Coven Market Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Coven Market, a curated marketplace and community for spiritual entrepreneurs. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Member," "you," or "your") and Coven Market, a joint venture between Witchology and Magick Makers ("Coven Market," "we," "us," or "our").

By applying for membership, accessing or using the Coven Market platform, directory, or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Definitions

"Platform" refers to the Coven Market website, directory, community spaces, and all related services.

"Membership" refers to your approved participation in Coven Market under one of our tiered plans.

"Content" refers to any information, text, graphics, photos, videos, or other materials uploaded, downloaded, or appearing on the Platform.

"Virtual Market" refers to time-limited online events hosted by Coven Market where Members can showcase and sell their products.

3. Membership Eligibility

3.1 Application Process

All businesses must complete an application and be approved by Coven Market to become a Member. We reserve the right to deny any application at our sole discretion.

3.2 Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for membership, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Operate an independently owned business (no franchises or multi-level marketing businesses)

Have a functioning website with clear policies

Have verifiable reviews or testimonials

Align with our community values of respect, inclusivity, and ethical business practices

Provide accurate and truthful information in your application and on your profile

3.3 Membership Tiers and Fees

We offer multiple membership tiers with different benefits and fee structures.

Fees may be paid monthly or annually as specified in your selected plan.

All fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided in these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify our fee structure with 30 days' notice.

4. Member Responsibilities

4.1 Account Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

All activities that occur under your account

Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4.2 Accurate Information

You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information in your application and profile

Promptly update your information if any changes occur

Not misrepresent your identity, business, products, or services

4.3 Content Standards

All content you provide must:

Be accurate and not misleading

Not infringe on any intellectual property rights

Not contain false claims about products or services

Not include inappropriate, offensive, hateful, or discriminatory language

Not promote illegal activities

4.4 Ethical Standards

As a Member, you agree to:

Operate your business ethically and with integrity

Not engage in practices that exploit vulnerable individuals

Be transparent about your products, services, and business practices

Respect intellectual property rights and cultural traditions

Not promote or engage in discriminatory practices

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Prohibited Activities

You may not use Coven Market to:

Sell or promote illegal products or services

Engage in fraudulent activities or business practices

Promote harmful, hateful, or discriminatory ideologies

Appropriate or misrepresent cultural or spiritual traditions

Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code

Manipulate platform features to gain unfair advantages

Harass, bully, or intimidate other members or users

Collect or harvest data about other members without permission

Engage in activities that could damage the reputation of Coven Market

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Platform.

By submitting content, you grant Coven Market a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Platform.

6.2 Coven Market Content

All content provided by Coven Market, including but not limited to logos, design elements, text, and images, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use, reproduce, or distribute Coven Market content without our explicit permission.

6.3 Intellectual Property Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our Members to do the same.

If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed upon, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

7. Directory Listings and Profiles

7.1 Approval Process

All directory listings and profiles must be approved by Coven Market before publication.

We reserve the right to edit or reject content that does not meet our standards.

7.2 Maintenance and Updates

You are responsible for providing current and accurate information for your listing and profile.

All profile updates must be submitted to Coven Market for implementation, as Members do not have direct editing access.

Update frequency is determined by membership tier:

Foundation Tier: One update per season (four updates per year)

Grow Tier: Two updates per season (eight updates per year)

Flourish Tier: Monthly updates (twelve updates per year)

Updates will be implemented within 5 business days of submission.

An "update" is defined as a reasonable set of changes submitted at one time, which may include text revisions, photo replacements, and/or product additions/removals.

We may periodically review and update listings to ensure quality and relevance.

7.3 Removal

We reserve the right to remove listings that:

Violate these Terms

Receive legitimate complaints from users

Are associated with a business that is no longer active

Contain outdated or inaccurate information

8. Virtual Markets and Events

8.1 Participation

Virtual Market participation requires separate registration and may involve additional fees.

Space in Virtual Markets is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given based on membership tier.

8.2 Market Rules

Each Virtual Market may have specific guidelines that participants must follow.

Failure to comply with Market guidelines may result in removal from the event and affect future participation eligibility.

8.3 Cancellations

Cancellation policies for Virtual Markets will be specified in the event registration materials.

No refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event start date.

9. Promotion and Marketing

9.1 Social Media Features

Social media features are offered according to your membership tier.

While we strive to provide effective promotion, we do not guarantee specific results from any marketing efforts.

9.2 Content Usage

By providing content for promotional purposes, you grant us permission to use, edit, and distribute that content across our platforms.

We may decline to promote content that does not align with our brand or community standards.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by Member

You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

No refunds will be provided for the current billing period.

Annual subscription cancellations may be eligible for partial refunds at our discretion.

10.2 Termination by Coven Market

We may suspend or terminate your membership:

If you violate these Terms

If you engage in conduct that could harm Coven Market or its members

If you fail to pay membership fees

For any other reason at our sole discretion

10.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

Your directory listing will be removed

Access to member benefits will cease

You will no longer be permitted to represent yourself as a Coven Market member

Any outstanding fees will become immediately due

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee any specific results from membership, including but not limited to increased sales, visibility, or business growth.

Directory listings and promotional features are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Coven Market shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Platform.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid for membership during the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Coven Market, its partners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:

Your violation of these Terms

Your content or listings

Your business practices

Your interaction with any users or other members

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:

Informal negotiation initiated by written notice

Mediation with a mutually agreed-upon mediator

Binding arbitration if mediation is unsuccessful

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Material changes will be communicated to members via email at least 14 days before implementation.

Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.witchologymagazine.com/policies and https://themagickmakers.com/privacy-policy, is incorporated by reference into these Terms and governs our collection and use of your information.

16. Communication

By becoming a member, you consent to receive communications from us regarding your account, platform updates, and promotional opportunities.

You may opt out of promotional communications while continuing to receive essential account notifications.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Coven Market regarding your use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreements.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Coven Market

Email: hello@themagickmakers.com

Website: themagickmakers.com/coven-market and witchologymagazine.com/coven-market

By applying for membership or using the Coven Market platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.