Last Updated: December 19, 2025Terms of Use
Welcome to whatisparacosm.com (the “Website”), operated by Paracosm (“Paracosm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
This Website is provided for informational, editorial, and commercial purposes, including the sale of physical products and distribution of a newsletter.
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
The Website is open to users of all ages but is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
2. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
Engage in data mining, scraping, harvesting, or extraction of data
Use the Website for harassment, abuse, hate speech, or harmful conduct
Use the Website or its content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to access the Website’s source code
Use automated systems, bots, crawlers, or scripts to access the Website
Interfere with the Website’s operation or security
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
3. Products, Orders, and Payments
The Website offers physical products for sale.
Payments
All payments are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store payment card information.
Refund Policy
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, provided:
Items are in original packaging
Tags remain attached
Items are unused and in resalable condition
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method once the return is received and approved.
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content
All original content on the Website—including text, graphics, logos, designs, and branding—is owned by or licensed to Paracosm and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Third-Party & Guest Content
The Website may include:
Third-party images, tools, embeds, or software
Guest-contributed content
Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used under license or permission. Use of third-party content may be subject to additional terms.
Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership rights to any content.
5. No User-Generated Content
The Website does not allow users to post or upload content. Any unsolicited submissions may be discarded or used at our discretion without obligation.
6. Newsletter & Communications
By providing your email address, you consent to receive communications from Paracosm. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.
7. Privacy
We do not currently have a published Privacy Policy. A Privacy Policy will be added in the future and incorporated into these Terms by reference once available.
Your continued use of the Website after the Privacy Policy is published constitutes acceptance of it.
8. Third-Party Links & Tools
The Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies.
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all products and content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy or reliability of content
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Paracosm shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the total amount you paid to Paracosm in the twelve (12) months prior to the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Paracosm from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights
12. Dispute Resolution
Before filing any legal action, the parties agree to attempt good-faith mediation to resolve disputes.
If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, unless otherwise required by law.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Paracosm
📧 paracosm.gif@gmail.com
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA