Terms of Service

Last updated: August 2026 · Pilot version

1. What Mileage is

Mileage is a technology platform that lets a runner raise money two ways at once: a tax-deductible gift to a chosen charity, and an optional non-deductible contribution toward the runner's own training costs — both pledged per mile and verified by the runner's own mileage. Mileage is not a charity, a broker-dealer, or a tax or legal advisor. This is an early pilot; features and availability may change.

2. Accounts

You sign in with a one-time email link or Google. Keep your access secure, use accurate information, and use one account per person. You must be 18 or older.

3. How pledges work — the two rails

A backer pledges a dollar amount per mile with a maximum cap. After the event or training window, the amount owed is calculated from the runner's verified miles, never exceeding the cap. Each pledge is split into two rails, and the runner sets the split (0% up to 50% to training):

• Cause rail — a tax-deductible donation to the runner's chosen U.S. 501(c)(3) charity, processed through our donation partner (Every.org, itself a 501(c)(3)), which is the merchant of record, issues the backer's tax receipt, and grants the funds to the charity under its own policies.
• Training rail — a non-deductible payment to the runner to offset training costs.

4. Charity donations

Charitable donations are handled by our donation partner, which issues receipts and disburses funds to the chosen charity. Mileage does not hold, control, or guarantee charitable funds, and does not decide how a charity uses them.

5. Training-rail payments and taxes

The training portion of a pledge is not a charitable donation and is not tax-deductible for the backer. For runners, training-rail funds you receive are taxable income, and you are solely responsible for reporting and paying any taxes owed. Where required by law, Mileage or its payment partner may collect tax information and issue tax forms (such as a 1099).

6. Good-faith pledges

Pledges are good-faith commitments. Mileage verifies mileage through the runner's connected data (e.g., Strava) and facilitates settlement after the event, but does not guarantee that every pledge will be collected.

7. Acceptable use

Don't misrepresent your mileage, your identity, or a charity; don't use Mileage for fraud, laundering, or anything unlawful. We may suspend accounts that do.

8. Disclaimers and liability

The service is provided "as is," without warranties. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Mileage is not liable for indirect or consequential damages, and our total liability is limited to the fees you paid us (if any). You agree to indemnify Mileage for misuse of the platform.

9. Changes and termination

We may update these terms or the service and will post changes here. You may stop using Mileage at any time; we may suspend accounts that violate these terms.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA.

11. Contact

Questions: [email protected]