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Designed by a board-certified neurologist using the neuroscience behind behavioral economics

Get fit. Get rewarded.Earn your money back.And then some.

PayBack Fitness is a group-based fitness accountability app where your weekly consistency earns real rewards - and missing has a real cost. This is more than motivation. It's a system.

Join a group, commit to a weekly workout goal, and stake PF Points. Hit your goal & earn them back, plus a bonus share from everyone who didn't.

PF 1 PF Point = $1 in gift cards · 200+ brands & 50 charities
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$5/month to start
Redeem instantly · no fees ever
5,514
Total Workouts Logged
Last updated 4/13/2026
10
Week Blocks
200+
Gift Card Brands
The System

A loop that rewards consistency.

PayBack Fitness system: Join a Group, Hit Your Goal, Earn PF Points, Redeem for Gift Cards
Inside the App

Everything you need in one place.

Log workouts, track your group’s progress, watch your PF Points grow, and redeem for gift cards — all from your phone.

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Dashboard

View your groups and log your workouts.

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PF Points Wallet

See how much you've earned and redeem for gift cards.

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Group Progress

Track how other members in your group are doing.

The Difference

This isn’t another fitness tracker.

Most other apps track your workouts and assume motivation does the rest. PayBack Fitness uses the same behavioral principles your brain already responds to — real stakes, real rewards, and real accountability.

Loss aversion. Missing costs you PF Points that reward those who show up. The brain responds far more powerfully to potential loss than to potential gain.
Immediate reward. Every week you hit your goal you earn PF Points worth real gift card dollars — instantly redeemable.
Social accountability. Your group sees the results. Consistency becomes visible. That visibility reinforces the habit.
🧮  Payout Calculator Per Week
Group Size 10 members
Members Who Hit Goal 7 hit goal
14 PF
Per winner this week
100 PF
Total pool
3 missed
Points go to winners
$14
Gift card value earned

If all members hit goal: everyone earns exactly 10 PF.

If no one hits goal, PayBack Fitness credits everyone 10 PF. We do not profit off of group failure, ensuring our goal is aligned with yours.

1 PF Point = $1 in gift card value. Redeemable any time. No fees. Amazon, Walmart, Target, Nike, Starbucks & 200+ more.
Real Members

It works because the stakes are real.

★★★★★
✓ 124 PF Points earned in Block 1

"As a former D1 athlete, my motivation to work out dropped significantly after college. PayBack Fitness changed that — not because it motivated me, but because missing a workout actually cost me something. I hit my goal 9 out of 10 weeks and finished with 124 PF Points. The accountability is real. The rewards are real. I haven't been this consistent in years."

Miguel H.
Miguel H.
Member since 2023
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The Science

Why it actually works.

Built on the same behavioral principles used in clinical habit research — not generic fitness app optimism.

Loss Aversion

Missing a workout is not neutral; it costs you PF Points that go to those who show up. The brain responds far more powerfully to potential loss than to potential gain. This is motivation powered by neuroscience.

Immediate Rewards

Weekly PF Points are earned and visible in real time. Each reward triggers a dopamine response that reinforces the behavior - creating a faster, stronger habit loop than monthly check-ins or long-term goals ever could.

Social Accountability

Your group sees your results in real time. When consistency is visible to others, the social stakes reinforce the habit in ways solo tracking never can.

Affordable & Accessible

At just $5/month, PayBack Fitness gives you the structure, accountability, and real rewards to finally make fitness a habit. No gym membership or personal trainer required.

Momentum

Each week you hit your goal, you earn back more. That accumulating streak of PF Points makes the next week easier. Consistency compounds, and so do the rewards.

Structure Over Willpower

The 10-week Block format gives your commitment a concrete shape. Not open-ended motivation. Rather, a defined challenge with a start, a finish, and real rewards waiting at the end.

Download the App

Available on iOS & Android.

All workout logging and point tracking happens in the app. Free to download — subscription required to compete.

iOS available in the US only. Android available worldwide.

What’s in the app
Live group leaderboard
Easy workout logging
PF Points wallet & history
Instant gift card redemption
Group creation & invite codes
Weekly & block-level stats
Ready?

Join a group. Hit your goal.
Get paid back.

Your first 10-week challenge is the most important one. It builds the foundation. Start now.

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How It Works

Simple system.
Real stakes. Real rewards.

PayBack Fitness runs in 10-week competitions called Blocks. Here’s exactly what happens.

1

Subscribe & Download the App

Create an account and subscribe for $5/month or $50/year. Download the free PayBack Fitness app from the App Store (US only) or Google Play (worldwide).

