Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Dark Horse Sprint, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the platform, including participants, visitors, registered users, and any others who access Dark Horse Sprint.
2. Use of Services
To ensure the platform operates smoothly and legally, we require users to adhere to certain rules and conditions regarding access and use of Dark Horse Sprint. Below are the guidelines that you must follow:
Account Creation
To access certain features of Dark Horse Sprint, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to misuse Dark Horse Sprint's services. This includes but is not limited to: • Using Dark Horse Sprint for unlawful purposes or promoting illegal activities • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts • Uploading harmful content such as viruses or other malicious software • Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users • Sharing confidential information from other participants without permission • Disrupting the sprint activities or community discussions
3. Sprint Program Terms
Program Structure
Dark Horse Sprint is a 4-week program designed to help founders build and ship products with accountability and community support. The program includes: • Accountability partner matching • Weekly check-ins and demo sessions • Access to private community • Structured goal-setting and progress tracking
Participation Requirements
By joining a sprint, you commit to: • Actively participating in scheduled activities • Maintaining regular communication with your accountability partner • Attending weekly demo sessions when possible • Treating all community members with respect • Working toward your stated 4-week goal in good faith
Program Modifications
We reserve the right to modify the program structure, schedule, or content as needed to improve the experience. Participants will be notified of any significant changes in advance.
4. User Content
Dark Horse Sprint allows you to submit and display content. To clarify ownership and responsibilities, we outline how user-generated content is handled below:
Ownership
You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on Dark Horse Sprint, including messages, images, and other data ("User Content"). By submitting content, you grant Dark Horse Sprint a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, display, and distribute your User Content for the purpose of operating and improving the platform.
Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences of submitting it. Dark Horse Sprint reserves the right to remove or modify User Content that violates these Terms or any applicable laws.
Community Guidelines
All content shared within the platform should be: • Respectful and professional • Relevant to the founder/builder community • Free from confidential information belonging to others • Constructive and supportive in nature
5. Payment and Refunds
Payment Terms
Sprint participation requires payment of the applicable fee ($99 for Sprint 001). Payment must be completed before program start date. All fees are in USD unless otherwise specified.
Refund Policy
We offer a 7-day refund window from the program start date. Refunds will only be provided if: • You have not actively participated in program activities • You request the refund within 7 days of program start • You have not accessed sensitive community discussions or materials
Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days to the original payment method.
No Guarantee of Results
While we provide structure and community support, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes from participation in the program. Results depend on individual effort and circumstances.
6. Intellectual Property
We respect intellectual property rights, both our own and those of others. This section explains how you may use our proprietary materials and what limitations apply.
Ownership
Dark Horse Sprint and its associated content, including but not limited to software, trademarks, logos, and designs, are owned by Dark Horse Sprint or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Restrictions
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of Dark Horse Sprint without our prior written permission. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software used in Dark Horse Sprint.
User-Generated IP
Ideas, feedback, and innovations shared during the program remain the property of their creators. However, general methodologies and frameworks developed collectively may be used by Dark Horse Sprint for future program improvements.
7. Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the platform, to understand our practices.
Confidentiality
Participants may share sensitive business information during the program. You agree to: • Keep confidential any proprietary information shared by other participants • Not use other participants' ideas or information for your own commercial benefit without permission • Respect the private nature of community discussions
8. Termination
Dark Horse Sprint reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform at any time and for any reason, including if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.
Participant-Initiated Termination
You may discontinue participation at any time, but fees are generally non-refundable except as specified in our refund policy.
9. Disclaimers
To clarify the limits of Dark Horse Sprint's responsibilities, we provide the following disclaimers about the services we offer:
No Warranty
Dark Horse Sprint is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Use of Dark Horse Sprint is at your own risk.
Accuracy of Information
While Dark Horse Sprint strives to provide accurate and helpful information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content or information on the platform.
Third-Party Content
The platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dark Horse Sprint and its affiliates, directors, employees, or partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the platform or these Terms.
Maximum Liability
In no event shall Dark Horse Sprint's total liability exceed the amount you paid for the sprint program.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dark Horse Sprint and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from: • Your use of the platform • Your violation of these Terms • Your violation of any third-party rights • Content you submit to the platform
12. Changes to Terms
Dark Horse Sprint reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be reflected at the top. Your continued use of the platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Notification
For significant changes, we will provide reasonable notice to active participants via email or platform notification.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of Dark Horse Sprint shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: support@darkhorsehq.com
Website: darkhorsehq.com
By using Dark Horse Sprint, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.