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What might you do with fraudulent (or apparently fraudulent) ad
requests?
A.
Fraudulent (or apparently fraudulent) ad requests may be turned over to
law enforcement, federal/local agency(ies), and/or we may contact other authorities and take
any applicable legal and other steps we deem necessary or helpful.
Remember that fraudulent ad requests wrongly use/abuse the resources of
others (and may therefore be considered a form of theft). Those who
submit such ad requests may be prohibited from future advertising on
this site, and we may take also take steps to prohibit / restrict use of
this site by certain persons (or organizations / groups / etc.) - e.g.
blocking IP numbers, rejecting posts in other sections, etc. We may also
publish / disseminate any information we have obtained regarding
individuals / groups / organizations, etc. as we deem appropriate /
helpful
and work with law enforcement authorities for prosecution. Should we
restrict your use of this site, you have no recourse (even if you are
innocent). All actions taken are at our sole option and we do not need
to demonstrate or prove your guilt or provide any cause whatsoever for
our actions. We do not need to notify you of our actions or acknowledge
your correspondence in any way. If we do not take any action [or if we
take what may be deemed "inadequate" action(s)], we cannot be
held responsible/liable, even if it can be shown that certain action(s)
could have/would have reduced, eliminated or otherwise mitigated damages
of any party. We are not required to act on or acknowledge any
information / complaint / warning / request / notice, etc. regarding any
individual / organization / group / institution / school / religious
order / charity / business / provider / employer / website / product /
service / ad / advertiser / publication / message / information /
instruction / assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event /
offer / offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / user / use of this
site / etc. (without limitation). Remember that by using this site, you
agree to all our terms.
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What happens if an advertiser provides erroneous / fraudulent
information?
A.
If an advertiser has provided erroneous / fraudulent information (e.g.
another's email, contact info, etc.), you may take it up with the other
person, contact law enforcement, etc. In cases of fraudulent use of this
site, you may also report the problem to us, however, you agree that if
your report to us is unwarranted / mistaken / fraudulent / etc. or if
you are in any way whatsoever culpable in the problem, you will
reimburse us for all our costs / time / etc. at our regular research
rate. By submitting your report, you indicate your agreement to all our
terms. To report fraudulent use of this site, click
here. Note: Do not
use this link to report problems with Catholic affiliation, problems
with an advertiser/buyer, etc. Use this link only to report fraudulent
use of this site.
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What does it mean to be "banned from future advertising on this
site"?
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This means that we may automatically preprocess and unschedule your
future ads and/or process and unschedule your future ads. We may
unschedule any ads presently appearing on the site. The choice of which
option(s) we may take is at our sole discretion. Furthermore, we may
also take steps to prohibit/restrict you from using this site (e.g.
blocking IP numbers, rejecting posts in other sections, etc.). As
applicable, we may contact law enforcement or other authorities and take
any applicable legal and other steps we deem necessary or helpful.
Remember that by using this site, you agree to all our terms.
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Besides banning future advertisements, might you take any other steps
against certain advertisers?
A.
As indicated above, we may also take steps to prohibit / restrict use of
this site by certain persons (or organizations / groups / etc.) - e.g.
blocking IP numbers, rejecting posts in other sections, etc. We may also
publish / disseminate any information we have obtained regarding
individuals/groups/organizations, etc. as we deem appropriate/helpful
and work with law enforcement authorities for prosecution. As
applicable, we may contact other authorities and take any applicable
legal and other steps we deem necessary or helpful. Should we restrict
your use of this site, you have no recourse (even if you are innocent).
All actions taken are at our sole option and we do not need to
demonstrate or prove your guilt or provide any cause whatsoever for our
actions. We do not need to notify you of our actions or acknowledge your
correspondence in any way. If we do not take any action [or if we take
what may be deemed "inadequate" action(s)], we cannot be held
responsible/liable, even if it can be shown that certain action(s) could
have/would have reduced, eliminated or otherwise mitigated damages of
any party. We are not required to act on or acknowledge any information
/ complaint / warning / request / notice, etc. regarding any individual
/ organization / group / institution / school / religious order /
charity / business / provider / employer / website / product / service /
ad / advertiser / publication / message / information / instruction /
assistance / opinion / point of view / activity / event / offer /
offerer / request / requestor / seller / buyer / manufacturer /
distributor / author / publisher / submitter / item / user / use of this
site / etc. (without limitation). Remember that by using this site, you
agree to all our terms.
