Terms & Services
Effective Date: 03/01/2026
Last Updated: 03/01/2026
Version: 1.0
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The 4UNT mobile application, website, services, and related features (collectively, the "Platform"), operated by The 4UNT and its owner/operators (the "Company," "The 4UNT," "we," "our," or "us").
The Platform is currently operated as an independent project and may later be transferred to a formally organized legal entity, including but not limited to The 4UNT LLC or another successor entity. Upon such formation, these Terms shall automatically apply to and be administered by that entity without requiring additional user consent.
By creating an account, accessing, or using The 4UNT, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use The 4UNT Platform.
By creating an account or using the Platform, you represent and warrant that:
You are at least 13 years of age
You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms
You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may only use the Platform with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By allowing a minor to use the Platform, the parent or guardian agrees to these Terms on the minor’s behalf and accepts responsibility for the minor’s use of the Platform.
The 4UNT does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we become aware that an account has been created by a user under 13, we reserve the right to suspend or delete the account.
The 4UNT relies on user-provided information and is not responsible for verifying user age.
2. Nature of The Platform
The 4UNT is a voluntary participation platform that provides creative challenges, community activities, and scoring systems designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and engagement (collectively, the "Challenges").
The Platform may:
Suggest optional activities
Provide challenge descriptions
Provide scoring systems
Host user submissions
Facilitate community participation
Highlight sponsor or location-based activities
The 4UNT provides a platform only. The 4UNT does not direct, control, or require how any Challenge is completed. Users independently decide how, when, where, and whether to participate.
The Platform DOES NOT:
Direct user behavior
Supervise users
Monitor user safety
Provide emergency services
Provide security services
Require participation in any Challenge
Control how Challenges are completed
Guarantee safe conditions
The 4UNT is not responsible for user decisions, actions, or outcomes resulting from participation.
All participation is voluntary and undertaken at the user’s own discretion.
3. Voluntary Participation
All Challenges are optional.
You decide:
Whether to participate
Which Challenges to attempt
How to complete them
When to stop
You may stop or abandon any Challenge at any time, for any reason, without penalty beyond the loss of potential points or rewards associated with that Challenge.
Participation is entirely voluntary and self-directed. You are never required to attempt or complete any Challenge.
If a situation feels unsafe:
STOP IMMEDIATELY.
Your safety always comes first.
The 4UNT does not expect or require users to continue any activity once started.
4. Assumption of Risk
By participating in The 4UNT, you acknowledge that participation in Challenges and related activities may involve inherent risks, including both known and unknown risks, which may result in injury, illness, property damage, or other harm.
These risks may include, but are not limited to:
Travel risks
Environmental exposure
Physical activity
Interaction with public spaces
Interaction with other participants or members of the public
Transportation risks
Weather conditions
Conditions at third-party locations
Accidental injury
Unforeseen hazards
You understand that The 4UNT does not control the conditions under which Challenges are completed and does not guarantee safety.
By choosing to participate, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable.
You agree that participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion and risk.
You further acknowledge that you are solely responsible for evaluating whether a Challenge is appropriate for your abilities, experience, location, and circumstances.
5. Personal Responsibility
You agree that you are solely responsible for your participation in The 4UNT and any activities related to Challenges.
You are solely responsible for:
Your decisions
Your safety
Your conduct
Your travel and transportation choices
Your physical and mental condition
Your use of equipment or props
Your awareness of surroundings
Your interactions with other individuals
Your compliance with all applicable laws and rules
You are responsible for determining whether you are physically and otherwise capable of participating in any Challenge.
The 4UNT is not responsible for how you choose to complete a Challenge or for the choices you make while participating.
The 4UNT does not supervise, monitor, or control user participation and is not responsible for user judgment or actions.
6. Legal Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using The 4UNT and participating in any Challenge.
You agree to:
Follow all local, state, and federal laws
Follow property rules
Follow business policies
Follow transportation laws
Follow safety regulations
Follow posted rules at any location
You may not:
Trespass
Damage property
Harass others
Violate any law
Enter restricted areas
Disrupt businesses
Endanger yourself
Endanger others
You are solely responsible for determining whether your actions comply with applicable laws and rules.
