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Are all ads on this site Catholic?
A.
No, commercial sections are not restricted to Catholics. (Why?) However,
there are some restrictions on non-Catholics (e.g. non-Catholics should
not sell religious products, advertise non-Catholic
"churches", etc.). We may also restrict participation in
commercial sections by non-Catholics at our sole option. Further, note
that it is not possible for us to limit ads on this site to Catholics.
Not only is it impossible for us to verify the Catholicity of all
advertisers, the law may not allow us to limit our public advertising to
Catholics. Besides, there are various benefits of allowing non-Catholics
to advertise (e.g. they may be encouraged to visit other areas of the
site and learn more about the Catholic faith). Allowing non-Catholics to
advertise also tends to encourage advertisers to be truthful about their
Catholic affiliation since they may feel more confident that their
suitable ad won't be automatically "rejected" simply because
they are not Catholic. Furthermore, note that Catholics must associate
and interact with non-Catholics in daily life. As Tertullian has said,
"We are not strangers to life. We are fully aware of the gratitude
we owe to God, our Lord and Creator. We reject none of the fruits of His
handiwork; we only abstain from their immoderate or unlawful use. We are
living in the world with you; we do not shun your forum, your markets,
your baths, your shops, your factories, your stables, your places of
business and traffic. We take shop with you and we serve in your armies;
we are farmers and merchants with you; we interchange skilled labor and
display our works in public for your service. How we can seem
unprofitable to you with whom we live and of whom we are, I know
not." (Tertullian, as quoted by Pope Pius XI in "Divini Illius
Magistri")
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Are non-Catholics allowed to advertise here? Are there any restrictions
on non-Catholics?
A.
Yes, non-Catholics are allowed to advertise and respond to
advertisements in commercial sections of this site. (Why?) However,
there are some restrictions on non-Catholics (e.g. non-Catholics should
not sell religious products, advertise non-Catholic
"churches", advertise unCatholic/non-Catholic messages,
anti-Catholics should not advertise, those notoriously engaged in
unCatholic activities should not advertise, non-Catholics should not
submit ad content deemed inappropriate for a Catholic site, etc.). Note:
We may limit / restrict participation in commercial sections by
non-Catholics at our sole option. If you submit ad requests which do not
meet our guidelines (or which we otherwise deem inappropriate), we may
process but not schedule your ad. If so, you may be charged for
processing even though your ad does not appear on this site.
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What if an advertiser is anti-Catholic?
A.
It may be wise to limit your patronizing to advertisers who are not
anti-Catholic (in accordance with the law).
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Should I donate to/patronize a non-Catholic organization?
A.
Your decision of which organizations to patronize is up to you (in
accordance with the law), and we cannot prohibit you from patronizing
non-Catholic organizations (although you should be aware that there may
be may be a risk to your faith if you patronize certain anti-Catholic or
non-Catholic organizations - and that your patronizing of non-Catholic
or anti-Catholic organizations may directly or indirectly promote the
spread of heresy). Reminder: Catholics should not patronize non-Catholic
or anti-Catholic religious activities or non-Catholic or anti-Catholic
religious organizations.
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Why do you allow non-Catholics to advertise on a Catholic website?
A.
As indicated previously, it is not possible for us to limit ads on this
site to Catholics. Not only is it impossible for us to verify the
Catholicity of all advertisers, the law may not allow us to limit our
public advertising to Catholics. Besides, there are various benefits of
allowing non-Catholics to advertise (e.g. they may be encouraged to
visit other areas of the site and learn more about the Catholic faith).
Allowing non-Catholics to advertise also tends to encourage advertisers
to be truthful about their Catholic affiliation since they may feel more
confident that their suitable ad won't be automatically
"rejected" simply because they are not Catholic. And, since
paid third party advertisements should appear only in commercial areas of this site,
they do not affect the Catholic content of this site. Furthermore, note
that Catholics must associate and interact with non-Catholics in daily
life. As Tertullian has said, "We are not strangers to life. We are
fully aware of the gratitude we owe to God, our Lord and Creator. We
reject none of the fruits of His handiwork; we only abstain from their
immoderate or unlawful use. We are living in the world with you; we do
not shun your forum, your markets, your baths, your shops, your
factories, your stables, your places of business and traffic. We take
shop with you and we serve in your armies; we are farmers and merchants
with you; we interchange skilled labor and display our works in public
for your service. How we can seem unprofitable to you with whom we live
and of whom we are, I know not." (Tertullian, as quoted by Pope
Pius XI in "Divini Illius Magistri") Finally, note that our
main focus is content of this site - "we are not in the business of
screening potential advertisers for true and faithful Catholicity - as
if this were even possible!" Clearly, we can't control others, and
the best we can hope for is to merely control what actually appears on
our site.
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Doesn't allowing ads of non-Catholics affect the Catholic identity of
this site?
A.
Perhaps no more than harmless ads of non-Catholics which may appear in
an average parish bulletin affect the Catholic identity of the church. Our
Catholic identity is of critical importance to us - and while we can't
forbid non-Catholics from advertising, we believe the best we can hope
for is to control what actually appears on our site. Remember that paid third
party advertisements should appear only in commercial areas so they do not
affect the Catholic content of this site.
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Do the titles and other descriptive information which include the word
"Catholic" guarantee that ads are Catholic?
A.
No. We cannot guarantee that any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. whatsoever is truly Catholic regardless of any titles or
other descriptive information which may appear on any page(s). We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item /
individual / organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s)
regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.).
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Are religious affiliation classifications accurate? What if I don't
agree with a classification?
A.
