Terms & Conditions

Last updated: June 29, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Tap Early application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Tap Early is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training companion app that provides AI-powered coaching assistance, training logging, technique tracking, and game plan development tools. The App is designed to supplement, not replace, instruction from qualified BJJ instructors.

The core app is free. Tap Early Pro is an optional paid subscription that unlocks additional features, including unlimited AI coaching, AI video analysis of your rolls, weight management, multiple competition preps, unlimited techniques and positions, and Coach's Report PDF exports.

3. IMPORTANT: Assumption of Risk & Liability Disclaimer

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS CONTACT SPORT. By using this App, you acknowledge and agree that:

Tap Early, its developers, affiliates, and partners are NOT responsible for any injuries, damages, or harm that may occur to you, your training partners, or any third parties as a result of practicing techniques, following advice, or using any information provided through this App.
You participate in BJJ training entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety and the safety of your training partners.
The AI coach provides general guidance and is not a substitute for in-person instruction from a qualified BJJ instructor who can observe your technique and physical condition.
You should always train under the supervision of a qualified instructor, warm up properly, and tap early when caught in submissions.
You should consult with a medical professional before starting any physical training program, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions.

3a. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAP EARLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP OR PARTICIPATION IN BJJ ACTIVITIES.

4. Medical Disclaimer

The App does not provide medical advice. Any information about injuries, recovery, or physical condition is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or received through this App.

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of this App, you agree to:

Provide accurate information about your experience level and physical condition
Train safely and responsibly at all times
Follow the guidance of your in-person BJJ instructor
Tap early and tap often to prevent injuries
Not use the App for any unlawful purpose
Not attempt to harm, disable, or interfere with the App

6. AI Coach & Video Analysis Limitations

Tap Early uses artificial intelligence in two ways — a text-based coach and (with Pro) video analysis of roll clips. Both have inherent limitations:

Text coach:

It cannot see your technique or physical form unless you describe it in words
It may provide general advice that is not suitable for your specific situation
It should never override the advice of your real coach or instructor
It may occasionally provide incorrect or incomplete information

6b. Video Analysis (Pro)

It analyses the clip you upload but may miss details, misread positions, or focus on the wrong moments
Feedback is coaching guidance, not a substitute for in-person instruction from a qualified instructor
Clip quality, camera angle, and lighting affect how useful the analysis is
Pro includes a monthly limit on video analyses

6c. Verify Before You Apply

Always verify advice with a qualified instructor before implementing new techniques, especially those involving submissions or high-risk movements.

7. Tap Early Pro Subscriptions

Tap Early Pro is billed as an auto-renewing subscription through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. By subscribing, you agree to the store's terms and payment policies in addition to these Terms.

Free trial: new subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial, as shown at checkout. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription automatically converts to a paid plan.

Managing & cancelling: you can view, change, or cancel your subscription through your device's subscription settings or via Account Settings → Manage subscription in the App. Cancelling stops future charges but does not refund the current billing period.

Refunds: all payments are processed by Apple or Google. Refund requests must be submitted through the App Store or Google Play.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the App, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of Tap Early and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you create within the App (training logs, notes, video clips you upload, etc.). By using the App, you grant us a limited license to store and process this content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms in the App. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

hi@tapearly.org

By using Tap Early, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.