Effective Date: March 2026

Last Updated: March 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the You're Next website, podcast content, and any related materials or services offered under the RTM (Red Thread Media) Network. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About This Site

You're Next is an independently produced true crime podcast hosted by Emilio, produced under the RTM Network. The website provides access to podcast episodes, case research, show information, community resources, and related content. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the site, regardless of how you access it.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You must not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its underlying systems

• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material

• Engage in any conduct that is harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable

• Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the site without our prior written consent

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any site content without authorization (see Section 4)

3. Podcast Content and Research Files

All podcast episodes, episode transcripts, research files, case notes, and written content published on this website are produced for informational and entertainment purposes. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy and cite our sources, You're Next is not a legal authority, law enforcement agency, or accredited research institution.

Content discussing real criminal cases involves real people — victims, families, witnesses, and individuals who have been accused or convicted of crimes. We present this content with care and in good faith, but we make no warranties regarding completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose.

Nothing on this website or in any podcast episode constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or professional consultation of any kind.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to podcast episodes, audio files, episode artwork, show branding, written copy, research files, the You're Next name and logo, and the RTM Network name and branding — is the intellectual property of You're Next / RTM Network and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Stream or download episodes for your own personal, non-commercial use

• Share links to episodes or pages on this website

• Quote brief excerpts for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, with attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute full episodes or substantial portions of written content without prior written permission

• Use the You're Next name, logo, or any RTM Network branding for any commercial purpose

• Create derivative works based on our content without written authorization

• Present our content as your own or remove attribution

To request permission for any use not covered above, contact us using the information in Section 10.

5. User-Submitted Content

If you submit any content to us — including messages through a contact form, tip submissions, or community contributions — you grant You're Next / RTM Network a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, review, and reference that content in connection with the show and its related materials.

You represent that any content you submit is your own, does not infringe on any third-party rights, and does not contain false, defamatory, or unlawful material. We reserve the right to decline, remove, or decline to act on any submission at our sole discretion.

Please note: if you submit information about a real person, living or otherwise, we handle that information in accordance with our sourcing ethics practices and our Privacy Policy. Unverified tips about living individuals are routed through appropriate third-party channels and are not published without independent verification.

6. Third-Party Links and Platforms

This website contains links to third-party platforms including Patreon, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site or service.

Accessing any third-party platform through our site is at your own risk and subject to that platform's own terms and policies.

7. Community Standards

You're Next fosters a community — the Nexties — built on curiosity, respect, and good-faith inquiry. Whether engaging through our website, Patreon, social media, or any other channel associated with the show, you agree to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with those values.

We reserve the right to remove any user from our community platforms, mailing lists, or other channels for conduct that is abusive, harassing, threatening, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful — at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content on this site for any purpose. Your use of the site and its content is entirely at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, You're Next and RTM Network shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or its content — including but not limited to damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or reputational harm — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of this site shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access the content or services in question.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, wish to request permission for content use, or need to report a concern, please reach out:

You're Next / RTM Network

Email: hello@yourenextpod.com, hello@redthreadmedia.co

Website: www.yourenextpod.com, www.redthreadmedia.co

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Illinois.