Terms of Use

Last updated January 13, 2026

These Terms of Use, referred to as the "TOU", are a contract entered into between:

You, hereinafter referred to as the "USER",

and

The French Athletics Federation, hereinafter referred to as the "FFA", an association governed by the law of 1 July 1901 recognised as being of public utility, whose registered office is located at 33 avenue Pierre de Coubertin, 75640 PARIS Cedex 13, registered under SIRET number 78444873000027.

PREAMBLE

The French Athletics Federation is an association governed by the law of 1st July 1901 whose purpose is to organise, develop and oversee the practice of athletics, in all its forms, within the framework of the delegation granted to it by the ministry responsible for Sports by order of 28 March 2022. As such, it must comply with a legal obligation to safeguard the health of participants in the disciplines for which it is the delegated authority.

Since the adoption of Law No. 2022-200-296 of 2 March 2022 aimed at democratising sport in France and its implementing decree No. 2022-925 of 22 June 2022, the French Athletics Federation sets the conditions under which registration for competitions by adults is, or is not, conditional on the presentation of a medical certificate.

In this context, from 15 January 2026 the FFA requires adults who do not hold a SPORTING LICENCE to provide a Proof of Entry, the "Pass Prévention Santé" (hereinafter the "PPS title"), issued by the FFA upon completion of the PPS Pathway and payment of the amount set by the FFA on the WEBSITE.

This obligation, set out in the FFA's regulations and available on its website www.athle.fr, applies to all adults who do not hold a SPORTING LICENCE and who wish to register for a SPORTING EVENT in one of the disciplines for which the FFA has a public service delegation (notably racewalking, Nordic walking, cross country, 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, ekiden, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon, trail running, ultra trail, mountain running, etc.).

For minors who do not hold a SPORTING LICENCE, the FFA requires — in accordance with current legal provisions — completion of a HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE provided for in Article L231-2 of the French Sports Code (hereinafter the "HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE") and, where applicable, a certificate of absence of contraindication to the practice of athletics in competition. To help ensure compliance, the FFA offers organisers of SPORTING EVENTS who so wish the issuance of a PPS attestation of conformity with these legal provisions by verifying, via the WEBSITE, completion of the HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE.

The FFA site, accessible at https://pps.athle.fr, (hereinafter the "WEBSITE") is the sole official channel enabling the completion of the PPS Pathway by an adult who does not hold a SPORTING LICENCE and thus the issuance, after payment of a PPS title, allowing them to participate in a race or competition in a regular manner.

To access the WEBSITE, as well as all its SERVICES, you must unreservedly accept these Terms of Use in their latest version and comply with them.

1. DEFINITIONS

PPS attestation : Refers to the PPS attestation issued to minors on the WEBSITE, stating that they have completed the HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE on the WEBSITE.

TOU : Refers to this document, the Terms of Use of the WEBSITE.

ACCOUNT : Refers to the account that the USER may create on the WEBSITE (in their own name or in the name of and on behalf of the minor for whom they are the legal representative) to benefit from an additional SERVICE as described in the TOU.

PERSONAL DATA : Refers to any information enabling the direct or indirect identification of the USER as a natural person, as defined in the PRIVACY POLICY.

SPORTING LICENCE : Sporting licence issued by the FFA or any other sporting licence accepted by the FFA under its regulations.

SPORTING EVENT : Refers to any competitive or non-competitive event relating to a discipline for which the FFA is delegated responsibility for public service and whose organisation is, in particular, subject to declaration or authorisation in accordance with Article L331-5 and/or Article R331-6 of the French Sports Code.

PRIVACY POLICY : Refers to the "Privacy Policy - Pass Prévention Santé" of the FFA for any USER of the WEBSITE and the SERVICE(S), available HERE

PPS Pathway HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE : The PPS Pathway refers to a self-assessment, preventive and informational tool on health risks associated with the practice of athletics. Its content is defined by the FFA, which derives this authority from the law. Refers to the health questionnaire, provided for in Article L231-2 of the French Sports Code, intended for minors and which can be completed on the Website.

PPS title : Refers to the participation title, within the meaning of the French Sports Code, issued by the FFA after (i) completion of a PPS Pathway and (ii) payment of the amount set by the FFA on the Website, allowing participation in a sporting event.

WEBSITE : Refers to the website operated by the FFA at https://pps.athle.fr

SERVICE(S) : Refers to the service(s) developed by the FFA, where applicable with a partner or service provider, and offered through the WEBSITE, such as access to the PPS Pathway and any other informational content hosted on the WEBSITE, downloading the PPS title, managing PPS titles via the ACCOUNT, issuing a PPS attestation for minors who do not hold a SPORTING LICENCE, and subscription to an information service by e-mail.

USER(S) : Refers to the person who browses and uses the WEBSITE and the SERVICE regardless of their status (simple visitor, subscribed to a newsletter, subscriber to the members-only area of the site...).

2. PURPOSE

These Terms of Use (hereinafter "TOU") are intended to define the conditions, rights, obligations, responsibilities and limits applicable to all uses of the Website and the Services by any User.

