Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Accountability Checkpoint ("Service," "Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Accountability Checkpoint is a web-based goal tracking and accountability platform that provides:

• Personal goal creation and tracking
• Progress monitoring with streaks and completion metrics
• Accountability partner sharing features
• Sub-goal and nested task management
• Category-based organization (8 categories)
• Dashboard with real-time statistics

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By creating an account, you represent that you are 18 years of age or older and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

3.2 Account Information

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.3 One Account Per Person

Each user may maintain only one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent service limitations is prohibited.

4. Subscription and Billing

4.1 Individual Plan - $7.99/Month

Our Individual plan is priced at $7.99 per month and includes all features described in Section 2.

4.2 12-Day Free Trial

New users receive a 12-day free trial with the following terms:

• Full access to all features during the trial period
• Payment method required at signup but not charged during trial
• Trial automatically converts to paid subscription after 12 days
• First charge of $7.99 occurs on day 13 unless canceled
• Cancel anytime during the trial period with no charge
• One trial per customer (based on payment method and email)

4.3 Recurring Billing

By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method $7.99 monthly until you cancel. Subscriptions automatically renew each month on your billing date. You will be charged at the beginning of each billing period.

4.4 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete credit card information. By providing payment information, you agree to Stripe's terms and authorize them to store and charge your payment method.

4.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days' advance notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period. If you do not agree to the new price, you may cancel your subscription.

4.6 Refund Policy

Trial Period: Cancel during your 12-day free trial for no charge.
After Trial: Subscriptions are non-refundable. If you cancel, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period.

5. Cancellation and Termination

5.1 Cancellation by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time by:

• Accessing your account settings
• Contacting our support team
• Managing your subscription through Stripe

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will not be charged for subsequent periods.

5.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• Your payment method fails or is declined
• We detect fraudulent or abusive activity
• Required by law or legal authority

5.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and your data may be deleted after 30 days unless required for legal purposes.

6. User Content and Data

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all goals, progress data, and content you create ("Your Content"). By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and process Your Content solely to provide the Service.

6.2 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for Your Content and agree not to:

• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Upload malicious code or viruses

6.3 Backup and Data Loss

While we maintain regular backups, we recommend keeping your own copies of important data. We are not liable for any data loss.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service (bots, scrapers)
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
• Resell or redistribute the Service
• Create multiple accounts to abuse trial periods
• Share your account credentials with others

8. Accountability Partner Features

8.1 Sharing Goals

You may invite accountability partners to view your public goals. Only goals explicitly marked as "public" will be visible to partners. Private goals remain confidential.

8.2 Partner Responsibilities

You are responsible for who you invite as partners. We are not liable for interactions between users and their accountability partners.

8.3 Revoking Access

You may revoke partner access at any time. Revoked partners will immediately lose access to your goals.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Rights

The Service, including all software, design, text, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by Accountability Checkpoint and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

10.2 Not Professional Advice

Our Service is a goal-tracking tool and should not be considered professional advice. We are not liable for decisions you make based on information in the Service.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM (OR $100 IF LESS).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

12. Modifications to Service and Terms

12.1 Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the Service at any time with or without notice.

12.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at support@accountabilitycheckpoint.com to resolve disputes informally.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Accountability Checkpoint regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

14.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us: