Terms & Conditions
Modern Monclaire
Effective Date: October 12, 2025
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) form a binding agreement between Modern Monclaire (“Modern Monclaire,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “House”) and any person or entity that accesses or uses our website, materials, or services (collectively, the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Plain-language summary (non-binding): Modern Monclaire is a museum-level editorial house. We publish The Index and the Index Annual, maintain a House Ledger with a public Verification Ledger, operate a passworded Press Vault, and offer a single seasonal Underwriting seat that is credit only with no editorial influence. Allocation of the Index Annual is by request and paid by bank wire. Our marks, images, texts, and data are protected. Limited editorial reproduction is allowed with correct credit. Commercial use requires written permission. No scraping. No AI training. No unsolicited submissions.
1) Definitions
a) House / Modern Monclaire: the editorial house operating the Site.
b) Site: all pages at modernmonclaire.com and subpages, including text, images, PDFs, audio, video, data, and code.
c) Content: all material we publish, including essays, entries, tables, images, audio, video, PDFs, and code.
d) The Index: our museum-level record of admitted entries concerning women’s rituals, legacies, craft, and cultural shaping.
e) Index Annual: the clothbound codex that closes a season; copies are ledgered.
f) House Ledger: the master record of admitted or observed entries, including ledger IDs (see /ledger).
g) Verification Ledger: the public change record for corrections and evidence addenda (see /ledger#verification-ledger).
h) Underwriting: a discretionary, single-patron seasonal credit with no editorial influence.
i) Press Vault: a passworded page containing press assets and fact material (see /press-vault).
j) Admission Mark: the House mark that signifies admission into The Index.
k) User / you: any person or entity accessing or using the Site.
2) Eligibility and Scope
You must be at least 13 years old, or the age of digital consent in your locale, to use the Site. You are responsible for compliance with local laws. If local law prohibits part of the Site, do not use that part.
3) Ownership and Reservation of Rights
The Site and all Content are owned by Modern Monclaire or used by permission and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. We reserve all rights not expressly granted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.
Marks: Modern Monclaire, The Index, Index Annual, The Edit, The Rising Index, House Ledger, Verification Ledger, Admission Mark, and related names and designs are our marks. Do not use them except as expressly allowed in these Terms.
4) Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are independent and final. Underwriting does not influence admissions, selection, copy, or placement. No product placement or consideration alters editorial judgment.
5) Admission Mark Usage
The Admission Mark may be used only in connection with admitted entries and only as supplied by the House. No alterations, animations, overlays, color changes, outlines, or effects. Maintain clear space equal to the mark’s cap height on all sides. Do not use the mark in a way that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. If we provide a written mark usage guide, that guide controls.
6) Limited Editorial Use; No Commercial Use Without Permission
We allow limited editorial use of select images and short text excerpts solely to cover Modern Monclaire in news or editorial contexts, provided that you:
a) Use only assets we designate for editorial use (e.g., Press Vault) or quote brief excerpts with attribution;
b) Provide correct credit: “Modern Monclaire”;
c) Do not crop, modify, recolor, or overlay in ways that change meaning;
d) Do not remove metadata, watermarks, or ledger codes;
e) Include provided captions and alt text where supplied; and
f) Comply with any asset-specific conditions displayed with the asset.
Commercial use (advertising, brand campaigns, product packaging, merchandise, promotional or sponsored posts, or any revenue-seeking activity) requires our prior written permission.
7) Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
a) Copy, reproduce, republish, frame, mirror, or redistribute the Site or Content beyond the limited editorial use above.
b) Use data mining, scraping, crawling, archiving, or similar extraction tools, including for AI or ML training, fine-tuning, embedding, dataset creation, or synthetic image/text generation.
c) Circumvent access controls or passwords, including the Press Vault.
d) Misuse the Admission Mark or represent that the House endorses you or your work.
e) Use the Site to defame, harass, infringe, or violate rights or laws.
f) Interfere with Site operation, including load testing or denial of service, or reverse engineer the Site except where permitted by law.
g) Create derivative databases of the House Ledger, Verification Ledger, or other Site data.
8) No Unsolicited Submissions
We do not accept unsolicited pitches, works, artifacts, or ideas. Do not send confidential information. If you send anything anyway, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, edit, and display it without restriction or obligation, and you warrant you have the right to grant that license.