Indicated religious affiliations are provided by users and have not been
verified and are not endorsed by us. The classifications may reflect the
opinions of the submitters and may be inaccurate. The fact that an ad
appears here does not mean that we agree with or endorse it. Information
provided is not verified, is not comprehensive, and may be
subjective/inaccurate. We do not endorse / recommend any product /
service / ad / advertiser / organization / group / institution / school
/ religious order / charity / business / provider / employer /
individual / website / publication / message / information / instruction
/ assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event / offer /
offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item /
individual / organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s)
regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.). We cannot guarantee
that any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group /
institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider /
employer / individual / website / publication / message / information /
instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event /
offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. whatsoever is
truly Catholic regardless of any descriptive information which may
appear on any page(s).
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So you would knowingly allow non-Catholics to advertise?
A.
Yes. (Why?) Harmless third party ads of non-Catholics do not affect the
Catholicity of this site any more than such ads on your parish bulletin
would affect the Catholicity of the parish. Furthermore paid third party
advertisements should appear only in commercial areas, so they do not affect
the Catholic content of this site.
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So you would take money from non-Catholics for ads on this site?
A.
If non-Catholics submit their ad(s) for consideration on this site, we
may take their funds. Their ads may or may not appear on this site.
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So you may accept money from heretics / schismatics / apostates /
atheists to advertise here?
A.
It would be impossible to avoid. Our ads are priced for widest variety
and we simply do not have the staff or ability to personally research
every organization / ad / group / etc., and we may be legally prevented
from placing various restrictions on non-Catholics. We must limit
ourselves to being satisfied that the actual content of ads themselves
is not offensive (which is our goal, but not a guarantee). They are
responsible for their own faith and actions. By allowing them to
advertise here, we are not directly encouraging Catholics to support
them since we specifically indicate that we do not endorse or recommend
any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group /
institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider /
employer / individual / website / publication / message / information /
instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event /
offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. Further, we
recommend that Catholics carefully research those whom they do business
with.
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So, do you recommend that we purchase from non-Catholic advertisers?
A.
We do not endorse / recommend any ads or advertisers, even if they are
truly Catholic.
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Would you ever offer a non-Catholic a free ad?
A.
We may offer non-Catholics free ad(s) at our sole option.
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If an advertiser / organization / group / institution / school /
religious order / charity / business / provider / employer / individual
/ website / publication / activity / event / offerer / requestor /
seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher /
submitter / etc. says they are Catholic, can I be sure they are?
A.
Unfortunately not. There is no guarantee that what any advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
offerer / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor /
author / publisher / submitter / etc. says is truthful / accurate. In
fact, we warn you that those who say they are Catholic may not be.
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How can I tell if a business / organization / individual / etc. is truly
Catholic?
A.
You should use principles always taught by the Church when evaluating
whether a business / organization / individual / etc. is truly Catholic.
Note that certain issues in today's climate may be especially helpful
when considering the Catholicity of a business / organization /
individual / etc. (For example, are they against abortion, homosexual
behavior, contraception, and 'women's ordination'? Do they support
charismatic or new age activities? Do they promote false ecumenism or
religious indifferentism? Are they schismatic?). Remember that anyone
may lie or misrepresent their true position. And remember that,
unfortunately, even episcopal approval doesn't necessarily guarantee
that any given business / organization / individual / etc. may be
recognized as 'truly Catholic' based on the constant teachings of the
Church.
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Do you guarantee that any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. is Catholic?
A.
We cannot guarantee that any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. whatsoever is Catholic, regardless of any information which
may appear on this site. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any
information, Catholicity of any item / individual / organization / etc.,
or make any other guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in
commercial sections. Users are advised to research products / services /
advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions / schools /
religious orders / charities / businesses / providers / employers /
individuals / websites / publications / messages / activities / events /
offers / offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers /
manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items
/ etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.).
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Can you guarantee that any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. is not anti-Catholic?
A.
We cannot guarantee that any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. is not anti-Catholic, regardless of any information which
may appear on this site. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any
information, Catholicity of any item / individual / organization / etc.,
or make any other guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in
commercial sections. Users are advised to research products / services /
advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions / schools /
religious orders / charities / businesses / providers / employers /
individuals / websites / publications / messages / activities / events /
offers / offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers /
manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items
/ etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.).
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Can you guarantee that any website indicated in the commercial sections
is Catholic (or not unCatholic/anti-Catholic) and that they don't link
to other non-Catholic or anti-Catholic sites?
A.
We cannot guarantee that any website indicated in the commercial
sections is Catholic (or not unCatholic/anti-Catholic), regardless of
any information which may appear on this site. We also cannot guarantee
that any site that may be linked to is Catholic or not unCatholic/anti-Catholic.
We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item
/ individual / organization / group / website / etc., or make any other
guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections (or
other materials), nor can we make any guarantees regarding those whom
our advertisers may do business with / promote / link to / etc.
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Can I advertise on this site if I'm not Catholic?
A.
Non-Catholics may be able to advertise in various areas on this site,
subject to certain restrictions. Click here
for more information.
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Must my organization / group / institution / religious order / school /
charity / business / website / publication / message / opinion /
activity / event / product / service / item / etc. be Catholic to
advertise in a section labeled 'Catholic'?
A.
Yes, your organization / group / institution / religious order / school
/ charity / business / website / publication / message / opinion /
activity / event / product / service / item / etc. must be Catholic to
advertise in a section labeled 'Catholic'. If you submit ad requests
which do not meet our guidelines (or which we otherwise deem
inappropriate), we may process but not schedule your ad. If so, you may
be charged for processing even though your ad does not appear on this
site. Further, we may ban you from future advertising on this site.
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What does it mean that Catholic or traditional Catholic items may
receive preference?
A.
This means that we may give preference to ads regarding Catholic or
traditional Catholic items (including products, services, messages,
information, organizations, groups, charities, schools, activities,
events, publications, etc.). For example, an ad for Catholic artwork
(especially traditional Catholic artwork) may receive preference over,
say, an ad for non-Catholic artwork. This especially may occur, for
example, if we are restricting the number of records or if we are behind
in processing (or for any other reason).
