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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Locked In ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Locked In is a habit accountability platform that uses financial commitment as motivation. Users commit money (between $100-$250 USD) and have 21 days to complete their chosen habit daily to earn that money back through randomized reward days.

3. How the Financial Commitment Works

3.1 Locking In Money

When you start a 21-day commitment, you lock in an amount between $100-$250 USD. This money is held securely via Stripe until your 21-day period ends.

3.2 Reward Days

Random days during your 21-day commitment will have monetary rewards attached (typically between $10-$40 per reward day). You will not know which days have rewards or their amounts until the day after you complete your habit. If you successfully complete your habit on a reward day, you earn that amount back. If you complete all 21 days, you will earn back most or all of your committed amount.

3.3 Forfeited Money

If you fail to complete your habit on any day, you forfeit the potential reward from that day. All forfeited money becomes revenue of Locked In and will not be returned, donated to charity, or redistributed to other users.

This is the core accountability mechanism of the Service. By using Locked In, you explicitly acknowledge and accept that any money forfeited due to missing a day becomes the property of Locked In.

4. User Obligations

4.1 Habit Completion

You must complete your chosen habit every day for 21 consecutive days.

4.2 Proof of Completion

You must submit valid proof of completion daily through approved methods (Strava, Apple Health, GitHub integrations, or photo verification). Fraudulent submissions will result in immediate forfeiture of all committed funds and termination of your account.

4.3 Habit Specificity

Your habit must be specific, measurable, and verifiable. Vague habits (e.g., "exercise") are not acceptable. Clear habits (e.g., "run 2 miles") are required.

5. No Refunds or Cancellations

Once you commit money and start a 21-day challenge, there are no refunds, cancellations, or modifications. This is non-negotiable and essential to the Service's accountability model.

Exceptions may be made only in cases of:

  • Technical errors caused by Locked In that prevent habit verification
  • Fraudulent charges or payment errors
  • Service unavailability for more than 24 consecutive hours

Personal emergencies, illness, travel, or change of mind do not qualify for refunds.

6. Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Locked In does not store or have access to your credit card information. By using the Service, you agree to Stripe's terms of service.

7. Account Termination

Locked In reserves the right to terminate your account if you:

  • Submit fraudulent proof of habit completion
  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Abuse or attempt to game the system
  • Engage in chargebacks without valid cause

Terminated accounts forfeit all committed money and are permanently banned from the Service.

8. Limitation of Liability

Locked In is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

You acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in a financial commitment program and accept full responsibility for any money you forfeit.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive your right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: legal@lockedin.app