Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Mormon Transhumanist Association’s website, services, and any transactions you conduct with us, including donations and merchandise purchases. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

About the Mormon Transhumanist Association

The Mormon Transhumanist Association (“MTA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization that explores the intersection of Mormon thought and transhumanist philosophy. We are organized and operated for educational, religious, and charitable purposes.

Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the site. You must not misuse our website by introducing viruses, trojans, or other malicious content, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems, or engaging in any conduct that disrupts or interferes with our services. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for anyone who violates these Terms.

Intellectual Property

All content published on this website, including text, graphics, logos, audio, and video, is the property of the Mormon Transhumanist Association or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any content from this site without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Donations

Donations to the Mormon Transhumanist Association are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by applicable law. We are a registered nonprofit organization, and donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. It is your responsibility to verify the tax-deductibility of any donation with a qualified tax advisor. Donations are processed securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

Merchandise Purchases

When you purchase merchandise through our website, you agree to provide accurate and complete billing and shipping information. All sales are final unless an item arrives damaged or defective, in which case please contact us within 14 days of receipt. Merchandise is produced and fulfilled by Printful, our third-party fulfillment partner. Shipping times and costs vary by destination and will be displayed at checkout. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers or customs authorities.

SMS and WhatsApp Notifications

By providing your phone number and opting in to receive SMS or WhatsApp messages from us, you consent to receive transactional notifications, such as event reminders and updates. Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan. You may opt out of these messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message or by contacting us directly. Our SMS and WhatsApp messaging is powered by Twilio. Message frequency will vary.

Email Communications

By subscribing to our mailing list or providing your email address in connection with a transaction, you consent to receive transactional and organizational emails from us. You may unsubscribe from non-transactional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in every email. Transactional emails, such as donation receipts and order confirmations, will continue to be sent as needed to fulfill your requests.

Third-Party Services

Our website and services rely on third-party providers including Twilio (SMS/WhatsApp), Postmark (email), Stripe (payments), Printful (merchandise fulfillment), and Google (analytics). Your use of these integrated services may be subject to the respective terms and privacy policies of those providers. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the website is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Mormon Transhumanist Association and its officers, directors, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, United States, 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 Utah.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at the Mormon Transhumanist Association. We are committed to addressing your questions and concerns promptly and transparently.