Terms of Use for StepWard

Last Updated: August 10, 2025

Welcome to StepWard! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the StepWard mobile application (the "App") and any related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by StepWard SAS ("we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

1. Agreement to Terms

By using our Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. Please read them carefully. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StepWard SAS.

2. The StepWard Service

StepWard is a "Walk-to-Earn" application that encourages physical activity by rewarding users with virtual points, called "Wards," for the steps they take. These Wards can be redeemed for various rewards, offers, and gift cards within the App's marketplace.

Health Disclaimer: The Service is designed for informational and motivational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new fitness program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or experienced on the StepWard App.

3. User Accounts

To use most features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account.
• Promptly notify us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security breaches related to the Service.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. In-App Economy: Wards and Points

The Service includes a virtual points system. You understand and agree to the following:

• Wards are earned based on physical activity (steps) tracked by your device. We reserve the right to modify the rate at which Wards are earned at any time.
• Wards are not real currency. They have no monetary value, cannot be redeemed for cash, and are not transferable or exchangeable outside of the StepWard Service.
• We have the absolute right to manage, regulate, control, modify, and/or eliminate Wards as we see fit in our sole discretion, and we shall have no liability to you or anyone for the exercise of such rights.
• All redemptions of Wards for Rewards are final.

5. Rewards and Marketplace

You can redeem your Wards for products, services, or offers ("Rewards") from third-party merchants in our marketplace.

• All Rewards are subject to availability. We do not guarantee that any specific Reward will be available.
• We are not responsible for the products or services offered by third-party merchants. Any disputes related to a Reward must be resolved directly with the merchant.
• The terms and conditions of third-party gift cards and offers apply to their redemption.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to do any of the following:

• Use any fraudulent means to artificially generate steps or earn Wards, including but not limited to using step simulators, bots, or manipulating device sensors.
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose or engage in, encourage, or promote any activity that violates these Terms.
• Post any content that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or racially, sexually, religiously, or otherwise objectionable and offensive.
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise discover the source code of the App.

Violation of these rules may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account and the forfeiture of all your accumulated Wards.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of StepWard SAS and its licensors. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranty & Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE OPERATION OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED THEREIN.

IN NO EVENT SHALL STEPWARD SAS, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@stepward.app.