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Are all products / services / advertisers / organizations / groups /
institutions / schools / charities / businesses / providers / employers
/ individuals / websites / publications / messages / information /
instructions / assistance / opinions / activities / events / offers /
offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers /
distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc.
indicated in the commercial sections Catholic?
A.
No, commercial sections are not restricted to Catholics. Click here
for more information.
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Do you guarantee that an advertised Catholic church is really a Catholic
church?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that an advertised Catholic organization / group /
school / etc. is really Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that advertised Catholic products or services are
really Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that advertised Catholic vocations items are really
Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that advertised Catholic events / activities are really
Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that advertised Catholic publications are really
Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Do you guarantee that advertised Catholic webs / newsgroups / blogs /
etc. are really Catholic?
A.
No. We make no guarantee(s) whatsoever regarding any advertisements
whatsoever.
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Can I be sure a listed Catholic church is Catholic & diocesan?
A.
Unfortunately not. We cannot guarantee that church is truly Catholic
& diocesan regardless of any titles or other descriptive information
which may appear on any page(s). We cannot guarantee accuracy of any
information, Catholicity of any item / individual / church /
organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s) regarding any item(s)
appearing in commercial sections. Users are advised to research churches
independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity.
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Can I be sure a listed Catholic product / service / organization / group
/ institution / vocations item / school / religious order / charity /
business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / opinion / point of view / activity / event / offerer /
requester / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author /
publisher / submitter / item / etc. is Catholic?
A.
Unfortunately not. We cannot guarantee that product / service /
organization / group / institution / vocations item / school / religious
order / charity / business / provider / employer / individual / website
/ publication / message / opinion / point of view / activity / event /
offerer / requester / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor /
author / publisher / submitter / item / etc is truly Catholic regardless
of any titles or other descriptive information which may appear on any
page(s). We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of
any item / individual / organization / etc., or make any other
guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections.
Users are advised to research products / services / organizations /
groups / institutions / vocations items / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / opinions / activities / events / offers /
offerers / requests / requesters / sellers / buyers / manufacturers /
distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc
independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.).
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What if a known Protestant submits an ad request as a Catholic?
A.
If a known Protestant (individual / organization / business / etc.)
submits an ad request(s) as a Catholic, we may process but unschedule
their ad(s). If so, they may be charged for processing even though their
ad(s) do not appear on the site. Also, we may ban him/her/them from
future advertising on this site.
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What if a Protestant (or person of another non-Catholic faith or of no
faith) submits non-Catholic religious items to Catholic sections?
A.
If a Protestant (or person of another non-Catholic faith or of no faith)
submits an ad(s) for non-Catholic religious items to Catholic sections,
we may process but unschedule their ad(s). If so, they may be charged
for processing even though their ad(s) do not appear on the site. Also,
we may ban them from future advertising on this site.
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What if a Protestant (or person of another non-Catholic faith or of no
faith) submits unCatholic / anti-Catholic content?
A.
If a Protestant (or person of another non-Catholic faith or of no faith)
submits an ad(s) containing unCatholic / anti-Catholic content, we may
process but unschedule their ad(s). If so, they may be charged for
processing even though their ad(s) do not appear on the site. Also, we
may ban them from future advertising on this site.
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What if a Protestant (or a person of another non-Catholic faith or of no
faith) submits an ad for a 'church' or non-Catholic religious item?
A.
If a Protestant (or person of another non-Catholic faith or of no faith)
submits an ad(s) for a 'church' or for a non-Catholic religious item(s),
we may process but unschedule their ad(s). If so, they may be charged
for processing even though their ad(s) do not appear on the site. Also,
we may ban them from future advertising on this site.
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If you limit some types of ads to Catholics, might I have to prove to
you that I am Catholic?
A.
At our sole option, we may require that certain advertisers provide some
additional evidence / attestation regarding their Catholicity (or the
Catholicity of the applicable product / service / organization /
business / etc.), but we are not required to do this. Should we take any
such steps, they may or may not be taken on a random basis. Users should
never assume any additional step(s) whatsoever have been taken regarding
the Catholicity of any advertiser / product / service / organization /
business / ad / etc.
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Are you able to confirm the Catholicity of any advertiser / responder /
item / etc.?
A.
No. Remember also that indicated religious affiliations are provided by
users and have not been verified and are not endorsed by us. The
classifications may reflect the opinions of the submitters and may be
inaccurate. The fact that an ad appears here does not mean that we agree
with or endorse it. Information provided is not verified, is not
comprehensive, and may be subjective/inaccurate. We do not endorse /
recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group
/ institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider
/ employer / individual / website / publication / message / information
/ instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event
/ offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer
/ distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item /
individual / organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s)
regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.). We cannot guarantee
that any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group /
institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider /
employer / individual / website / publication / message / information /
instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event /
offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. whatsoever is
truly Catholic regardless of any descriptive information which may
appear on any page(s).
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Someone requested my Catholic item, but indicated that they are not
Catholic - do I have to sell it to them?
A.
We do not require you to sell items to any particular individual (unless
required by law). Items are yours and you may determine who to sell them
to (in accordance with the law). Remember that we are not a party to
your transfers and we do not determine who should receive your items.
The terms of all transfers are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. Please do not contact us regarding the
distribution of your items.
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Participating in commercial sections involves risk. What tips do you
offer to help minimize these risks?
A.
To help minimize these risks, we recommend a careful review of our
Commercial Sections Q & A pages, tips
page, info.
page, add pages, etc. You should also review our terms, FAQ's,
and review all recommendations & cautions on all pages relating to
the commercial sections. Unfortunately, however, you may encounter
various problems despite your diligence. Use of the commercial sections
is at your own risk.