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2

Commit 100 PF Points to Join a Block

Each 10-week Block requires 100 PF Points to enter — your stake. Create a group and invite friends, or join an open group. The creator sets the weekly goal: workout days and minimum duration per session.

100 PF Points = $100 in potential gift card earnings
3

Hit Your Weekly Goal

Log workouts in the app each week. The week closes at midnight on Day 7. Hit your goal and earn PF Points. Miss, and your share goes to members who show up.

4

Earn PF Points Each Week

Total pool = members × 10 PF. Divided equally among those who hit goal. If everyone wins: everyone earns exactly 10 PF. If no one wins: PayBack Fitness credits everyone 10 PF.

1 PF Point = $1 gift card value
5

Redeem for Gift Cards

At any time, redeem 20+ PF Points for gift cards from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Nike, Starbucks, Apple, and 200+ brands including 50 charities. No fees. Delivered by email instantly at full face value.

🧮  Payout Calculator Per Week
Group Size10 members
Members Who Hit Goal7 hit goal
14 PF
Per winner this week
100 PF
Total pool
3 missed
Points go to winners
$14
Gift card value earned

If all members hit goal: everyone earns exactly 10 PF.

If no one hits goal, PayBack Fitness credits everyone 10 PF. We do not profit off of group failure, ensuring our goal is aligned with yours.

Pricing

Simple pricing.
Real value.

A low monthly subscription plus a per-Block entry stake you earn back by showing up.

Everything Included
Monthly
$5/mo
Billed monthly · cancel anytime
Annual SAVE 17%
$50/yr
$4.17/month · billed annually
Full app access on iOS & Android
Unlimited workout logging
Group leaderboard & progress tracking
PF Points wallet & redemption
Referral program access (10 PF per successful referral)
Block Entry (separate from subscription)
100 PF per 10-week Block

Your stake. Hit your goal consistently and earn it back — plus more from those who missed. Think of it as $100 of potential gift card earnings, not a fee.

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Annual Redemption Cap
599 PF Points ($599) per year
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Annual Purchase Cap
Up to 1,000 PF Points per year
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Wallet Cap
Max 1,500 PF Points at once

Redeem at 200+ brands & 50 charities:

AmazonWalmartTargetNikeStarbucksAppleAdidasBest BuyChipotleDoorDashUberDominosPanera BreadSubwayChilisOlive GardenPapa JohnsSouthwest AirlinesHotels.comTuroTopgolfAMC TheatresGameStopGoogle PlayXboxRobloxCVS PharmacyH&MGapAmerican EagleBanana RepublicMacysJCPenneyHomeGoodsWayfairLowesBarnes & NobleMichaelsGNCChewySams ClubPublixHarris TeeterApplebees& many more
Referrals

Share the app.
Earn free PF Points.

Every person you refer who completes their first Block earns you 10 PF Points — $10 in gift cards. No limit on referrals.

1

Find Your Referral Code

Open the app and go to the Referral Leaderboard tab. Your unique referral code is displayed there and can be copied or shared directly.

2

Share With Friends

Send your code by text, social media, or email. Anyone who signs up using your referral code is automatically linked to you.

3

Earn When They Finish

Once your friend completes their first full 10-week Block, you earn 10 PF Points automatically. No action required from you.

In the App
Referral Leaderboard
Referral Leaderboard tab in the Trophy section
Your Reward
10 PF

per successful referral

Refer 10 friends who each complete a Block? That’s an extra $100 in gift cards.

Program Details

No limit on the number of people you can refer
Reward is issued when your referred user completes their first Block, not on signup
10 PF Points credited automatically, no action required from you
Requires an active subscription to participate
Your referral code is found in the Referral Leaderboard tab of the app
Open Groups

Find your group.
Start competing.

These groups are open to new members. Join via the group code in the app before the start date. You need 100 PF Points and an active subscription to enter.

Open Groups

Accepting new members for upcoming Blocks

Running an open group?
PayBack Fitness

No open groups listed yet.

Be the first to broadcast your group and welcome new members.

How to join a listed group

1. Download the PayBack Fitness app and create an account with an active subscription.
2. Make sure you have 100 PF Points available in your wallet (required to enter any Block).
3. Copy the group join code from the listing above and enter it in the app before the Block start date.
Groups are sorted by Block start date, with the earliest upcoming start date shown first. Once a Block has started, its listing is automatically hidden.

Want to compete with friends you already know?

Create a private group inside the app, set your own goal, and share the join code directly with the people you want to compete with.

