Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Spartan mobile application and the Spartan website (together, the "Service"), operated by SART CREATIVE TRADING SRL, registered at Str. Maramures 65A, Camera 2, Botosani, 710360, Romania ("Spartan," "we," "us," or "our").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

Where these Terms describe how Challenge Levels, Badges, Streaks, Spartan Shields, the Spartan Wallet, Prize Pools, or Contribution Weight work, the Official Spartan Handbook is the authoritative reference. If a conflict exists between these Terms and the Handbook regarding how a mechanic functions, the Handbook governs the mechanic and these Terms govern the legal relationship between you and Spartan.

Description of the Service

Spartan is a commitment platform. Each month, you select a Challenge Level and commit to completing a set number of walking or running sessions, each meeting a minimum step requirement, before the end of the month. Spartan verifies completed sessions, tracks your progress, and applies the rules described in the Official Spartan Handbook to determine your streak, Badge, and Prize Pool outcomes.

As of this version of the Service ("Spartan v1.0"), the only supported activities are walking and running. Future versions may introduce additional activities or features; such changes will be reflected in an updated Handbook and, where they affect your legal rights, in updated Terms.

Spartan does not provide fitness, medical, nutritional, or financial advice. See Disclaimers below.

Eligibility

To use the Service, you must be at least 18 years old.

By creating a Spartan account, you confirm that you meet this age requirement, that you are able to form a legally binding contract, and that you are not barred from using the Service under applicable law or a prior suspension by Spartan.

You may hold only one Spartan account. Creating or operating multiple accounts to increase your Prize Pool share, evade a suspension, or otherwise circumvent these Terms is prohibited (see Fraud Review & Suspension).

User Accounts

• Providing accurate registration information and keeping it up to date;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials;
• All activity that occurs under your account.

Notify us immediately at support@spartanroutine.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

Monthly Enrollment

You may only subscribe to the current calendar month's Spartan Challenge. Subscriptions never apply to future months.

Enrollment for each month closes at 23:59 (Official Spartan Server Time) on the 25th day of that month. If you have not subscribed by then, you must wait until the 1st day of the following month to join the next Challenge.

The moment you purchase a subscription, that month's Challenge begins immediately for you.

Challenge Levels & Monthly Commitments

Every month, you choose one of the available Challenge Levels (Freshman, Senior, Captain, Major, General, or God). Your Challenge Level determines:

• The number of sessions required that month;
• The minimum steps required per session;
• Which Prize Pools you are eligible to participate in;
• Your Contribution Weight within any Prize Pool you qualify for.

You may choose a different Challenge Level each month. Changing your Challenge Level does not affect your existing streak, Badge, or prior achievements. Full details, including current pricing and Contribution Weight tables, are published in the Official Spartan Handbook and are subject to change on reasonable notice.

A session only counts toward your monthly commitment if it is completed outdoors, meets your Challenge Level's minimum step requirement, is verified by Spartan, and is completed before the end of the monthly challenge, as described in the Handbook.

Session Verification & Location Data

To verify that a session was completed outdoors and meets your Challenge Level's requirements, the Spartan app requires access to your device's location services during tracked sessions. If you do not grant the required permission, you will not be able to complete a verifiable session.

The specific technical method Spartan uses to verify sessions is part of the app’s internal functionality and is not detailed in these Terms. Our collection and use of location data is described in the Privacy Policy.

Subscriptions, Platform Fees & Commitment Deposits

Each Challenge Level has its own monthly subscription price, consisting of two parts:

• Platform Fee — grants access to Spartan and supports the operation and development of the Service. The Platform Fee is not refundable under any circumstance.
• Commitment Deposit — your personal financial commitment to completing the Challenge you selected. It is refunded in full to your Spartan Wallet if you successfully complete your monthly challenge, or if a Spartan Shield is consumed to protect your month. It is forfeited if you fail your monthly challenge without an available Spartan Shield.

Together, the Platform Fee and Commitment Deposit make up the Total Subscription for your selected Challenge Level. Current pricing is published on the Pricing page and in the Official Spartan Handbook.

Monthly Settlement & Billing

Subscriptions renew automatically each month unless cancelled in advance (see Subscription Cancellation). By subscribing, you authorize Spartan and our payment provider, Stripe, to charge your selected payment method for the Total Subscription of your chosen Challenge Level.

Monthly settlement takes place on the 1st day of every month, at Official Spartan Server Time. During settlement, Spartan automatically processes Commitment Deposit refunds, Bronze Rewards, Silver/Gold/Elite Prize Pool distributions, Spartan Shield processing, and Wallet credits, as described in the Official Spartan Handbook.

Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancelling stops your subscription from renewing into a future month, but it does not cancel your current monthly commitment.

Once a monthly Challenge has started:

• The Platform Fee remains non-refundable;
• Your Commitment Deposit remains governed by the outcome of that month's Challenge;
• Cancelling does not exempt you from the Challenge;
• If the Challenge is not completed successfully, your Commitment Deposit is forfeited under the same rules that would apply if you had not cancelled.

Prize Pools & Contribution Weight

Reaching certain streak milestones makes you eligible to participate in Spartan's Prize Pools, funded from a portion of Spartan's monthly profit as described in the Handbook. Within each Prize Pool, your share is not equal among participants: it is sized according to the Contribution Weight assigned to your selected Challenge Level, reflecting the greater commitment required at higher levels.

