RunClub HQ Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 2025

These terms govern your use of RunClub HQ, a club management platform operated by SymNex Consulting Ltd (registered in England and Wales).

By using RunClub HQ, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the service.

Definitions

  • RunClub HQ / we / us – SymNex Consulting Ltd, trading as RunClub HQ
  • Club – a running club that subscribes to RunClub HQ to manage their membership
  • Club Admin – an authorised representative of a club with administrative access
  • Member – an individual whose membership is managed through RunClub HQ
  • Platform – the RunClub HQ website, applications and related services

Part 1: Terms for Clubs

This section applies to clubs subscribing to RunClub HQ.

What we provide

RunClub HQ provides a platform for managing club memberships, including:

  • Member registration and data management
  • Payment collection (via GoCardless integration)
  • Communications tools
  • Event and results management
  • Reporting and administration tools

We'll do our best to keep the platform available and functioning well, but we don't guarantee uninterrupted access. Sometimes things break or need maintenance.

Your responsibilities as a club

By using RunClub HQ, your club agrees to:

  • Provide accurate information when setting up your account
  • Appoint responsible admins who will manage your account appropriately
  • Comply with data protection law – you are the data controller for your members' data, and must have appropriate lawful bases, privacy notices and processes in place
  • Use the platform lawfully – don't use it for anything illegal, harmful or that infringes others' rights
  • Pay your subscription on time according to your chosen plan
  • Keep your account secure – you're responsible for all activity under your club's account

Data processing

We process your members' personal data on your behalf as a data processor. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle data and lists our sub-processors.

You remain responsible for:

  • Having a lawful basis to collect member data
  • Providing your own privacy notice to members
  • Responding to member data requests (access, deletion, etc.)
  • Ensuring any consents you collect are valid

We'll assist you with data protection compliance where reasonably required.

Payment and billing

  • Subscription fees are billed according to your chosen plan
  • Payment collection from your members (via GoCardless) is subject to GoCardless's terms
  • We may change our pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Refunds are at our discretion, though we'll try to be fair

Intellectual property

  • Ours: RunClub HQ, including all software, design, branding and documentation, belongs to us. You can't copy, modify or reverse-engineer it.
  • Yours: Your club's data, content, branding and member information remains yours. You grant us a licence to use it solely to provide the service.

Termination

By you: You can cancel your subscription at any time. We'll provide a reasonable period to export your data.

By us: We can suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Breach these terms
  • Fail to pay your subscription
  • Use the platform in a way that harms us or other users

We may also discontinue the service entirely with reasonable notice.

On termination: We'll retain your data for 30 days to allow export, then delete it (unless legally required to keep it).

Part 2: Terms for Members

This section applies to individuals whose club membership is managed through RunClub HQ.

Your account

When your club uses RunClub HQ, you may be asked to create an account or provide information. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Keep your login details secure
  • Not share your account with others
  • Notify your club if you suspect unauthorised access

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Provide false information
  • Access other members' data without authorisation
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt or overload the platform
  • Use the platform for anything illegal or harmful
  • Upload malicious content or files

Your data

Your club is responsible for your membership data – they decide what to collect and why. RunClub HQ processes data on their behalf. See our Privacy Policy for details.

For questions about your data, contact your club first. They're best placed to help with access requests, corrections or deletions.

Content you upload

If you upload content (such as a profile picture), you confirm you have the right to use it and grant us permission to display it as part of the service.

Termination

Your access to RunClub HQ is tied to your club membership. If your membership ends or your club stops using RunClub HQ, your access will end accordingly.

Part 3: General Terms

These terms apply to everyone.

Service availability

We aim to keep RunClub HQ available and reliable, but we don't guarantee:

  • 100% uptime – maintenance and outages happen
  • That the service will meet all your needs
  • That all features will always be available

We'll try to give notice of planned maintenance and fix problems promptly.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • RunClub HQ is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We're not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the fees you've paid us in the 12 months before the claim
  • We're not liable for decisions your club makes, data accuracy, or third-party services (like GoCardless)

This doesn't affect any rights you have under consumer protection law that can't be excluded.

Indemnity

Clubs agree to indemnify us against claims arising from:

  • Your breach of these terms
  • Your breach of data protection law
  • Disputes with your members
  • Content you upload or publish through the platform

Third-party services

RunClub HQ integrates with third-party services (such as GoCardless for payments). These are subject to their own terms and we're not responsible for their availability or performance.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify clubs of significant changes via email or through the platform. Continued use after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Entire agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any plan-specific terms, make up the entire agreement between you and RunClub HQ.

Contact

RunClub HQ (a trading name of SymNex Consulting Ltd)

Email: [email protected]

Beta Service Notice

RunClub HQ is currently in beta. This means:

  • Some features may be incomplete or change without notice
  • You may encounter bugs or issues
  • We welcome your feedback to help improve the service
  • Standard subscription terms may not yet apply – we'll confirm arrangements with each beta club individually

We appreciate your patience and input as we refine the platform.

These terms are written to be readable, not to hide things in legal jargon. If anything is unclear, please ask.