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FAQ

Got questions?
We've got answers.

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask our AI assistant (bottom right) or contact us.

I. Using PayBack Fitness
PayBack Fitness is a group-based fitness accountability app built on behavioral economics. You join a group, commit to a weekly workout goal, and log workouts in the app. Hit your goal each week and earn PF Points back — real dollar-value rewards redeemable as gift cards. Miss a week, and your points go to the members who showed up. It runs in 10-week competitions called Blocks.
Anyone 18 years or older. The iOS app is currently available in the US only. The Android app is available worldwide.
No. The group creator sets the weekly workout goal — typically 3 or 4 days per week. You choose your group based on a goal that fits your lifestyle. The only exception is if your group's goal is 7 days per week.
Any form of dedicated physical activity counts — gym, home workouts, running, yoga, sports, fitness classes, and more. Workouts are currently logged on the honor system. The group creator sets a minimum duration per session (typically 15–30 minutes). A workout counts when it meets or exceeds that minimum.
You can log workouts for today or yesterday. Each week closes at midnight on Day 7 in the group's chosen time zone. Once closed, you cannot retroactively log workouts for that week.
Not currently. Each user can participate in one active group at a time. This keeps the system simple and fair.
Currently all groups are invite-only. You can also find open groups on the Open Groups board on this website.
Yes. When creating a group you set the weekly workout frequency goal, the minimum duration per workout, the time zone, and the start date. You then invite members via a group code.
Yes. PayBack Fitness is available on iOS and Android, and all tracking and logging happens through the app.
No - it's better. Instead of just paying to work out, you're part of a system that pays you back for showing up and staying consistent.
PayBack Fitness uses three clinically validated behavioral principles: loss aversion (missing costs you), immediate reward (weekly PF Points), and social accountability (group visibility). It was designed by a board-certified neurologist with a background in behavioral economics — not a typical fitness app.
II. PF Points, Rewards & Payments
PF Points are your reward currency. 1 PF Point = $1 in gift card value at redemption. They are earned by hitting your weekly goal, can be redeemed for gift cards, or used to enter a new Block. They are not cash and cannot be transferred between users.
Total PF Points available per week = number of members × 10. That pool is divided equally among all members who hit their goal, rounded down to the nearest whole number. PayBack Fitness absorbs any fractional remainder. Example: 5 members, 3 hit goal → pool of 50 ÷ 3 = 16 PF Points per winner. If everyone succeeds, each earns exactly 10 PF. If no one succeeds (extremely rare), PayBack Fitness credits everyone 10 PF anyway.
Two components: (1) Subscription: $5/month or $50/year — keeps your account active and gives you app access. (2) Block entry fee: 100 PF Points per 10-week competition — this is your stake, which you earn back by showing up. Think of it as $100 of potential gift card earnings, not a fee.
Open the app, go to your PF Points wallet, and choose to redeem. Minimum redemption is 20 PF Points. Select the amount you wish to redeem, choose your gift card brand, and the gift card is emailed to you immediately at full face value. No fees, ever. 1 PF Point = $1 in gift card value.
Annual redemption cap: 599 PF Points ($599) per calendar year. Annual purchase cap: 1,000 PF Points per year. Wallet cap: 1,500 PF Points maximum at any one time. These limits are designed to ensure fairness and program integrity.
In most US jurisdictions, gift card rewards below $600 per year are not considered taxable income. Since the annual redemption cap is 599 PF Points, most users will not exceed this threshold. However, tax laws vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. We recommend consulting a tax advisor to confirm your specific situation.
This is extremely rare, but if it occurs, PayBack Fitness credits every active member 10 PF Points as if everyone succeeded. The platform is designed to reward consistency — not to profit from collective failure.
To keep things simple, your weekly PF Points earned are always rounded down to the nearest whole number. For example, if you earn 12.36 PF Points, you'll receive 12 PF Points. The fraction left behind helps support the system and keeps the math clear for everyone.
Share your unique referral code from within the app. When someone you refer completes their first full 10-week Block, you earn 10 PF Points. There's no limit to how many people you can refer. Referral rewards are issued upon the referred user's Block completion — not upon signup.
When purchasing PF Points through the portal, Stripe's standard processing fee applies. PayBack Fitness does not add any additional fees. Redemptions (gift cards) always have zero fees.
When you purchase PF Points through our portal, payment is processed through Stripe, which includes a small standard credit card processing fee of about 3%.