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Can you tell me more about a product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. that appears in a commercial section?
A.
No. If you want more information, you may contact the advertiser. We are
not a party to others' transactions / activities (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.), even if information about such transactions / activities is
contained on our site (or other materials of ours) and we do not have
special knowledge concerning products / services / ads / advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. Information appearing
in the commercial sections is provided by users, is not verified, is
subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate,
and is not endorsed by us. We do not endorse / recommend any product /
service / ad / advertiser / organization / group / institution / school
/ religious order / charity / business / provider / employer /
individual / website / publication / message / information / instruction
/ assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event / offer /
offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item /
individual / organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s)
regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity. We do not get involved in your dealings with
others or mediate disputes. Participation in any transactions /
activities (including offering / requesting / buying / selling / sending
/ receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence / payments /
shipping / transfers / events / etc.) is at your own risk. Please do not
contact us for information regarding any product / service / ad /
advertiser / organization / group / institution / school / religious
order / charity / business / provider / employer / individual / website
/ publication / message / activity / event / offer / offerer / request /
requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author /
publisher / submitter / item / etc. which appears in a commercial
section.
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Q.
How can I advertise in a commercial section or respond to an ad that
appears in a commercial section?
A.
For information on placing an ad(s) or responding to ad(s), review all Q & A
pages (including all linked items), Commercial
Sections tips pages, info.
pages, add / view / search pages, etc. To respond to a particular ad,
also review the ad for contact information /
instructions. Note that
those who wish to advertise on this site or respond to advertisement(s)
on this site (or other materials) are subject to our terms of use. Reminder: Please do not contact us for information regarding any product
/ service / ad / advertiser / organization / group / institution /
school / religious order / charity / business / provider / employer /
individual / website / publication / message / activity / event / offer
/ offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. which appears
in a commercial section. We are not a party to others' transactions /
activities (including offering / requesting / buying / selling / sending
/ receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence / payments /
shipping / transfers / events / etc.), even if information about such
transactions / activities is contained on our site (or other materials
of ours). Information appearing in the commercial sections is provided
by users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by us, is subject to
change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity. Participation in any transactions / activities
is at your own risk.
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Q.
Since a product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group /
institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider /
employer / individual / website / publication / message / opinion /
activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller /
buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. is listed in a commercial section, can I be sure that it is
not contrary to the perennial Magisterium?
A.
Unfortunately, no. Information appearing in the commercial sections is
provided by users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by us, is
subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate.
We do not endorse / recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity
of any item / individual / organization / etc., or make any other
guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections.
Remember also that non-Catholics may be allowed to advertise in the
Commercial Sections of this site. Users are advised to research products
/ services / advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions /
schools / religious orders / charities / businesses / providers /
employers / individuals / websites / publications / messages /
activities / events / offers / offerers / requests / requestors /
sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers /
submitters / items / etc. independently before participation and to use
great caution when participating in any transaction / activity
(including offering / requesting / buying / selling / sending /
receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping
/ transfers / events / etc.). We are not a party to others' transactions
/ activities, even if information about such transactions / activities
is contained on our site (or other materials of ours), and we do not
mediate disputes. Inclusion of products / services / ads / advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / information / instructions / opinions /
activities / events / offers / offerers / requests / requestors /
sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers /
submitters / items / etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation
in any transactions / activities is at your own risk. Users are
cautioned that certain products / services / organizations / groups /
providers / individuals / websites / publications / information /
instructions / opinions / activities / events / items / etc. may be
harmful to one's faith, person, etc. Proceed at your own risk.
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Q.
Are you a party to any third party commercial transaction? What services
or guarantees do you offer?
A.
We are not a party to others' transactions / activities (including
offering / requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving /
providing / contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers
/ events / etc.), even if information about such transactions /
activities is contained on our site (or other materials of ours), and we
do not mediate disputes. We do not endorse / recommend any product /
service / ad / advertiser / organization / group / institution / school
/ religious order / charity / business / provider / employer /
individual / website / publication / message / information / instruction
/ assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event / offer /
offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc., even if
information regarding the product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. appears on our site (or other materials of ours). We do not
guarantee truthfulness or accuracy of any information. We offer no
services and no guarantees. We do not mediate disputes. Use of this site
is at your own risk. Transactions are solely between yourself and the
other party(ies). You may not involve us in any transaction. By engaging
in any action in any way related to any ad [including placing ads,
browsing ads, making contact(s), issuing correspondence, buying,
selling, sending, receiving, etc.], you agree to take full
responsibility / liability for all consequences / outcomes, etc.,
without limit, and without recourse to us. If you do not want - or
cannot afford - such liability, you should not participate.
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Q.
How can I be sure that what is stated about (or in) a product / service
/ ad / advertiser / organization / group / institution / school /
religious order / charity / business / provider / employer / individual
/ website / publication / message / activity / event / offer / offerer /
request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor /
author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. is accurate & truthful?
A.
There is no guarantee that the information provided is accurate or
truthful. Information appearing in the commercial sections is provided
by users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by us, is subject to
change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not
endorse / recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity
of any item / individual / organization / etc., or make any other
guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections.
Users are advised to research products / services / advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.). We are not a party to
others' transactions / activities, even if information about such
transactions / activities is contained on our site (or other materials
of ours), and we do not mediate disputes. Inclusion of products /
services / ads / advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions /
schools / religious orders / charities / businesses / providers /
employers / individuals / websites / publications / messages /
information / instructions / opinions / activities / events / offers /
offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers /
distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. does not
imply our endorsement. Participation in any transactions / activities is
at your own risk. Users are cautioned that certain products / services /
organizations / groups / providers / individuals / websites /
publications / information / instructions / opinions / activities /
events / items / etc. may be harmful to one's faith, person, etc.
