Crew Membership Agreement

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

THE RETERN LLC — CREW MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT v1.0

Version: 1.0 | Last Updated: March 12, 2026 | Effective Date: Upon electronic acceptance at checkout

Section 1: Definitions

“The System” means the Freedom Practice System™ in its entirety, including all component frameworks, methodologies, tools, assessments, vocabulary, content, and materials made available to Member through The Crew membership. This includes, without limitation: the BEACH Framework™, Navigation System™, Compass Ritual™, Migration Method™, Signal Forge™, The Helm™, Waypoints, Voyages, and all proprietary terminology identified by the ™ symbol in any ReTern documentation or communication.

“Personal Use” means access to and use of The System solely for the purpose of building, operating, and managing your own independent professional practice.

“Commercial Delivery” means using The System, any component of The System, or any proprietary vocabulary, framework, or methodology derived from The System, to provide coaching, consulting, training, advising, or any other compensated service to a third party. Commercial Delivery is not authorized under this Agreement without a separate written license.

“Proprietary Vocabulary” means all trademarked and common law trademark terms owned by The ReTern LLC, including but not limited to: Freedom Practice System™, BEACH Framework™, Compass Ritual™, Navigation System™, Migration Method™, Signal Forge™, The Helm™, Freedom Number™, Freedom Buffer™, Bearing™, Earnings™, Authority™, Crew™, Harbor™, Waypoints, Voyages, and all other terms marked with ™ or ® in any ReTern material.

“The Crew” means The ReTern's paid membership community, accessible via The Helm™ platform at the applicable membership tier.

“Membership Term” means the twelve-month period beginning on the date of your initial payment, renewed automatically unless cancelled in accordance with Section 7.

Section 2: Grant of Access

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and timely payment of all applicable fees, The ReTern grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use The System during your Membership Term solely for Personal Use.

This license is granted to you individually and may not be shared, transferred, or sublicensed to any other person or entity. It does not transfer any ownership interest in The System or any component thereof. It does not grant you any rights to The ReTern's trademarks, trade secrets, or intellectual property beyond the Personal Use scope defined in this Agreement. It is conditioned on your continued compliance with all terms of this Agreement. It terminates automatically and immediately upon any material breach of this Agreement.

The ReTern reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Section.

Section 3: Intellectual Property Ownership

The Freedom Practice System™, including all Waypoints, frameworks, tools, assessments, and Proprietary Vocabulary (collectively, “The System”), is the exclusive intellectual property of The ReTern LLC.

Membership grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use The System solely to build and operate your own independent professional practice. Membership does not transfer, assign, or convey any intellectual property rights to you, and you acquire no ownership interest in The System or any component thereof by virtue of membership.

All content, frameworks, methodologies, tools, templates, assessments, training materials, platform features, and Proprietary Vocabulary created by or for The ReTern LLC are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of The ReTern LLC.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to The ReTern regarding The System may be used by The ReTern without restriction, compensation, or attribution to you.

Section 4: Prohibited Uses

The following uses are expressly prohibited. Violation of any prohibition in this Section constitutes a material breach and grounds for immediate termination without refund.

You may not:

  • Use The System to provide coaching, consulting, training, advising, or any other compensated service to a third party without a separate written license
  • Represent yourself as a certified, licensed, authorized, or approved guide, coach, implementer, or instructor of the Freedom Practice System™ or any component thereof
  • Sub-license, resell, white-label, or otherwise transfer access to The System to any third party
  • Reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, or publicly display any ReTern content, frameworks, assessments, or training materials outside of your own Personal Use
  • Use Proprietary Vocabulary in the name, branding, marketing, or description of any product, service, program, or offering you create or sell to others
  • Train, certify, or authorize others to deliver The System or any component thereof
  • Create derivative works based on The System for commercial purposes without prior written authorization
  • Misrepresent your relationship with The ReTern or imply any affiliation, endorsement, or authorization beyond active Crew membership

The line is clear: You may use everything you learn to build your own practice. You may not use The System to build someone else's practice for compensation.

Section 5: Commercial Licensing

If you wish to use The System, any component of The System, or any Proprietary Vocabulary in the delivery of services to third parties, you must obtain a separate written license agreement from The ReTern LLC prior to any such use.

Unauthorized Commercial Delivery constitutes both a material breach of this Agreement and an infringement of The ReTern's intellectual property rights. The ReTern reserves the right to pursue all available legal and equitable remedies, including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.

Section 6: Fees and Payment

Membership Fee: $199 per month, billed annually ($2,388 per year) following payment of the Enrollment Fee.

Enrollment Fee: $299, due at the time of initial checkout. The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable.

Billing: Annual membership fees are billed at enrollment and on each anniversary date thereafter until cancelled.

Failed Payments: If a payment fails, The ReTern will attempt to collect payment for up to fourteen (14) days. Access to The Crew and The Helm™ platform will be suspended during any period of non-payment and terminated if payment is not received within fourteen (14) days of the initial failed attempt.

Price Changes: The ReTern reserves the right to modify membership pricing upon thirty (30) days written notice to your email address on file. Continued use of The Crew after the notice period constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

Section 7: Term and Termination

Term: This Agreement begins on the date of your initial payment and continues for twelve (12) months, renewing automatically for successive twelve-month periods unless cancelled.

Cancellation by Member: You may cancel your membership at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current Membership Term. No partial-year refunds are issued for mid-term cancellation.

Termination by The ReTern for Breach: The ReTern may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice upon any material breach, including but not limited to: unauthorized Commercial Delivery, violation of any Prohibited Use, non-payment, or misrepresentation. Termination for breach does not entitle Member to any refund.

Termination by The ReTern Without Cause: The ReTern may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination without cause by The ReTern, you are entitled to a pro-rata refund of prepaid annual fees for the unused portion of your Membership Term.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination for any reason, your access to The Crew, The Helm™ platform, and all System materials is revoked immediately. Sections 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 survive termination.

Section 8: Results Disclaimer and FTC Compliance

The ReTern provides educational content, frameworks, and community resources. We do not guarantee any specific outcome, income level, client acquisition result, or business success.

Results described in ReTern marketing, testimonials, case studies, or coaching content represent the experiences of specific individuals under specific circumstances. They are not typical. Your results will depend on your individual effort, experience, market conditions, the quality of your execution, and factors outside The ReTern's control.

By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge that you are purchasing access to educational frameworks and community, not a guaranteed business result.

Section 9: Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE RETERN LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR USE OF THE SYSTEM.

THE RETERN'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Section 10: Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in Travis County, Texas, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees in arbitration unless the arbitrator finds that a claim was brought in bad faith.

Nothing in this Section prevents The ReTern from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.

Section 11: Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Section 12: Electronic Acceptance

By checking the acceptance box at checkout, you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood this Agreement in full
  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement
  • You agree to be bound by all terms of this Agreement
  • You understand that electronic acceptance constitutes a legally binding signature under applicable law

Your acceptance is timestamped and recorded in The ReTern's database at the moment of checkout.

Section 13: General Provisions

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and The ReTern with respect to your Crew membership and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, or agreements on this subject.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

The ReTern's failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.

Modification

The ReTern may update this Agreement at any time. Updated versions will be posted at the membership agreement URL. Material changes will be communicated via email with thirty (30) days notice.

Assignment

The ReTern may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign this Agreement without The ReTern's prior written consent.

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