PayBack Fitness does not add or keep any additional fees here - this is simply the cost of secure payment processing.
III. Account, Blocks & Fair Play
No. Once you commit 100 PF Points to a Block, you cannot withdraw. This protects the fairness of the competition for all other members. Choose your group carefully before committing. Note: if you do cancel your subscription mid-Block, remaining members are unaffected or may benefit from redistributed points.
Any PF Points remaining in your wallet are forfeited upon cancellation. We strongly recommend redeeming all available points (minimum 20 PF) before cancelling. You should also ideally complete any active Block before cancelling, as your entry stake is non-refundable.
Account deletion is permanent. All profile data, workout history, and PF Points are forfeited. If you are in an active group or have an active subscription, deletion will be scheduled for when those end — not immediately.
In the event of a verified platform outage preventing workout logging, PayBack Fitness will credit all affected active group members 10 PF Points for that week and the week will not count toward or against any member's standing. Contact [email protected] immediately if you experience a technical issue.
Workouts are currently logged on the honor system. Smart-wear integrations (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.) are planned for a future update. Accounts that show repeated patterns of abuse may be suspended. The system is built on trust and mutual accountability within your group.
Accounts that show repeated abuse of the system may be suspended or removed. Our priority is keeping the community fair and fun for everyone.
Yes. All payments are processed through Stripe using industry-standard encryption. PayBack Fitness does not store your payment card details directly.
Not currently. A trial option may be introduced in a future update.
Even in a small group, the system still works - hitting your weekly goal determines whether you keep or forfeit your 10 PF Points. A group must have at least 2 competitors to become active on the group start date; otherwise, it will be removed and your PF Points will be reimbursed to allow you to create or join another group.
Life happens, and sometimes there will be illnesses, travel, or other unforeseen events that make it hard to hit your goal. Unfortunately, missed weeks can't be reimbursed as your forfeited PF Points go into the shared pool for everyone that hit their weekly goal. The good news is you can always jump back in the following week. PayBack Fitness is about building momentum over time, not perfection.
Each Block is about building momentum, so even if you miss a week, you can always keep going. If you choose to unsubscribe during an active Block/group, any remaining PF Points will be forfeited. Subscriptions and group entries are non-refundable once a Block has started. This policy helps keep the reward system fair for all participants.
The PayBack Blog

Insights, habits,
& strategies.

Fitness is fickle: we know we need it, but life often gets in the way.
Here you’ll find guidance, techniques, and stories designed to help you stay consistent and discover the rewards of building real habits.

Our Story

Built from a
New Year’s resolution.

The Spark

PayBack Fitness was born out of a simple New Year’s resolution in January 2023. After speaking with my wife and sister about how hard it is to stay consistent with fitness goals, we decided to try something different — turn it into a competition with real stakes.

The Founder

Designed by a neurologist. Built for everyone.

Drawing on a background as a board-certified Neurologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a passion for behavioral economics, the system was designed from the ground up to work with how the brain actually builds habits.

Loss aversion, immediate reward, and social accountability are not marketing language. They are clinically validated mechanisms that change behavior. PayBack Fitness applies them to fitness in a practical, affordable way.

The First Block

Three friends joined Block 1. The rules: commit to a weekly workout goal, stake your PF Points, hit your goal and earn them back, miss and they go to those who showed up. The consistency rate was immediately higher than anything we’d seen from motivation alone. That was the proof of concept.

Our Mission

At PayBack Fitness, we are revolutionizing fitness by combining habit-building psychology with real rewards, uniting people in a community where motivation, accountability, and competition make fitness a lifestyle, not a chore.

Our Vision

To become the world’s leading fitness platform where every person is motivated to move, supported by a community, and rewarded for building healthier habits.

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Legal

Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 5, 2025

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. THIS IS A BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN PAYBACK FITNESS, LLC ("PayBack Fitness" or "PF") AND YOU, ALSO REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "USER." PayBack Fitness provides an online fitness community and related services, content, and features through PayBack Fitness's website, mobile desktop, or device applications operated by PayBack Fitness (including iOS and Android applications requiring a PayBack Fitness account to access content and features) ("Apps"), and PayBack Fitness-controlled social media pages, including without limitation on Meta and Instagram. All PayBack Fitness online services, content, and features, including without limitation those named above, shall be collectively referred to herein as the "Service" or the "Services." These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of PayBack Fitness and all PayBack Fitness Services.

By creating an account, subscribing, visiting, browsing, or otherwise using the Services in any manner, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies or guidelines provided within the app or on our website, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference, as may be amended without notice from time to time. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all other additional Payback Fitness policies or guidelines, you may not access or use the Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to enter into this binding agreement. You must be 18 years or older (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements and are fully capable of complying with these Terms.

