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Terms of Service (Legal)
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Stueber Brief, including all content, services, and products available through stueberbrief.com (the “Service”). The Service is owned and operated by Bill Stueber (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By subscribing to or accessing the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Service.
1. Description of Service
The Stueber Brief is an independent publication providing interpretive analysis of telecom, digital infrastructure, and policy-driven systems.
The Service consists of:
Written letters delivered via email
Access to an online archive of all published letters
Subscription management capabilities
Important Disclaimer:
The Stueber Brief provides interpretive analysis and commentary for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice, financial advice, legal advice, or any form of professional advisory service. Content does not constitute recommendations to buy, sell, or hold any security or investment. You are solely responsible for your own investment and business decisions.
2. Subscription Terms
We offer the following subscription options:
Monthly Subscription: $99 per month, billed monthly
Annual Subscription: $999 per year, billed annually
2.2 Billing and Payment
Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan selected). Payment is processed through our third-party payment processor. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for all fees.
2.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. Monthly subscriptions renew monthly; annual subscriptions renew annually.
2.4 Cancellation and Refunds
Monthly Subscriptions: You may cancel at any time. Your subscription will remain active through the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.
Annual Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are non-refundable. You may cancel to prevent automatic renewal, but no prorated refund will be issued for the unused portion of your annual term.
2.5 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will affect your current subscription term but will apply upon renewal. We will provide at least 30 days’ notice before any price increase takes effect.
3. Access and Use
3.1 Account Registration
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and maintain the accuracy of such information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.2 License Grant
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.
3.3 Restrictions
You may not:
Share your account credentials with others
Systematically reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content from the Service
Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to access the Service
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Service
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service
Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from content term.
3.4 Sharing and Distribution
Content is licensed for individual use. Forwarding occasional letters to immediate colleagues within your organization is acceptable. Systematic redistribution, posting to internal knowledge bases, public forums, or sharing outside your organization without permission is prohibited.
For team subscriptions or institutional access, contact us at support@stueberbrief.com.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Bill Stueber or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Copyright
All letters, analysis, and written content published through the Service are copyrighted works. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted material may result in civil and criminal penalties.
5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
5.1 No Investment Advice
The Stueber Brief provides interpretive analysis and commentary, not investment advice, financial advice, or recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Content is for informational and educational purposes only.
You acknowledge that:
You are solely responsible for your investment decisions
You should consult with qualified professionals before making financial decisions
Past performance discussed in content is not indicative of future results
All investments carry risk, including potential loss of principal
5.2 No Warranty
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Information provided will be accurate, reliable, or correct
Defects will be corrected
The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
5.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Service.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bill Stueber and the Service from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
Your access to or use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any investment or business decisions you make based on content from the Service
7. Content and Accuracy
7.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. Information may contain errors, omissions, or become outdated.
7.2 Third-Party Information
Content may reference or rely on third-party data, reports, or information. We do not independently verify all third-party information and are not responsible for errors or omissions in such materials.
7.3 Changes to Content
We may update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice. Archived content represents views as of the publication date and may not reflect current perspectives.
8. Termination
8.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your subscription at any time through your account management page. Termination will be effective at the end of your current billing period.
8.2 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination may include:
Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent or illegal activity
Abuse of the Service or harm to other users
Non-payment
8.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to access the Service will immediately cease. You will lose access to the archive and will no longer receive letters. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
9. Privacy and Data
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:
Posting the updated Terms on our website with a new Effective Date
Sending an email to your registered email address
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must cancel your subscription.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in [Your Location]. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses.
11.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other, no dispute shall be arbitrated on a class-action basis, and you waive any right to participate in a class action against us.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
12.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, or internet service disruptions.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@stueberbrief.com
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