Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using ReadyRule's website (https://www.readyrule.com) and the Naptime Intel newsletter service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

Description of Service

ReadyRule provides childcare compliance tools for California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) licensed facilities. Our services include the Naptime Intel newsletter and the Virtual Admin web application. We offer both free and paid subscription tiers.

Free Tier

  • Weekly newsletter with general compliance insights
  • Basic regulatory updates
  • Limited to California facilities initially

Pro Tier ($9.99/month)

  • All free tier benefits
  • Virtual Admin application with compliance dashboard, staff management, and task tracking
  • AI-powered Compliance Chat Assistant (see AI Features section below)
  • Facility-specific insights and citation history
  • Priority access to new features

Payment Terms

Pro Subscription

  • Pro subscriptions are billed monthly at $9.99 USD
  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
  • No refunds for partial months

Cancellation

  • You may cancel your Pro subscription at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
  • You will retain access to Pro features until the end of your paid period
  • After cancellation, you will be automatically moved to the free tier

SMS Communications

ReadyRule Compliance Alerts

ReadyRule offers optional SMS notifications to remind facility administrators about expiring staff certifications, facility licenses, and compliance deadlines ("Compliance Alerts").

Consent: By opting in to SMS Compliance Alerts, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from ReadyRule at the phone number you provide. Consent is not required to use ReadyRule or make any purchase.

How to Opt In: You can enable Compliance Alerts in your facility Settings under Notifications. Opting in requires providing and verifying a mobile phone number.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your facility's compliance deadlines. You may receive multiple messages per month during periods with many upcoming expirations.

Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.

SMS Commands:

  • STOP - Reply STOP to any ReadyRule message to opt out immediately, or disable SMS in your facility Settings. You will receive one final confirmation message.
  • HELP - Reply HELP to any ReadyRule message for support, or contact us at support@readyrule.com or 510-906-2395.

Carrier Disclaimer: Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy: Your phone number and SMS consent data will not be shared with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for details.

AI Features

ReadyRule's Virtual Admin application includes AI-powered features that use third-party AI models (currently OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini) to generate responses. These features include:

  • Compliance Chat Assistant for questions about Title 22 regulations
  • Regulation lookups using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • Compliance task, citation, and staff certification queries
  • Plan of Correction (POC) drafting assistance

AI features are provided "as is" without any warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. AI-generated content may contain errors, fabricated information, or outdated guidance. You must independently verify all AI responses before relying on them. See our Disclaimer for complete AI limitations and accuracy information.

Your Responsibilities When Using AI

By using ReadyRule's AI features, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for all compliance decisions, regardless of AI recommendations
  • You will independently verify AI-generated information against official regulatory sources
  • You will have qualified staff review all AI-generated Plans of Correction before submission to licensing authorities
  • You will not rely solely on AI responses for licensing, compliance, or legal matters
  • ReadyRule is not liable for compliance violations, citations, or other consequences resulting from reliance on AI-generated content

Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. ReadyRule does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of regulatory information, including AI-generated content. Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, medical, or professional advice.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@readyrule.com

Mailing Address: ReadyRule, 2120 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Phone: 510-906-2395

Last updated: February 6, 2026

These terms of service are effective as of February 6, 2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.