Proceed at your own risk.
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Q.
Since an ad appears here, does it mean you agree with or endorse the
opinions given?
A.
No. Information appearing in the commercial sections is provided by
users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by us, is subject to
change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not
endorse / recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser /
organization / group / institution / school / religious order / charity
/ business / provider / employer / individual / website / publication /
message / information / instruction / assistance / opinion / point of
view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller
/ buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher / submitter /
item / etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity
of any item / individual / organization / etc., or make any other
guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections.
Users are advised to research products / services / advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / points of view / activities / events /
offers / offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers /
manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items
/ etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.). We are not a party to others' transactions / activities, even if
information about such transactions / activities is contained on our
site (or other materials of ours), and we do not mediate disputes.
Inclusion of products / services / ads / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / information / instructions / opinions /
activities / events / offers / offerers / requests / requestors /
sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers /
submitters / items / etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation
in any transactions / activities is at your own risk. Users are
cautioned that certain products / services / organizations / groups /
providers / individuals / websites / publications / information /
instructions / opinions / activities / events / items / etc. may be
harmful to one's faith, person, etc. Proceed at your own risk.
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Q.
Do all ads on this site meet our guidelines?
A.
We cannot guarantee that any ad(s) whatsoever meet any/all of our
guidelines.
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Q.
Who may request/receive/offer/provide items here?
A.
To request/receive/offer/provide items, you must be a legal-aged adult
(no minors) based in the U.S.A. who is able to request / receive / offer
/ provide items lawfully, and you must meet all our
terms/requirements (review all Q & A and click here
for more
information). Transferors must be the true and lawful owner with full
right to dispose of transferred items. Other restrictions may apply. All
transactions / activities (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.) are subject to any
applicable laws. Note: If you violate our policies, you may be banned
from future advertising on this site and/or we may take other action(s)
at our sole discretion, including notification of law enforcement
authorities and/or other legal action(s).
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Q.
Are ads comprehensive?
A.
No. Ads are limited in scope and may omit important details. Information
appearing in the commercial sections is provided by users, has not been
verified, is not endorsed by us, is subject to change, is not
comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not endorse /
recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group
/ institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider
/ employer / individual / website / publication / message / information
/ instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event
/ offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer
/ distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information, Catholicity of any item /
individual / organization / etc., or make any other guarantee(s)
regarding any item(s) appearing in commercial sections. Users are
advised to research products / services / advertisers / organizations /
groups / institutions / schools / religious orders / charities /
businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites /
publications / messages / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. independently before
participation and to use great caution when participating in any
transaction / activity (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.). We are not a party to
others' transactions / activities, even if information about such
transactions / activities is contained on our site (or other materials
of ours), and we do not mediate disputes. Inclusion of products /
services / ads / advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions /
schools / religious orders / charities / businesses / providers /
employers / individuals / websites / publications / messages /
information / instructions / opinions / activities / events / offers /
offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers /
distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. does not
imply our endorsement. Participation in any transactions / activities is
at your own risk. Users are cautioned that certain products / services /
organizations / groups / providers / individuals / websites /
publications / information / instructions / opinions / activities /
events / items / etc. may be harmful to one's faith, person, etc.
Proceed at your own risk.
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Q.
Do you prohibit ads that you disagree with?
A.
We may display or not display ads whether we agree with them or not.
However, as indicated in our terms of use, we reserve the right to
prohibit ads for any reason. The fact that an ad appears here does not
mean that we agree with or endorse it. In fact, we do not endorse /
recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group
/ institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider
/ employer / individual / website / publication / message / information
/ instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event
/ offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer
/ distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc.
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Do you review / supervise / oversee the advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions /
schools / religious orders / charities / businesses / providers /
employers / individuals / websites / publications / activities / events
/ offerers / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers /
distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / users / etc. who
advertise in (or use the) commercial section(s) of this site?
A.
We do not review / supervise / oversee the advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / activities / events / offerers / requestors / sellers /
buyers / manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers /
submitters / users / etc. who advertise in (or use the) commercial
section(s) of this site. Note that we may - but are not required to -
subject ad requests to a brief review to weed out certain items. This
review is not full-proof or guaranteed. Use of this site is at your own
risk. Remember that information appearing in the commercial sections is
provided by users, is not verified, is subject to change, is not
comprehensive, may be subjective / inaccurate, and is not endorsed by
us. We do not endorse / recommend any product / service / ad /
advertiser / organization / group / institution / school / religious
order / charity / business / provider / employer / individual / website
/ publication / message / information / instruction / assistance /
opinion / point of view / activity / event / offer / offerer / request /
requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer / distributor / author /
publisher / submitter / item / etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any
information, Catholicity of any item / individual / organization / etc.,
or make any other guarantee(s) regarding any item(s) appearing in
commercial sections. Users are advised to research products / services /
advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions / schools /
religious orders / charities / businesses / providers / employers /
individuals / websites / publications / messages / activities / events /
offers / offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers /
manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items
/ etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity. We do not get involved in
your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any
transactions / activities (including offering / requesting / buying /
selling / sending / receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence /
payments / shipping / transfers / events / etc.) is at your own risk.
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Q.
Who is the "Submitter"? Who are "user(s)"? Who is
the provider / offerer / seller / transferor / vendor? Who is the buyer
/ recipient / requestor? Who is the "advertiser"? Who is the
"responder"? Who is an "employer"? Who is a
"sponsor"? Etc. Which is the responsible party?
A.
