Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using S3 Forge.

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

S3 Forge(“S3 Forge,” “Forge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a fitness tracking and coaching platform accessible via our website and mobile-responsive web application (collectively, the “Service”). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, do not use the Service.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for an account, clicking “I Agree,” or otherwise accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding contract between you and S3 Forge.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirement. You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and consented to these Terms on your behalf.

2.2 Legal Capacity. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal capacity to enter into a binding contract and are not barred from receiving services under the laws of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction.

2.3 No Healthcare Professionals. Unless explicitly designated and verified as a licensed professional through our platform, Forge does not verify the credentials, licenses, or qualifications of any Coach or Trainer user. You acknowledge that coach-athlete interactions on the platform do not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship.

3. Account Registration & Security

3.1 Account Creation. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated. You may not create an account on behalf of another person without their express authorization.

3.2 Account Security. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

3.3 One Account Per Person. You may not register more than one free account. Attempts to circumvent free-tier limits by creating multiple accounts will result in immediate termination of all associated accounts.

3.4 Account Sharing. You may not share your account credentials with any third party or allow any third party to access the Service through your account. Each account is for individual use only.

4. Subscription Plans & Payments

4.1 Free Tier. Forge offers a free tier with limited features, including up to ten (10) workouts per month. Features and limits of the free tier are subject to change at our discretion.

4.2 Paid Plans. We offer the following paid subscription plans (prices in USD):

  • Athlete — $6.99/month or $69.99/year
  • Trainer — $14.99/month or $149.99/year
  • Coach — $24.99/month or $219.99/year

All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. You are responsible for any sales, use, value-added, or other taxes imposed by your jurisdiction.

4.3 Payment Processing.Payments are processed through Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”), a third-party payment processor. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to Stripe’s terms of service and privacy policy. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers; all payment information is handled directly by Stripe.

4.4 Automatic Renewal. Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or yearly) unless canceled before the renewal date. You authorize us (through Stripe) to charge your payment method on file at each renewal.

4.5 Price Changes.We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing at any time. We will provide at least thirty (30) days’ notice before any price change takes effect on your next renewal. If you do not agree with the new pricing, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect. Current subscribers may retain legacy pricing at our discretion.

4.6 Founding Member Pricing.If you subscribed during a “Founding Member” promotional period, your pricing is locked for the duration of your continuous subscription. If you cancel and later re-subscribe, you will be subject to the then-current pricing.

5. Free Trials, Cancellation & Refunds

5.1 Free Trial. New paid-plan subscribers may be eligible for a seven (7) day free trial. You must provide a valid payment method to start a trial. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your payment method will be charged at the start of the first billing period.

5.2 Cancellation. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until that date. Canceling does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period.

5.3 Refund Policy. All payments are non-refundable except as required by applicable law. If you believe you were charged in error, you must contact us within fourteen (14) days of the charge.

5.4 Downgrade. Upon cancellation or downgrade from a paid plan to the free tier, your access to paid-only features will be restricted at the end of your billing period. Your data will not be deleted, but certain features may become inaccessible.

6. User Content & Data

6.1 Your Content.You retain ownership of all workout data, exercise logs, personal records, program designs, messages, coach notes, readiness check-ins, wearable and health data, AI assistant conversations, technique videos, photos, and any other content you upload, sync, import, or create through the Service (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Forge a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating, improving, securing, and providing the Service to you.

6.2 Content Responsibility. You are solely responsible for all User Content you submit. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.

6.3 Data Retention. We retain your User Content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your User Content within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or necessary for our legitimate business purposes (such as aggregated, anonymized analytics).

6.4 Data Export. You may request an export of your workout data at any time through the Service. We provide exports in machine-readable formats where technically feasible.

6.5 Coach Content. Coaches and Trainers retain ownership of their original program designs, exercise libraries, and training methodologies. By assigning a program to an athlete, the Coach grants a limited license to that athlete to use the program for their personal training purposes.

6.6 Wearable and Health Data. If you connect WHOOP, Apple Health, or another supported wearable or health integration, you authorize Forge to collect, store, process, and display the data you choose to sync, which may include workouts, sleep, recovery, strain, heart rate, steps, calories, distance, and related device metadata. You may disconnect supported integrations where available, but previously synced data may remain in your account unless you delete it or request deletion.

