2. ELIGIBILITY

The Services are not targeted toward or intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you:

a) Are 18 years of age or older

b) Are a legal resident of the United States

c) Have not been previously suspended or removed from the Services

d) Have full power and authority to enter into these Terms​

3. ORDERING AND COMMUNICATIONS

a) Provide accurate, current, and complete contact information (email, phone, mailing address)

b) Keep your contact information updated by notifying us of any changes

c) Check your email regularly for order confirmations, pickup notifications, and important updates

By purchasing Beef Credits, you consent to receive electronic communications from us via email and text message. These communications may include order confirmations, pickup notifications, and transactional information related to your purchase. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements.

We may also send you promotional communications via email. You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided therein, but you may not opt out of transactional communications related to your orders​

4. LOCAL BEEF CREDIT - HOW OUR SYSTEM WORKS

A. What are Local Beef Club Credits?

Local Beef Club operates on a “Local Beef Club Credits” purchasing model. When you purchase Local Beef Club Credits, you are pre-purchasing products from Local Beef Club, including beef from local farms, ranches, and co-ops, pork, seasonings, and other products we offer. Your purchase is fulfilled by us coordinating with partner farms and suppliers to provide you with the products you ordered.

B. Local Beef Club Credit Offerings

We offer various Local Beef Club Credit packages at different price points. Package options, pricing, quantities, and included products are displayed on our website at the time of purchase and may include:

• Beef packages (various cuts and quantities from local farms)

• Premium cut packages (ribeye, tenderloin, T-bone, etc.)

• Pork products (various cuts and quantities from local farms)

• Specialty bundles (seasonal offerings, holiday roasts, etc.)

• Seasonings, spices, and rubs

• Other products offered through Local Beef Club and www.localbeefclub.com

All offerings are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and farm partnerships​.
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​Local Beef Club Credits can be redeemed for any products we offer, including beef, pork, seasonings, and other items available at the time of redemption.

C. How It Works

When you purchase Local Beef Club Credits:

1. Your order is placed and payment is processed​​
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2. ​We batch your order with other customer orders in your region for efficiency

3. We purchase products from our partner farms, ranches, co-ops, and suppliers to fulfill your order

4. Within 4 weeks, your beef is ready for pickup at a designated community location

5. You pick up your beef during our scheduled pickup times (Tuesday 4-6pm or Saturday 10am-2pm)

In most cases, your Local Beef Club Credits are fully redeemed in a single pickup. For larger purchases (such as quarter, half, or whole animal orders that may be offered in the future), you may receive multiple pickups or have a credit balance that can be applied to future purchases. We will track any credit balances on our end and notify you of your available balance. any credit balances on our end and notify you of your available balance.

D. Gift Cards and Transfer

If you purchase Local Beef Club Credits as a gift for someone else, we will provide you with a coupon code that the recipient can use to redeem their Beef Credits. Local Beef Club Credits can be transferred to another person by contacting us at support@localbeefclub.com.

5. FOUNDING MEMBER BENEFITS

Customers who purchase Local Beef Club Credits during our launch phase in their region become "Founding Members" and receive special benefits.

Your Founding Member benefits will be listed on your purchase receipt and order confirmations. Each time a beef pickup is scheduled, you will receive confirmation of your active Founding Member benefits.

Benefits that include the designation "for life" apply to ALL future in-person beef pickups, including:​

• Any other products you order from Local Beef Club that require an in-person beef pickup
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​• Membership and subscription pickups
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​• Holiday roasts
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​• Prime rib orders

Founding Member "for life" benefits do NOT apply to products that are shipped directly to you (such as merchandise, accessories, or other items that do not require in-person pickup at our community locations).

Founding Member Status is limited to the first 100 customers per region.