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Do you promise to ban any particular advertiser?
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No. We do not promise to ban any particular advertiser(s) whatsoever,
regardless of circumstances.
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What are some reasons an advertiser may be banned from future
advertising on this site?
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An advertiser may be banned from future advertising on this site if they
attempt to (or actually) circumvent or violate our policies, if they
commit fraud (or are suspected of doing so), if they request
advertisement(s) even though are notoriously anti-Catholic, if they
request advertisement(s) even though they notoriously violate Church
morals, if they request advertisement(s) even though they notoriously
attempt to change Church teachings, if they violate our code of conduct,
if they have been problematic advertisers in the past, if they abuse or
attempt to abuse commercial sections, if they submit a number of ads
which fail to meet our criteria, if they submit inappropriate/excessive
correspondence to us, etc. The decision to ban an advertiser is ours
alone and we do not guarantee to ban any particular advertiser or what
step(s) we may take if we do ban an advertiser. If we do ban an
advertiser, we cannot guarantee that no ads will ever appear on our
site(s) (or other materials) or that any such ban will be
permanent/effective.
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Do you give advertisers a warning that they may be banned from future
advertising?
A.
The questions and answers herein serve as a warning that certain
advertisers may be banned from future advertising on this site. At our
sole option, we may warn particular advertisers that they may be banned
from future advertising (but we are not required to do so).
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Do you notify advertisers that they have been banned from future
advertising?
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At our sole option, we may notify particular advertisers of such an
action (but we are not required to).
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Is your decision to ban an advertiser from future advertising final?
A.
Yes, unless they can prove to us that our decision was in error. If so, we
may require them to resubmit any ad request(s) affected by our original
decision.
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Do you make public your list of banned advertisers?
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We may at our sole option disclose some or all information concerning
'banned advertisers', but we cannot be required to ever disclose any
such information against our will. Note that by using this site, you
agree to our terms.
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What recourse is available to advertisers if they are wrongly banned
from future advertising?
A.
Advertisers who are wrongly banned have no recourse whatsoever. Their
sole remedy is to prove to us that our decision was in error and to
cooperate with us in any investigation (even at their expense). We may
permit them to resubmit ad requests(s) affected by our original decision
(and this may be at their own expense, or we may choose - at our sole
option - to waive applicable processing fees). Note that by requesting
any ads whatsoever, you agree to all these conditions.
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What should I do if I suspect that I have been banned from future
advertising?
A.
If nothing has occurred that would cause you to be banned, you may
choose to assume that you have not been banned from future advertising.
If something has occurred that would cause you to be banned, you may
choose to assume that you have been banned from future advertising. Of
course, if you have been banned from future advertising, you should not
request any future ads on this site. Note that you alone are responsible
for your actions/assumptions. Please do not contact us to answer
questions regarding your individual status. Any such correspondence may
be subject to auto rejection. Furthermore, should we ever agree to
research the status of any particular advertiser, they would be
responsible for advance payment of our fees (at our regular research
rate).
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Do you still take ad processing fees from advertisers who have been
banned from advertising?
A.
We may still take ad processing fees from advertisers who have been
banned from future advertising. However, as indicated, we may
automatically process and unschedule their future ad(s). If so, the
advertiser may be charged for processing even though their ad(s) do not
appear on this site.
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Even if an advertiser / ad / product / service / 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 known to be problematic, might information about it still
remain on the site?
A.
Unfortunately, yes. As indicated above, it is not possible for us to
limit this site to worthy advertisers / products / services / etc. Not
only is it impossible for us to evaluate advertisers / products /
services / etc., the law may not allow us to limit our public
advertising to certain advertisers / products / services / etc. Even
"worthy advertisers" (and worthy products and services) are
not perfect and any organization is subject to change over time. And
since our main focus is the Catholic content of this site, not
evaluating advertisers or products / services / etc., 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). Remember that
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 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. We
have not screened / evaluated products / services / ads / advertisers /
organizations / groups / institutions / schools / religious orders /
charities / businesses / providers / employers / individuals / websites
/ publications / messages / information / instructions / assistance /
opinions / points of view / activities / events / offers / offerers /
requests / requestors / sellers / buyers / manufacturers / distributors
/ authors / publishers / submitters / items / etc. and are not
responsible for doing so. 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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How can I view / search MCS Directory Listings?
A.
To view / search MCS Directory Listings, click
here.