6.7 AI Features. Forge may offer AI-assisted features such as program review, training suggestions, weekly reports, and assistant chat. AI outputs are generated from available account, workout, profile, coach-athlete, and wearable context and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate for your circumstances. You are responsible for reviewing AI outputs before relying on them or sharing them with others.

7. Coach-Athlete Relationships

7.1 Platform Facilitation. Forge facilitates connections between Coaches/Trainers and Athletes. We are not a party to any coaching relationship and do not supervise, direct, or control the services provided by Coaches or Trainers.

7.2 No Employment Relationship. Coaches and Trainers are independent users of the platform, not employees, contractors, or agents of Forge. Forge is not responsible for the conduct, advice, or omissions of any Coach, Trainer, or Athlete on the platform.

7.3 Coach Discretion. Coaches are solely responsible for the programs they design, exercises they prescribe, and any advice they provide to Athletes. Athletes are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program prescribed by a Coach on the platform.

7.4 Team Chat. The team chat feature is provided as a convenience for coach-athlete communication. You agree not to use team chat for any unlawful purpose or to transmit any content that violates these Terms.

7.5 Disputes Between Users. In the event of a dispute between a Coach and an Athlete, both parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute directly. Forge may, at its sole discretion, mediate or intervene, but is under no obligation to do so, and bears no liability for any such disputes.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to, and not to assist or encourage others to:

  • Violate Laws: Use the Service in violation of any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance.
  • Infringe Rights: Infringe, misappropriate, or violate the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party.
  • Harmful Content: Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful or malicious code.
  • Abuse the Platform: Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, its servers, or its networks.
  • Scrape or Data Mine: Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract data from the Service without our express written permission.
  • Impersonate: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Harass: Harass, abuse, stalk, threaten, defame, or otherwise violate the legal rights of any other user or third party.
  • Resell: Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service without our express written consent.
  • Bypass Restrictions: Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any access controls, subscription restrictions, or usage limits we implement.
  • Reverse Engineer: Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Service Ownership.Forge and its licensors own all right, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all software, code, algorithms, databases, designs, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and service marks (collectively, “Forge IP”). Forge IP is protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Limited License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use (or, for Coach/Trainer subscribers, for your professional coaching activities).

9.3 Feedback.If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service (“Feedback”), you grant Forge a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Service without compensation or attribution to you.

9.4 DMCA Compliance. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed through the Service, please contact us with a DMCA-compliant takedown notice.

10. Health & Fitness Disclaimer

⚠️ Critical Safety Disclaimer — Please Read Carefully

10.1 Not Medical Advice. The Service is a fitness tracking and coaching facilitation tool. It is nota medical device, diagnostic tool, or healthcare service. Nothing on the Service constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content, features, and functionality of the Service — including but not limited to exercise recommendations, program suggestions, weight calculations, one-rep max (1RM) estimates, personal record tracking, rest timer suggestions, wearable-derived recovery or readiness indicators, health data summaries, and any AI-generated content — are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

10.2 Consult a Physician. Before beginning any exercise program, dietary plan, or physical activity regimen, you should consult with a licensed physician or qualified healthcare professional. This is especially important if you:

  • Have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or other cardiovascular conditions
  • Have a history of joint, bone, or muscular injuries
  • Are pregnant, nursing, or recently postpartum
  • Have any chronic medical condition
  • Are over the age of 40 and have been sedentary
  • Have experienced chest pain, dizziness, or fainting during physical activity
  • Are taking medication that may affect your heart rate or blood pressure

10.3 Assumption of Risk. Physical exercise, including but not limited to weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and flexibility training, involves inherent risks of injury, illness, and in rare cases, death. By using the Service, you voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with any physical activity you undertake based on information from, or tracked through, the Service. You accept full responsibility for your own health and safety.

10.4 No Guarantee of Results. Forge makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding any fitness results, weight loss, muscle gain, performance improvements, or any other outcomes. Individual results vary based on numerous factors including genetics, nutrition, consistency, recovery, and pre-existing conditions.

10.5 Exercise Accuracy. While we strive to provide accurate exercise descriptions, demonstrations, and instructions, we do not guarantee that any exercise information provided through the Service is complete, accurate, or suitable for your individual needs. Improper exercise form can result in serious injury. You are encouraged to seek in-person instruction from a qualified fitness professional.

