Please read these terms carefully before using the Collapse Ready Household website, content, downloads, gear recommendations, and shop resources.
The Collapse Ready Household
Effective Date: June 17, 2026
Last Updated: June 17, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the website located at www.collapsereadyhousehold.com (the “Website”), purchasing any products or subscriptions offered through the Website, or subscribing to any communications from Collapse Ready Household, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Collapse Ready Publications, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately discontinue use of this Website and all associated services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, customers, registered members, and any other users of the Website, regardless of the nature of their access or use.
2. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace any portion of these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice through the Website or by email to registered users.
Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those revisions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website.
3. Description of Services
The Collapse Ready Household website offers the following products and services:
- Publications: Physical books, digital downloads (eBooks), and print-on-demand publications authored by Tom Sweet and published under the Collapse Ready Publications imprint.
- Membership Subscriptions: Tiered membership programs providing access to exclusive content, early releases, member resources, community access, and other membership-specific benefits as described on the relevant membership page.
- Gear and Equipment Recommendations: Curated product recommendations, reviews, and sourcing guides for preparedness and survival equipment.
- Educational Content: Articles, guides, videos, checklists, and other informational content related to household preparedness, emergency management, and self-sufficiency.
- Communications: Email newsletters, updates, and promotional content to subscribers.
The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any product, service, or feature at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.
4. Eligibility
To use this Website and purchase products or subscriptions, you must:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if higher;
- Have the legal authority to enter into a binding contract;
- Not be a person barred from receiving services under applicable law;
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account or completing a purchase.
By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. Accounts created by individuals who do not meet these requirements may be terminated without notice.
5. Account Registration and Security
Certain features of the Website, including membership areas and purchase histories, require creation of an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and current information;
- Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate and current;
- Keep your login credentials confidential and not share them with any third party;
- Notify us immediately at support@collapsereadyhousehold.com of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security;
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
We reserve the right to refuse registration, cancel accounts, or terminate access at our sole discretion, including for violation of these Terms or suspected fraudulent activity.
6. Products โ Books and Digital Publications
6.1 Print Books and Physical Products
All physical products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to limit quantities, discontinue products, and correct errors in product descriptions or pricing. Title and risk of loss for physical products pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.
6.2 Digital Downloads and eBooks
Upon purchase of a digital product, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the purchased digital content for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include:
- The right to reproduce, redistribute, resell, or make the content available to any third party;
- The right to modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the content;
- The right to remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
Digital downloads are non-refundable once delivered except as required by applicable law or as expressly stated in our Refund Policy.
6.3 Print-on-Demand Orders
Orders fulfilled through third-party print-on-demand services (including but not limited to Kindle Direct Publishing, Lulu, and similar platforms) are subject to those platforms’ separate terms and conditions in addition to these Terms. The Company is not responsible for errors, delays, or quality issues attributable to third-party fulfillment partners, though we will make reasonable efforts to assist in resolving such issues.
7. Membership Subscriptions
7.1 Subscription Plans
Membership plans, pricing, and included benefits are as described on the membership page of the Website at the time of enrollment. We reserve the right to modify membership benefits, pricing, and tiers at any time, with reasonable advance notice to existing members.
7.2 Billing and Renewal
Memberships are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected at the time of enrollment). By enrolling in a membership, you authorize us (or our designated payment processor) to charge your selected payment method on a recurring basis until your membership is cancelled. Renewal charges will be applied at the then-current subscription rate unless you cancel prior to the renewal date.
7.3 Cancellation
You may cancel your membership at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting us at support@collapsereadyhousehold.com. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to membership benefits through the end of the period for which you have paid. No partial refunds are issued for unused portions of a billing period unless required by applicable law.
7.4 Free Trials
If a free trial is offered, your payment method will be charged the applicable subscription fee at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before the trial ends. We reserve the right to determine your eligibility for a free trial and to revoke access if we determine you have previously used a trial.
8. Pricing and Payment
All prices displayed on the Website are in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change without notice.
You agree to pay all charges associated with your purchases at the prices in effect at the time of your order. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use any payment method you provide. We use third-party payment processors and do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at any time, including after confirmation, for reasons including product availability, pricing errors, suspected fraud, or other issues identified at our discretion. If we cancel an order for which payment has been processed, we will issue a full refund to the original payment method.
9. Shipping and Delivery
Shipping rates, estimated delivery timelines, and eligible shipping destinations are as described on the Website at the time of purchase. The Company is not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs, weather events, or other factors beyond our reasonable control. Risk of loss passes to you upon handoff to the carrier.
Shipping to addresses outside the United States may be subject to import duties, taxes, and customs fees, which are the sole responsibility of the recipient. The Company has no control over and cannot predict these charges.
10. Returns and Refunds
Our full Refund and Return Policy is incorporated herein by reference and governs all return and refund requests. Key terms include:
- Physical products in original, unused condition may be returned within [30] days of delivery for a refund of the product purchase price, less shipping costs.
- Digital products and downloadable content are non-refundable once accessed or downloaded, except as required by applicable law.
- Memberships are non-refundable for the current billing period upon cancellation, except as required by applicable law.
We reserve the right to refuse returns that do not comply with our Return Policy.
11. Gear and Equipment Recommendations โ Affiliate Disclosure
11.1 Nature of Recommendations
The Collapse Ready Household publishes curated gear recommendations, product reviews, and sourcing guides as a service to readers interested in emergency preparedness. These recommendations represent the editorial opinions of the Company and its contributors, based on community reviews, real-world testing results, and preparedness community feedback.