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How can I purchase an MCS Directory Listing?
A.
To request an MCS Directory Listing, click
here.
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What categories & product/service types are available for MCS
Directory listings?
A.
For information on MCS Directory categories & product / service
types, click here.
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Are MCS Directory Listings limited to businesses only?
A.
No. MCS Directory Listings may be appropriate for both businesses and
applicable individuals.
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How can I learn more about MCS Directory Listings?
A.
Click here for more information regarding MCS Directory Listings.
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How can I view / search 'Sales & Specials' ads?
A.
To view / search 'Sales & Specials' ads, click
here.
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What categories/offer types are available for 'Sales & Specials'
ads?
A.
For information on Sales & Specials categories/offer types, click
here.
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How can I place a 'Sales & Specials' ad?
A.
To request a 'Sales & Specials' ad, click
here.
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What sale type is appropriate for certain sales in the Sales &
Specials section (e.g. bargains, clearance sales, inventory clearance,
special sales, etc.)?
A.
You may choose any applicable sale type for sales in the Sales &
Specials section. For example, the above sales may be classified as
"Discounts & Special Offers".
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An item in the Sales & Specials section isn't really a sale and
doesn't contain special pricing - is that allowed?
A.
Advertisers are free to request ads in the Sales & Specials if they
are applicable to the indicated categories. Note that various categories
in this section do not require an actual "sale" or
"special" (for example the "Everyday Low Prices"
category does not require sale pricing or special pricing). If an
advertiser has advertised incorrectly in this section, you may consider
complaining to the advertiser (as warranted). You should not, however,
contact advertisers to complain about trivial matters.
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Are 'Sales & Specials' ads limited to businesses only?
A.
No. 'Sales & Specials' ads may be applicable to both businesses and
applicable individuals.
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How can I learn more about 'Sales & Specials' ads?
A.
Click here for more information regarding 'Sales & Specials' ads.
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What are sponsorships?
A.
Sponsorships are voluntary contributions of funds by users of this site.
They differ from donations in that sponsorships may be fixed amounts and
may permit the displaying of 'thank you' text on this site. They may
also be given as gifts and may offer certain other features (e.g.
sponsorship image).
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How can I purchase a sponsorship?
A.
To request a sponsorship, click
here.
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Why might one purchase a sponsorship?
A.
One might purchase a sponsorship simply because they enjoy this site.
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Are sponsorships or donations deductible on my tax return?
A.
No. Sponsorships and donations are not tax deductible.
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Are sponsorships the same as donations?
A.
Sponsorships are similar to donations, but they are not necessarily
donations per se. Like donations, sponsorships are not tax deductible and sponsors
cannot restrict our use of the funds. We also do not need to provide an
accounting for their use. They differ from donations in that
sponsorships may be fixed amounts and may permit the displaying of
'thank you' text on this site. They may also be given as gifts and may
offer certain other features (e.g. sponsorship image).
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What sponsorship amounts / programs are available?
A.
Click here for information on available sponsorship amounts /
programs. Be sure to also review all sponsorship-related Q & A
herein. [Note: For donation information (not sponsorships), see the
Commercial Sections page.]
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Are sponsorships one-time gifts?
A.
Regular sponsorships are 'one-time-only'. For information on other
sponsorship programs, click here.
[Note: For donation information (not sponsorships), see the
Commercial Sections page.]
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What is a 'gift sponsorship'?
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A 'gift sponsorship' is simply a sponsorship made in the name of another
person / organization / etc. Such sponsorships may offer the option of
providing a gift notification to another party at an additional charge.
You should not purchase a gift sponsorship without the recipient's
advance permission (or at least without certain knowledge that they will
appreciate the sponsorship made in their name).
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What might a sponsorship gift notification say?
A.
Click here
for a sample sponsorship gift notification.
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May I receive a copy of my gift notification?
A.
Sorry, no. You may request a gift notification be sent only to the
e-mail address you provide.
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May I customize the gift notification for sponsorships?
A.
Sorry, no. You may not customize the gift notification for sponsorships.
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Can I request two or more e-mail notifications for a gift sponsorship?
A.
Sorry, no. You may request only one e-mail notification per gift
sponsorship. If you provide more than one e-mail address, we may use the
first (or any) one.
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If I request two gift sponsorships together (and pay for both), will
there be two gift notifications?
A.