The term "submitter(s)" refers to the person(s) who submitted
an ad request(s) / ad content. The term "user" (or
"users" or "participant" or "participants"
or "you"/"your" or "visitors" or
"visitor" or "individual" or "individuals"
or "person" or "persons", etc.) refers to
individual(s) using this site (or related materials) and to those who
are in any way connected with use of this site (or related materials).
The terms "provider", "offerer", "seller",
"transferor", "vendor", etc. may be used
interchangeably and refer to individual(s) / group(s) / organization(s)
/ etc. offering - or who may indicate to be offering - item(s)/service(s)/etc.,
whether or not they actually transfer any item(s)/service(s)/etc. [or
offer to transfer any item(s)/service(s)/etc.]. The terms
"buyer", "recipient", "requestor", etc.
may be used interchangeably and refer to individual(s) / group(s) /
organization(s) / etc. who may be requesting - or who may indicate to be
requesting - item(s)/service(s)/etc., whether or not they actually
receive (or request) any item(s)/service(s)/etc. The term
"advertiser" may be used to refer to individual(s) / group(s)
/ organization(s) / etc. who have requested an ad(s) [or who are in any
way whatsoever connected with the request of an ad(s) of any kind -
including MCS Directory listing(s), Classified Ad(s), 'Sales &
Specials' ad(s), Sponsorships, banner ads, etc. - whether paid or free,
whether completed or not, whether an ad appears on the site (or related
materials) or not] - including an ad request(s) / ad content
submission(s) / ad renewal request(s) / inquiries concerning placing
advertisement(s) / etc. The term "responder" may be used to
refer to individual(s) / group(s) / organization(s) / etc. who have
responded to an ad(s) [or who are in any way whatsoever connected with
the response to an ad(s) - whether their response was completed or not].
The term "employer" may be used to refer to any individual(s)
/ group(s) / organization(s) / etc. who may be requesting - or who may
indicate to be requesting - employee(s) [including independent
contractors, freelancers, etc.], whether or not they actually hire any
individual(s) / worker(s) / etc. The term "sponsor" may be
used to refer to any individual(s) / group(s) / organization(s) / etc.
who have requested or received a sponsorship(s) [or who are in any way
whatsoever connected with the request of a sponsorship(s) - whether paid
or otherwise, whether completed or not, whether information about the
sponsorship appears on the site or not] - including sponsorship
request(s) / inquiries concerning sponsorship(s) / etc. Note that the
terms "submitter", "user", "provider",
"offerer", "seller", "transferor",
"vendor", "buyer", "recipient",
"requestor", "advertiser", "responder",
"employer", "sponsor", etc. are broad terms which
apply (as applicable) whether a user requests ad(s) or responds to ad(s),
and they apply regardless of the nature of any ad/ad request/response
(e.g. they apply even to any "fake" / "pretend",
blank, etc. ads / ad requests / responses - or any other improper ad/ad
request/response), and they apply regardless of whether or not any
item(s)/service(s)/etc. are ever offered / requested / sent / received,
etc. The term "other party" (or "other parties") may
refer to the other party(ies) involved or to the responsible party (e.g.
the submitter / advertiser / responder / offerer / requestor / seller /
buyer / provider / etc.). The term "applicable party" [or
"applicable parties" or "party(ies)", etc.] refers
to the appropriate party in the context of the item in question. All
terms above may be expressed in upper or lower case letters. Note that
the terms above may refer to individual(s), organization(s), group(s),
etc., as applicable. Note that the various terms (e.g. provider, offerer,
seller, transferor, buyer, recipient, requestor, employer, etc.) apply
to both those who submit ad(s) and to those who respond to ad(s). The
terms "other party" / "applicable party" /
"submitter"/ "requestor" / "offerer" /
"user" / "transferor" / "provider" /
"seller" / "vendor" / "advertiser" /
"employer" / "buyer" / "recipient" /
"responder" / "sponsor" / "participant" /
"visitor" / individual / person, etc. (whether singular or
plural) NEVER refer to us. Each user is responsible for himself /
herself. Some users (e.g. sellers / requestors / submitters, etc.) may
be held responsible / liable for others. We are NOT responsible/liable
for ANY individual(s) / user(s) / requestor(s) / submitter(s) /
visitor(s) / offerer(s) / sender(s) / transferor(s) / sponsor(s) /
provider(s) / recipient (s) / seller(s) / vendor(s) / advertiser(s) /
employer(s) / employees(s) / buyers(s) / responder(s) / participant(s) /
person(s) / organization(s) / group(s) / institution(s) / school(s) /
religious order(s) / church(es) / charity(ies) / business(es) /
website(s) / publication(s) / message(s) / information / instruction(s)
/ assistance / opinion(s) / point(s) of view / activity(ies) / event(s)
/ offer(s) / request(s) / manufacturer(s) / distributor(s) / author(s) /
publisher(s) / item(s), etc. As indicated, by using this site, you
indicate agreement to all our terms. Note: For more assistance with the
terms "advertiser" and "submitter", see question
below. For assistance with the terms "transaction(s)", "activity(ies)
"offer(s)", "request(s)", etc., click
here. For
assistance with other terms, refer to applicable questions in the
Commercial Sections Q & A.
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What is the difference between the "Advertiser" and the
"Submitter"?
A.
The term "advertiser" refers to a person(s) / group /
organization, etc. who may be requesting an ad(s) while the term
"submitter" refers to a person who may have actually submitted
an ad request. The term "advertiser" may (or does) include the
submitter.
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I am unclear about your terms regarding transaction(s) / activity(ies) /
offer(s) / request(s) / etc. What do they include?
A.
