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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October, 2025

Welcome to REWARD THE TRY (the “Publication”). These Terms of Service (”Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Substack newsletter and related services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By subscribing to, accessing, or using this Publication, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not subscribe or access the Publication.

2. Description of Service

REWARD THE TRY is a newsletter publication hosted on Substack that provides stories, insights, tools and calls to action concerning one’s own learning and well-being. We offer both free and paid subscription tiers.

3. Subscription and Payment

Free Subscriptions: Free subscribers receive access to designated free content as determined by the publisher.

Paid Subscriptions: Paid subscribers receive access to premium content. Subscription fees are processed through Substack’s payment platform. By subscribing, you agree to pay the stated subscription fee on a recurring basis (monthly or annual) until you cancel.

Refunds: Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at [your email] to request a refund.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Substack account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

4. Content Ownership and License

Our Content: All content published in this Publication, including text, images, graphics, and other materials, is owned by [Your Name/Company Name] or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your License to Use: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any of our content without express written permission.

Your Comments: If you submit comments or other content to the Publication, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Publication.

5. User Obligations

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when subscribing

  • Keep your account credentials secure

  • Use the Publication in compliance with all applicable laws

  • Not share paid content with non-subscribers

  • Not use the Publication for any unlawful or prohibited purpose

6. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Copy, redistribute, or republish our content without permission

  • Share your paid subscription access with others

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Publication

  • Harass, threaten, or abuse the publisher or other subscribers

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

  • Use the content for training AI models or similar purposes without permission

Intellectual Property

All content is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution may result in subscription termination and legal action.

8. Disclaimers

No Professional Advice: Content in this Publication is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise). Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions based on our content.

No Warranties: The Publication is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Third-Party Content: We may link to or reference third-party content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites or resources.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, [Your Name/Company Name] shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Publication

  • Any content obtained from the Publication

  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Your Name/Company Name] from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Publication or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Publication at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email or through the Publication. Your continued use of the Publication after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Changes to the Publication

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Publication (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Publication.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Publication shall be resolved through [binding arbitration/mediation/court jurisdiction in your location].

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and [Your Name/Company Name] regarding the Publication and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the Publication, please contact:

Email: hello@jillragsdale.com
Publication URL: www.rewardthetry.com


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