The 4UNT does not require or encourage illegal activity. If a Challenge could be interpreted to require illegal behavior, you must choose a legal alternative method of completion or not participate.
If a Challenge would require illegal activity:
DO NOT DO IT.
Failure to comply with laws or these rules may result in:
Removal of submissions
Loss of points
Account suspension
Account termination
7. Business & Public Space Conduct
When interacting with businesses, organizations, or public spaces while participating in The 4UNT, you must:
Be respectful
Follow all posted rules
Follow all staff instructions
Not disrupt normal operations
Not interfere with customers or employees
Not demand participation
Leave immediately if asked
Follow all public use guidelines
Participation in The 4UNT does not grant any special privileges or access rights. Businesses and property owners are not required to participate and may refuse interaction at their discretion.
Users may not:
Pressure businesses or employees to participate
Misrepresent themselves as representatives of The 4UNT
Claim official authority
Create disturbances
Damage relationships between The 4UNT and community partners
The 4UNT is not responsible for how businesses, organizations, or property owners respond to users.
Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the Platform.
8. Filming & Consent
You are responsible for ensuring that any photos, videos, or recordings submitted to The 4UNT comply with all applicable privacy, publicity, and recording laws.
You must obtain consent before:
Filming identifiable individuals
Recording on private property
Recording inside businesses
Recording where permission is required
Recording minors without permission from a parent or guardian
You are solely responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions or releases from individuals appearing in your submissions.
You may not submit content that:
Violates privacy rights
Violates publicity rights
Was recorded without required consent
Harasses or exploits individuals
Violates applicable recording laws
Participation in The 4UNT does not grant permission to film any person or property.
The 4UNT is not responsible for disputes related to recording or submitted content.
We reserve the right to remove any submission that raises privacy concerns.
9. Transportation Risks
You are solely responsible for all transportation decisions made while participating in The 4UNT.
You are solely responsible for:
Driving decisions
Travel safety
Route choices
Transportation risks
Obeying traffic laws
Paying attention to surroundings
Avoiding distracted driving or travel
The 4UNT does not require any specific method of transportation and does not encourage unsafe travel behavior.
You agree that you will not use The 4UNT in a manner that distracts you while driving, biking, or operating any vehicle.
You are responsible for safely stopping your vehicle before interacting with the Platform.
The 4UNT is not responsible for accidents, injuries, or incidents that occur during travel related to participation.
10. Account Registration
To use certain features of The 4UNT, users must create an account and provide required information, which may include:
Full name (for internal use)
Username (public identity)
Email address
Other required account information
Usernames may be displayed publicly and must not:
Impersonate others
Use offensive or harmful language
Misrepresent affiliation with The 4UNT
Violate intellectual property rights
The 4UNT reserves the right to require username changes if necessary.
You agree to provide accurate information to the best of your ability. The 4UNT is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of user-provided information.
You are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
Protecting your login credentials
All activity occurring under your account
You agree to notify The 4UNT if you believe your account has been compromised.
The 4UNT is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account.
11. Account Termination
The 4UNT reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts, remove content, or limit participation for any reason, including but not limited to:
Violations of these Terms or Participation Rules
Unsafe behavior
Harassment or abuse
Illegal activity
Cheating or fraudulent submissions
Misconduct
Behavior that harms the community
Behavior that damages The 4UNT’s reputation or relationships
Attempts to exploit or manipulate the Platform
Termination or suspension may occur with or without notice.
The 4UNT also reserves the right to:
Remove submissions
Adjust scores
Revoke points
Disqualify users from Challenges
Restrict access to features
Users whose accounts are terminated may lose access to:
Submissions
Points
Ranking
Prizes
Membership benefits
The 4UNT is not required to provide warnings prior to enforcement actions.
12. User Conduct Rules
Users must conduct themselves in a respectful and lawful manner while using The 4UNT.
Users may not:
Harass, bully, or intimidate others
Discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
Threaten violence or promote violence
Submit hateful, abusive, or offensive content
Engage in dangerous or reckless behavior
Submit fraudulent or misleading content
Impersonate other users or organizations
Misrepresent affiliation with The 4UNT
Attempt to exploit or manipulate the Platform
Interfere with other users’ participation
Encourage unsafe or illegal activity
Users must not use the Platform in a manner that harms:
Other participants
Businesses
Community partners
The reputation of The 4UNT
We reserve the right to:
Remove content
Remove submissions
Remove users
Restrict access
Take enforcement action
At our sole discretion.
