Terms of Service
& Privacy Policy
1. About Compound
Compound is an AI-powered workout tracking application currently in a closed pilot phase. It is developed and operated by Varoon Seelan ("we", "us", "our"). The application allows users to log workouts, track progress, and receive AI-generated coaching and programme recommendations.
During the pilot phase, access is by invitation only. Compound is not yet a commercial product. These terms govern your use of the application and our handling of your personal data during the pilot.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account and using Compound, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the application.
You are also required to accept these terms within the application on first login. Your acceptance is recorded with a timestamp in our database.
3. Who Can Use Compound
You must be aged 18 or over to use Compound. By creating an account you confirm you meet this requirement.
During the pilot, access is restricted to individuals who have received a direct invitation. You may not share your invitation or account credentials with others.
4. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data when you use Compound. You provide most of this data voluntarily when setting up your profile and logging workouts.
| Category | Data collected |
|---|---|
| Account | Email address, account creation date, date these Terms were accepted |
| Profile | Date of birth, sex, height (cm), body weight (kg), body fat percentage, calorie goal, training focus, activity level, training days per week, preferred session length, experience level, available equipment, HIIT preference, sleep quality, stress level, injuries and limitations |
| Training sessions | Logged workouts including exercise names, weights per set, sets, reps, effort ratings (RPE) per set, estimated one-rep max (1RM), session timestamps, and optional session notes |
| Personal records | Best estimated 1RM per exercise, including the date achieved and whether it was a baseline or genuine improvement |
| Body weight history | Body weight log entries (date and weight in kg) added manually via the Profile tab |
| Programme data | Your current training programme (AI-generated or default), the date it started, and its source |
| Goals | Strength goals you set (exercise name, target 1RM, baseline 1RM, date set) |
| Gamification | Badges earned (category and tier) |
5. How We Use Your Data
We use the data described in Section 4 for the following purposes:
Providing the service
Your data is used to run the app — displaying your workout history, calculating your Strength Score, tracking PRs, generating progress charts, and powering all other in-app features.
AI features
When you use AI features (programme generation, plateau advice, travel mode, block review), your profile and training history are sent to Anthropic's Claude API to generate personalised responses. Your email address is never sent to Anthropic. Data is keyed to an anonymous internal user ID. See Section 6 for more on third-party services.
Product development
During the pilot, we use aggregated and anonymised usage patterns to understand how the app is used, which features are working, and what to improve. We do not build individual profiles for marketing purposes.
What we do not do
We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not share your personal data with any party not listed in Section 6 without your explicit consent.
6. Third-Party Services
Compound uses the following third-party services to operate. By using Compound, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these providers under their respective privacy policies.
| Provider | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database and authentication (user accounts, session storage, all app data) | All data described in Section 4 |
| DigitalOcean | Server infrastructure (the app and AI proxy are hosted here) | Hosting only — DigitalOcean does not access app data |
| Anthropic (Claude API) | AI coaching features — programme generation, plateau advice, travel mode, block review | Your training history, profile data (keyed to anonymous user ID — email not shared) |
| Google (Gmail) | Transactional email (invite links, password resets) sent via Gmail SMTP | Your email address only |
7. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data for the duration of the pilot programme and for a reasonable period afterward (up to 12 months) for development and reference purposes, unless you request earlier deletion.
You may request complete deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us directly (see Section 13). Deletion will be completed within 14 days of receiving your request.
