topics, including AI‑assisted summaries and commentary about third‑party content (e.g., podcasts, videos, and articles).

The Service currently includes:

4.1 Free Newsletter (“RunnerSource Newsletter”).
Anyone may subscribe by providing an email address. No payment is required for the free newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.

4.2 Optional Donation to Support the Newsletter (one‑time).
We may offer an optional one‑time payment labeled as a donation (currently $2 USD). This donation is voluntary and is not required to subscribe to or receive the free newsletter.

4.3 Ultimate Edition (paid subscription).
We offer paid subscriptions that include additional benefits beyond the free newsletter, currently described as: additional content in RunnerSource Review, a week‑to‑week training log from a competitive masters athlete, and future enhancements (“Ultimate Content”).

Ultimate Edition plans:

• Ultimate Edition – Monthly: $5 USD per month (auto‑renewing unless canceled)

• Ultimate Edition – Yearly: $50 USD per year (auto‑renewing unless canceled)

Ultimate Edition is a paid subscription, not a donation.

5) Purchases, Billing, Auto‑Renewal, Cancellation

5.1 Checkout and payment processing.
Payments (donations and subscriptions) are processed by third‑party payment providers through our website platform (e.g., Wix and its integrated payment processors). We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

5.2 Authorization to charge.
By purchasing a paid plan, you authorize us (and our payment processors) to charge your selected payment method for the amount shown at checkout, including any applicable taxes.

5.3 Auto‑renewal for subscriptions.
If you purchase a monthly or yearly Ultimate Edition subscription, your subscription will automatically renew at the then‑current price unless you cancel before renewal. Renewal timing and billing cadence are displayed during checkout and/or in your account/plan settings.

5.4 Cancellation.
You may cancel an Ultimate Edition subscription at any time through the account controls we provide (if available) or by contacting us at legal@runnersource.net. Unless otherwise stated at checkout, cancellation stops future renewals and charges; you may retain access through the end of the current billing period.

5.5 Price and plan changes.
We may change plan pricing, plan names, or included features. If you have an active subscription, we will provide notice where required and/or practicable, and any changes will apply as of a renewal date or other disclosed effective date.

6) Refunds and Charge Disputes

6.1 Refund policy controls.
Refund eligibility, if any, is governed by our Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. If these Terms and the Refund Policy conflict, the Refund Policy controls for refund matters.

6.2 Donations are voluntary.
Donations are voluntary support payments and generally are not refundable except as described in the Refund Policy or as required by law (e.g., mistaken or unauthorized charges).

6.3 Subscription refunds.
Subscription refunds, if any, are handled as stated in the Refund Policy and/or as required by law.

6.4 Chargebacks.
If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank, we may suspend or terminate access to paid features while the dispute is pending. We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve any issue quickly.

7) Communications; Unsubscribe; Service Notices

By providing your email address, you consent to receive the free newsletter and service‑related communications. You may unsubscribe from the free newsletter using the unsubscribe link included in each email.

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing/newsletter emails, we may still send non‑promotional messages necessary to provide the Service, such as receipts, billing notices, security notices, or material changes to these Terms (where permitted by law).

8) Informational Use Only; No Professional Advice

RunnerSource.net is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on the Service constitutes medical, legal, nutrition, fitness, coaching, or other professional advice. You should not rely on our content as a substitute for professional guidance or the original source material. Consult qualified professionals before making training, medical, or nutrition decisions.

9) AI‑Assisted Summaries and Transcriptions; Limitations

We use automated tools (including speech‑to‑text transcription and generative AI summarization/paraphrasing) to produce summaries of third‑party content. These tools can mishear, omit, or misinterpret information and may occasionally produce errors.

If our summaries differ from an original source, the original source controls. You agree to verify critical information with the original content before acting on it. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on AI‑assisted summaries without independent verification.

We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the platforms or creators whose works we summarize unless explicitly stated.

If you are a rights holder and believe content has been mischaracterized or used inappropriately, contact legal@runnersource.net.

10) Permitted Use; Prohibited Conduct

10.1 Permitted use.
We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non‑commercial use. You may share links to our website or forward our free newsletter, provided your sharing is fair, accurate, and not misleading, and you credit RunnerSource.net.

10.2 Prohibited conduct.
You agree not to:

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or interfere with its operation;

• introduce malware or harmful code;

• scrape, harvest, or misuse content or personal data contrary to these Terms or our Privacy Policy;

• circumvent access controls (including paid‑feature gating or age screens);

• impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation with RunnerSource;

• use the Service for commercial exploitation without our written permission; or

• violate any law or infringe intellectual‑property, privacy, or other rights.

11) Intellectual Property; Fair Use; Third‑Party Content

11.1 Our content.
All original content we create (including written summaries, articles, formatting, design elements, logos, and graphics) is owned by Sparky1 LLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual‑property laws. All rights are reserved.

11.2 Third‑party content.
We do not claim ownership of third‑party content we reference or summarize; all rights remain with their respective owners. We aim to provide transformative summaries and commentary and to link to original sources whenever possible.

12) Copyright Complaints (Notice & Takedown)

If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, send a written notice to legal@runnersource.net with:

1. your physical or electronic signature;

2. identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed;

3. identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on the Service;

4. your contact information;

5. a good‑faith statement that the use is not authorized; and

6. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act.

We may remove or disable access to the material and maintain a repeat‑infringer policy.

13) Third‑Party Links and Services

The Service may link to third‑party sites or content for convenience and attribution. We do not control third‑party sites and are not responsible for their availability, security, accuracy, or content. Your use of third‑party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

14) Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or secure, or that content (including AI‑assisted content) will be accurate, complete, or current.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

15) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sparky1 LLC and its owners, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Service.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total cumulative liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed the total amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

16) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sparky1 LLC and its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third‑party rights.

17) Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service (including Ultimate Edition access) at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraud or abuse, or if necessary to protect the Service, users, or third parties.

Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you end immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and severability) will survive.

18) Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Service are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws rules.

You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Washington State, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

19) Feedback

If you submit comments, ideas, or suggestions (“Feedback”), you grant Sparky1 LLC a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit the Feedback in connection with the Service and our business, without obligation to compensate you.

20) Entire Agreement; Severability; Assignment

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any additional policies posted on RunnerSource.net, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sparky1 LLC regarding the Service and supersede prior communications.

If any provision is held unlawful or unenforceable, that provision is severable and the remainder will remain in full force and effect.

You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

21) Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be directed to:

Sparky1 LLC (RunnerSource.net)
Email: legal@runnersource.net
Mailing address: PMB 165, 26828 Maple Valley Blk DMD Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038