A. Founding Member Terms

• Founding Member benefits apply to the individual or household that made the original purchase

• Benefits are tied to your purchase record in our system and will be confirmed on each order receipt

• Benefits apply to all pickups made by you or authorized household members
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• Founding Member benefits may be transferred or gifted to another person with prior approval from Local Beef Club by contacting us at support@localbeefclub.com

• We reserve the right to terminate Founding Member benefits if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity
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• Founding Member benefits are subject to product availability​

B. Ground Beef For Life Specifications

• The free ground beef provided with each in-person pickup will be approximately 1 lb

• Weight may vary slightly due to packaging and scale calibration differences (typically between 0.9 - 1.1 lbs)

• Ground beef cannot be substituted for other products (such as steak, ground beef patties, or other cuts)
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• Ground beef is provided as-is and reflects our standard ground beef offering

C. Seasoning For Life Specifications

• The free seasoning provided with each in-person pickup will be 1 jar of our standard taco seasoning

• Our seasonings are produced by licensed third-party food manufacturers who maintain all required certifications and food safety standards

• We reserve the right to change seasoning vendors while maintaining equivalent quality and quantity
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• Substitutions for other seasonings (such as steak seasoning, roast seasoning, etc.) must be requested in writing at support@localbeefclub.com at least three (3) weeks prior to your scheduled beef pickup

• Seasoning substitution requests are subject to product availability and approval

D. Changes to Founding Member Benefits

• If we substantially change our business model in a way that makes Founding Member "for life" benefits unsustainable, we will provide at least 90 days advance notice and offer reasonable alternatives

• The specific products designated as "for life" benefits may vary by region and launch date, but once granted, your specific "for life" benefits will continue as described on your original purchase receipt

• We reserve the right to change seasoning vendors while maintaining equivalent quality and quantity
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• Substitutions for other seasonings (such as steak seasoning, roast seasoning, etc.) must be requested in writing at support@localbeefclub.com at least three (3) weeks prior to your scheduled beef pickup

• Seasoning substitution requests are subject to product availability and approval

6. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS (OPTIONAL)

In addition to one-time Local Beef Club Credit purchases, we may offer recurring membership subscriptions for customers who want regular, scheduled beef deliveries.

A. Membership Options

Membership subscriptions may be available at various frequencies, including:

• Monthly (every 4 weeks)

• Every 6 weeks

• Every 2 months (bi-monthly)

• Every 3 months (quarterly)

• Every 6 months (semi-annually)

• Annually (once per year)

Not all frequencies may be available at all times. Available membership options will be displayed on our website at the time of enrollment.

B. How Memberships Work

When you enroll in a membership subscription:

• You select your preferred pickup frequency
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• Your payment method is charged automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle. An email notice will be sent to  you atleast 48 hours prior to this charge.

• Your beef will be ready for pickup on a scheduled Tuesday (4-6pm) or Saturday (10am-2pm) during your pickup period

• You will receive email notification of your scheduled pickup date and location

• Founding Members receive their free 1 lb ground beef and taco seasoning with each membership pickup

C. Memberships Flexibility

Memberships are designed to be flexible:

• You may delay your scheduled pickup by contacting us at least 48 hours in advance
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• You may move up your pickup (if available) by contacting us at least 48 hours in advance

• All pickups must occur on a Tuesday (4-6pm) or Saturday (10am-2pm)

• Rescheduled pickups must occur within the same general timeframe of your subscription frequency (we will work with you to find a convenient date)

D. Membership Cancellation

• You may cancel your membership subscription at any time by contacting us at support@localbeefclub.com or through your membership management page (if available)
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• Cancellations must be submitted at least 48 hours before your next scheduled billing date to avoid being charged for the next cycle

• If you are charged for a cycle after submitting a timely cancellation, we will issue a full refund

• If you cancel after being charged but before pickup, we will process one final pickup for you

• No refunds will be issued for membership charges after you have picked up your beef for that billing cycle

E. Membership Modifications

• You may change your membership frequency (e.g., from monthly to quarterly) by contacting us at support@localbeefclub.com
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• Membership changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle

• We reserve the right to modify membership pricing with at least thirty (30) days advance notice

• Price changes will not affect your current billing cycle

F. Missed Membership Pickups

• If you miss your scheduled membership pickup without rescheduling, you must contact us to arrange pickup at the next available Tuesday or Saturday
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• Missed pickups do not pause your membership billing cycle (we can easily delay the future orders when needed)

• We are not responsible for product quality issues resulting from delayed pickups due to your unavailability

• If you consistently miss pickups (3 or more in a 12-month period), we reserve the right to cancel your membership

7. PRODUCTS AND SOURCING

A. Our Beef Products

All beef offered through Local Beef Club comes from local farms, ranches co-ops, and suppliers within a reasonable driving distance of your service area. We partner with farms based on customer preferences collected through our survey process.

