Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 | Last Updated: July 1, 2026
Rail Safety Weekly LLC — a Missouri limited liability company
These Terms of Service (the “Terms” or this “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement by and between Rail Safety Weekly LLC, a Missouri limited liability company (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), and the individual or entity that accesses, subscribes to, or otherwise uses the Service (the “Subscriber,” “you,” or “your”). By accessing, subscribing to, or using the Service, you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.
1. Definitions
1.1 “Service” means the weekly safety briefing publication known as the “Rule of the Week,” together with any related materials, templates, client portal, and communications made available by the Company.
1.2 “Content” means all briefings, text, materials, templates, graphics, and other works of authorship made available through the Service.
1.3 “Plan” means a subscription tier offered by the Company, being the Briefing Plan or the Tailored Program, as further described in Section 5.
1.4 “Subscription” means a paid, recurring right to access the Service under a selected Plan.
2. Eligibility and Authority
2.1 The Service is intended for business use by railroads, switching companies, contractors, and comparable organizations. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the organization you represent.
3. The Service
3.1 Description. The Company shall make the Service available on a subscription basis, delivered by electronic mail and through a client portal. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver briefings on a regular weekly schedule.
3.2 Modifications. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, enhance, or discontinue any feature or component of the Service, in whole or in part, at any time.
4. Accounts and Security
4.1 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You shall notify the Company promptly of any unauthorized use of your account. The Company shall not be liable for any loss arising from your failure to safeguard your credentials.
5. Subscriptions, Fees, and Billing
5.1 Fees. The Briefing Plan is offered at Two Hundred Forty-Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($249.00) per month, and the Tailored Program is offered at Four Hundred Forty-Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($449.00) per month, in each case exclusive of any applicable taxes.
5.2 Automatic Renewal. Each Subscription renews automatically for successive monthly terms unless and until canceled in accordance with Section 6. By subscribing, you authorize the Company and its payment processor to charge the applicable recurring fee to your payment method.
5.3 Payment Processing. Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. The Company does not receive or store complete payment card numbers. Your provision of payment information is subject to the terms and privacy policy of the payment processor.
5.4 Price Changes. The Company may modify the fees for any Plan upon not less than thirty (30) days’ prior notice before the effective date of such change. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised fees.
6. Cancellation; No Refunds
6.1 You may cancel your Subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, your access shall continue through the end of the then-current paid billing period, after which the Subscription shall terminate, and no further charges shall be made.
6.2 EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY, ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR ANY PARTIAL BILLING PERIOD OR FOR ANY PERIOD ALREADY BILLED.
7. License; Intellectual Property
7.1 The Content is owned by the Company and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and payment of all applicable fees, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Content solely within your own organization for internal safety and training purposes.
7.2 You shall not reproduce, resell, publish, distribute, sublicense, or otherwise make the Content available to any third party outside your organization without the prior written consent of the Company.
8. Acceptable Use; Restrictions
8.1 You shall not (a) use the Service in violation of any applicable law; (b) share account access with persons outside your organization; (c) resell or redistribute the Service or Content; or (d) interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
9.1 THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE CONTENT CONSTITUTES GENERAL SAFETY AWARENESS BUILT UPON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FEDERAL REGULATION AND COMMON OPERATING-RULE PRINCIPLES, AND DOES NOT REPLACE THE SUBSCRIBER’S OWN OPERATING RULES, REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, OR PROFESSIONAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
10. Limitation of Liability
10.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY INCIDENT, INJURY, LOSS, PENALTY, OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR RELIANCE UPON, THE SERVICE OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY. THE COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY DURING THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. Indemnification
11.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its members, officers, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, your breach of this Agreement, or the safety and compliance decisions of your organization.
12. Third-party Services
12.1 The Service relies upon third-party providers, including without limitation Stripe, MailerLite, Softr, and Tally. Your use of such services may be governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, and the Company shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of such providers.
13. Modification of These Terms
13.1 The Company may amend this Agreement from time to time. In the event of a material amendment, the Company shall provide notice to Subscribers. Your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any amendment constitutes acceptance thereof.
14. Term and Termination
14.1 This Agreement remains in effect for so long as you access or use the Service. The Company may suspend or terminate your access, with or without notice, in the event of your breach of this Agreement or non-payment of fees.
15. Governing Law; Venue
15.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of Missouri.
16. Miscellaneous
16.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy, Refund and Cancellation Policy, and Safety Content Disclaimer, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior understandings.
16.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16.3 Waiver. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision or of such provision on any other occasion.
16.4 Assignment. You may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may assign this Agreement without restriction.
17. Contact
17.1 Any notice or inquiry under this Agreement may be directed to the Company at support@railsafetyweekly.com, or by mail at [Business Mailing Address].