If you request two gift sponsorships together, there may only be one
gift notification (or two may be sent to the same address). If you want
more than one gift notification, you should request them separately
(e.g. add one at a time to the cart, keying in separate thank you text
& a gift notification e-mail address for each).
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Must I provide a gift notification e-mail address at the time I purchase
my sponsorship?
A.
Yes, you must provide a valid e-mail address for sponsorship gift
notification at the time you request your sponsorship.
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Can I submit a e-mail address for a gift notification later (e.g. after
I purchase my sponsorship)?
A.
No. You must provide a valid e-mail address for sponsorship gift
notification at the time you request your sponsorship.
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If I provide an invalid/incorrect e-mail address for a gift sponsorship
or if the gift notification is returned (or otherwise does not go
through), will you provide another gift notification? If not, may I have
a refund?
A.
If you provide an invalid/incorrect e-mail address for a gift
sponsorship or if the gift notification is returned (or otherwise does
not go through), we will not provide another gift notification or a
refund. Note that we are also not required to re-send the gift
notification at a later time.
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What if I pay for another gift notification (if my first one didn't go
through)?
A.
Sorry, you may not request or pay for another gift notification for a
previously purchased sponsorship if your first one didn't go through. If
desired, you may inform the party yourself of the gift sponsorship.
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Will I be notified if a gift notification e-mail doesn't go through?
A.
No. It is not our policy to notify you whether or not gift notification
e-mails go through.
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Can you provide me something else (if my gift notification doesn't go
through) indicating my gift sponsorship?
A.
Sorry, no. Note that you may always print the displayed invoice (and any
e-mail you may receive from us concerning your sponsorship, as
applicable).
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What if I give a gift sponsorship, but the recipient doesn't want the
"thank you text" to appear on the site?
A.
Note that either of you may be able to request the deletion of
"thank you text." Click
here for more information.
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What if I give a gift sponsorship, but the recipient isn't happy about
it - may I get a refund?
A.
You should not have given a gift sponsorship without being certain the
recipient would be pleased about it. If you do, note that we cannot
refund any amounts paid for the sponsorship.
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What if I want my sponsorship to be anonymous?
A.
If you want your sponsorship to be anonymous, please advise us of this
(e.g. by entering 'anonymous' on the "thank you text" field).
Note that we may or may not list "anonymous" on the
sponsorship appreciation page.
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What if I want to give a different amount than the standard sponsorship
amounts?
A.
It may be possible to mail in other sponsorship amounts. For more
information, click here. [Note:
For donation information (not sponsorships), see the Commercial Sections
page.]
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What is the difference between sponsorships paid online and sponsorships
paid offline?
A.
We may not include "thank you text" for sponsorships paid
offline (unless otherwise indicated) and sponsorships paid offline may
be for different amounts than those paid online.
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What may sponsorship funds or donations be used for?
A.
We may use sponsorship related funds or donations for any purpose whatsoever
(including operating expenses, salaries, supplies, advertising,
donations to outside organizations, charitable works, site upgrades,
advertising and promotion, projects, materials, memberships, web
changes, non-site related purposes, etc.). Note that we are not required
to report on our use of sponsorship funds or donations or account for them
separately. Sponsorship funds & donations may be mingled with any other funds and
used for any purpose whatsoever.
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Can I request that my sponsorship or donation be used for a certain purpose?
A.
Sorry, we cannot honor requests to reserve any sponsorship funds or
donations for any specific purpose. Should you place a limit/instructions
on your sponsorships / donations, you agree that they are simply optional requests and
that we are not obligated (morally or legally) to use the sponsorship
funds or donations as you indicate - or to make an accounting to you for our use of
the funds. Note that by submitting your sponsorship funds
or donation you indicate agreement to all our terms.
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Can I get an accounting for the use of sponsorship funds or donations?
A.
Sorry, but we cannot provide an accounting for use of any funds,
including sponsorship funds & donations. Remember that by purchasing a sponsorship
or by donating,
you indicate agreement to all terms.
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May I request a letter from you acknowledging my sponsorship or donation?
A.
Sorry, no. You may (or may not) receive an e-mail from us concerning
your sponsorship or donation (e.g. a thank you e-mail). If you request a
sponsorship gift
notification, the recipient may receive an e-mail concerning the
sponsorship. Note that you should not need a formal acknowledgment of
your sponsorship or donation since sponsorships & donations on this site are not tax deductible.
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Do you accept all sponsorships & donations?
A.
