Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 29 January 2026
Effective date: 29 January 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of this website and any services, programs, digital products, coaching services, content, or materials provided by Vertical Performance GmbH ("Vertical Performance", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing this website, purchasing a program, or using any services provided by Vertical Performance, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this website or purchase any services.
1. About Vertical Performance
Vertical Performance GmbH is a company registered in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Vertical Performance provides online coaching, education, and training programs related to physical preparation for trekking and mountaineering, endurance and strength training, performance psychology, and strategic preparation for high-altitude expeditions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all services are delivered remotely and online.
2. Eligibility
By using this website or purchasing any program or service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or that you have obtained permission from a parent or legal guardian. You further confirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
3. Use of This Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of other users or the operation of the website. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, servers, or systems connected to it. You must not attempt to disrupt the website’s functionality or introduce malicious software. Vertical Performance reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website at its sole discretion if misuse is suspected.
4. Coaching and Educational Nature of Services
All content, information, training programs, and materials provided by Vertical Performance are intended for educational and coaching purposes only. Nothing provided through the website, programs, or services constitutes:
You are responsible for seeking advice from qualified medical or healthcare professionals where appropriate before beginning any exercise program or physical activity.
5. Health and Fitness Responsibility
Participation in physical training programs involves inherent risks. By participating in any program or training provided by Vertical Performance, you confirm that you are physically capable of undertaking exercise and endurance training and that you have consulted a qualified medical professional if you have any concerns regarding your health or physical condition.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for monitoring your own physical condition during training and that you will stop training immediately if you experience pain, illness, dizziness, or injury. Vertical Performance cannot assess your individual health status or physical readiness and therefore cannot guarantee that participation in any training program is suitable for you.
6. Participant Responsibility for Training Implementation
All training programs, exercises, and recommendations provided by Vertical Performance are intended as general guidance. You acknowledge that you are responsible for determining whether any exercise, training session, or recommendation is appropriate for your personal fitness level, health condition, and training environment.
Vertical Performance cannot monitor your training technique, equipment, environment, or physical response to training. You accept full responsibility for how you implement any training guidance and acknowledge that all training activities are performed voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.
7. Assumption of Risk
Training for trekking, mountaineering, and endurance-based activities involves inherent risks including injury, fatigue, illness, altitude-related conditions, and environmental exposure. By using this website or participating in any program provided by Vertical Performance, you voluntarily accept and assume full responsibility for all risks associated with physical training and expedition preparation.
You acknowledge that Vertical Performance has no control over your training environment, equipment, physical condition, or decisions made during expeditions.
8. Pre-Expedition Coaching Only
Vertical Performance provides preparation and coaching prior to expeditions only. Vertical Performance does not organise expeditions, provide guiding services, supervise treks or climbs, or make safety decisions during expeditions. All decisions related to expedition participation, risk assessment, and on-mountain safety remain the sole responsibility of the participant and their chosen expedition operator.
9. No Guarantee of Results
Individual results vary depending on numerous factors including training history, health status, consistency, environmental conditions, and expedition circumstances. Vertical Performance does not guarantee specific outcomes, improvements in fitness or performance, summit success, or expedition completion. All training programs are designed to provide guidance and structure, but results depend on individual circumstances and effort.
10. Purchases and Program Access
Where programs, services, or digital products are available for purchase, prices will be displayed in the applicable currency and may be subject to change. Payment must be completed before access to digital programs or materials is granted. Purchasing a program grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the program materials for personal use only. Purchasing a program does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property.
11. Refund Policy
All program purchases are non-refundable. Due to the digital nature of our programs and the immediate access granted to training materials, videos, and educational content, all sales are final once a purchase has been completed. By purchasing a program, you acknowledge and agree that you will receive immediate access to digital content and that you therefore waive any right to cancel or request a refund once access has been granted.
In circumstances where a participant is unable to continue training due to injury, illness, or changes to trekking or expedition plans, the Program Pause Policy outlined in Section 12 applies.
12. Program Pause Policy
Vertical Performance understands that circumstances such as injury, illness, or changes to trekking or expedition plans may temporarily prevent a participant from continuing their training program. For this reason, participants may pause their program and resume it at a later date.
A paused program must be resumed within one calendar year from the date the program is paused. If the program is not resumed within this period, access to the program and any associated materials may expire.
13. Intellectual Property
All content on this website and within Vertical Performance programs, including text, graphics, videos, downloads, training materials, and educational resources, is the intellectual property of Vertical Performance GmbH unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, share, resell, or create derivative works from any materials provided without prior written permission from Vertical Performance. Unauthorised use of these materials may result in legal action.
14. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Vertical Performance has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vertical Performance GmbH shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this website, participation in programs, or reliance on any information provided. This includes, without limitation, injury, illness, loss of income, expedition-related incidents, or equipment failure.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vertical Performance GmbH, its directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from your participation in training programs, your use of the website, or your breach of these Terms.
17. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how your personal data is collected and used.
18. Changes to These Terms
Vertical Performance reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website or services after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Liechtenstein.
20. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Vertical Performance GmbH
Email: hello@verticalperformance.com
By using this website or purchasing a program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Effective date: 29 January 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of this website and any services, programs, digital products, coaching services, content, or materials provided by Vertical Performance GmbH ("Vertical Performance", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing this website, purchasing a program, or using any services provided by Vertical Performance, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this website or purchase any services.
1. About Vertical Performance
Vertical Performance GmbH is a company registered in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Vertical Performance provides online coaching, education, and training programs related to physical preparation for trekking and mountaineering, endurance and strength training, performance psychology, and strategic preparation for high-altitude expeditions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all services are delivered remotely and online.
2. Eligibility
By using this website or purchasing any program or service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or that you have obtained permission from a parent or legal guardian. You further confirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
3. Use of This Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of other users or the operation of the website. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, servers, or systems connected to it. You must not attempt to disrupt the website’s functionality or introduce malicious software. Vertical Performance reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website at its sole discretion if misuse is suspected.
4. Coaching and Educational Nature of Services
All content, information, training programs, and materials provided by Vertical Performance are intended for educational and coaching purposes only. Nothing provided through the website, programs, or services constitutes:
- medical advice
- psychological therapy or counselling
- diagnosis, or treatment of any physical or mental health conditions
You are responsible for seeking advice from qualified medical or healthcare professionals where appropriate before beginning any exercise program or physical activity.
5. Health and Fitness Responsibility
Participation in physical training programs involves inherent risks. By participating in any program or training provided by Vertical Performance, you confirm that you are physically capable of undertaking exercise and endurance training and that you have consulted a qualified medical professional if you have any concerns regarding your health or physical condition.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for monitoring your own physical condition during training and that you will stop training immediately if you experience pain, illness, dizziness, or injury. Vertical Performance cannot assess your individual health status or physical readiness and therefore cannot guarantee that participation in any training program is suitable for you.
6. Participant Responsibility for Training Implementation
All training programs, exercises, and recommendations provided by Vertical Performance are intended as general guidance. You acknowledge that you are responsible for determining whether any exercise, training session, or recommendation is appropriate for your personal fitness level, health condition, and training environment.
Vertical Performance cannot monitor your training technique, equipment, environment, or physical response to training. You accept full responsibility for how you implement any training guidance and acknowledge that all training activities are performed voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.
7. Assumption of Risk
Training for trekking, mountaineering, and endurance-based activities involves inherent risks including injury, fatigue, illness, altitude-related conditions, and environmental exposure. By using this website or participating in any program provided by Vertical Performance, you voluntarily accept and assume full responsibility for all risks associated with physical training and expedition preparation.
You acknowledge that Vertical Performance has no control over your training environment, equipment, physical condition, or decisions made during expeditions.
8. Pre-Expedition Coaching Only
Vertical Performance provides preparation and coaching prior to expeditions only. Vertical Performance does not organise expeditions, provide guiding services, supervise treks or climbs, or make safety decisions during expeditions. All decisions related to expedition participation, risk assessment, and on-mountain safety remain the sole responsibility of the participant and their chosen expedition operator.
9. No Guarantee of Results
Individual results vary depending on numerous factors including training history, health status, consistency, environmental conditions, and expedition circumstances. Vertical Performance does not guarantee specific outcomes, improvements in fitness or performance, summit success, or expedition completion. All training programs are designed to provide guidance and structure, but results depend on individual circumstances and effort.
10. Purchases and Program Access
Where programs, services, or digital products are available for purchase, prices will be displayed in the applicable currency and may be subject to change. Payment must be completed before access to digital programs or materials is granted. Purchasing a program grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the program materials for personal use only. Purchasing a program does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property.
11. Refund Policy
All program purchases are non-refundable. Due to the digital nature of our programs and the immediate access granted to training materials, videos, and educational content, all sales are final once a purchase has been completed. By purchasing a program, you acknowledge and agree that you will receive immediate access to digital content and that you therefore waive any right to cancel or request a refund once access has been granted.
In circumstances where a participant is unable to continue training due to injury, illness, or changes to trekking or expedition plans, the Program Pause Policy outlined in Section 12 applies.
12. Program Pause Policy
Vertical Performance understands that circumstances such as injury, illness, or changes to trekking or expedition plans may temporarily prevent a participant from continuing their training program. For this reason, participants may pause their program and resume it at a later date.
A paused program must be resumed within one calendar year from the date the program is paused. If the program is not resumed within this period, access to the program and any associated materials may expire.
13. Intellectual Property
All content on this website and within Vertical Performance programs, including text, graphics, videos, downloads, training materials, and educational resources, is the intellectual property of Vertical Performance GmbH unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, share, resell, or create derivative works from any materials provided without prior written permission from Vertical Performance. Unauthorised use of these materials may result in legal action.
14. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. Vertical Performance has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vertical Performance GmbH shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this website, participation in programs, or reliance on any information provided. This includes, without limitation, injury, illness, loss of income, expedition-related incidents, or equipment failure.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vertical Performance GmbH, its directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from your participation in training programs, your use of the website, or your breach of these Terms.
17. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how your personal data is collected and used.
18. Changes to These Terms
Vertical Performance reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website or services after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Liechtenstein.
20. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Vertical Performance GmbH
Email: hello@verticalperformance.com
By using this website or purchasing a program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
