Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Rowly mobile application ("App") operated by Rowly ("we", "us", or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Rowly is a rowing metrics and session tracking application that provides:

• GPS-based distance and pace tracking
• Stroke rate detection using device sensors
• Session history and replay functionality
• Performance analytics and statistics
• Optional heart rate monitoring via Apple Health (iOS) or a Bluetooth heart rate monitor
• An optional Apple Watch companion app that measures heart rate during a session and records the workout to Apple Health
• Optional upload of completed sessions to Strava, and export of sessions as files

3. User Accounts

The App does not require user registration. All data is stored locally on your device. Your purchase history is managed through your Apple ID or Google account.

4. Subscriptions and Purchases

4.1 Free Features

The following features are available free of charge:

• Live session tracking and recording
• Real-time display of pace, stroke rate, distance and time, with the fields you choose
• GPS mapping of your sessions
• A logbook with a calendar and your weekly and monthly volume
• Fastest 500m and 2k records
• Heart rate from a Bluetooth monitor or Apple Watch
• Strava upload and GPX export
• Backup and restore of your logbook

4.2 Premium Features

Rowly Premium provides additional features through a paid subscription or one-time purchase:

• 500m splits and pacing analysis
• Efficiency analysis, including distance per stroke
• Rhythm and consistency metrics
• Stroke curve analysis
• Technique trends over time
• All personal records, from 1k to 60 minutes
• Session replays
• Stroke and GPS data export (CSV)

4.3 Free Trial

You can try Rowly Premium free for 28 days. The trial starts only when you choose to start it in the App. It requires no payment and does not turn into a paid subscription. When it ends, the free features stay available and your data is kept.

4.4 Subscription Terms

4.5 Pricing

Rowly Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The current price for your region is shown in the App and on the App Store or Google Play before you buy. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

4.6 Refunds

Refunds are handled by Apple or Google according to their respective refund policies. We cannot process refunds directly. To request a refund, please contact Apple Support or Google Play Support.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the App
• Use the App in a way that could damage, disable, or impair it
• Circumvent any security features of the App

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Fitness Disclaimer

The App is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any exercise program.

This applies in particular to heart rate. Heart rate readings shown by the App — whether from an Apple Watch or a Bluetooth monitor — are provided for training reference only. They may be inaccurate, delayed, or missing, and must not be relied upon to detect or diagnose any medical condition. If you feel unwell while exercising, stop and seek medical attention regardless of what the App displays.

6.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, the metrics provided by the App depend on your device's sensors and GPS. Results may vary based on device capabilities, weather conditions, and other factors. The App should not be relied upon for navigation or safety-critical applications.

6.3 No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP.

8. Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Rowly and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the App, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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