Sporty makes it incredibly simple to play sports with people nearby. Find friendly rivals and challenge them to a game.
Discover new sports activities with people nearby.
Explore friendly rivals around you and challenge them.
You'll play more sports and never have problems finding players again.
Our mission is simple; we want to make the the world more active through sports.
We hate going to the gym, but we love sports. All kinds of sports. They are fun, they are competitive and they don't feel like a "workout". Being active shouldn't be something you have to do, it should be something you want to do.
Sporty wants to make it incredibly simple to discover sports activities happening nearby, as well as the people that want to play them. Whether you're going to play a casual game of soccer and need more players, or want to find a new tennis partner, Sporty can help.
The company is run by Christian Ringnes Jr. and Mathias Mikkelsen.
Interviews and articles.
NRK Dagsrevyen is Norway's largest tv news show with one fifth of the population watching every show.
Finansavisen is one of Norway's largest financial newspaper, and we had a great frontpage spot and a mid section two-side article.
Aftenposten is Norway's largest newspaper. Sporty was featured on frontpage of the online version and was the most-read story for almost a full day. Read the full article.
The Next Web is among the worlds 5 top tech blogs. Read the full article.
Yahoo News is one of the biggest news sites in the world. Read the full article.
Join our team in Oslo (and San Francisco) and help us build a groundbreaking new service.
We're a small team on a big mission; we want to make the the whole world more active through sports. From tennis to running, from soccer to boxing, we think casual sports is the best and most fun way to stay healthy.
Interested in joining us? Email us on hello@sportyapp.com and write a few sentences about yourself. Remember to attach links to work you've done earlier.
Let people on Sporty find your venues and courts.
Sporty is great for finding people to play sports with. But there's a very natural step after you've found someone, and that is to find a place to actually play. Wether that's squash, soccer, tennis or regular fitness, we'd love to showcase all the great places for our Sporty users.
We're currently working on an extensive database of venues and the sports people can play there. We'd love to showcase your venue as well.
Please contact us at hello@sportyapp.com and we'd love to talk closer.
Regular emails:
Oslo Office:
Sporty App AS
Prinsens gate 8
0152 Oslo
Norway
San Francisco Office:
Sporty – Runway Incubator
1355 Market Street
94103 San Francisco
USA
SPORTY TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective from March 1st 2017
Last revised April 1st 2016
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully. By downloading, accessing or using the mobile applications, websites or other products or services (collectively, the "Services") of Sporty App AS and our affiliates ("Sporty", "we" or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
If we make changes to these Terms, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by sending a notification, posting a notice on the Service or updating to the newest "Effective" date above. Your continued use of the Services will confirm your acceptance of the revised Terms. You should frequently review the Terms to ensure you’re updated and understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Services. You can find the Terms of Service at www.sportyapp.com/terms. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must stop using the Services.
About Sporty
Sporty wants to make it easier for people to play sports. Please show respect and use common sense while interacting with the application and the people within. Sporty does not hold any responsibility over the results of the use of the application. All responsibility is of the user. These Terms are written on the basis to avoid inappropriate and illegal actions by users.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Sporty. Use is void where prohibited. By using Sporty, you affirm that you are either 13 or more than 13 years of age. You are an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms, and to abide by and comply with these Terms. In addition, you affirm that you have not been previously suspended or removed from the Services and do not have more than one Sporty account.
We may, in our sole discretion, refuse to offer the Services to any person or entity. We may, without notice and in our sole discretion, terminate your right to use the Services, or any portion of thereof, and block or prevent your future access to and use of the Services or any portion thereof.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our privacy policy details the way we collect, use and disclose information about you. Please carefully review our privacy policy at www.sportyapp.com/privacy.
User Content
The Services consist of interactive features and areas that allow users to create, post, transmit and/or store content ("User Content"). You understand that your User Content may be viewable by other users in the Application. You agree that you are solely responsible for your User Content and that Sporty is not responsible or liable for any User Content. While we are not obligated to do so, we reserve the right, and have absolute discretion, to review, screen and delete User Content at any time and for any reason.
You retain all ownership rights in your User Content. However, by submitting User Content to Sporty, you hereby grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display such User Content in connection with the Services.
Code of Conduct
In using Sporty, you must behave in a civil and respectful manner at all times. Further, you will not:
Harass or stalk any other person;
Harm or exploit minors;
Act in a deceptive manner by, among other things, impersonating any person;
You will not express or imply that any statements you make are endorsed by Sporty.