​We offer beef that meets various standards based on what our customers request, which may include:

• Grass-fed, grass-finished beef
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• Grass-fed, grain-finished beef

• Certified Organic

We do not source beef from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) as defined by the EPA. All partner farms, ranches, and co-ops maintain family-scale operations. While some may finish cattle on grain using feedlots, these operations do not meet the EPA's CAFO thresholds for animal confinement numbers or duration.

When you complete your preferences survey, we match you with beef from farms that align with your selected standards. The specific farming practices for your beef will be communicated to you based on your survey responses and the available farm partners in your region.

B. Quality Standards and Farm Partnerships

Local Beef Club has sole discretion in selecting and maintaining relationships with partner farms, ranches, co-ops and suppliers. We regularly evaluate our farm partnerships to ensure they continue to meet our standards. If a farm partner fails to meet our standards, we will cease working with them and source from alternative farms, ranches, or co-ops that meet our requirements.

C. Product Substitutions

All Products are subject to availability.  We reserve the right to:

• Impose quantity limits on any order
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• Reject all or part of an order

• Discontinue offering certain products

• Substitute products or cuts without prior notice due to availability

Given the nature of working with local farms, ranches and co-ops and seasonal availability, substitutions may be necessary. If you are not satisfied with a substitution, please contact us at support@localbeefclub.com.

D. Product Variations

You acknowledge that beef products are natural products that vary in size, weight, appearance, and characteristics. Products you receive may differ from photos or descriptions on our Site due to:

• Natural variability of livestock and cuts
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• Differences in how your device displays images

• Seasonal variations

• Individual meat processing methods

8. PRICING AND PAYMENT

A. Pricing

All prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Applicable taxes and other charges are additional. We reserve the right to adjust prices at any time; however, any Local Beef Club Credits you have already purchased will be honored at their original redemption value (the amount of beef you're entitled to receive).

B. Payment Methods

We accept payment via credit card, debit card, and other payment methods made available through our payment processors (including Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Payments AI). By providing a payment method, you:

• Represent that you are authorized to use the designated payment method

• Authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your payment method for all purchases

• Are responsible for all charges, including applicable taxes

C. Sales Tax

We will collect applicable sales tax on products shipped or made available for pickup in jurisdictions where we determine we have a duty to collect sales tax.

D. Failed Payments

If we cannot obtain authorization for charges to your payment method, or if any amounts are reversed or charged back, we may:

• Cancel your order

• Make subsequent attempts to charge your payment method

• Use other lawful means to collect payment

9. ORDER FULFILLMENT AND PICKUP

A. Order Timeline

When you purchase Local Beef Club Credits, your order will be fulfilled within 4 weeks. We will email you with:

• Your assigned pickup location

• Your scheduled pickup date and time

• Pickup instructions

B. Pickup Schedule

Current pickup times (subject to change by region):

• Tuesday: 4:00-6:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pickup times may vary by location and will be communicated to you in advance.

C. Pickup Locations

Pickup locations may include:

• Neighborhood host homes

• Local gyms and fitness centers

• Community centers

• Parks or other public space

You will be notified of your specific pickup location when your order is ready.

D. Pickup Responsibility

You are responsible for picking up your beef during the designated pickup window. If you cannot make the scheduled pickup:

• Contact us BEFORE your scheduled pickup time

• We will reschedule you for the next available pickup time (Tuesday 4-6pm or Saturday 10am-2pm)

• You are responsible for proper storage once you receive your beef

E. Missed Pickups

If you miss your scheduled pickup without notifying us:

• We will attempt to contact you to reschedule

• Your beef will remain in cold storage if possible

• We will reschedule your pickup for the next available pickup time

• We are not responsible for quality issues if rescheduling causes extended cold storage time

• We reserve the right to cancel your order without refund if you miss multiple scheduled pickups without communication

F. No Shipping

Local Beef Club does not ship beef. All orders must be picked up at designated community pickup locations. This is a core part of our mission to eliminate shipping waste and support local food systems.