Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 13, 2025

1. Overview

Secular World Magazine is a nonprofit publication offering free digital access to our magazine issues. These terms govern your use of our website and services.

2. Subscription and Access

  • Subscriptions are free and include email updates when new issues are released.
  • Donations are optional and support our mission.
  • You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.

3. Use of Content

  • All content is protected by copyright.
  • Non-commercial sharing with proper credit is encouraged.
  • Commercial reproduction without permission is prohibited.

4. Code of Conduct

  • Do not post or transmit harmful, abusive, or misleading content.
  • Do not attempt unauthorized access or disrupt site operations.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services like Stripe, PayPal, and Brevo for processing donations and communications. These are governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our site. These may include cookies for basic site operations, login sessions, analytics, and email-related tracking.

By using this site, you consent to the placement of these cookies on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features of the site may not function properly.

7. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or delete any account that violates these terms or is used maliciously.

8. Disclaimer

We make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content provided.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms as needed. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For questions, contact us at info@secularworldmagazine.org.

11. Refund Policy

All donations made to Secular World Magazine are considered final and non-refundable. As a nonprofit publication, we rely on your generosity to support our mission.

If you believe a donation was made in error or without authorization, please contact us within 15 days of the transaction. We will review your request and respond accordingly.

To request a refund, please email us at info@secularworldmagazine.org and include:

  • Your full name
  • Email address used at the time of donation
  • Date and amount of the donation
  • Reason for the refund request

Refunds, if approved, will be processed using the original payment method.