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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 14, 2026 — Version 1.2

Important Regulatory Disclosure

GrainGenius LLC is NOT registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is NOT a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).

The market signals, benchmarking data, and educational content provided through this Service are delivered uniformly and identically to all subscribers. They are NOT tailored to any individual subscriber's commodity positions, acreage, cost of production, risk tolerance, or financial situation.

GrainGenius operates under the non-tailored advice exemption at 17 C.F.R. § 4.14(a)(9) and/or the publisher/newsletter exemption as interpreted from Lowe v. SEC, 472 U.S. 181 (1985) and its application to the CFTC context.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GrainGenius ("the Service"), you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and GrainGenius LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

GrainGenius provides a web and mobile application delivering:

3. Regulatory Status and Nature of Service

3.1 Not a Registered Commodity Trading Advisor

GrainGenius LLC is not registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is not a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). The Service does not constitute commodity trading advice as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. § 1a(12).

3.2 Non-Tailored, Uniform Information

All sell signals, market assessments, benchmarking comparisons, and analytical outputs are generated by automated models and delivered uniformly and simultaneously to all subscribers. No information provided through this Service is tailored to any individual User's:

3.3 Publisher/Educational Nature

The uniform sell signals, market analysis, and educational content provided by GrainGenius are intended to qualify as general circulation information under the publisher/newsletter exemption as analogized from Lowe v. SEC, 472 U.S. 181 (1985) to the CFTC context. GrainGenius publishes market analysis and signals as a matter of general circulation — not as personalized advice directed at individual Users.

3.4 AI-Generated Content

The AI assistant ("Bobbie") and certain analytical features of the Service use artificial intelligence models to generate responses and analysis. AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information. You acknowledge that AI-generated responses are informational only, are not reviewed or verified in real time by human experts, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional judgment.

4. Not Investment, Financial, or Commodity Trading Advice

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

GRAINGENIUS DOES NOT PROVIDE PERSONALIZED INVESTMENT ADVICE, FINANCIAL ADVICE, COMMODITY TRADING ADVICE, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PERSONALIZED ADVISORY SERVICE.

All information, signals, benchmarking data, and recommendations provided through the Service are for GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and do not constitute:

Grain marketing involves substantial financial risk, including the potential for significant financial loss. Before making any grain marketing or trading decisions, you should consult with a qualified commodity broker, licensed commodity trading advisor (CTA), grain merchandiser, or financial advisor who can evaluate your specific circumstances, risk tolerance, and financial situation.

5. Benchmarking Disclaimer

The benchmarking feature compares your self-reported grain marketing pace against anonymous aggregate data from other GrainGenius users and publicly available USDA Crop Progress data. This comparison:

Being "behind" the benchmark does not mean you are making a mistake. Being "ahead" does not mean you are making a wise decision. Many factors specific to your operation determine the right marketing pace for you.

6. Sell Signal Disclaimer

Sell signals provided by GrainGenius are generated by automated models based on market conditions, seasonal patterns, and proprietary algorithms. All signals are:

GrainGenius does not execute trades, contact elevators, or direct any marketing activity on behalf of any User. All grain marketing decisions remain solely with the User.

7. No Guarantees; Limitation of Reliance

GrainGenius makes NO representations or warranties regarding:

PAST PERFORMANCE OF ANY SIGNAL, STRATEGY, OR MODEL DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. COMMODITY MARKETS ARE INHERENTLY UNPREDICTABLE. YOU COULD LOSE MONEY.

8. User Accounts and Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. You are responsible for:

9. Subscription, Billing, and Cancellation

Paid subscriptions are billed monthly or annually as selected at checkout. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel at any time through your account settings. GrainGenius reserves the right to modify subscription pricing with at least 30 days advance notice to existing subscribers.

Refunds are generally not provided for partial subscription periods. Exceptions may be made at GrainGenius's sole discretion for technical issues or billing errors.

10. User Data and Privacy

Your farm data, positions, field records, and account information are stored securely. GrainGenius does not sell or share your personal farm data with third parties for commercial purposes, except as required by law or as described in our Privacy Policy.

Aggregated, anonymized data may be used for benchmarking calculations and product improvement without identifying individual Users.

11. Intellectual Property

The GrainGenius platform, including all software, algorithms, signal models, branding, and content, is the proprietary intellectual property of GrainGenius LLC. You may not copy, reverse-engineer, reproduce, or distribute any portion of the Service without written permission.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GRAINGENIUS LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

In no event shall GrainGenius's total liability exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GrainGenius LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or violation of any applicable law or regulation.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Nebraska, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property matters.

15. Modifications to Terms

GrainGenius reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

GrainGenius LLC
Aurora, Nebraska
Email: hello@graingeniusapp.com
Website: graingeniusapp.com