When we state terms such as (but not limited to): "we are not a
party to others' transactions / activities", "we are not a
party to your transactions / activities", "we are not a party
to others' transactions", etc. the terms "transaction(s)"
[and/or "activity(ies)", and/or "transfer(s)" /
etc.] refers to any offering / requesting / buying / selling / sending /
receiving / providing / contacts / correspondence / payments / mailing /
shipping / sending / transfers / events / advertising / browsing of ads
/ performance of services / receipt of services / activity(ies) / etc.
conducted in connection with any commercial area(s) of this site
(including any related materials), regardless of the initiating party
(and regardless of whether or not any money changes hands). It includes
requesting an ad, responding to an ad, requesting item(s), contacts /
corresponding about an ad - or any other contact / correspondence /
communication - including all contacts / dealings of any sort between
any parties, offering any item(s)/service(s), sending any item(s),
requesting any item(s)/service(s), lending any item(s), borrowing any
item(s), trading any item(s), receiving any item(s)/service(s),
exchanging any item(s), providing any item(s)/service(s), giving any
item(s), providing any service(s) / use of any item(s), providing /
receiving payments / reimbursements / etc. of any kind, follow up, and
any other activity / action (or non-action) / occurrence / contact /
correspondence / outcome / consequence, etc. which occurs as a (direct
or indirect) result of use of any commercial area(s) of this site (or
related materials), whether incidental or not, whether completed or not,
whether related to the direct shipping/mailing/receiving of any item (or
providing / receipt of a service) or not, without limit. Note that terms
such as "your transactions", "your activities",
"your transfers", "others' transfers", "other's
transactions", "others' activities",
"transactions", "activities", "transfers",
etc. are broad terms which (generally) include all actions (and
non-actions) of yourself and of others. For example, the term "your
transactions" (e.g. "You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your transactions") does include the actions and
non-actions of others [e.g. their sending item(s) to you or failing to
send item(s) to you, their requesting/receiving item(s) from you or
failing to receive items from you, their contacting you, etc., and all
other actions / non-actions / contacts / correspondence, etc. of any
party, without limit]. The following terms may be used interchangeably
(or as much so as deemed applicable by us): transfer(s), transaction(s),
activity(ies), commercial activity(ies), commercial related activity(ies),
etc. The above terms apply regardless of who initiates the contact, and
they apply whether use of the site involves advertising or responding to
advertisement(s) [whether or not any item(s)/service(s) are ever
requested / offered / provided / received], and they apply to any other
use of the site (or related materials). The following terms may also be
used in a similar manner (and interchangeably): offers / offer &
requests / request. The terms "offer" or "offers"
are broad terms which refer to all actions (including any advertisement
/ response, correspondence, etc.) and non-actions connected in any way,
without limit, to any ad [whether or not any item(s)/service(s) are
offered / provided], and to all actions (including any ad / response,
correspondence, etc.) and non-actions, without limit, which may include
an offer for item(s)/service(s) (e.g. submitting an ad request,
submitting ad content, responding to an ad / etc.), whether or not any
item(s)/services are actually offered / provided - and regardless of the
nature of any ad / response / correspondence, etc. (e.g. they apply even
to any "fake" / "pretend", blank, etc. submissions /
responses / correspondence, etc.). The terms "request" or
"requests" are broad terms which refer to all actions
(including any advertisement / response, correspondence, etc.) and
non-actions connected in any way, without limit, to any item ad [whether
or not any item(s)/service(s) are requested / received], and to all
actions (including any ad / response, correspondence, etc.) and
non-actions, without limit, which may include a request for item(s)/service(s)
(e.g. submitting an ad request, submitting ad content, responding to an
ad / etc.), whether or not any item(s)/services are actually requested /
received - and regardless of the nature of any ad / response /
correspondence, etc. (e.g. they apply even to any "fake" /
"pretend", blank, etc. submissions / responses /
correspondence, etc.). Note also that the terms "offer" and
"offers" may include the submitter / offerer (and anything
else in any way connected with/to the offer / offerer / submitter,
without limit - including, but not limited to, mailing/shipping,
packaging, addressing, providing of items/services, disbursement or
non-disbursement of items, receipt or non-receipt of items, use of
items, research, activities, follow up, correspondence / contacts, etc.)
and the terms "request" and "requests" may include
the submitter / requestor (and anything else in any way connected
with/to the request / requestor / submitter, without limit - including,
but not limited to, receiving, unpacking, receipt or non-receipt of
items/services, use of items, research, activities, follow up,
correspondence / contacts, etc.). Also note that the term
"contacts" may be used for convenience to refer to all forms
of contact / correspondence / communication / dealings with others, etc.
in any form - regarding any matter, regardless of the initiating party.
Also note that we may list various related terms (e.g.
"transaction", "transfer", "activities",
etc.) together in a single sentence even though one or more of the terms
may include the other terms (e.g. "transactions" includes
"transfers"). Listing such terms individually does not imply
that they refer to separate and distinct items. Also, note that some
items may be synonyms (e.g. advertiser / seller / offerer, etc.), yet
each may be listed separately on occasion. This does not necessarily
mean that such terms are different, but they may both be listed to make
a particular point even more clear for the reader. Note: For more
information regarding the terms "submitter",
"provider", "offerer", "seller",
"transferor", "vendor", "buyer",
"recipient", "requestor", "advertiser",
"responder", "employer", "sponsor", etc., click
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How can I learn more about the types of ads available on this site?
A.
For a users' guide to advertisements, click
here. For an advertisers'
guide to advertisements, click
here. For information on the MCS
Directory, click here. For information on
'Sales & Specials' Ads,
click here. For information on Classified Ads,
click here. For
information regarding other ads, click
here.
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How do I place an ad on this site?
A.
To request a listing in the MCS Directory, click
here. To request that
your ad be included with the 'Sales & Specials' ads, click
here.
To request a Classified Ad, click
here. For information regarding
other ads, click
here.
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What should I know before placing an ad?
A.
