Terms of Service

Welcome to The Million Year Society. By accessing or using our website, signing up as a member, making a donation, or otherwise interacting with our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.

1. About Us

The Million Year Society is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the United States, dedicated to long-term environmental conservation and stewardship of the natural world for generations to come. Our mission is to protect ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources on a civilizational timescale.

2. Use of This Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
Transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the site
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any portion of our site without our express written permission

3. Membership

The Million Year Society offers two membership tiers:

Free membership — open to anyone who signs up with a valid email address. Free members receive our newsletter, mission updates, and access to member communications.
Supporting membership — an optional paid tier for those who wish to provide deeper financial support to our mission. Supporting members receive all free member benefits plus recognition and any additional benefits described on our membership page.

By creating a free account or enrolling as a supporting member, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep that information up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials associated with your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any membership account if we believe these Terms have been violated or if the information provided is found to be inaccurate or misleading.

4. Email Communications

By signing up for free membership or our mailing list, you consent to receive email communications from The Million Year Society, including newsletters, program updates, event announcements, and fundraising appeals. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will honor all opt-out requests promptly and in accordance with applicable law, including the CAN-SPAM Act.

5. Supporting Membership Fees

Supporting membership fees are processed securely through our third-party payment partners. By enrolling as a supporting member, you represent that:

You are authorized to use the payment method provided
The funds are from lawful sources and are your own
You are 18 years of age or older, or have parental/guardian consent
Supporting membership fees are generally non-refundable. If you believe a billing error occurred, please contact us within 30 days of the transaction. Fees may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; consult a tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

6. Donations

All donations are voluntary, separate from membership, and processed securely through our payment partners. Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error occurred with your donation, please contact us within 30 days of the transaction. As a recognized nonprofit, donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and digital materials — is the property of The Million Year Society or its content licensors and is protected by United States copyright law. You may share our content for non-commercial, educational purposes with attribution. Any other use requires our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. These links do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Million Year Society does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Million Year Society shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this website or our services.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which The Million Year Society is incorporated, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site or your membership account after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us using the form on the Contact page.