10.6 1RM & Weight Calculations. Any one-rep max estimates, weight suggestions, or progressive overload recommendations provided by the Service are mathematical estimates based on formulas (such as Brzycki, Epley, or similar) and your logged data. These are approximations and should not be treated as definitive or safe limits. Always use your own judgment and listen to your body.

10.7 Wearable and Health Data Limitations. Wearable and Apple Health data may be delayed, incomplete, inaccurate, unavailable, or affected by device settings and sensor limitations. Recovery, sleep, strain, heart-rate, calorie, and readiness information should not be used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or monitor any medical condition or to determine whether an activity is safe for you.

11. Medical Emergency

IF YOU EXPERIENCE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 (OR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER) IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT RELY ON THE SERVICE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

12.1 Disclaimer of Warranties.THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

12.2 Damages Cap. IN NO EVENT SHALL FORGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Personal injury, bodily harm, or death
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Loss of goodwill or business opportunity
  • Emotional distress
  • Any damages arising from or related to your use of or inability to use the Service

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF FORGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

12.3 Aggregate Liability.TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FORGE’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FORGE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00).

12.4 Exceptions. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITIES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Forge, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of or reliance on the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Any physical injury, illness, or death arising from or related to your exercise activities or use of information from the Service
  • Any dispute between you and another user (including Coach-Athlete disputes)

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

14. Third-Party Services

14.1 Third-Party Integrations. The Service integrates with third-party services including but not limited to Stripe (payment processing), Supabase (database infrastructure, authentication, and storage), Vercel (hosting), OpenAI (AI-assisted features), WHOOP (wearable data when connected), Apple Health or HealthKit-enabled device software (health data when synced), and browser or platform push notification services. We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of these third-party services.

14.2 Third-Party Links. The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.

14.3 Third-Party Terms. Your use of third-party services integrated with Forge may be subject to additional terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to review and comply with those terms.

15. Service Availability & Modifications

15.1 Availability. We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee that the Service will be accessible at all times. We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance, during which the Service may be temporarily unavailable.

15.2 Modifications to the Service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes that affect your use of the Service.

15.3 Feature Deprecation. If we deprecate a material feature of a paid plan, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice and, where appropriate, offer a pro-rata refund for the remaining portion of the current billing period.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Termination is effective immediately. Your data will be handled in accordance with Section 6.3.

16.2 Termination by Forge. We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service, with or without notice, if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Your account remains inactive for an extended period
  • We discontinue the Service
  • We are required to do so by law

16.3 Effect of Termination.Upon termination, your right to access the Service immediately ceases. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 9 (Intellectual Property), 10 (Health & Fitness Disclaimer), 12 (Limitation of Liability), 13 (Indemnification), 17 (Dispute Resolution), and 18 (Governing Law).

17. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

17.1 Informal Resolution. Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to contact us at samuelsschmidt@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days.

17.2 Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Tuttle, Oklahoma or via video conference at the mutual agreement of the parties.

17.3 Class Action Waiver. YOU AND FORGE AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

17.4 Small Claims Exception. Notwithstanding the arbitration requirement, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in the jurisdiction where you reside, provided the matter remains in small claims court.

17.5 Opt-Out. You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice to samuelsschmidt@gmail.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms.

17.6 Time Limit. Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arose, or it shall be permanently barred.

18. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to its conflict of law principles. For any disputes not subject to arbitration as set forth in Section 17, you and Forge agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Grady County, Oklahoma.

19. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

20. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting a notice on the Service
  • Sending an email to the address associated with your account
  • Requiring you to accept the updated Terms upon next login

Material changes will take effect thirty (30) days after notice. Non-material changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and cancel your account.

21. General Provisions

21.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Forge regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

21.3 Waiver. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

21.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

21.5 Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, internet outages, or government action.

21.6 Relationship of Parties. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and Forge.

21.7 Notices. All notices to Forge must be sent to samuelsschmidt@gmail.com. Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account or posted within the Service.

22. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: samuelsschmidt@gmail.com
  • Mailing Address: 1818 County Road 1210, Tuttle, Oklahoma

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