The short version: Use Ascend honestly, don't misuse it, and respect that it's a coaching tool — not a medical service. By using the app you agree to these terms.

01 Acceptance of terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Ascend application ("App") or visiting our website ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use Ascend.

These Terms apply to all users of the App, including visitors, registered users, and paying subscribers. They form a legally binding agreement between you and Ascend.

02 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Ascend. If you are between 13 and 18, you confirm that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

By using Ascend, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement and that you are not prohibited from doing so under the laws of your jurisdiction.

03 Your account

To access most features of Ascend, you must create an account using a valid email address. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
  • Ensuring the information you provide is accurate and up to date

You may not share your account with another person or create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions.

04 Subscriptions & payments

Ascend offers the following paid plans:

  • Early Access ($6.99 one-time) — grants 1 full year of Pro access. Available for a limited time before launch. One-time payment, not a recurring subscription.
  • Pro Monthly ($8.99/month) — recurring monthly subscription. Renews automatically each month until cancelled.
  • Pro Annual ($49.99/year) — recurring annual subscription. Renews automatically each year until cancelled. Significant savings over monthly.

All payments are processed securely by Paddle. By providing payment information, you authorize Ascend to charge the applicable fees. Prices are in USD and are subject to change with advance notice.

05 Refund policy

Pre-launch protection: If Ascend does not launch as a live app, all Early Access payments will be refunded in full. No process, no questions.

For all paid subscriptions, you are entitled to a full refund within 14 days of your purchase date. No questions asked, no exceptions.

After the 14-day window, subscriptions are non-refundable but you may cancel at any time to prevent future charges. You retain access until the end of your current billing period.

06 Acceptable use

You agree to use Ascend only for its intended purpose — personal fitness and wellness coaching. You must not:

  • Use the app for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to access, tamper with, or disrupt our servers or infrastructure
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the app
  • Upload content that is offensive, harmful, or violates the rights of others
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the app
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity
  • Resell or sublicense your access to Ascend to any third party

07 Health disclaimer

Ascend is a fitness and wellness coaching application. It is not a medical service, medical device, or substitute for professional medical advice.

The workout plans, meal recommendations, recovery scores, and body scan insights provided by Ascend are for general informational and motivational purposes only.

  • Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new fitness or nutrition program
  • Do not use Ascend to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition
  • Stop any activity immediately if you experience pain, discomfort, or unusual symptoms
  • The body scan feature tracks visual progress trends only — it does not measure body fat, muscle mass, or any clinical metric

08 Intellectual property

All content, design, code, trademarks, and materials within the Ascend app and website are the exclusive property of Ascend and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Ascend for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Content you upload to Ascend (such as progress photos) remains yours. You grant Ascend a limited license to process and display that content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you.

09 Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ascend and its officers, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the app.

In no event shall Ascend's total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to Ascend in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10 Termination

You may delete your account and stop using Ascend at any time. Deletion removes your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Ascend reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we determine you have violated these Terms.

11 Changes to terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via in-app notification or email at least 14 days before they take effect.

Continued use of Ascend after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you may cancel your subscription and delete your account at any time before the changes take effect.