PayBack Fitness may, in its sole discretion, refuse to offer Service to any person or entity and change the eligibility criteria at any time without notice. You are solely responsible for ensuring that these Terms are in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to you. The right to access and use PayBack Fitness's Services is revoked where these Terms or use of the Service is prohibited or conflicts with any applicable law, rule, or regulation applicable to your jurisdiction. PayBack Fitness's Services are offered only for your personal, non-commercial use, and is not for the use or benefit of any third party.

2. Accounts

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering an account and notify us of any changes to any provided information. If you fail to keep your account information up to date, PayBack Fitness may suspend or terminate your account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account, including without limitation any activity by unauthorized users. PayBack Fitness shall not be responsible for the loss of any information or data, including without limitation PF Points, or any other activity that occurs under your account. You agree to not share, sell, or transfer your account. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access. You may not use someone else's name or any name, location, or other public profile information or image that violates any third-party rights, is against the law, or is offensive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable in Payback Fitness's sole discretion.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms, fraudulent behavior, or misuse of the Service.

3. License to Use the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and for as long as your are permitted by PayBack Fitness to access and use its Services, PayBack Fitness grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only, which license may not be assigned or sublicensed to any other party.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, redistribute, sell, transfer, or create derivative works from the Service or its content.
  • Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to extract source code from any of the Services, including without limitation using the content of the Services to train artificial intelligence models or systems.
  • Use bots, scrapers, automation, or other unauthorized means of access.
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or impair, or attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or impair the security, integrity, or functionality of the Service.
  • Use the Service for any purpose other than your own personal, non-commercial use.

PayBack Fitness reserves all rights in and to the Services, including without limitation PayBack Fitness's website and mobile application, not expressly granted to you under these Terms.

4. Subscriptions, Fees & Payments

Certain features require a paid subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled. You authorize recurring charges until you cancel through your account or the platform store (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play). Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). PayBack Fitness does not store payment card information. Refunds are not guaranteed and are issued only as required by law. Free trials or promotional offers may convert to paid plans unless canceled before expiration. We reserve the right to modify pricing, billing periods, or features.

5. PF Points Reward System

5.1 Overview

Users may earn "PF Points" through participation in workouts, competitions ("Blocks"), or other approved activities within the Service. PF Points serve as a reward and engagement mechanism, not a financial product.

5.2 General Terms

PF Points:

  • Have no cash value outside of the PayBack Fitness platform.
  • Are non-transferable and cannot be sold, traded, or redeemed for cash.
  • May be redeemed only within the Service through authorized redemption options (e.g., gift cards via Tremendous).
  • May expire or be discontinued at our discretion.
  • Are forfeited if your account is terminated, deleted, or inactive for more than 12 months.

PayBack Fitness is not responsible for the loss of any PF Points through unauthorized access to your account by a third party.

5.3 Annual Redemption Cap

Users may redeem up to the equivalent of $599 USD in PF Points per calendar year. PF Points earned beyond this limit remain in the account for redemption in future calendar years, subject to these Terms. The redemption limit has been set for accounting purposes; however, it is your sole responsibility to ensure compliance with all tax and reporting laws and regulations. PayBack Fitness shall not be responsible or liable for any actions or inactions by you with respect to compliance with any applicable tax reporting laws.

5.4 Annual Purchase Cap

To prevent fraud and ensure fairness, Users may purchase up to 1,000 PF Points per calendar year.

5.5 Wallet Balance Cap

A User's PF Points may not exceed 2,000 PF Points at any time. Once this cap is reached, the user must redeem PF Points before earning or purchasing additional ones. This limit prevents misuse of the Service as a stored-value account and promotes active engagement.

5.6 Redemption Rules

PF Points redemption and rewards are provided through third-parties, including without limitation Tremendous, and are subject to their respective terms, conditions, and policies. PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable for any actions or inactions of third-parties, including without limitation the quality of their products or services. Redemption values, third-party partner availability, and delivery methods may change at any time without notice.

