Last Updated: January 28, 2026
By downloading, installing, or using Walk Buddy (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Walk Buddy ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the App.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms within the App or by sending you a notification. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the App with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
Walk Buddy is a health and fitness application that:
The App is designed to motivate and encourage physical activity. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Upon first use, you will complete an onboarding process to:
You are responsible for providing accurate information during onboarding and for updating your preferences as needed within the App settings.
The App integrates with Apple HealthKit to access your step count data. By using the App, you grant permission for the App to:
Step count data is used exclusively to:
Health data collected from HealthKit is:
The App is for informational and motivational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any fitness program or making health-related decisions.
Step count accuracy depends on your device's sensors and HealthKit data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of step count data. The App is not a substitute for professional fitness tracking devices or medical monitoring equipment.
Your virtual pet companion:
The virtual pet is a digital gamification feature only. No actual animals are involved, harmed, or affected by your use of the App.
Pet lifecycle data (birth date, age, milestones) is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and is not transmitted to our servers.
The App offers an optional premium subscription called "Buddy Insurance" which may provide:
All payments are processed through Apple's in-app purchase system. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to Apple's App Store Terms of Service and payment terms.
If a free trial is offered:
We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will not affect existing subscriptions until renewal.
The App may offer one-time consumable in-app purchases. These purchases:
The App sends local push notifications to:
You must grant notification permissions to receive these reminders. You can disable notifications at any time through:
Default notification time is 6:00 PM daily, but you can customize this time during onboarding or in settings.
The App uses Mixpanel analytics to collect usage data, including:
We collect and process the following data:
We do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared with:
For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy (if applicable and separately provided).
You agree to:
You may not:
The App, including all content, features, functionality, software, graphics, user interface, and trademarks, is owned by Walk Buddy and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on your personal iOS device solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
The App does not collect or store user-generated content beyond locally stored preferences and pet names. Any data you input (such as your pet's name) remains your property but is stored only on your device.
The App integrates with Apple HealthKit. Your use of HealthKit is subject to Apple's Terms of Service and Apple's health data policies.
Subscription management is provided by RevenueCat. Your subscription data is subject to RevenueCat's terms and privacy policy.
Analytics services are provided by Mixpanel. Data collected through Mixpanel is subject to Mixpanel's terms and privacy policy.
We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.
The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or security.
We do not warrant that:
The App is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult a healthcare professional before beginning any fitness program. We are not liable for any health-related injuries, damages, or losses resulting from your use of the App.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Walk Buddy, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for:
Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Walk Buddy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. Deleting the App will permanently remove all locally stored data, including your virtual pet's data and preferences.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for:
Upon termination:
Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any subscription fees. Active subscriptions will continue until the end of the current billing period.
If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating any formal proceedings.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [applicable arbitration rules], except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Walk Buddy regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Walk Buddy.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, or technical failures.
As the App is distributed through the Apple App Store:
You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations when using the App.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or the App, please contact us at:
Walk Buddy
Email: [email protected]
For subscription-related inquiries, you may also access the Customer Center within the App.
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 20.
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
The App is operated from [Your Country/Region]. If you access the App from outside this jurisdiction, you are responsible for compliance with local laws, including data transfer regulations.
We may release updates, patches, or new versions of the App from time to time. You agree to install updates promptly to maintain security and functionality.
We do not guarantee that the App will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend or discontinue the App at any time without liability.
We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove features at any time without prior notice.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
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For questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]