Terms of Service

Strath Steps is a step-tracking and leaderboard web application operated by the University of Strathclyde Sport department ("we", "us", "the University"). By creating an account and using Strath Steps, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

1. Eligibility

Strath Steps is intended for use by University of Strathclyde staff and students, and by other individuals explicitly invited to participate in a specific challenge or pilot programme. You must be able to form a legally binding agreement to create an account.

2. Your account

• You must provide accurate information when registering, and keep your account information up to date.
• You are responsible for keeping your password secure and for all activity that occurs under your account.
• Each person may hold one account. Creating multiple accounts to manipulate leaderboard rankings or challenge results is not permitted.
• You must notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without your permission.

3. Acceptable use

When using Strath Steps, you agree not to:

• Submit false, exaggerated, or manipulated step or activity data
• Interfere with or attempt to disrupt the operation of the platform, including automated scripts or bots
• Attempt to access another user's account or data
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with the University
• Use the platform for any unlawful purpose

We reserve the right to remove step or activity entries, disqualify results, or suspend accounts that breach this section.

4. Your data

Our collection and use of your personal data, including step and fitness data, is governed by our Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy, which form part of these Terms. By using Strath Steps, you also agree to those documents.

5. Third-party integrations

Strath Steps allows you to optionally connect third-party fitness services, currently Google Health (covering Fitbit devices and Google Pixel Watches), with Strava and Garmin planned for the future. Your use of those third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, not ours. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of any third-party service. You can disconnect a connected service at any time from your account settings.

6. Service availability

Strath Steps is currently operated as a pilot programme. We do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times, free from errors, or free from interruption, and features may be added, changed, or removed as the platform develops. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of any significant changes or planned downtime where practical.

7. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Strath Steps if you breach these Terms, misuse the platform, or if required to do so for legal, security, or operational reasons. You may delete your own account at any time from your profile settings, which will permanently remove your account and associated personal data as described in our Data Retention Policy.

8. Limitation of liability

Strath Steps is provided as a wellness and engagement tool and is not a medical device or health monitoring service. Step counts, whether logged manually or synced from a connected device, should not be relied upon for medical purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the University is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, Strath Steps, including reliance on inaccurate step data from a connected third-party device. Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.

9. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify users via the app before the changes take effect. Continued use of Strath Steps after such notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the law of Scotland, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.