11.2 Affiliate Relationships
The Company may participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain product links on this Website and make a qualifying purchase, the Company may receive a commission from the retailer or affiliate network at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations; we only recommend products we believe provide genuine value to our readers.
All affiliate relationships are disclosed in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
11.3 No Warranty on Third-Party Products
The Company does not manufacture, warrant, or guarantee any third-party product recommended on this Website. Product specifications, availability, and pricing are controlled by third-party retailers and manufacturers and are subject to change without notice. The Company accepts no responsibility for the quality, performance, safety, or fitness for purpose of any third-party product.
12. Important Disclaimers โ Preparedness and Survival Content
Please read this section carefully. It materially affects your legal rights.
12.1 Informational Purpose Only
All content published on this Website, including books, articles, guides, videos, checklists, and any other materials produced under the Collapse Ready Household brand, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. This content does not constitute and should not be relied upon as professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Medical or health advice. Nothing on this Website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or a substitute for consultation with a licensed medical professional. Techniques, medications, treatments, or procedures described in our publications carry inherent risks. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before administering any medical treatment or intervention.
- Legal advice. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney. Laws governing caching, firearms, medications, land use, and other preparedness activities vary significantly by jurisdiction. It is your sole responsibility to understand and comply with all applicable laws.
- Financial advice. Nothing on this Website constitutes financial, investment, or tax advice.
- Professional emergency management advice. Preparedness recommendations on this Website are not a substitute for guidance from qualified emergency management professionals.
12.2 Assumption of Risk
Preparedness and survival activities carry inherent risks, including risk of serious injury or death. The information provided on this Website and in our publications describes techniques and strategies that may be dangerous if improperly applied. By using this content, you acknowledge and accept that:
- You are solely responsible for your own safety and the safety of any person in your care;
- You will exercise independent judgment in evaluating and applying any information provided;
- You assume all risk associated with the implementation of any technique, strategy, or recommendation described in our content;
- The Company does not guarantee any particular outcome from following preparedness recommendations, including survival in any emergency scenario.
12.3 No Guarantee of Preparedness
Nothing in our publications, membership content, or other materials constitutes a guarantee or warranty that following our recommendations will result in any specific level of preparedness or safety during any emergency event. Outcomes in emergency situations depend on an enormous range of factors beyond any preparation program’s control.
12.4 Legal Compliance
Certain activities described in our publications โ including but not limited to the storage and caching of firearms, ammunition, and medications โ are subject to federal, state, and local laws that vary significantly by jurisdiction. The Company expressly disclaims any responsibility for activities conducted in violation of applicable law. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any activity you undertake in connection with our content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
13. Intellectual Property
13.1 Ownership
All content on this Website โ including but not limited to text, images, graphics, illustrations, photographs, audio, video, data, software, trademarks, service marks, logos, and the arrangement and compilation of all such materials โ is the proprietary property of the Company, Tom Sweet, or our licensed third parties, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The marks “Collapse Ready Household,” “When Systems Fail โ We Don’t,” “Prepared for the Worst. Ready for What Comes Next,” and the associated logos are trademarks of the Company. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
13.2 Permitted Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Website and its content solely for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its content;
- Any collection, aggregation, copying, or duplication of Website content;
- Any downloading or copying of account information for another’s benefit;
- Any use of data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction tools.
13.3 User-Submitted Content
If you submit any content to us โ including reviews, comments, feedback, forum posts, or other communications โ you grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your submission does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights.
14. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use this Website to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation;
- Infringe the intellectual property rights of any person or entity;
- Transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable;
- Engage in unauthorized collection of other users’ personal information;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, server, or network;
- Use the Website for commercial solicitation or spam without our written consent;
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website;
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise derive source code from any portion of the Website.
Violation of this section may result in immediate termination of your account and access, and may expose you to civil and criminal liability.
15. Third-Party Links and Services
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by the Company. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website. We do not endorse or make any representations about any third-party website. Your interactions with third-party websites are governed solely by the terms of those websites.
16. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
17. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
- THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;
- THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, CONTENT, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS;
- ANY ERRORS IN THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT WILL BE CORRECTED.
18. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT;
- ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PURCHASED THROUGH THE WEBSITE;
- THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY TECHNIQUE, STRATEGY, OR RECOMMENDATION DESCRIBED IN OUR CONTENT;
- ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA;
- ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE WEBSITE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of certain liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the foregoing limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.
19. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses โ including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs โ arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right or privacy right; (d) any content you submit to the Website; or (e) any harm caused by your implementation of any information, technique, or recommendation described in our content.
20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
20.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
20.2 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us at [legal@collapsereadyhousehold.com] and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to do the same. Most concerns can be resolved quickly through this process.
20.3 Binding Arbitration
IF A DISPUTE CANNOT BE RESOLVED INFORMALLY, YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE WEBSITE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), except as otherwise provided in this section. The arbitration shall be conducted in [COUNTY, STATE]. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. All claims must be brought in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action.
20.4 Exceptions
Either party may seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights pending the outcome of arbitration. Claims for amounts under $10,000 may be brought in small claims court if that court has jurisdiction.
21. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice
If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated DMCA agent containing the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent;
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on the Website;
- Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email);
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized;
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate.
DMCA Agent:
Collapse Ready Publications, LLC
Attn: DMCA Agent
[legal@collapsereadyhousehold.com]
22. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company concerning the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties between the parties.
24. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
25. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision, nor shall it affect our right to enforce such provision in the future.
26. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Collapse Ready Publications, LLC
5033 Natalie Temple Ln
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Email: info@collapsereadyhousehold.com
Website: www.collapsereadyhousehold.com
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