Welcome to The Collective Press. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (thecollectivepress.org), publications, services, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services.
1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use our Services.
Our Mission: The Collective Press is a pseudonymous publishing collective committed to works that challenge, transform, and liberate. These Terms support that mission by creating a framework that protects both creators and community while enabling the free flow of transformative knowledge.
2. WHO MAY USE OUR SERVICES
Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. If you are between 13 and 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use our Services.
Pseudonymity Welcome: We support and encourage pseudonymous participation. You are not required to use your legal name and may participate under a pseudonym or collective identity, consistent with our values of protecting those who transmit dangerous knowledge.
Prohibited Users: You may not use our Services if:
- You have been previously banned from our Services
- You are prohibited by law from accessing our Services
- You intend to use our Services for illegal purposes
3. YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Services only for lawful, constructive purposes aligned with our mission. You may:
✅ Access, download, and share our publications for personal, educational, and transformative purposes
✅ Participate authentically in community discussions and study groups
✅ Share your experiences and insights in a respectful manner
✅ Support our work financially if you choose
✅ Organize local study groups and consciousness development practices
✅ Adapt our teachings to your unique constitutional needs
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
❌ Use our Services for any illegal, harmful, or abusive purpose
❌ Harass, threaten, or harm other community members
❌ Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
❌ Attempt to de-anonymize pseudonymous users without consent
❌ Copy, distribute, or modify our content for commercial purposes without permission
❌ Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
❌ Collect user data through automated means (scraping, bots) without permission
❌ Post spam, malware, or malicious content
❌ Exploit vulnerable community members or engage in spiritual bypassing
❌ Violate intellectual property rights
❌ Use our Services to promote competing commercial spiritual/consciousness offerings without disclosure
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
4.1 Our Content
The Collective Press owns or licenses all content on our Services, including:
- Sacred Synthesis and all related publications
- The Four Pillars methodology
- Constitutional assessment framework
- Democratic Mysticism governance protocols
- Website design, graphics, and text
- Logos, trademarks, and branding
Copyright: © 2025 The Collective Press. All rights reserved.
4.2 License to You
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Download and print materials for personal study
- Share excerpts (up to 500 words) with proper attribution
- Use our teachings in your personal practice and local study groups
Attribution Required: “From Sacred Synthesis by Memoriam, published by The Collective Press (thecollectivepress.org)”
4.3 Community Contributions
When you post content (comments, forum posts, contributions):
- You retain ownership of your content
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with operating our Services
- You represent that you have the right to post the content
- We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms
Pseudonymous Content: Content posted under pseudonyms is protected. We will not attempt to link pseudonymous content to real identities without legal requirement.
5. USER ACCOUNTS
Account Creation: Some features require creating an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activity under your account
- Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
Pseudonymous Accounts: Pseudonyms are welcome and supported.
Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.
6. PURCHASES AND DONATIONS
Voluntary Support: All financial contributions are voluntary. Sacred Synthesis is available free; purchases and donations support our mission and operations.
Payment Processing: Payments are processed securely through third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers.
Refund Policy:
- Digital Products: Refundable within 30 days if product is defective or not as described
- Physical Products: Refundable within 30 days if defective, return shipping paid by you
- Donations: Generally non-refundable but contact us if there’s an error
- Subscriptions: Cancellable anytime; no refund for current billing period
Pricing: We reserve the right to change pricing with notice. Price changes do not affect already-purchased products.
7. DISCLAIMERS
7.1 Educational and Spiritual Purposes
Not Professional Advice: Our Services provide educational and spiritual content for consciousness development. This content is not:
- Medical advice or treatment
- Psychotherapy or mental health treatment
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Professional counseling
Consult Professionals: For medical, mental health, legal, or financial concerns, consult licensed professionals.
7.2 Constitutional Assessment Disclaimer
The constitutional assessment is a tool for self-exploration and personalized practice, not medical diagnosis. Results should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or psychological evaluation.
7.3 Spiritual Practices Disclaimer
Meditation, breathwork, and other consciousness practices can have powerful effects. Some individuals may experience challenging psychological or spiritual states. We encourage:
- Starting slowly and gently
- Working with qualified teachers when possible
- Seeking professional support if distressing experiences arise
- Discontinuing practices that feel harmful
We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from your use of these practices.
7.4 Community Interactions
We do not control content posted by community members. Community posts reflect individual views, not official positions of The Collective Press. We are not responsible for interactions between community members.
7.5 Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Maximum Extent Permitted by Law: The Collective Press, its affiliates, and representatives are not liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use our Services
- Damages from community member interactions
- Outcomes from practicing consciousness development techniques
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or use of our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months before the claim arose, or $100, whichever is greater.
Essential Services Exclusion: Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Collective Press, its affiliates, and representatives from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of others’ rights
- Content you post or submit
- Your negligent or willful misconduct
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
10.1 Informal Resolution First
Before initiating formal proceedings, we both agree to attempt good-faith negotiation. Contact us at legal@thecollectivepress.org with a detailed description of the dispute. We will respond within 30 days and attempt to resolve the matter collaboratively.
10.2 Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court, except:
- Small claims court (disputes under $10,000)
- Intellectual property disputes
- Violations requiring injunctive relief
Arbitration Rules: American Arbitration Association (AAA) Consumer Arbitration Rules
Location: [State where The Collective Press is registered]
Costs: Each party pays own costs unless law requires otherwise
Class Action Waiver: Disputes will be resolved individually, not as class actions or consolidated proceedings.
10.3 Exceptions
You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing legal@thecollectivepress.org with “Arbitration Opt-Out” in the subject line and your name and contact information.
11. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of the [State where registered, e.g., Massachusetts or Wyoming], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or operational needs.
Notice: We will notify you of material changes via:
- Email to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Community announcement
Effective Date: Changes become effective 30 days after notice, unless you opt out by discontinuing use of our Services.
Your Continued Use: Using our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
13. TERMINATION
13.1 Your Rights
You may stop using our Services at any time. To delete your account, contact us at contact@thecollectivepress.org.
13.2 Our Rights
We may suspend or terminate your access if:
- You violate these Terms
- We are required to do so by law
- Continued access creates risk to our Services or community
- You engage in harmful behavior toward community members
Notice: We will generally provide notice before termination unless immediate action is required for safety or legal compliance.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use our Services immediately ceases. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and The Collective Press regarding use of our Services.
Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
Assignment: We may assign these Terms to a successor organization. You may not assign your rights without our consent.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, government actions).
Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
15. CONTACT US
For questions about these Terms:
Email: legal@thecollectivepress.org
Website: thecollectivepress.org
Response Time: Within 30 days
For general inquiries:
Email: contact@thecollectivepress.org
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
Thank you for being part of The Collective Press community. Together, we prove that alternatives actually work.
— The Collective Press
Challenging. Transforming. Liberating.
Last Updated: December 29, 2025 | Version 1.0