13. Challenges & Scoring
Each Challenge may include:
Base points
Bonus points
Creative scoring
Time-based scoring
Sponsor-based scoring (where applicable)
Scoring may include both objective and subjective evaluation criteria.
The 4UNT has final authority over:
Challenge interpretation
Whether a submission meets challenge requirements
Whether a submission meets the intent of the Challenge
Valid submissions
Point awards
Bonus points
Disqualifications
Score adjustments
Tie determination
The 4UNT reserves the right to adjust scores to correct errors, prevent abuse, or maintain fair play.
All scoring decisions are final.
The 4UNT is not required to provide scoring explanations or review requests.
Participation does not guarantee points, rankings, or rewards.
14. Challenge Modifications
The 4UNT reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
Add challenges
Remove challenges
Modify challenge rules
Change scoring methods
Adjust deadlines
Cancel challenges
Replace challenges
Modify challenge availability
These changes may occur at any time and for any reason, including safety concerns, technical issues, fairness concerns, or operational needs.
The 4UNT does not guarantee the availability of any Challenge, point value, or reward opportunity.
Participation in a Challenge does not guarantee completion eligibility, scoring, or reward eligibility.
The 4UNT reserves the right to modify Challenges to maintain safety, fairness, and platform integrity.
15. Cheating
Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
Fake submissions
Misrepresentation
Submitting content you did not create or do not have rights to
Stock media misuse
AI misuse (unless allowed by the Challenge)
Rule circumvention
Exploiting technical loopholes
Purchased submissions
Fraudulent check-ins
Manipulating location verification
Attempting to bypass challenge intent
The 4UNT reserves the right to determine what constitutes cheating or abuse of the Platform.
Attempts to exploit technicalities that bypass the intended purpose of a Challenge may be treated as cheating.
The 4UNT may investigate suspicious activity and take enforcement action including:
Removal of submissions
Removal of points
Score adjustments
Disqualification from Challenges
Account suspension
Account termination
Enforcement actions may occur retroactively if cheating is discovered after points have been awarded.
All determinations regarding cheating are final.
16. AI Use
AI tools may only be used when:
Allowed by the specific Challenge
ORNot prohibited by the Challenge instructions
If a Challenge requires original human participation, creativity, or physical activity, AI-generated submissions that bypass the intended purpose of the Challenge may be disqualified.
Use of AI to misrepresent participation, fabricate activity, or bypass Challenge intent may be treated as cheating.
The 4UNT reserves the right to determine whether AI use violates the spirit or requirements of a Challenge.
Failure to comply may result in:
Removal of submissions
Removal of points
Disqualification
Account enforcement actions
17. User Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you submit to The 4UNT ("User Content").
By uploading or submitting content, you grant The 4UNT a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Use
Display
Share
Reproduce
Modify
Adapt
Publish
Distribute
Promote
Your User Content in connection with the Platform, its operation, promotion, marketing, and related activities.
This license allows The 4UNT to:
Display submissions within the Platform
Feature submissions in marketing materials
Share submissions on social media
Include submissions in promotional content
Share submissions related to sponsor Challenges where disclosed
You understand that you will not receive compensation for such use.
You represent that you have the necessary rights to submit any content you upload.
18. Content License
By submitting content to The 4UNT, you grant The 4UNT a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, perpetual license to use your submitted content for:
Platform use
Marketing
Promotion
Social media
Sponsor promotion (where disclosed)
Community features
Platform improvement
This license includes the right to:
Display content
Reproduce content
Modify content for formatting or presentation
Adapt content for promotional purposes
Distribute content
Archive content
This license continues even if your account is deactivated, except where content removal is required by law.
You understand and agree that:
You receive no compensation
The 4UNT is not required to use your content
Previously used marketing materials may continue to exist after content removal requests
The 4UNT may allow partners or sponsors to view submissions related to their Challenges
19. Sponsor Challenges
Sponsor Challenges may include:
Brand-related activities
Prize offerings
Location-based activities
Promotional opportunities
Sponsors may provide prizes, locations, or promotional opportunities associated with specific Challenges.