You will not distribute spam, and will not use any robot, spider, site search/retrieval application, or other manual or automatic device or process to retrieve, index, “data mine”, or in any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of the Service or its contents.
You will not post, distribute or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining the prior consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
You will not interfere with or disrupt the services or the site or the servers or networks connected to the services or the site.
You will not post, email or otherwise transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
Sporty App AS has the right, but not the obligation, to monitor all conduct on and content submitted to Sporty.
Feedback
You agree that any feedback, suggestions, ideas or other information or materials regarding Sporty or the Services that you provide, whether by email or otherwise ("Feedback"), are non-confidential and shall become the sole property of Sporty. We will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of such Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You waive any rights you may have to the Feedback (including any copyrights or moral rights). We like hearing from users, but please do not share your ideas with us if you expect to be paid or want to continue to own or claim rights in them.
Sporty Content
Unless otherwise stated, all materials contained on or within the Services, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, code, illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, video clips, and written and other materials (collectively, "Sporty Content"), as well as their selection and arrangement, are protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and/or other intellectual property laws, and unauthorized use of Sporty Content may violate such laws and these Terms.
Except as expressly provided in these Terms, Sporty does not grant any express or implied rights to use Sporty Content. You agree that you will not copy, reproduce, republish, frame, download, transmit, modify, display, reverse engineer, sell, or participate in any sale of, rent, lease, loan, assign, distribute, license, sublicense, or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, Sporty Content, the Services or any related software, except as expressly stated in these Terms.
You are hereby granted a limited, nonexclusive, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services and Sporty Content. This license is revocable at any time. This license is subject to these Terms and does not include:
The distribution, public performance or public display of Sporty Content;
Modifying or otherwise making any derivative uses of the Services or Sporty Content, or any portion thereof;
Use of any scraping, data mining, robots or similar data gathering or extraction methods;
Downloading (other than page caching) any portion of the Services, Sporty Content or any information contained therein, except as expressly permitted on the Services;
Accessing the Sporty API with an unauthorized or third-party client; and
Any use of the Services or Sporty Content other than for their intended purposes.
Any use of the Services or Sporty Content other than as specifically authorized in these Terms, without the prior written permission of Sporty, is strictly prohibited and will terminate the license to use Sporty granted in these Terms.
Third Party Applications
Sporty uses third-party applications for some of its functionalities and by using our service you agree that they will have access to your information. We are not responsible for any of our third party applications (a): loss of data, crashes, mistakes, downtime and/or security breaches)). We do however, only cooperate with services that we trust, and to the best of our knowledge, do their best to avoid the above scenarios(a). If you’re interested in knowing what third-party applications we currently use, please send us a mail.
Security
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. We are not responsible for or any third parties (a): loss of data, crashes, downtime, mistakes, delays and/or security breaches)). Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Your Responsibility
We are not responsible for any unauthorised use (or hackers) on your device or mistakes you make within the service. We will help you the best we can through such a scenario, so please reach out.
Payments, Pricing and Rights
We may retract, refund or cancel a purchase at any time. You will be sent a notice on this. It may be due to rain or other external factors.
After each purchase your credit card will be saved to simplify the process for future purchases. If you do not wish to have your card saved in Sporty, you can delete it in settings after your purchase. If you’re active in a membership or any other services that require payment over a certain period of time you will need to have at least have one valid credit card saved at all times.
We do not stand accountable for any delays in payment(or refunds) or any third parties (a): crashes, loss of data, downtime, mistakes, delays and/or security breaches)). We will however do our very best in co-operating with these services to correct (a) as quickly as possible. If by any reason we change our pricing we will notify you in advance.
Rules and terms may change at any time for any facility, that includes but is not limited to: Price, booking rights, amenities and benefits, membership rules, and booking rules. If any inappropriate behaviour is suspected, the club may suspend you from their services and you may be held responsible. You are not allowed to open up or let anyone in to a facility, unless the facility says otherwise.
Your membership plan may change in pricing, but you will receive an email to your connected email on account about such changes. You will have the option to opt out before any continued charge.
Hardware
Hardware services are in beta. We do not stand liable or responsible for or any third parties (a): loss of data, crashes, downtime, mistakes, delays and/or security breaches)). Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Facility/Place hardware integrated with Sporty software cannot be overridden or used by other services when first integrated. There is no refund on hardware when first confirmed and ordered.