6. User Conduct and Interactions with Third Parties

You agree not to:

  • Cheat, falsify activity logs, or otherwise engage in any fraudulent activity to manipulate PF Points results.
  • Engage in any activity that infringes, misappropriates, or violates the patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, intellectual property, publicity, privacy, or other rights of PayBack Fitness or any other third-party.
  • Violate or encourage any conduct that would violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, or any provision of these Terms.
  • Engage in any activity that is violent, threatening, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, or offensive, as determined by PayBack Fitness in its sole discretion.
  • Engage in any activity that promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, harassment, abuse, or that threatens or harms other users.
  • Interfere with the fair operation of competitions or rewards.
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without written authorization from PayBack Fitness.
  • Display, mirror, or otherwise use PayBack Fitness, its Services, or any of its elements, including without limitation PayBack Fitness's name, trademark, logo, website, or other proprietary information without PayBack Fitness's express written consent.
  • Access, tamper with, or otherwise use non-public areas of PayBack Fitness's Services.
  • Breach, attempt to breach, scan, bypass, or test any of PayBack Fitness's security measures or authentication measures.

PayBack Fitness reserves the right to remove content, suspend access, or permanently terminate accounts for violations of this section.

PayBack Fitness is an interactive online fitness community. When interacting with other PayBack Fitness members, you should exercise caution and common sense to protect your personal safety, just as you would when interacting with anyone else. Your personal interactions with any third party found on or through PayBack Fitness's Services are between you and such third party. You agree that PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, or death resulting from or related to your interactions with such third parties, and you expressly waive, on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and assigns, all claims, damages, losses, costs, including without limitation attorneys' fees, related to such loss, damage, injury, or death.

7. Service Content, User Content, and Feedback

You retain ownership of any content and data, including without limitation any images, you upload ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for any User Content that you provide to the Services, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted. You represent that you own or have all rights to provide all User Content that you submit to the PayBack Fitness Service and that PayBack Fitness will not need to obtain licenses from any third party or pay any royalties to any third party in order to use such User Content.

You represent that all User Content submitted by or on behalf of you is in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law, or is offensive, obscene, objectionable, or that would tend to damage PayBack Fitness's reputation or goodwill, as determined by PayBack Fitness in its sole discretion.

By posting or submitting User Content, you grant PayBack Fitness a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, sublicensable, transferable royalty-free license to use, host, reproduce, distribute, modify, edit, adapt, display, make derivative works from, and promote it in connection with operating or marketing the Service, without compensation to you. You acknowledge that you waive all rights of privacy or publicity in your User Content. Feedback, suggestions, reviews, or ideas submitted to PayBack Fitness by you may be used freely without obligation, compensation, or additional notice to you.

You may remove User Content by deleting it from the Services; however, some User Content may not be completely removed and copies of the User Content may continue to exist in the Service and PayBack Fitness may continue to use such User Content. PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable for the removal or deletion of, or the failure to remove or delete, any User Content.

You acknowledge that all content, including without limitation Service content and User Content, accessed by you on the Service is at your own risk and you will be solely responsible for any damage or loss resulting to you or any other party resulting from your use of the Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PayBack Fitness makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees with respect to any content that you access through the Services.

8. Health & Safety Disclaimer

PayBack Fitness is not a medical, fitness, or healthcare provider. All content and recommendations are for informational and motivational purposes only.

YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. The use of information or content provided on the Service is solely at your own risk and PayBack Fitness does not in any way guarantee, and is not responsible or liable for, the content's accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness for any purpose. Furthermore, PayBack Fitness does not guarantee any particular result, including without limitation any weight loss results.

Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any fitness program. You assume full responsibility and all risks for your participation in workouts or related activities. PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable in any way for injury, illness, or harm, including death, resulting from your use of the Service, and you expressly waive, on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and assigns, all claims, damages, losses, costs, including without limitation attorneys' fees, related to any loss, damage, harm, injury, or death resulting from or in any way related to your use of the Services.

9. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos, graphics, text, designs, and software are owned by PayBack Fitness, LLC or its licensors and are or may be protected under intellectual property laws, including without limitation copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights. These rights are valid and protected in all forms, media and technologies existing now or hereafter developed. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any materials, data, or content owned, created, or produced by PayBack Fitness without PayBack Fitness's express written consent.

10. Termination

PayBack Fitness may, in its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your account, or any part thereof, or block or remove any User Content that you submitted, for any lawful reason, including without limitation if PayBack Fitness has determined that you have violated any of these Terms, that you have engaged in any fraudulent activity, that you have misused the Service, or that your conduct or content would tend to damage PayBack Fitness's reputation or goodwill.

Upon termination for any reason, including termination by PayBack Fitness or by your own actions:

  • Your access to and license to use the Service ends.
  • Any remaining PF Points are forfeited. If you elect to terminate your account, you MUST redeem any desired PF Points prior to termination. PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable for the loss of any PF Points once the account has been terminated.
  • We may delete your account data and all account information and content per our Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party providers, including without limitation Apple App Store, Google Play, Stripe, Supabase, Tremendous, and Twilio. PayBack Fitness is not responsible for the performance, policies, availability, activity, or inactivity, including without limitation the security measures, of any third-party providers. Use of such third-party services is subject to their own terms. These Terms are solely between you and PayBack Fitness. You agree that you are solely responsible for complying with all applicable third-party terms of services when using PayBack Fitness's Services.