The TOU constitute a legally binding contract enforceable against every person who uses the WEBSITE and the SERVICES.

The FFA allows each USER to use the WEBSITE and the SERVICES, subject to compliance with all the provisions of these TOU.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The FFA provides USERS who have created an ACCOUNT with access to certain content of the WEBSITE that it publishes and to the PPS Pathway, although some of this content may be reserved for USERS who have been issued a PPS title upon payment.

For adults, the ACCOUNT allows the USER to manage their PPS titles on the website, retrieve all Health Plans (for the USER who had created an account on the WEBSITE before 15 January 2026) and/or PPS titles obtained, and enables them to undertake a new PPS Pathway without providing the necessary PERSONAL DATA again.

For minors, the ACCOUNT allows the USER to complete the QUESTIONNAIRE and thereby obtain a PPS Certificate. It is specified that this option is only available to persons belonging to the U14 category or higher, within the meaning of FFA regulations. Accordingly, for the purposes of this document, the term "minor" shall be understood to mean any person belonging to the U14 category or higher.

In addition, any USER may, if they consent, receive information by email relating to the official information of the FFA.

4. COMPLETION OF THE PPS PATHWAY AND OBTAINING THE PPS TITLE

To complete the PPS Pathway or the HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE, the USER must have created an ACCOUNT and be logged in to it.

To obtain their PPS title, the USER must have (i) completed the PPS Pathway and (ii) paid the fee set by the FFA to be issued that PPS title, as stated on the WEBSITE.

5. CREATION OF AN ACCOUNT BY THE USER

The USER must create an ACCOUNT to access the PPS Pathway, obtain their PPS title, and access the SERVICES, including any additional SERVICES that may be reserved for holders of a PPS title.

A minor USER, or a USER acting on behalf of a minor for whom they are the legal representative, must create an ACCOUNT by providing the minor's information, in order to access the HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE and be issued a PPS attestation.

Personal data collected

To create an ACCOUNT, the USER provides:

  • Their last name;
  • Their first name;
  • Their gender;
  • Their date of birth;
  • Their valid email address.

Account creation

When registering, the USER undertakes to provide accurate and truthful information. Furthermore, registration is strictly personal; it cannot be opened on behalf of a third party (except by the legal representative of a minor USER), and is non-transferable.

The USER's identifier is a valid email address chosen by the USER. It must not, in any way, infringe the rights of third parties of any kind, reproduce trademarks, constitute a threat or an incitement to violence, or be defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, sexually explicit or contrary to public order or to applicable French and EU laws and regulations.

Collected data

Creating an ACCOUNT requires providing the following information to the WEBSITE:

  • a valid email address,
  • a last name,
  • a first name,
  • their gender,
  • a date of birth.

The FFA reserves the right to refuse the registration of a USER whose information is found to be inaccurate, incomplete or not in accordance with the procedure described above and with these TOU.

Clicking the confirmation button confirms the creation of the ACCOUNT and constitutes acceptance of these TOU and the PRIVACY POLICY. Validation is confirmed by the notification of a confirmation email sent to the USER.

Username and password

The ACCOUNT login ID is the email address provided when creating the account.

To log into their ACCOUNT, the USER:

  • May use their username and password, as entered when creating their ACCOUNT. The USER is responsible for their login credentials with regard to third parties.
  • May use their Facebook, Google or Apple credentials by selecting the "Sign in with Facebook", "Sign in with Google" and "Sign in with Apple" options, respectively.
  • May receive, on each sign-in request, an email containing a link to the address provided, if they choose the "sign in using a login link" option.

The FFA cannot in any circumstances be held liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the USER or by third parties resulting from fraudulent access to the USER'S ACCOUNT following disclosure of the USER'S identification details.

Duration and termination

For the USER who has created an ACCOUNT, the USER's registration on the WEBSITE continues while the ACCOUNT is active; the ACCOUNT will be deleted after two (2) years of the USER's inactivity. The USER may terminate and delete their ACCOUNT at any time by indicating their wish on their profile and clicking a button provided for this purpose.

PPS attestations and PPS titles contained in the ACCOUNT will remain available to the USER from their date of issue for a period of 10 (ten) years (cf. supra). They will then be processed and archived in accordance with the PRIVACY POLICY available HERE.

The FFA reserves the right to delete the USER'S account without prior notice, without the USER being able to object or claim any compensation, in the event of a breach of the obligations arising from these TOU, in particular the "Intellectual property" and "Protection of personal data" articles of these TOU, or in the event of the USER violating the various laws and regulations in force, whether national, EU or international as applicable, as well as public order and morals.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Information contained on the WEBSITE and in the SERVICES, such as texts, illustrations, infographics, images, audio, graphic designs, photos, videos, animations, trademarks, etc., is the exclusive property of the FFA and is protected by intellectual property law and image rights under French law.

The USER agrees to use such information or elements only in connection with the use of the WEBSITE, in accordance with the provisions of these terms.