We reserve the right to refuse sponsorships & donations at our sole option with no
recourse.
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Are sponsorships limited to businesses or individuals?
A.
No. Sponsorships ads may be applicable to both businesses and
individuals.
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Will I receive anything in exchange for my sponsorship or donation?
A.
Besides possibly helping to keep the site going or providing other
assistance, you may receive a thank you e-mail from us, "thank you
text" concerning your sponsorship (not donation) may appear on the site, etc.
[Note: There is, however, no guarantee that you will receive a thank you
e-mail from us and/or that "thank you text" concerning your
sponsorship will appear on the site and/or that any other item will be
received.]
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Do you recommend / endorse all (or any) sponsors or donors?
A.
While we appreciate their support, we regret that we are unable to
recommend / endorse any particular sponsor or donor. Note that appearance on this
site (e.g. the "sponsorship appreciation page") does not imply
our endorsement of the sponsor.
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Are sponsorships or donations refundable for any reason?
A.
Sorry, sponsorships & donations are not refundable for any reason. By submitting
your sponsorship or donation, you agree to all our terms.
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Regarding sponsorships, what is "thank you text"?
A.
"Thank you text" may refer to certain text appearing on the
Sponsorship appreciation page. It may be requested by a sponsor /
provided by us / etc.
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Is "thank you text" guaranteed to appear on this site for
every sponsorship?
A.
No. We do not guarantee that any "thank you text" will appear
on the site for any/all sponsorship(s).
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Is the requested "thank you text" for sponsorships guaranteed
to appear on this site?
A.
No. If "thank you text" appears for any given sponsorship, it
may be changed from what was requested (e.g. we may abbreviate/change to
initials, change to 'anonymous', change to other text, etc.).
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Might "thank you text" for multiple sponsorships be grouped
together?
A.
Yes, "thank you text" for multiple sponsorships may be grouped
together.
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If "thank you text" appears for any given sponsorship, how
long will it appear?
A.
"Thank you text" may appear on this site for any length of
time. As a general guide, consider the applicable target cycle (click
here). However, note that "thank you text" may appear for a
longer or shorter time than the indicated target cycles.
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Can I include a web address or contact information in the "thank
you text" for sponsorships?
A.
No. Requested sponsorship "thank you text" should not include
any web addresses or contact information.
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What are the guidelines/requirements for "thank you text"?
A.
Click here for more information regarding "thank you text"
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Can I request "thank you text" after I submit payment for my
sponsorship?
A.
Sorry, no. "Thank you text" must be provided at the time your
payment is submitted.
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If I mail in my sponsorship, can I request "thank you text"?
A.
Sorry, no (unless otherwise specified).
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Is there a limit to how many "thank you text" items may appear
(in total or for any given sponsor or message)?
A.
There may be a limit to how many "thank you text" items may
appear on the site in total, or for any given sponsor or message.
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Do you endorse any/all "thank you text"?
A.
We do not endorse any/all "thank you text" which may appear on
the site in connection with sponsorships.
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Can "thank you text" be removed?
A.
Click here for more information regarding the requirements /
procedures / terms regarding deletion requests.
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Can my sponsorship be placed on the "acknowledgements page"?
A.
Sorry, no. Those indicated on the acknowledgements page did not pay to
appear there. Rather, we placed them there on our own in appreciation
for their assistance to this site. All individuals indicated (other than
the indicated saints, of course) are known to us personally.
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Might you accept sponsorships from non-Catholics / anti-Catholics?
A.
We do not limit sponsorships to Catholics. Not only would it be
impossible to do so (we can't verify the Catholicity of any/all
sponsors), we may be prohibited by law from doing so.
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There is a known Protestant / atheist / etc. listed as a sponsor - is
that acceptable?
A.
We cannot limit sponsorships on this site to Catholics. Click
here for
more information.
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There is a known Protestant / atheist / etc. - or a known anti-Catholic
listed as a Catholic sponsor - is that acceptable?
A.
While we cannot limit sponsorships on this site to Catholics, those who
are not Catholic should not indicate that they are Catholic. Remember
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 information concerning a sponsorship appears here does not mean that we
agree with it / endorse it / guarantee it. Information provided is not
verified, is not comprehensive, and may be subjective/inaccurate. We do
not endorse / recommend any sponsor / 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. We cannot guarantee that any sponsor / 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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If I purchase a sponsorship or donate, will you continue to "hound me"
for more money?