Before placing an ad, you should review ALL Commercial Sections Q &
A (including all questions & answers and all linked pages). You should also review all
the Commercial
Sections tips page, the info
page, add content submission pages, all information relating specifically to the ad type
you are interested in / etc. Be sure to carefully review all items
dealing with our policies, deletion terms / requirements, etc. and also review all terms of
use of this site.
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What are the steps involved in ad placement?
A.
Ad placement may include the following steps: (1) advertiser submits ad
request (and authorizes payment), (2) advertiser submits ad content
submission [note that in the case of some ads (e.g. free ads), the
content submission serves as an ad request], (3) we may pre-process the
ad (if applicable), (4) we may process the ad, (5) the ad may be
scheduled or unscheduled. If scheduled, ad may (or may not) appear on
the site. Note that the steps may vary depending on the circumstances,
ad type, etc.
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Where can I advertise?
A.
You may request an advertisement in any applicable commercial area. For
information on commercial sections, click
here.
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Can I advertise in non-commercial areas?
A.
No. You may not advertise in any non-commercial area of the site.
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Which type of ad should I request?
A.
For assistance with the various types of ads, click
here.
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How can I put my ad in more places?
A.
In addition to placing your ad in the various commercial sections of
this site (e.g. MCS Directory, Sales & Specials, Classified Ads,
etc.), you may be able to request that your ad be duplicated in
additional categories within the various commercial sections. For
example, a provider of educational materials for computer users may
request an ad in the MCS Directory under "Education", and may
also request an ad in the MCS Directory under "Computers &
Technology". If this is done at the time of the original ad
request, a discounted processing fee on the repeated ad may be
available. For more information on repeated ads, see questions
below.
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I have many items to sell. How many may I advertise here?
A.
We recommend that you advertise only one item (or at most a few items)
at a time (to help minimize your risk). However, you may advertise as
many items as you want, up to the maximum number permitted. Click here
for additional information concerning maximums.
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How many ads can I take out at any give time?
A.
Click here for information on ad maximums.
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If I only sell products / services / etc. locally, should I advertise on
this site?
A.
Your decision whether to advertise is up to you. Some reasons favoring
advertising may include: advertising supports this site; those far away
may tell local persons about your products / service / etc.; local
persons may see and appreciate your ad; etc. Reasons not favoring not
advertising may include: you may not receive any additional business;
you may receive unwanted inquires; etc. If you do choose to advertise,
it may be wise to indicate the area(s) that you serve in your ad.
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Will you always have the same types of ads?
A.
We do not promise to always have the same types of ads. Ads may change
at any time without notice and without any recourse.
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Does the term "place your ad now" appearing on this site mean
that I actually place my ad or that it will appear "now"?
A.
The term "place your ad now" as it appears on this site refers
to the requesting of an ad. You do not actually "place" the ad
on the site (and there is no guarantee that your ad will ever appear on
this site). If your ad does appear, there is no guarantee when it will
appear, how long it will appear, etc. The term "place your ad
now" should be taken to mean "request your ad now" (or
"place your ad in the system for consideration now").
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Do you verify advertisements?
A.
We may occasionally verify some details regarding some advertisements at
our sole option (but we are not required to do so). This may or may not
occur on a random basis. If you do not respond to our verification on a
timely basis, your advertisement may be unscheduled. [Note that if we do
verify details regarding your offer, we will not ask for personal
information.] Users of this site, however, should assume that no details
whatsoever regarding ads have been verified.
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Are all ads always treated consistently by you?
A.
We cannot promise consistent treatment of all/any ads.
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How many words am I allowed per ad?
A.
Unless otherwise indicated, limits are based on number of characters
rather than number of words. Each applicable field may have a limit to
the number of characters (and/or words) and the exact amount of these
limits may vary by ad type/field type. Note that all limits are subject
to change at any time without notice. For more information regarding
character/word limits, click
here.
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May I include any Latin in my ad?
A.
Very small amounts (e.g. a couple/few words) of Latin (not Spanish!) may
be allowed in ads, providing that each and every Latin word is
accompanied by an English translation [e.g. in brackets ( )]. Note that
even if the company name (or website address) is in Latin, an English
translation of the company name (or website address) is required. Note
that if you do not provide complete & appropriate English
translations for all Latin words, your ad may be processed and
unscheduled. If so, you may be charged for processing even though your
ad does not appear on this site.
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Do you want us to do business with those who advertise on this site?
A.
Although we may encourage users to express their appreciation to those
who advertise here for their support of this site, we do not endorse /
recommend any product / service / ad / advertiser / organization / group
/ institution / school / religious order / charity / business / provider
/ employer / individual / website / publication / message / information
/ instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event
/ offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer
/ distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / etc., nor do we
recommend that you do business with any particular advertiser /
organization / group / individual / seller / institution / school /
religious order / charity / business / provider / employer / website /
offerer / seller / manufacturer / distributor / author / publisher /
submitter / etc. We further advise users to research products / services
/ advertisers / organizations / groups / institutions / schools /
religious orders / charities / businesses / providers / employers /
individuals / websites / publications / messages / activities / events /
offers / offerers / requests / requestors / sellers / buyers /
manufacturers / distributors / authors / publishers / submitters / items
/ etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transaction / activity (including offering /
requesting / buying / selling / sending / receiving / providing /
contacts / correspondence / payments / shipping / transfers / events /
etc.). Finally, we warn that certain products / services / organizations
/ groups / providers / individuals / websites / publications /
information / instructions / opinions / activities / events / items /
etc. may be harmful to one's faith, person, etc. Proceed at your own
risk.
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If you do not endorse advertisers, why do their ads appear here?
A.
Advertisements appear here as a service to our users and to support the
site so that we may continue to bring it to you.
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comprehensive.
We
make no guarantees regarding any item herein. By using this site you
indicate agreement to all terms. For more terms information, see
"Important Notice" above and click
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