Terms of Service for RailBird

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

1. Who We Are

RailBird ("RailBird," "we," "our," or "us") is a mobile application owned and operated by Short Stack Software. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the RailBird mobile application, related websites, and services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

3. Eligibility

You must be able to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction to use the Services. You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Services is lawful where you live and where you use the Services.

4. Account Registration and Security

• Accurate information: You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date.
• Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account.
• Unauthorized use: If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us promptly.

5. What RailBird Provides (and Does Not Provide)

RailBird provides tools for tracking poker sessions, social features (friends, messaging, activity), notifications, and venue-related information such as waitlists or check-in flows where supported.

RailBird does not operate games, does not run a casino, and does not process gambling wagers. Any venue information shown in the app may be provided by venues, third parties, or users and may change over time.

6. User Content and Conduct

The Services may allow you to submit or share information such as profile details, messages, notes, and other content ("User Content"). You are responsible for your User Content.

6.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post, send, or share unlawful, harassing, threatening, hateful, sexually explicit, or abusive content.
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data.
• Upload malware, spam, or engage in scraping, automated access, or abusive rate usage without permission.
• Use the Services to facilitate fraud, illegal gambling operations, or other illegal activities.

6.2 Messaging and Social Features

Messaging and social features are provided for legitimate social use. We may offer tools to report, block, or flag content and users. We may investigate reports and take action as described in Section 8.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including software, design, logos, and content provided by RailBird (excluding User Content), are owned by Short Stack Software or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our written permission.

8. Moderation, Enforcement, and Termination

We may (but are not obligated to) monitor the Services and enforce these Terms. We may suspend or terminate your account, or restrict access to features, at any time if:

• You violate these Terms or applicable laws;
• We receive credible reports of abuse, harassment, or safety concerns;
• We need to protect the security, integrity, or availability of the Services.

You may stop using the Services at any time. If the Services include an in-app option to delete your account, you may use it; otherwise contact us to request deletion.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services (for example, venue websites or external resources). We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimers

AS IS: The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Accuracy: We do not warrant that venue data, waitlist status, notifications, or other information will always be accurate, complete, or current.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Short Stack Software and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Short Stack Software from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we may provide notice through the Services or other reasonable means. By continuing to use the Services after changes become effective, you agree to the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Short Stack Software is established, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

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