A.
We appreciate your kindness and do not wish to abuse your generosity. In
connection with your sponsorship or donation, we may contact you at certain period(s)
[e.g. when we receive/process the sponsorship or donation, when the target cycle
for the sponsorship (not donation) is
complete, etc.], but you should not expect that we will "hound you
for more money".
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Are sponsorships renewable?
A.
Sponsorships are not renewable. However, you may purchase another
sponsorship in the future if you desire.
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How can I learn more about sponsorships?
A.
Click here for more information regarding Sponsorships.
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How can I view / search Classified Ads?
A.
To view / search Classified Ads, click
here.
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What do the numbers in Classified Ads mean?
A.
The numbers appearing in Classified Ads may refer to the Classified Ads
categories and/or sub-categories. For more information regarding
Classified Ads categories & sub-categories, click
here.
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What do the Classified Ad 'type' abbreviations mean?
A.
For more information regarding Classified Ads 'type' abbreviations, click
here.
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Where can I view a listing of categories / sub-categories?
A.
Click here to view listing of categories / sub-categories for
Classified Ads.
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There are so many categories/sub-categories for classified ads - what
options are available to help me find what I am looking for?
A.
Besides the various view / search options (click
here), you may also
consider the alphabetical listing (click
here).
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How can I place a Classified Ad?
A.
To request a Classified Ad, click
here.
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What categories/sub-categories are available for Classified Ads?
A.
For information on Classified Ads categories/sub-categories, click
here.
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What happens if I submit a Classified Ad, but the requested sub-category
is out of range for the category I selected?
A.
You should be careful to specify correct categories/sub-categories for
your ads! Note that if you do not supply a proper category /
sub-category, we may change your request - or 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. Note that categories and
sub-categories must fall within the same numeric range (e.g. the first
two numbers must be the same). For example, if you want your ad to
appear under the sub-category "2561750 - Catholic Jewelry, you
should choose the category 2560000 rather than the out-of-range category
1130000 (Apparel & Jewelry).
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What is a default category/sub-category?
A.
Default categories/sub-categories may be assigned if requested
categories / sub-categories are inappropriate / out of range / not
available / etc., or if a category / sub-category is not specified. For
example, if you selected the category "1130000 - APPAREL &
JEWELRY" in your ad content submission, your requested sub-category
should be within the range for this category (e.g. start with the same
first two numbers - namely "11#####"). If you instead indicate
an out of range
sub-category (for example "2561750 - Catholic Jewelry"), we may choose the
default sub-category "1139999 - Other Apparel & Jewelry" for the category you
selected [or we may change the category to 2560000 to match the
sub-category you selected or we may use the main default
category/subcategory (e.g. 9000000 - Miscellaneous / 9009999 -
Miscellaneous (Other)]. Remember that categories and sub-categories
must fall within the same numeric range (e.g. the first two numbers must
be the same). You should be careful to specify correct categories /
sub-categories for your ads! Note that if you do not supply a
proper category / sub-category, we may change your request - or 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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Are Classified Ads limited to businesses or individuals?
A.
No. Classified ads may be applicable to both businesses and individuals.
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I thought that all capitals were prohibited - why do Classified Ads
categories sometimes appear in all capitals?
A.
Although the use of all capital letters is generally prohibited, it may
be allowed for the standard Classified Ads categories.
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How can I learn more about Classified Ads?
A.
Click here for more information regarding Classified Ads.
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Besides the MCS Directory, Sales & Specials, Classified Ads, and
Sponsorships, what other Commercial Sections may be available?
A.
In addition to the MCS Directory, Sales & Specials, Classified Ads,
and Sponsorships, additional commercial areas may be available (e.g. the
MCS Marketplace). For more information, click
here.
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How can I obtain more information about MCS Marketplace options?
A.
Click
here for more information regarding MCS Marketplace options.
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Can you tell me more about the sponsored e-mail list?
A.
For more information regarding the sponsored e-mail list, click here.
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Can you tell me more about third party programs?
A.
For more information regarding third party programs, click here.
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Can you tell me more about reciprocal links?
A.
For more information regarding reciprocal links, click here.
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Can you tell me more about banner ads on this site?
A.
For more information regarding banner ads on this site, click here.
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How can I learn more about other ads?
A.
Click here for more information regarding other ads.
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Who may receive ads at no charge?
A.
