Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 3/20/25

Welcome to SmarterMason.com (“the Site”), owned and operated by Market Action Research, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) with a mailing address of 23679 Calabasas Road #1134, Calabasas, CA. By accessing or using the Site, you (“user,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Site.

1. Eligibility and Intended Use

• This Site is intended solely for individuals 18 years of age or older.
• This Site is exclusively for use by California Freemasons in Good Standing with the Grand Lodge of CA.
• By accessing or using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2. Membership

• Membership on SmarterMason.com is free of charge.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without cause.

3. No User-Generated Content

The Site does not permit user-generated content such as posts, comments, or uploads. Any forms you complete or data you provide must not include sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII). You agree not to submit any content beyond the requested fields.

4. Prohibited Conduct

• You agree not to engage in any spamming, harassment, hate speech, or other inappropriate behavior.
• You will not enter any sensitive PII into the Site’s forms or tools.
• If you violate these rules, your account may be indefinitely suspended or terminated.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• All code, processes, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other intellectual property on the Site are the property of Market Action Research, Inc., unless otherwise noted.
• The Site may display licensed content belonging to third parties. All such content remains the property of its respective owners.
• You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our intellectual property without express written permission.

6. Informational Purposes Only

All information and resources provided on SmarterMason.com are for informational purposes only. Nothing on the Site should be construed as professional, legal, financial, or other advice. You should consult qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• Disclaimer of Warranties: The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
• In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site for any reason or no reason at all, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

9. Modifications to the Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective when posted on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. In the event of significant changes, we may notify registered users via email. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within California for any actions arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please use the contact form at MarketActionResearch.com. We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

By using SmarterMason.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.