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The Miraculous Medal Network

Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

Welcome to the Miraculous Medal Network (MMN). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using MMN's website, content, and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

2. About MMN

The Miraculous Medal Network is an independent, story-driven infrastructure designed to document, preserve, and connect the living tradition of the Miraculous Medal. MMN operates as a neutral archival platform and does not claim institutional authority or endorse specific viewpoints.

3. Content Licensing and Usage

3.1 General Principles

All content published within MMN operates under a standardized licensing framework designed to balance openness with responsibility. Unless otherwise specified:

  • Content may be referenced and shared with proper attribution
  • Content may be distributed across platforms aligned with the MMN framework
  • Content may be incorporated into broader narrative or educational contexts

3.2 Commercial Use

Commercial exploitation is not the default assumption for MMN content. Content within MMN is not intended to be extracted for direct monetization. However:

  • Organizations or initiatives that align with the mission of promoting the Miraculous Medal may reference and incorporate MMN content within their broader activities
  • Such use must ensure that MMN content is not the primary object of monetization
  • Proper attribution to MMN must be clearly maintained
  • Usage must remain consistent with the spirit and principles of the network

3.3 Prohibited Uses

The following uses are expressly prohibited:

  • Purely commercial extraction or repackaging of content for profit without promoting the Miraculous Medal mission
  • Misrepresentation of MMN's neutrality or independence
  • Claims of endorsement by MMN for any individual, organization, or product
  • Alteration of content in ways that compromise its integrity or original meaning

For detailed participation guidelines, please refer to our Protocol.

4. Affiliate Relationships and Disclosures

4.1 Affiliate Partnerships

MMN may establish affiliate partnerships with suppliers of Miraculous Medals and related devotional items. When you purchase products through affiliate links on our website, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

4.2 Disclosure Requirements

In compliance with applicable regulations and ethical standards:

  • All affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed on relevant pages
  • We only partner with suppliers whose products and practices align with MMN's mission and quality standards
  • Affiliate commissions support MMN's operational costs and do not influence our editorial independence
  • We maintain the right to terminate affiliate partnerships that no longer meet our standards

4.3 No Endorsement

The inclusion of affiliate links does not constitute endorsement of any specific supplier, product, or viewpoint. MMN remains neutral and does not validate the authority or quality of external entities beyond basic screening for alignment with our mission.

5. User Contributions

5.1 Submission Guidelines

When you contribute content to MMN (stories, research, creative works, etc.), you retain ownership of your original work while granting MMN a license to publish, distribute, and make it available under our framework.

5.2 Content Standards

All contributions must:

  • Be original or properly licensed for redistribution
  • Respect the dignity and integrity of the Miraculous Medal tradition
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Not contain harmful, defamatory, or illegal content

5.3 Editorial Rights

MMN reserves the right to edit, format, or decline any submission that does not meet our standards or align with our mission. Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by financial considerations.

6. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Financial Support and Donations

7.1 Nature of Contributions

All financial support provided to MMN—including donations, resource usage fees, sponsorships, and affiliate commissions—is treated strictly as operational support. Such contributions:

  • Do not constitute investment or asset acquisition
  • Do not grant ownership, governance rights, or influence over the network
  • Are used exclusively for operational costs, infrastructure, research, and contributor coordination

7.2 Refund Policy

Voluntary contributions and donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a contribution was processed in error, please contact us within 30 days.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 MMN Infrastructure

The MMN website design, logo, infrastructure, and original content created by MMN are protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of these elements is prohibited.

8.2 Contributed Content

Contributors retain copyright to their original works while granting MMN publishing and distribution rights as outlined in Section 5.

8.3 Third-Party Content

MMN may include content from third parties under appropriate licenses. Such content remains subject to its original licensing terms.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 No Warranty

MMN is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

9.2 Neutrality Statement

MMN operates as a narrative and archival system, not as a representative body. The inclusion of content or acceptance of support does not imply endorsement of any individual, organization, viewpoint, or product.

9.3 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. MMN is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MMN and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our services.

11. Changes to Terms

MMN reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of MMN after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through the form on our website or at the contact information provided on our About page.

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