12. SMS, Email & Notifications

By providing contact information, you consent to receive transactional communications (e.g., account alerts, confirmations). You are solely responsible for any fees associated with receiving SMS, Email, and Notifications.

13. Disclaimers of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. PayBack Fitness makes no warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, and expressly disclaims any warranties that might arise under any law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the Service. Furthermore, PayBack Fitness does not guarantee that the Service will meet your personal needs. PayBack Fitness reserves the right to modify the Services at any time in its sole discretion without notice to Users.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PayBack Fitness is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages (including loss of data, profits, or goodwill). Our aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount of subscription fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions; in such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PayBack Fitness, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees, arising from your use or misuse of the Service, your User Content, and your violation of these Terms.

16. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles and you expressly agree to submit yourself to the personal jurisdiction of North Carolina in the event of a dispute with PayBack Fitness.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to (i) these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof; or (ii) the use of the Service or PayBack Fitness content ("Dispute") will first be subject to informal resolution. Any disputes must be brought to the attention of PayBack Fitness within thirty (30) days that such dispute is known, or could be known, by User. Disputes must be submitted by electronic mail to support@paybackfitness.com. Upon receipt by PayBack Fitness of the dispute, the parties agree to engage in good faith effort to resolve the dispute within ninety (90) days, during which time the parties may not initiate arbitration or other legal proceeding.

Unresolved disputes will be settled by binding arbitration on an individual basis in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Arbitration shall be in accordance with North Carolina Revised Uniform Arbitration Act, N.C.G.S. § 1-569.1 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. The parties shall mutually select a qualified arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree to an arbitrator, a court of competent jurisdiction in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina shall appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to decide all issues relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability and scope of these Terms and this arbitration agreement. The arbitrator may award payment of filing fees and costs and attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.

You expressly waive the right to participate in class actions, jury trials, or consolidated proceedings to the extent permitted by law.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, PayBack Fitness reserves the right to immediately seek injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of law to prevent or enjoin the infringement or misappropriation of our intellectual property rights, including without limitation the unauthorized disclosure of trade secrets or other proprietary information.

17. Changes to Terms

PayBack Fitness reserves the right to update these Terms at any time at our discretion. Any modifications shall be uploaded to PayBack Fitness's website and will be effective on the date they are posted. Payback Fitness is not obligated to provide individual notice to Users of each update. If you continue to use PayBack Fitness Services after updated Terms have been posted, you are agreeing to be bound by the updated Terms. If you do not agree to be bound by the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service and terminate your account.

18. Miscellaneous

  • Headings: Headings of this Term are for convenience only and shall not be used to construe the Terms.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that portion found to be unenforceable only shall be stricken from these Terms and superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that matches the intent of the original provision. The remaining terms remain enforceable.
  • Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms. We may assign ours without restriction and without notice to you.
  • Force Majeure: We are not responsible for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control and not caused by PayBack Fitness's willful acts or negligence. Events beyond PayBack Fitness's reasonable control include but are not limited to acts of government, flood, fire, civil unrest, acts of terror, strikes or other labor problems, and computer attacks or malicious acts, such as attacks on or through the internet, any internet service provider, telecommunications or hosting facility.
  • Notices: You consent to receive notices electronically via email or the app.
  • No Waiver: No failure or delay by PayBack Fitness in exercising any of its rights herein shall be deemed to be a waiver of any further exercise of that right or any other rights provided by these Terms. PayBack Fitness's rights and remedies herein are cumulative and not exclusive.
  • Survival: Upon termination of this agreement between you and PayBack Fitness, the following sections of these Terms shall survive: Section 7: Service Content, User Content, and Feedback; Section 8: Health & Safety Disclaimer; Section 9: Intellectual Property; Section 11: Third Party Services; Section 13: Disclaimer of Warranties; Section 14: Limitation of Liability; Section 15: Indemnification; Section 16: Governing Law & Dispute Resolution; and Section 18: Miscellaneous.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms and referenced policies form the complete agreement between you and PayBack Fitness. There are no other oral or written agreements that are binding between you and PayBack Fitness.

