THE RUT COLLECTIVE – TERMS OF USE
Last Updated: 11/22/2025
Welcome to The RUT Collective (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using our website (therutcollective.com) or any related services, content, or offerings (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).
If you do not agree, do not use our website.
1. Overview
These Terms govern your use of:
- our website
- our digital content
- our membership or founder offerings
- our email list
- any content, media, or materials we create or publish
These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and contributors.
2. Eligibility
You must be 18 or older to use our website or participate in any membership, founder’s program, or paid offering.
If you are under 18, you may not use our Services.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including logos, graphics, audio, video, text, photography, branding, names, and creative concepts—is owned by The RUT Collective or used with permission.
You may not:
- copy
- reproduce
- distribute
- alter
- resell
- publish
- or use our content
without written permission from us.
This includes all persona-related elements (e.g., “Rook” or any masked identity), which are protected as creative intellectual property.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- misuse the website or attempt to break security
- upload harmful or illegal content
- scrape or harvest data
- impersonate others
- attempt to unmask, identify, or publicly expose any anonymous or masked performers affiliated with us
- interfere with the website’s operation
Violations may result in account removal or legal action.
5. Memberships, Founding Purchases & Payments
When purchasing a membership, founder’s tier, or any digital offering:
- You agree to provide accurate information.
- You authorize us (and our payment partner) to process your payment.
- All sales are final unless otherwise stated.
- Digital goods are delivered electronically.
If subscriptions or recurring charges are offered in the future, you will be able to cancel anytime through your account or by contacting us.
6. No Professional Advice
Content posted by us—including articles, diaries, behind-the-scenes content, and commentary—is for general informational and entertainment purposes only.
Nothing on the site should be taken as:
- legal advice
- financial advice
- professional guidance
You are responsible for your own decisions.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Patreon, PayPal, Stripe, Discord).
We are not responsible for their:
- content
- policies
- security
- practices
You use third-party sites at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties that:
- the website will be uninterrupted
- the content will be error-free
- defects will be corrected
- the website is secure or free of harmful components
Use the site at your own discretion.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The RUT Collective is not liable for any:
- lost profits
- data loss
- damages
- injuries
- or other losses
arising from your use of the website or your participation in any offering.
10. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Notice, available here:
[Insert link to your Privacy Notice page]
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms.
You may stop using the site at any time.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes will be handled in Texas courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the current version.
Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: [Insert your business email here]