Terms and Conditions for Tug

Effective Date: Feb 15, 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Tug, operated by Carolyn Louise Schenk (“Tug,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using Tug’s website (www.togetherwithtug.com) or subscribing to Tug’s SMS service, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree, do not use the service.

1. Eligibility

Tug is intended for use by adults (18 years or older) who are parents or legal guardians.

By subscribing to Tug, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

2. Description of Service

Tug is a subscription-based parenting tool that delivers SMS messages, including daily questions, check-ins, and play prompts designed to encourage parent-child interaction.

Message frequency may vary based on user interaction but typically ranges from 1–3 messages per day.

Tug may modify, update, or discontinue features at any time.

3. Account Registration

To use Tug, you must provide accurate information, including:

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Child age or age range

You agree to keep this information current and accurate.

You are responsible for maintaining control of your phone number and device.

4. SMS Communications

By subscribing, you consent to receive SMS messages from Tug.

  • Message frequency: Varies, typically 1–3 messages per day

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe

  • Reply HELP for assistance or contact support@togetherwithtug.com

Consent to receive SMS messages is a condition of subscription.

Tug is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages due to carrier issues.

5. Subscription Terms (When Paid Plans Launch)

Tug may offer:

  • Monthly subscription plans

  • Annual subscription plans

  • Free trial periods

If you enroll in a paid plan:

  • You authorize recurring billing to your selected payment method.

  • Billing occurs automatically at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled.

  • Free trials convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends.

You may cancel at any time. Cancellation stops future billing but does not refund prior payments unless required by law.

Detailed refund policies will be provided at time of payment launch.

6. Free Trial

Tug may offer a free trial period.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue trial offers at any time.

At the end of a free trial, your subscription may automatically convert to a paid plan unless canceled before the trial period ends.

7. Intellectual Property

All Tug content, including but not limited to:

  • Play prompts

  • Questions

  • Messaging formats

  • Branding

  • Website content

is the intellectual property of Tug and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may use Tug content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not:

  • Reproduce

  • Distribute

  • Resell

  • Publish

  • Create derivative commercial works

without written permission.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use Tug for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt to reverse engineer or disrupt the service

  • Abuse, harass, or threaten Tug staff

  • Use automated systems to scrape or copy content

Tug reserves the right to suspend accounts for violations.

9. No Professional Advice

Tug provides general parenting prompts and is not a substitute for professional advice, therapy, medical guidance, or educational instruction.

You are responsible for supervising your child at all times during activities.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Tug shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use of the service.

Tug’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the preceding 12 months (or $0 if using the free version).

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Tug is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted service

  • Error-free delivery

  • Specific parenting outcomes

12. Termination

You may terminate your subscription at any time by:

  • Replying STOP (for SMS)

  • Canceling through your account (when applicable)

We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

15. Contact

Tug

Operated by Carolyn Louise Schenk

support@togetherwithtug.com

www.togetherwithtug.com