Strategic Content Ecosystem Subscription Agreement

This Agreement is between RL & Associates LLC (the “Company”) and the undersigned participant (the “Attendee”) regarding your participation in the Category of One + Strategic Content Ecosystem Subscription (the “Subscription”).

STRATEGIC CONTENT ECOSYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION

1. Subscription Fees and Payment Terms. The Subscription fee is payable in advance. A minimum six (6)-month commitment is required, and all payments are non-refundable.

Payments will be processed automatically each month using the card on file. Work for the upcoming month will begin only after payment has cleared.

If payment is not received within seven (7) calendar days of the due date, all work will stop immediately, and the Company may suspend services until payment is made in full. Any missed deliverables or scheduling delays resulting from late payment do not qualify for credits, extensions, or refunds.

2. Cancellation Policy. You may cancel your Subscription by providing written notice to clients@askmethod.com at least 45 days in advance. Cancellations take effect at the end of the billing cycle following the notice period. You remain responsible for all fees due during that notice period.
3. Content Ownership and Responsibility. You retain copyright ownership of all written, video, and image content you provide. You represent and warrant that all submitted content is your original work and that you have full rights to post, publish, and distribute it. The Company is not liable for the content you provide or for any claims arising from its use. All deliverables created by the Company remain the Company’s confidential and proprietary intellectual property until full payment has been received. Upon payment, you receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use those deliverables for your own business and marketing purposes.
4. Scope of Work. The Company transforms your weekly email newsletter into a multi-platform content ecosystem. The Subscription includes the following:

 

Weekly Deliverables:

• Newsletter Syndication: Your email newsletter published to the Client’s Blog, Substack, Medium, and as a LinkedIn Newsletter.
• Long-Form Video: One (1) YouTube long-form video (6–15 minutes in length) complete with a thumbnail, chapters, and end-screen cards.
• Short-Form Video: Multiple YouTube Shorts and Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn Reels (15–45 seconds) derived from the long-form video, including captions.
• Carousel / Document: One (1) carousel asset per week, formatted as a PNG stack (for Instagram/Facebook) and a PDF Document (for LinkedIn).
• Podcast: One (1) audio podcast episode distributed via Buzzsprout to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Etc.
• Social Promotion: Teaser posts and/or Stories for Instagram and Facebook to promote the weekly content.
• Trigger Word Setup:  Simple campaigns via ManyChat for Facebook and Instagram
• Content Modification: The Company reserves the right to modify the type of content and frequency of posting to optimize strategy or adapt to platform changes, following discussion with the Client.

 

Services Also Include:

• Initial onboarding sessions.
• Weekly review calls (Weeks 2-4).
• Monthly performance meeting.

 

Services Not Included: This Subscription is focused on content creation and distribution. To keep the workflow efficient, the scope specifically excludes the following:

• Community management (responding to comments/DMs).
• Paid media advertising or boosting.
• Advanced analytics or dashboard builds or access to client CRMs.
• “Rescue editing” of poor-quality source inputs.
• Transfer or delivery of project working files or templates.

5. Content Submission and Turnaround. You agree to submit all required materials and inputs by Thursday at 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time at the latest for inclusion in the publishing sequence that begins the following Monday. Submissions received after the deadline may be skipped for that cycle. There are no refunds or prorated credits for missed or late submissions. The Company will make commercially reasonable efforts to deliver all content according to the timelines and process outlined during onboarding. Drafts will be submitted to you for review. You must review all drafts and provide up to two (2) consolidated rounds of feedback within 24 hours of receipt. If no feedback is received within this window, the content will be considered approved and will be published as-is.
6. Intellectual Property Indemnification. You represent and warrant that all content, materials, data, and media you provide (including text, images, audio, and video) are owned by you or properly licensed for your intended use. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from any alleged or actual infringement, misappropriation, or violation of third-party intellectual property, publicity, or privacy rights related to content you provide. 
7. Client Review and Publication Responsibility. The Company may assist in drafting, editing, or scheduling content for publication; however, you retain full responsibility for reviewing and approving all materials prior to release. You are solely responsible for ensuring that all published content complies with applicable laws, regulations, and platform policies. The Company is not liable for any claims, penalties, or damages resulting from published content, including but not limited to defamation, false advertising, or regulatory violations. 
8. Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company’s total cumulative liability arising out of or related to this Subscription shall not exceed the total amount of fees paid by you to the Company in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. In no event shall the Company be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages, including lost profits, goodwill, or data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Termination for Cause. The Company reserves the right to terminate this Subscription immediately, without refund, if you materially breach this Agreement, fail to make timely payments, or engage in conduct that is abusive, unlawful, or harmful to the Company’s reputation, employees, contractors, or other clients. 
10. Portfolio and Attribution Rights. Unless you request otherwise in writing, the Company may reference your project or collaboration in its professional portfolio, case studies, or marketing materials, provided that no confidential or proprietary business information is disclosed.
11. No Partnership or Employment. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and the Company. You acknowledge that you are participating as an independent party.
12. Force Majeure. The Company is not liable for any delay or failure to perform under this Agreement due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of God, war, pandemics, labor disputes, government actions, or internet outages.

 

GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS

13. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and the property owners/hosts, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your participation in the Program or the Subscription, or from your breach of this Agreement. This indemnification includes, without limitation, claims arising from any materials or content you provide, your conduct during the Program or Subscription, or your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.
14. General Release of Liability. In consideration for participation, on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and assigns, you hereby release, waive, and forever discharge the Company and all indemnified parties from all claims arising from your participation in the Program or Subscription. The Program and Subscription are provided “as is” without warranties. This release does not waive claims for gross negligence or willful misconduct where prohibited by law.
15. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law. All disputes (including contract, confidentiality, IP, and payment) are governed by Texas law and resolved through binding arbitration in Georgetown, Texas.
16. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.