⚠ Important Safety Notice
PreRun.io is designed for off-road and recreational use only. It is not a substitute for professional navigation equipment, proper route planning, or sound judgment.
GPS signals can be inaccurate. Routes may contain errors. Road and trail conditions change. Always verify routes independently and drive according to conditions. You are solely responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using PreRun.io ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
PreRun.io is a GPS navigation application designed for off-road and recreational use. The App allows users to import GPX route files, build and follow routes with turn-by-turn audio guidance, add waypoints, and visualize routes on a satellite map with 3D terrain. Additional features (some free, some Pro-only) include: recording routes by driving with GPS, universal Go To navigation with Discover / long-press / group-ride tap, off-road routing on USFS/BLM/state OHV trails, live group location sharing (over cell or Meshtastic LoRa mesh), Weather Callouts and NEXRAD radar, Tour Mode Wikipedia landmark announcements, fuel-range gas-stop insertion, geotagged photo overlay (iPhone / iPad only), and optional cross-device Cloud Sync.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that:
- The App will be error-free or uninterrupted
- GPS positioning will be accurate at all times
- Route information, directions, or waypoint data will be correct, complete, or current
- The App will be suitable for any particular purpose, including navigation in hazardous or remote terrain
- Map data provided by third-party services (Mapbox) will be accurate or up-to-date
4. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PRERUN.IO, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from:
- Reliance on GPS positioning, route directions, or waypoint data provided by the App
- Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated map or route information
- Vehicle damage, personal injury, or death resulting from following routes or directions provided by the App
- Loss of data, including GPX files, waypoints, or track logs
- Service interruptions, GPS signal loss, or device malfunction
- Actions taken based on AI-generated trail or route suggestions
5. Assumption of Risk
Off-road driving, trail navigation, and backcountry travel are inherently dangerous activities. By using PreRun.io, you acknowledge and accept the following:
- You are solely responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers and vehicle
- You will not rely exclusively on the App for navigation in remote, hazardous, or unfamiliar terrain
- You will carry appropriate backup navigation tools (paper maps, compass, secondary GPS device)
- You will assess road and trail conditions independently before proceeding
- You will comply with all applicable traffic laws, land use regulations, and access restrictions
- You will not use the App in any manner that distracts you while operating a vehicle
6. Off-Road Use
PreRun.io is intended for off-road, recreational, and pre-running purposes. The App is not designed or intended for use as a primary navigation system on public roads. Use on public roads is at your own risk and discretion.
7. User Accounts and Subscriptions
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
- You may not share your account with others or allow multiple simultaneous users
- PreRun Pro subscriptions are billed annually through Stripe at $49.99/year
- You may cancel your subscription at any time; access continues through the end of the billing period
- Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis; contact support@prerun.io
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the App
- Use the App to trespass on private property or access restricted areas
- Redistribute, sublicense, or resell access to the App or its features
- Impersonate other users in Group Ride features, misrepresent your identity, or share position data of others without their consent
- Use Public Group discovery to harass, stalk, or interfere with other users' rides
- Upload GPX files or content to shared collections or Public Groups that infringe others' rights, contain unlawful content, or misrepresent land access
9. Third-Party Services
The App relies on third-party services including Mapbox (maps, satellite imagery, routing, and Search Box POI search), Firebase (Google — authentication, subscription storage, Cloud Sync, and Group Ride real-time positions), Stripe (payment processing), the National Weather Service (Weather Callouts), the Iowa Environmental Mesonet (NEXRAD radar tiles), Wikipedia (Tour Mode landmark lookups), and PreRun's own off-road routing engine at routing.prerun.io. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of any third-party service. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. See our Privacy Policy for details on what data flows to each.
10. Intellectual Property
PreRun.io and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Big Sky IT LLC and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. GPX files and waypoint data you create remain your property.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PreRun.io, Big Sky IT LLC, its owners, operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: support@prerun.io
Website: https://prerun.io