Long Arc Research

Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 2, 2026

Welcome to Long Arc Research. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Long Arc Research website, services, and content (collectively, the "Services"), including our Legends platform featuring in-depth dossiers on historical founders and business leaders.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

1. Service Description

Long Arc Research provides educational content through our Legends platform, offering deeply researched narratives about legendary founders, executives, and business leaders. Our Services include:

  • Free Content: Limited access to select legend profiles and sample chapters
  • Paid Subscription: Full access to all published Legends volumes, including complete narratives, marginalia, playbooks, and exclusive insights
  • Future Features: Additional platforms and tools as announced on our website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

2. User Obligations

When using our Services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and maintain the accuracy of such information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform our content without our prior written consent
  • Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access our Services without our express written permission
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Services

Violation of these obligations may result in immediate termination of your account and access to our Services.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Subscription Fees

Access to premium content requires a paid subscription. Subscription fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected) and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in Section 4 (Cancellation and Refunds).

3.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the payment method you designate for all fees incurred.

3.3 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate, which may differ from the rate at the time of your initial subscription.

3.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our subscription fees at any time. We will provide you with at least 30 days' advance notice of any price increase. If you do not agree to the price change, you may cancel your subscription before the new rate takes effect.

3.5 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of applicable federal, state, local, or foreign taxes. You are responsible for paying all taxes associated with your subscription.

4. Cancellation and Refunds

4.1 Cancellation by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon cancellation:

  • Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period
  • You will retain access to premium content until the end of your billing period
  • No refund will be provided for the unused portion of your billing period
  • Automatic renewal will be disabled

4.2 Refund Policy

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers. If you cancel within 14 days of your initial subscription purchase, we will provide a full refund. After the 14-day period, subscription fees are non-refundable.

To request a refund, contact us at support@longarcresearch.com with your account details and reason for cancellation.

4.3 Cancellation by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause. If we terminate your subscription for reasons other than breach of these Terms, we will provide a pro-rated refund for the unused portion of your billing period.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Long Arc Research or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Sell, license, or otherwise commercialize our content
  • Use our content in any way that competes with our Services

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE 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 Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the Services will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any content obtained through the Services will meet your expectations
  • Any errors in the Services will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LONG ARC RESEARCH 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 use or inability to use the Services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the Services
  • Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Services

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Long Arc Research, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Informal Negotiations

To expedite resolution and reduce the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms, you and we agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating arbitration or litigation.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute through informal negotiations, any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

The arbitration will be conducted in San Antonio, Texas, unless the parties agree otherwise. Each party will bear its own costs and fees, including attorneys' fees, unless the arbitrator awards costs and fees to the prevailing party.

9.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND LONG ARC RESEARCH AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

9.4 Governing Law

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

10. General Provisions

10.1 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

10.2 Severability

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

10.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Long Arc Research regarding the use of the Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and us relating to your use of the Services.

10.4 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.

10.5 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Long Arc Research
Email: support@longarcresearch.com
Website: https://longarcresearch.com