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Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service for Kakeru.
Disclaimer
Last updated: February 2026
Route Safety
Kakeru generates running routes using automated algorithms and third-party mapping services (Google Maps Roads API). These routes are created for artistic and recreational purposes and have NOT been manually verified for safety, legality, or accessibility.
Routes generated by Kakeru may:
- Cross or lead onto private property
- Include busy highways, roads without sidewalks, or high-speed traffic areas
- Pass through areas that are unsafe, poorly lit, or restricted
- Include terrain that is unsuitable for running or walking
- Be inaccurate due to mapping data errors or road changes
Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for reviewing any route before attempting to follow it. Always check the route on a map before running, respect all traffic laws, do not trespass on private property, avoid roads without safe pedestrian access, and use your own judgment about safety conditions.
No Warranty
Kakeru provides routes on an "as is" basis without any warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that routes are safe, legal, accurate, or suitable for any purpose. Use of generated routes is entirely at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
Kakeru, its creators, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, or legal consequence arising from the use of routes generated by this application.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Information We Collect
From Strava
When you sign in with Strava, we receive and store your Strava athlete ID, name, profile picture, email address, and city/country. We request only "read" scope and do not access your activities, GPS data, or workout history.
Generated by the App
We store your subscription plan, monthly route generation count, and route logs (shape type, description, size, and timestamp). We do NOT store actual route coordinates or GPX file contents.
What We Don't Collect
We do not collect GPS location data, location history, Strava activities or workouts, payment card details (handled by Stripe), browser fingerprints, or advertising identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
To authenticate your identity, manage your account and plan, enforce route limits, and improve the application.
Third-Party Services
We use Strava (authentication), Google Maps (map display and route snapping), Anthropic Claude AI (shape generation — no personal data sent), and Stripe (payment processing — card details never touch our servers).
Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account exists. Sessions expire after 30 days. Route logs are retained for analytics.
Your Rights
You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us. You can revoke Kakeru's access in your Strava settings under "My Apps".
Contact
For privacy questions, contact us.
Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By using Kakeru, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Description of Service
Kakeru is a web application that generates artistic GPS routes (GPX files) for recreational use, designed to form shapes or text when viewed on a map.
Free and Pro Plans
Free plan: Up to 3 routes per calendar month using preset shapes. Pro plan: Unlimited route generation including AI-powered custom shapes. We reserve the right to modify plan features and pricing with reasonable notice.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to generate routes intended to harass or target individuals, generate offensive or hateful content, circumvent limits or payments, use automated tools to abuse the Service, or reverse-engineer the Service.
Route Safety
Routes are auto-generated and not manually verified. You are solely responsible for evaluating safety and legality. See our Disclaimer for details.
Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties. Kakeru shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the Service.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violation of these terms.
Contact
For questions, contact us.