Sponsors:
Do not control gameplay
Do not determine scoring
Are not responsible for user participation
Are not liable for user actions
Are not liable for Challenge outcomes
Participation in Sponsor Challenges does not create any relationship between users and sponsors, including employment, agency, or partnership.
Users interact with sponsor locations and businesses at their own discretion and risk.
The 4UNT is responsible for Challenge structure and gameplay decisions, not sponsors.
Sponsor participation does not guarantee prize availability or participation opportunities.
20. Private Submission Option
Users may have the option to mark certain submissions as private.
Private submissions:
Are used only for scoring and Challenge evaluation
Are not used for public promotion or marketing
Are not shared with sponsors unless required for Challenge verification
The 4UNT may still review private submissions for:
Moderation purposes
Rule enforcement
Safety concerns
Technical administration
Private submissions are not considered confidential or privileged communications and may be accessed internally as necessary to operate the Platform.
The 4UNT may disclose submissions if required by law or legal process.
The 4UNT will make reasonable efforts to respect private submission designations but does not guarantee absolute privacy.
21. Content Removal Requests
Users may request removal of their submitted content by contacting The 4UNT through designated support channels.
The 4UNT will make reasonable efforts to remove eligible content from active areas of the Platform.
However, we cannot guarantee removal from:
Past marketing materials
Archived materials
Previously shared media
Third-party platforms where content was shared
Historical records such as leaderboards
Content removal requests do not automatically revoke licenses already granted under these Terms.
Removal timelines may vary depending on technical and operational limitations.
The 4UNT reserves the right to retain content where necessary for:
Legal compliance
Fraud prevention
Dispute resolution
Platform integrity
22. Subscriptions
The 4UNT offers paid memberships that may include different tiers of access and features.
Examples may include:
Base membership
User+ membership
Subscription features and pricing may change over time.
By purchasing a subscription, you authorize recurring billing for the selected membership tier.
Subscriptions:
Bill automatically
Renew monthly unless canceled
Continue until canceled by the user
You are responsible for:
Maintaining valid payment information
Canceling before renewal if you do not wish to continue
Any charges incurred before cancellation takes effect
The 4UNT reserves the right to:
Modify pricing
Modify features
Introduce new membership tiers
Discontinue tiers
With reasonable notice where required.
Failure to maintain valid payment information may result in:
Suspension of membership benefits
Loss of access to paid features
23. Billing Terms
By subscribing to The 4UNT, you agree that:
Charges recur automatically based on your selected subscription
You authorize The 4UNT and its payment processors to charge your payment method
Pricing may change with reasonable notice
You are responsible for canceling your subscription before the next billing cycle if you do not wish to be charged
All payments are final once a billing period begins. No refunds or partial refunds are provided except where required by law.
Cancellation stops future billing but does not retroactively refund prior charges.
The 4UNT may suspend or terminate access to paid features for:
Failed payments
Chargebacks
Payment disputes
Billing abuse
Access to paid features may continue until the end of the current billing period unless otherwise stated.
Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers. The 4UNT does not store full payment details.
Applicable taxes or fees may apply depending on jurisdiction.
24. Cancellation
Users may cancel their subscription at any time through their account settings or designated cancellation method.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
You will continue to have access to paid features until the billing period expires unless otherwise stated.
Cancellation:
Stops future billing
Does not refund current billing period charges
Does not provide partial refunds
Does not retroactively cancel charges already processed
After cancellation:
Paid features may be removed
Account access may revert to free-tier features (if available)
The 4UNT is not responsible for failure to cancel prior to renewal.
Users may resubscribe at any time.
25. Prizes
The 4UNT may offer prizes including but not limited to:
Merchandise
Sponsor prizes
Gift cards
Experiences
Promotional rewards
Prize availability may vary and is not guaranteed.
The 4UNT reserves the right to:
Substitute prizes
Modify prizes
Cancel prizes
Change prize eligibility requirements
Adjust prize distribution
Prizes have no cash value unless explicitly stated.
Users are responsible for any taxes, fees, or reporting obligations related to prizes.
Prize eligibility may be revoked in cases of:
Rule violations
Cheating
Misconduct
Account termination
The 4UNT is not responsible for:
Sponsor prize availability
Shipping delays
Third-party fulfillment issues
Prizes may be refused or forfeited if users cannot be contacted or fail to respond within a reasonable timeframe.
