Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using triathlonuniverse.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and anyone else who accesses the Site. Triathlon Universe reserves the right to update these Terms at any time; continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted use

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes — reading articles, browsing training plans, checking the events calendar, and participating in the community. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site.

Prohibited use

You agree not to:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content without permission.
• Scrape or crawl the Site for commercial data collection purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or our systems.
• Post spam, malware, or any content intended to harm or deceive other users.
• Impersonate another person or entity.
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law.

3. User Accounts

You may create an account on Triathlon Universe using Google OAuth sign-in. By doing so, you grant us permission to receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google solely for authentication purposes. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities that occur under it. Notify us immediately at hello@triathlonuniverse.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, abuse the platform, or engage in behavior that harms the community.

4. User-Generated Content

Users may post comments on articles and other designated areas of the Site. By submitting content, you:

• Retain ownership of the content you post.
• Grant Triathlon Universe a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display and distribute that content on the Site.
• Confirm the content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe any third-party rights.

We reserve the right — but have no obligation — to review, edit, or remove user-submitted content at our sole discretion. Content that is abusive, false, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise harmful will be removed without notice.

5. Intellectual Property

All editorial content on Triathlon Universe — including articles, training plans, gear reviews, photography, graphics, and site design — is the intellectual property of Triathlon Universe or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission. Linking to our content is permitted and encouraged; wholesale reproduction is not.

6. Newsletter

By subscribing to the Triathlon Universe newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails containing training tips, race news, gear picks, and occasional partner content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us at hello@triathlonuniverse.com. We will process your unsubscribe request promptly.

7. Training & Medical Disclaimer

Content on Triathlon Universe — including training plans, workout guidance, nutrition advice, and race preparation tips — is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition, injury, or health concern. Triathlon is a demanding sport; listen to your body, train responsibly, and seek professional guidance when in doubt.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Triathlon Universe, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site or any content published on it. The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site features. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Florida.

12. Contact

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