19. Contact

📧 support@paybackfitness.com

Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 5, 2025

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how PayBack Fitness, LLC ("PayBack Fitness," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile applications, website, and related products or services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to this Policy and to the processing of your information as described below. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly and automatically through your interaction with the Service.

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile preferences.
  • Subscription & Payment Data: Payment details processed by Stripe. PayBack Fitness does not store credit card information and is not responsible or liable for any actions, omissions, or negligence by Stripe, including without limitation any data breaches or disclosures of information.
  • Activity & Fitness Data: Workout logs, completion streaks, daily goals, PF Points progress, and participation in "Blocks."
  • Communications: Messages sent to our support team, feedback, or inquiries.
  • Referral Information: Data associated with referral codes or bonuses you generate or receive.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and mobile identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages or screens viewed, app features used, time spent, and engagement metrics.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small data files that help us recognize you, analyze usage, and improve our Service.
  • Location Information: Only when explicitly allowed by your device settings, to enhance experience or verify eligibility in certain jurisdictions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • Process payments, subscriptions, and PF Points redemptions.
  • Track fitness activity and calculate rewards.
  • Prevent fraud, verify eligibility, and enforce wallet caps and annual redemption limits.
  • Communicate with you (transactional updates, app notifications, customer support).
  • Comply with legal obligations, including tax reporting for PF Points redemptions exceeding applicable thresholds.

3. PF Points Data & Wallet Management

Because PF Points involve virtual reward balances, we maintain records of:

  • PF Point Earnings: Activity-based accrual data linked to your account.
  • PF Point Purchases: Limited to 1,000 PF Points per calendar year.
  • Wallet Balances: Subject to a 2,000 PF Points maximum balance at all times.
  • Redemptions: Limited to $599 USD equivalent per calendar year, per user.
  • Forfeiture: PF Points balances may be forfeited if your account is deleted, terminated, or inactive for more than 12 months.

We retain these records as part of our legitimate business interest in operating the reward system, detecting misuse, and meeting legal recordkeeping requirements.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We only share data with third parties as reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and enhance the Service, or as otherwise required by law.

Specifically, we share payment information with Stripe for the purpose of securely processing subscription and in-app purchase payments. For the fulfillment of rewards, we utilize Tremendous, which delivers gift cards or other redemption rewards associated with PF Points redemptions.

We rely on Supabase and Railway to provide secure database hosting and account storage services, including the management of user data and PF Points. We also engage Twilio and certain email service providers to facilitate communications such as verification codes, transactional alerts, and service notifications.

Additionally, we employ analytics and performance measurement tools, such as Google Analytics, Firebase, or comparable providers, to evaluate usage trends, diagnose technical issues, and improve functionality across the PayBack Fitness platform. These providers may collect aggregated or anonymized data for analytical purposes in accordance with their own privacy practices.

We may also share data:

  • With professional advisors (legal, tax, compliance) where necessary.
  • When required by law, subpoena, or governmental request.
  • In the event of a business transfer, merger, or sale of company assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy, including:

  • While your account is active or needed to provide services.
  • To comply with tax, legal, or accounting obligations.
  • For PF Points recordkeeping (up to 5 years, unless laws require longer retention).
  • After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We employ industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure third-party integrations.

However, no online service is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk and expressly waive any claims, damages, liabilities, and costs associated with any third party breach out of PayBack Fitness's reasonable control.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access and Portability: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data; however, some User Content may not be completely removed and copies of the User Content may continue to exist in the Service and PayBack Fitness may continue to use such User Content. PayBack Fitness is not responsible or liable for the removal or deletion of, or the failure to remove or delete, any User Content.
  • Restriction or Objection: Limit or object to certain processing activities.
  • Opt-Out: Decline marketing emails or certain cookies.

Requests can be made by contacting support@paybackfitness.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18; if we become aware, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our partners operate. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer and processing. We take appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to improve the user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some Service features may not function properly without them.

11. Communications

Transactional Messages: We may send service-related communications (e.g., account confirmations, payment receipts). These cannot be opted out of.

12. Data Transfers in the Event of Business Change

If PayBack Fitness undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to this Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

PayBack Fitness reserves the right to update this Policy at any time at our discretion. Any modifications shall be uploaded to PayBack Fitness's website and will be effective on the date they are posted. Payback Fitness is not obligated to provide individual notice to Users of each update. If you continue to use PayBack Fitness Services after an updated Policy has been posted, you are agreeing to be bound by the updated Policy. If you do not agree to be bound by the updated Policy, you must discontinue use of the Service and terminate your account.

14. Contact Us

📧 support@paybackfitness.com