Submitted Information
You agree that the information you submit to this service is true and in best manner. You also agree to not mislead users on Sporty and keep loyal to completions, updates and information you provide other users on this service. Your breach of any of such obligations will result in irreparable and continuing damage to Sporty App AS, for which there will be no adequate remedy at law; and, in the event of such breach, Sporty App AS will be entitled to injunctive relief and/or a decree for specific performance, and such other and further relief as may be proper (including monetary damages if appropriate).
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Sporty end-users
This may differ for each end every purchase, so be sure to check individual place information before purchasin.
Credits can only be used individually at checkout (not in combination with other payment methods).
Credits can only be used to purchase certain booking hours (which will be described before and after purchasing the credit package). Credits expire a year after purchase. Credits are not transferrable to cash. There are no refunds on purchased credits or memberships.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Facilities / Places
Facilities/Places can only refund its customers up to 14 days after a purchase.
There is a 3 month cancellation time to cancel Sporty services for a Facility / Place.
Facility Rules
You are responsible for following your country’s cancellation rules and other laws set by your country. We provide you a service, but you set the rules, terms and features for your club.
Changes
If we make changes to these Terms, we will provide notice of such changes by posting a notice on the Service and updating to the newest "Effective" date above. Your continued use of the Services will confirm your acceptance of the revised Terms. You should frequently review the Terms to ensure you’re updated and understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Services. You can find the Terms of Service at www.sportyapp.com/terms. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must stop using the Services.
Questions and Comments
Sporty welcomes comments, questions, concerns and suggestions.
Please send feedback to our email: support@sportyapp.com
SPORTY PRIVACY POLICY
Effective March 1st 2017
Last revised March 10th, 2014
This privacy policy governs your use of the software application Sporty (“Application”) for mobile devices, websites and other products and services that has been created by Sporty App AS. The Application is is a service which allows you to organise sports events with friends and people near you. The application allows you to connect with people over sports activities.
What information does the Application obtain and how is it used?
User Provided Information The Application obtains the information you provide when you download and register the Application. Registration with us is optional. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able to use some of the features offered by the Application unless you register with us. When you register with us and use the Application, you generally provide (a) your name, email address, age, user name, password and other registration information; (b) transaction-related information, such as when you make purchases, respond to any offers, or download or use applications from us; (c) information you provide us when you contact us for help; (d) credit card information for purchase and use of the Application, and; (e) information you enter into our system when using the Application, such as contact information and project management information. We may also use the information you provided us to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices and marketing promotions.
Automatically Collected Information
In addition, the Application may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile devices unique device ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browsers you use, and information about the way you use the Application.
Does the Application collect precise real time location information of the device?
When you visit the mobile application, we may use GPS technology (or other similar technology) to determine your current location in order to find other people to play with, places to play them and relevant advertisements.
If you do not want us to use your location for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location services for the mobile application located in your account settings or in your mobile phone settings and/or within the mobile application.
Do third parties see and/or have access to information obtained by the Application?
Yes, your information may be shared with third party providers and services to improve your experience. Some functions in Sporty fully rely on third party services to run.
Sporty/Facilities/people will also have access to your data when you interact with them eg. when you book or buy a membership from them.
By interacting with a NIF (Norges Idrettsforbund) membership place, you agree that your data will be sent to them too.
We may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:
· as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
· when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
· with our trusted services providers who work on our behalf or partners.
· if Sporty App AS is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of this information, as well as any choices you may have regarding this information.
What are my opt-out rights?
You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network. You can also request to opt-out via email, at support@sportyapp.com.
Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information
We will retain Automatically Collected information and thereafter it may be stored in aggregate. If you’d like us to delete User Provided Data that you have provided via the Application, please contact us at support@sportyapp.com and we will take action. Please note that some or all of the User Provided Data may be required in order for the Application to function properly.
Children
We do not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information without their consent, he or she should contact us at support@sportyapp.com. We will delete such information from our files within a reasonable time.
Security
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. We are not responsible for or any third parties (a): loss of data, crashes, downtime, mistakes, delays and/or security breaches)). Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Changes
If we make changes to the Privacy Policy, we will provide notice of such changes by posting a notice on the Service and updating to the newest "Effective" date above. Your continued use of the Services will confirm your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. By using our services, you should frequently review the Privacy Policy to ensure you’re updated and understand the terms and conditions that apply. You can find the Privacy Policy at www.sportyapp.com/privacy. If you do not agree to the amended Privacy Policy, you must stop using the Services.
Your Consent
By using the Application, you are consenting to our processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us. "Processing,” means using cookies on a computer/hand held device or using or touching information in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting, using, combining and disclosing information.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at support@sportyapp.com.