Contribution Weight only affects the size of a Prize Pool reward. It has no effect on your Badge, your streak, or your eligibility for a Prize Pool, which are determined independently under the rules in the Handbook.

Prize Pool participation is not an investment, a lottery, or a guarantee of payment. Rewards are only paid according to the rules published in the Handbook at the time they are earned, and are contingent on Spartan's actual monthly profit and the number of eligible participants.

Badges & Streaks

Badges (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Elite) and streaks are earned and adjusted automatically according to the rules in the Official Spartan Handbook. Your highest Badge ever achieved remains visible on your profile even if your current Badge is later reduced.

Spartan Shields

A Spartan Shield is automatically consumed, with no action required from you, if a monthly challenge would otherwise fail while a Shield is available. When a Shield is consumed:

• Your streak, Badge, and selected Challenge Level are preserved;
• Your qualification for future Prize Pools is preserved;
• Your Commitment Deposit is refunded to your Wallet during Monthly Settlement;
• You do not receive a Prize Pool reward for the month in which the Shield was consumed.

A Shield protects your progress. It does not replace a completed commitment. Only one Shield can be consumed per failed month. Shields are earned and limited as described in the Handbook (one Shield at Silver Badge, one at Elite Badge, one additional purchasable Shield per calendar year, maximum two active Shields at any time).

Spartan Wallet

The Spartan Wallet holds funds credited to your account and any funds you choose to add yourself. The Wallet receives Commitment Deposit refunds, Bronze Rewards, and Silver, Gold, and Elite Prize Pool rewards.

Wallet funds may be used to purchase future monthly enrollments once enrollment for those months becomes available, or to purchase Spartan Shields. You may also add funds to your Wallet using Stripe.

Withdrawals

Withdrawal requests require approval by the Spartan team. Approved withdrawals are processed as soon as reasonably possible, using the same payment method you originally used when subscribing, through Stripe. The minimum withdrawal amount is equal to the Commitment Deposit for your current Challenge Level.

TO BE CONFIRMED — whether any fee applies to withdrawals, and the maximum time Spartan will take to approve or decline a withdrawal request.

Wallet History

Every financial transaction related to your Wallet — including subscription purchases, Commitment Deposit refunds, Bronze Rewards, Silver/Gold/Elite Prize Pool rewards, Shield purchases, Wallet top-ups, and withdrawals — is permanently recorded and available inside your account at any time.

Payment Provider

Payments are processed by Stripe. Spartan does not store your full card or bank account details; such information is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with its own terms and applicable payment card industry standards.

Refunds

Refunds and forfeitures of your Commitment Deposit are governed by the rules above, the Official Spartan Handbook, and the dedicated Refund Policy, which sets out the refund process in more detail.

Fraud Review, Account Suspension & Prohibited Conduct

Spartan reserves the right to review your account if we detect suspicious activity, including but not limited to:

• Falsifying or manipulating location or activity data to obtain a session verification you did not legitimately earn;
• Creating or using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage in Badges, streaks, or Prize Pools;
• Using automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the Service;
• Attempting to reverse-engineer, circumvent, or interfere with Spartan's verification systems.

If suspicious activity is detected, the following review process applies:

• Monthly settlement for your account is temporarily paused;
• Your account enters review;
• You are contacted and may be asked to provide additional information;
• You have 14 calendar days to respond;
• The Spartan team reviews the evidence;
• If fraud is not confirmed, settlement proceeds normally;
• If fraud is confirmed, that month's Commitment Deposit and any Prize Pool reward for that month are forfeited, and your account is suspended;
• If the requested information is not provided within 14 calendar days, the suspension becomes permanent and any remaining Wallet balance is forfeited.

You may cancel your account at any time through the app or by contacting support@spartanroutine.com.

TO BE CONFIRMED — whether a further right to appeal exists once a suspension has been confirmed or made permanent, and how it can be exercised.

Intellectual Property

The Spartan name, logo, app, website, and all associated content, design, and software are the property of SART CREATIVE TRADING SRL or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use Spartan's trademarks, branding, or content except as necessary to use the Service as intended.

You retain ownership of the personal data and activity records you generate by using the Service. By using the Service, you grant Spartan a license to process that data as necessary to operate the Service, as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Spartan is a commitment and accountability tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical, health, or fitness advice. Consult a qualified physician before beginning any new physical activity, particularly if you have a pre-existing health condition. You use the Service, and undertake any walking or running activity, at your own risk.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Spartan and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising from your use of the Service.

TO BE CONFIRMED — whether a monetary cap on direct liability applies, and if so, its amount and basis.

Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SART CREATIVE TRADING SRL from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Service, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Changes to the Service and These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the app, the website, or email before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service, including Challenge Levels, pricing, or Prize Pool structures, on reasonable notice, as reflected in an updated Handbook and Pricing page.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

TO BE CONFIRMED — governing law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

TO BE CONFIRMED — courts/arbitration forum and location for any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service.

Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Cookie Policy, and the Official Spartan Handbook, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spartan regarding the Service.

Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@spartanroutine.com.