We may allow free ads in accordance with our standard free ad offer (click
here) as well as allow any other ads at no charge to any
individual / business / organization / etc. of our choosing at our sole
option. The offering of free ads is subject to all applicable terms and
is subject to change at any time without notice. We do not guarantee
that any individual / business / organization / etc. will receive a free
ad(s).
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What is a "standard free ad" (or "free ad offer ad")
vs. an ad placed at no charge?
A.
A "standard free ad" (or "free ad offer ad") refers
to listings in the MCS Directory requested under our free ad offer (click
here). Ads placed at no charge may refer to special exceptions,
special offers, etc. In both cases, all applicable terms apply. Note
that even though both may be placed at no charge, there is a difference
between the two (e.g. they may have different eligibility requirements,
different steps in processing, different permissions for ad enhancements
and renewals, different availability/categories, etc.)
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How do "standard free ads" work in the MCS Directory?
A.
For information on the MCS Directory free ad offer, click
here.
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If I am eligible for (or am offered) a "free ad", is it
guaranteed that my ad will appear?
A.
No. Rather, this may simply mean we agree to waive certain processing
fees. Note that all other applicable terms still apply.
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What happens if I request a free listing in the MCS Directory even
though I don't qualify for one?
A.
If you request a free listing in the MCS Directory even though you do
not qualify for one, we may ban you from future advertising on this
site.
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If I qualify for a free ad am I guaranteed to receive one?
A.
No. We do not guarantee that any ad will appear on this site (free or
paid) and we do not guarantee the availability of any free ads
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Do all terms apply to free ads?
A.
Yes, all applicable terms also apply to free ads.
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Why should I pay for an ad when I can request it for free?
A.
You may choose to pay for an ad rather than request a free ad since free
ads may be more limited in terms of features / requirements /
eligibility / etc. Also, free ads may require you to complete additional
steps / provide additional information / etc.
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What happens if I request a free ad using the wrong content submission
form?
A.
You must use the correct content submission form! If you use the wrong
content submission form to request a free ad, we may ban you from future
advertising on this site. Please be careful to use the correct forms!
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What if I request a free ad but don't provide correct / complete
information?
A.
If you request a free ad but don't provide correct / complete
information, your request may be subject to auto rejection. Note that
those who request free ads but do not provide correct / complete
information may be banned from future advertising on this site.
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What if an advertiser who is not entitled to a free ad lies (or
misrepresents the facts) in order to receive a free ad?
A.
If you are not entitled to a free ad, but lie (or misrepresent facts) in
order to receive a free ad, you agree to pay us a fine of not less than
five (5) times the price of the applicable ad(s) (and never less than
$250), whether your ad(s) ever appear on the site or not. Also, note
that those who lie or misrepresent facts to receive a free ad(s) may be
banned from future advertising on this site.
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Is it ever acceptable to submit a request for a free ad outside the
applicable window?
A.
Without explicit permission from us, it is never acceptable to submit a
free ad request outside the applicable window [unless the window itself
was extended due to technical problems (and note that "technical
problems" refers to operational problems with this site only, and
not to user related problems)]. Those who wrongly submit requests for
free ad(s) outside the applicable window may be banned from future
advertising on this site.
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What if have already requested a free ad and I request another free ad?
A.
If you have already requested a free ad and request another free ad when
not allowed (e.g. during the same target cycle), your request may be
subject to auto rejection. We may also delete any other ad(s) of yours,
or ban you from future advertising on this site. Be sure to follow all
guidelines when requesting fee ads!
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If I request that my free ad be deleted, may I request another free ad?
A.
If deletions are allowed (they may not be allowed for free ads), do not
request another free ad until the original target cycle of the ad you
requested deletion of is complete. If you do, we may ban you from future
advertising on this site.
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How can I request a free listing in the MCS Directory?
A.
Click here for more information regarding free listings in the MCS
Directory.
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Your commercial sections terms seem somewhat harsh - are they not?
A.
While our commercial sections terms may seem somewhat harsh, we have
designed them (1) with the hope of discouraging problem advertisers, and
(2) to encourage other users to advertise appropriately, and (3) to
preserve our resources / consume as little of our time as possible. We
certainly do not want to 'scare off' good advertisers - only encourage
them to be careful, responsible, accurate, and require them to assume
various risks. This way, our prices can be lower and we can better focus
on the Catholic content of this site. We hope that those who correctly
submit appropriate ads will be very happy with their experience
advertising on this site.
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Note: The above is not
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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