26. No Guarantee of Availability
The 4UNT is provided on an "as available" basis.
We do not guarantee:
Continuous service
Challenge availability
Platform uptime
Feature permanence
Error-free operation
Compatibility with all device
The Platform may experience interruptions due to:
Maintenance
Updates
Technical issues
Third-party service outages
Network failures
The 4UNT reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time.
We are not liable for interruptions, delays, or loss of access.
The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation.
The 4UNT shall not be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control including natural disasters, government actions, internet outages, or third-party failures.
27. Release of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to release, waive, and hold harmless The 4UNT and its owners, operators, affiliates, partners, sponsors, contractors, and representatives ("Related Parties") from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from or related to:
Participation in Challenges
Voluntary activities
Travel to or from Challenge locations
Interaction with public spaces or businesses
User submissions
Prize participation or acceptance
Platform use
Interactions with other users
This release includes claims related to:
Personal injury
Property damage
Accidents
Delays
Third-party actions
You agree that participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
This release applies to the maximum extent permitted by law, including claims arising from ordinary negligence.
28. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The 4UNT and its owners, operators, affiliates, partners, sponsors, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for:
Personal injuries
Property damage
Losses
Lost profits
Lost data
Indirect damages
Incidental damages
Consequential damages
Punitive damage
Arising from or related to:
Platform use
Participation in Challenges
Travel
User interactions
Prizes
Service interruptions
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, total liability of The 4UNT for any claim shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the user in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
If no fees were paid, liability shall be limited to the minimum amount permitted by law.
29. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The 4UNT and its owners, operators, affiliates, partners, sponsors, contractors, and representatives ("Related Parties") from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from or related to:
Your conduct
Your participation in Challenges
Your submissions
Your violations of these Terms
Your violations of laws or regulations
Your interactions with other users or third parties
Your infringement of intellectual property or privacy rights
This includes claims brought by third parties arising from your actions.
You agree to cooperate with reasonable requests related to the defense of such claims.
30. Arbitration Agreement
To the maximum extent permitted by law, any disputes arising from or related to The 4UNT or these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where small claims court is permitted.
Before initiating arbitration, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting The 4UNT.
Arbitration shall:
Take place in California
Be conducted on an individual basis only
Not allow class actions or class arbitration
Be governed by applicable arbitration rules
You agree that:
You waive the right to a jury trial
You waive the right to participate in class actions
Claims must be brought individually
This arbitration agreement does not prevent either party from bringing eligible claims in small claims court.
If any portion of this arbitration provision is found unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in effect.
31. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal actions not subject to arbitration shall be brought in the appropriate courts located in Santa Clara County, California.
You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
32. Privacy
Your use of The 4UNT is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect user information.
By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
This may include information such as:
Account information
Submissions
Location data (where applicable)
Usage data
Communications
Information may be used to:
Operate the Platform
Provide Challenge functionality
Improve services
Maintain safety
Enforce rules
33. Platform Changes
The 4UNT reserves the right to:
Update these Terms
Change features
Modify services
Add or remove functionality
Discontinue portions of the Platform
We may update these Terms from time to time. When material changes occur, we may provide notice through the Platform or by other reasonable means.
Updated Terms become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
You are responsible for reviewing Terms periodically.
34. No Agency Relationship
Users participate in The 4UNT as independent participants only.
Nothing in these Terms creates any relationship of:
Employment
Agency
Partnership
Joint venture
Contractor relationship
Representation
Users are not authorized to:
Represent The 4UNT
Act on behalf of The 4UNT
Bind The 4UNT to any agreement
Speak for The 4UNT or its sponsors
Participation does not create any employment or business relationship with The 4UNT or its partners.
35. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
If any provision cannot be enforced as written, it shall be modified only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.
36. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any referenced rules or policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and The 4UNT regarding use of the Platform.
These Terms supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings, whether written or oral.
Any failure by The 4UNT to enforce a provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that provision.
37. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms or the Platform may be directed to:
Email:info@the4unt.com
Location: San Jose, California
The 4UNT may update contact information as needed.
Contacting The 4UNT does not guarantee a response time, but we will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries.