Terms and Conditions

Welcome to The Macro, operated by The Macro Collaborative LLC, a California limited liability company.

The Macro is an independent media and discovery platform exploring wellness, consciousness, psychedelic culture, mental health, human development, spirituality, creativity, and related fields. These Terms apply to themacro.net and to content published by The Macro through our newsletters, social media channels, podcasts, videos, and other media.

By accessing or using The Macro, you acknowledge and agree to the following.

Informational and Educational Purposes

The information and content provided by The Macro are intended for informational, educational, journalistic, cultural, and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing published or made available through The Macro is intended to constitute medical, psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, legal, financial, or other professional advice.

The Macro does not diagnose medical or mental-health conditions, prescribe treatments, recommend changes to medications, or establish a healthcare provider-patient relationship.

Information encountered through The Macro should not be used as a substitute for individualized advice from an appropriately qualified professional.

Psychedelics and Controlled Substances

The Macro explores psychedelic medicines, altered states of consciousness, psychedelic culture, integration practices, and related subjects as part of our broader editorial and educational mission.

Laws governing psychedelic and controlled substances vary substantially between jurisdictions and continue to evolve.

The Macro does not encourage, facilitate, or promote the unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.

We do not provide controlled substances, assist visitors in obtaining illegal substances, or connect individuals with underground or unlawful drug providers.

Visitors are responsible for understanding and complying with the laws applicable in their own jurisdictions.

Provider and Resource Directory

The Macro provides a directory and discovery platform featuring independent professionals, practitioners, educators, organizations, retreats, businesses, resources, and other service providers.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, individuals and organizations appearing on The Macro are independent third parties and are not employees, agents, representatives, or healthcare providers of The Macro Collaborative LLC.

A listing, profile, interview, article, recommendation, or appearance on The Macro does not constitute a guarantee of a provider's qualifications, credentials, licensing, safety, legality, effectiveness, or suitability for any particular individual.

Visitors are responsible for conducting their own research and due diligence before engaging a provider or participating in any service, program, retreat, treatment, or experience discovered through The Macro.

Where we indicate that particular information or credentials have been verified, that representation applies only to the specific information and verification process expressly identified by The Macro.

No Provider-Client Relationship

Using The Macro, contacting a provider through information found on The Macro, subscribing to our newsletter, or interacting with our content does not create a medical, therapeutic, fiduciary, professional, or provider-client relationship between you and The Macro Collaborative LLC.

Any relationship you establish with an independent provider is between you and that provider.

The provider is solely responsible for the services they offer and for complying with all professional, licensing, ethical, regulatory, and legal requirements applicable to their work.

Health and Wellness Information

Wellness practices and experiences can affect individuals differently. Information about mental health, physical health, supplements, somatic practices, breathwork, altered states, psychedelic experiences, spiritual practices, or other wellness modalities should be considered in light of your individual circumstances.

You should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare or other professional when making decisions concerning your physical or mental health.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical or mental-health emergency, seek appropriate emergency assistance rather than relying upon information provided through The Macro.

Editorial Independence and Diverse Perspectives

The Macro exists in part to bring together perspectives from across a diverse and evolving ecosystem.

Opinions expressed by contributors, interviewees, providers, organizations, or other third parties are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of The Macro Collaborative LLC.

Publication of an idea or perspective does not necessarily constitute endorsement of that position by The Macro.

We encourage visitors to approach the information presented here thoughtfully, critically, and in consideration of their own circumstances, values, and judgment.

Sponsors, Featured Listings and Affiliate Relationships

The Macro is a commercial enterprise and may receive compensation from sponsors, advertisers, featured directory participants, affiliate partners, and other organizations.

Some directory placements, articles, recommendations, links, or other content may therefore involve a financial or commercial relationship.

Where appropriate, we will identify sponsored, promotional, affiliate, or paid relationships so visitors can understand the nature of that relationship.

Compensation does not relieve The Macro of its commitment to editorial integrity, nor does a commercial relationship constitute a guarantee of any product, provider, service, or outcome.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Macro contains links to websites, services, products, organizations, and resources operated by independent third parties.

These links are provided for information and convenience. The Macro does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, representations, products, or services.

Your interactions and transactions with third parties are governed by the terms and policies of those third parties.

Accuracy and Availability

We strive to present thoughtful, useful, and accurate information. However, wellness, medicine, science, law, culture, and the psychedelic landscape are continually evolving.

Content provided through The Macro is made available "as is" and "as available."

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Macro Collaborative LLC makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, concerning the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability, suitability, or timeliness of information, services, listings, or other content made available through The Macro.

Information may become outdated, and errors may occasionally occur.

Assumption of Responsibility

You are responsible for evaluating information obtained through The Macro and for decisions you make based upon that information.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Macro Collaborative LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, contributors, affiliates, and representatives will not be liable for losses, injuries, damages, claims, or other consequences arising from reliance upon information presented through The Macro or from your interactions with independent third-party providers, products, services, or resources discovered through the platform.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original content published by The Macro---including written material, branding, graphics, design elements, photographs, video, audio, and other original materials---is owned by or licensed to The Macro Collaborative LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may share links to our publicly available content and make reasonable personal, noncommercial use of it.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, or commercially exploit substantial portions of The Macro's original content without permission, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Third-party names, trademarks, images, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use The Macro in a manner that violates applicable law, infringes the rights of others, interferes with the operation or security of the website, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems, or misrepresents your identity or relationship with another person or organization.

Privacy

Your use of The Macro is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, and processed when you interact with our website and services.

Changes to These Terms

The Macro and the ecosystem we cover will continue to evolve.

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to our services, business practices, or applicable requirements. The current version and effective date will be posted on this page.

Your continued use of The Macro following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms or The Macro may be directed to:

The Macro Collaborative LLC

Email: team@themacro.net

Website: themacro.net

The Macro exists to connect people with ideas, perspectives, resources, and one another. What you do with what you discover here remains your choice and your responsibility.