Any reproduction, distribution or display of protected information or elements without the prior written authorisation of the FFA constitutes an infringement and may give rise to civil and criminal proceedings.

7. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

The PERSONAL DATA provided by the USER during registration and use of the WEBSITE are subject to collection and processing as set out in the PRIVACY POLICY.

By accepting these Terms of Use, the USER acknowledges having read the PRIVACY POLICY and accepts the collection and processing of PERSONAL DATA in accordance with it.

8. LIABILITY

The USER acknowledges that they use the WEBSITE at their own risk. In particular, the USER is responsible for protecting themselves against Internet risks and for taking all necessary measures to protect their own data, equipment and/or software from contamination by any viruses that may affect the computer equipment they use to connect to the WEBSITE.

The FFA is subject to an obligation of means towards USERS in the provision and operation of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES. The FFA nevertheless reserves the right to carry out technical, maintenance or update operations on the WEBSITE and the SERVICES, which may result in a temporary interruption of access.

In all cases, the FFA and any third party involved in providing the WEBSITE disclaim all liability in the event of interruption of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES, the occurrence of a malfunction, or any damage resulting from fraudulent acts by third parties or users.

The liability of the FFA and any third party involved in providing the WEBSITE and the SERVICES cannot be engaged for a cause whose triggering event originates in a case of force majeure, including where such a case of force majeure affects one of its service providers, as well as any event beyond its exclusive control.

The FFA cannot be held liable for any damage, whatever the cause, origin, nature or consequence, arising in particular from:

  • non-compliant, fraudulent, unlawful or inappropriate use of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES by the USER;
    • access to or use of the WEBSITE, the SERVICES and/or the ACCOUNT of the USER by a third party to whom the USER has disclosed their credentials, PERSONAL DATA, or who has accessed the ACCOUNT without any fault on the part of the FFA;
    • any damages of any kind resulting from the use of information provided by the FFA;
    • disruptions or interruptions, bugs and/or total or partial unavailability of the WEBSITE or the SERVICES, even if implemented by the FFA and its service providers;
  • any damage resulting from a fraudulent intrusion by a third party via the WEBSITE and its SERVICES.

In general, under no circumstances can the FFA and any third party involved in providing the WEBSITE and the SERVICES be held liable to compensate for losses resulting from direct or indirect damage suffered as a result of the USER's use of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES.

9. BEHAVIOUR

Each USER must use the WEBSITE and the SERVICES responsibly, with respect and courtesy towards the rights of the FFA.

By accessing the WEBSITE and the SERVICES, the USER undertakes and warrants, in particular:

  • to behave in accordance with all the provisions of these TOU and to comply with them;
  • to comply with all applicable laws, including those of the country from which they access the WEBSITE and the SERVICES;
  • to provide accurate, complete and up-to-date information about their identity;
  • to respect the intellectual property rights of the FFA and of any third parties;
  • to act in accordance with the intended purpose of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES.

Furthermore, the USER is prohibited from, in particular:

  • using the features of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES for purposes not provided for in the TOU and/or that would infringe the rights of the FFA, of one or more other USER(S), or of third parties;
  • using the WEBSITE and its SERVICES for illicit or illegal purposes;
  • providing the FFA with false, fraudulent or incorrect information;
  • disrupting or interrupting the operation of the WEBSITE and the SERVICES or of servers or networks connected to the WEBSITE;
  • accessing data that are not intended for them or accessing a server that the USER is not authorised to access;
  • attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system, including the WEBSITE, or of the ACCOUNT of another user, or breaching security or authentication measures without having received authorisation;
  • impersonating or attempting to impersonate another USER or any third party;
  • harming a natural or legal person through the WEBSITE or the SERVICES;
  • hacking in any form, intrusion into computerised or audiovisual systems, propagation of viruses, Trojan horses or other programmes intended to cause harm in any form.

The USER must comply with applicable laws and regulations, in particular (without this list being exhaustive) those relating to privacy, including the protection of personal data, intellectual property, public order rules concerning content and information that may be disseminated, the confidentiality of correspondence and the prohibition on intercepting communications transmitted by telecommunication.

Creating hypertext links to the WEBSITE may only be done with the prior written authorisation of the FFA.

Hypertext links placed on the WEBSITE and within the SERVICES that point to other resources on the Internet cannot engage the responsibility of the FFA; they are provided as a convenience to facilitate public information. Accordingly, insofar as the FFA cannot control these sites, the FFA cannot be held liable for their availability, nor for any content, advertisements, products, services or other material available on or from these sites.

1. Contact

For any questions about the WEBSITE and these TOU, you can write to dsi@athle.fr.

2. Applicable law - Disputes

These TOU are governed by French law.

These TOU are drafted in French, which shall be the sole authoritative language in the event of a dispute, even if translations exist; such translations are provided purely for convenience and shall have no legal effect, in particular on the interpretation of the TOU or on the common intention of the parties.

It is expressly agreed that any dispute relating to the use of the WEBSITE or the SERVICES, or to the performance, interpretation or validity of these TOU, shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction in Paris.