You can export all your data at any time using the in-app backup function (Profile → Settings & About → Your data → Export). This provides a complete JSON export of your account data.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.
| Right | Details |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. The in-app export function (Profile → Settings & About → Your data) provides this directly. |
| Correction | Update or correct your profile data within the app at any time via the Profile and Plan tabs. |
| Deletion | Request that all your personal data be permanently deleted from our systems. Contact us directly to action this. |
| Portability | Export your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) at any time via the in-app export function. |
| Withdrawal | Withdraw consent and stop using the application at any time. Your data will be retained unless you also request deletion. |
| Objection | Object to your data being used for product development purposes. Contact us and we will restrict processing to service delivery only. |
9. Health, Fitness & Assumption of Risk
Not medical advice
Compound is a fitness tracking tool. Nothing in the application — including AI-generated training programmes, coaching advice, plateau recommendations, Strength Scores, calorie or protein estimates, or any other content — constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and none of it should be relied upon as such. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered physiotherapist before starting, changing, or stopping any exercise or nutrition programme, particularly if you have any pre-existing health condition, injury, are pregnant, or are returning from a period of inactivity.
Assumption of risk
Strength training and physical exercise carry an inherent risk of injury, and in rare cases serious injury or death. You acknowledge and voluntarily accept these risks. By using Compound you agree that you are participating in physical exercise of your own free will, that you are solely responsible for your own training decisions, that you will exercise within your own limits and use proper form and appropriate safety equipment, and that you will stop and seek medical attention if you experience pain, dizziness, or any other warning sign. You train at your own risk.
Your responsibility
The figures Compound displays (such as estimated one-rep maxes, suggested weights, calorie targets, and protein ranges) are general estimates derived from formulas and population data. They are not tailored medical or dietary prescriptions. You are responsible for verifying that any weight, exercise, or nutritional choice is safe and appropriate for you before acting on it.
Beta software
Compound is pre-release software. Features may change, be unavailable, or contain bugs. Data loss, though unlikely, is possible. We strongly recommend using the in-app backup function (Profile → Settings & About → Your data → Export) regularly to export your data as a precaution.
10. AI Disclaimer
AI-generated content within Compound is produced by a large language model (Claude by Anthropic). While we have designed the prompts carefully and the AI uses your training history and profile data, AI output can be incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or inappropriate for your specific circumstances. AI coaching in Compound is not a substitute for guidance from a qualified personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach.
You are responsible for evaluating AI-generated suggestions before acting on them. We make no representation that any AI-generated programme or recommendation is safe, effective, or suitable for you, and we accept no liability for any outcome arising from your reliance on AI-generated content. If a suggestion seems wrong or unsafe, do not follow it.
11. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
— Share your account credentials or allow others to use your account
— Attempt to access, extract, or interfere with other users' data
— Use the application in any way that violates applicable law
— Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, decompile, or redistribute the application or its code
— Use automated means to access, scrape, or place unreasonable load on the service
— Use the application if you are under 18 years of age
Breach of these terms may result in your account being suspended or terminated at our sole discretion, with or without notice.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Compound is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We expressly disclaim all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the application will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from data loss, that defects will be corrected, or that any result, fitness outcome, or level of progress will be achieved. Any material you access through the application is accessed at your own discretion and risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Varoon Seelan (the developer and operator of Compound) be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your access to, use of, or inability to use Compound — whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This includes, without limitation, any personal injury, health consequence, or property damage arising from exercise undertaken in connection with the application, and any loss or corruption of your data.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by our own gross negligence or for fraud.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Varoon Seelan from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your use of or access to Compound; (b) your violation of these terms; (c) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party; or (d) any injury, loss, or damage suffered by you or any third party as a result of training or other activity undertaken in connection with the application.
15. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Your data is stored in Supabase with row-level security (RLS) — each user can only access their own data. Supabase database connections and API calls use TLS encryption.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide your data at your own risk.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy during the pilot. We will notify you of any material changes by email (to the address associated with your account) at least 7 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the application after that date constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
The date at the top of this document will always reflect the version you are reading.
17. Governing Law, Severability & Entire Agreement
Governing law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia for the resolution of any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of Compound, except where applicable mandatory law in your country of residence grants you the right to bring proceedings locally.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.
Entire agreement
These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding Compound and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
18. Contact & Requests
For questions about these terms, to exercise your data rights, or to report a concern:
We will respond to all requests within 14 days.