9) Accuracy, Updates, and the Verification Ledger
We practice museum-level rigor, yet information can evolve. We maintain a Verification Ledger to record factual corrections, clarifications, or added sources with dates, initials, and where applicable, evidence links. We may correct or update Content at any time. You can propose a correction through the Site; accepted changes will be logged in the Verification Ledger.
10) Allocation and Purchasing (Index Annual and Related Items)
We do not operate a public cart. Allocation is by request and invoice.
a) Request and review: submitting a Request Allocation form is an offer to purchase subject to our review and availability. We may accept or decline at our discretion.
b) Invoices and payment: if approved, we issue a pro forma invoice stating the item, price, insured dispatch window, and payment instructions. Payment is by bank wire only. The sender pays bank fees.
c) Security: we will never change bank details by text or social message. If in doubt, contact us through the Site before sending funds. You are responsible for verifying payee details.
d) Name match: the payer’s legal name must match the invoice entity.
e) Taxes and duties: the buyer is responsible for all applicable sales taxes, VAT, duties, customs, and import fees.
f) Shipping and risk of loss: shipments are insured to the delivery address on the invoice. Risk of loss transfers according to the shipping terms on your invoice or dispatch note. Inspect packages at delivery and notify the carrier and us of damage within the carrier’s deadline.
g) Cancellations and returns: allocations are limited and time-boxed. We generally do not accept returns on allocated items except where required by law or expressly stated on your invoice.
h) Reservation & Allocation Policy: if these Terms and the Reservation & Allocation Policy conflict, the more protective term for the House controls unless applicable law requires otherwise.
11) Underwriting (Credit Only)
We offer one seasonal underwriting seat. Underwriting confers credit only and no editorial influence. There is no logo usage unless we supply a display style, such as a colophon or House Ledger notation. We may accept or decline underwriting at our discretion. Any underwriting agreement or term sheet supplements, and does not diminish, these Terms.
12) Press Vault: Access and Revocation
The Press Vault is passworded and intended for accredited editorial teams. We may grant or revoke access at any time and for any reason. You are responsible for protecting credentials and all activity under them. Vault assets are for editorial coverage of Modern Monclaire only, subject to Section 6.
13) Accounts and House List (If Offered)
If we offer account features or House List signup, you must provide accurate information and keep it current. You are responsible for the security of credentials and for activity under your account. We may close or restrict accounts for inactivity, risk, or misuse.
14) Privacy and Cookies
Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy (how we collect, use, and share personal information). We may use cookies and analytics to operate and improve the Site. By using the Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and cookie practices. See /privacy.
15) Accessibility
We aim to meet high accessibility standards, including alt text for images in the Press Vault and clear captioning conventions. If you encounter accessibility barriers, contact us through the Site.
16) Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-party sites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Access at your own risk.
17) No Professional Advice
Our Content is editorial and educational. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical, design, conservation, or other professional advice. Consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.
18) Security; Fraud Warnings
We will never change bank details by text or social message. Always confirm payment details through the Site. Email can be spoofed. You are responsible for the security of your devices, networks, and credentials.
19) Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe Content infringes your copyright, send a notice containing:
your physical or electronic signature; 2) identification of the copyrighted work; 3) identification of the infringing material and its location; 4) your contact information; 5) a statement of good-faith belief; and 6) a statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent.
Send notices to: DMCA Agent — Modern Monclaire | Email: [legal@modernmonclaire.com] | Mail: [Modern Monclaire, Attn: DMCA, Address, City, State, ZIP]. We may remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material and may terminate repeat infringers where appropriate.
20) Disclaimers
The Site and Content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that errors will be corrected.
21) Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Modern Monclaire and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and partners will not be liable for:
a) indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages;
b) loss of profits, revenues, goodwill, data, or use; or
c) damages exceeding US $100 in the aggregate, arising from or related to your use of the Site or Content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers or limitations, so portions may not apply to you.
22) Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Modern Monclaire and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: a) your use of the Site or Content; b) your violation of these Terms; c) your infringement or misappropriation of any rights; or d) your misuse of Press Vault assets, the Admission Mark, or House materials.
23) Sanctions, Export, and Anti-Corruption
You represent that you are not located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily resident in any country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions, and that you are not a prohibited party. You will comply with applicable export controls and anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
24) Changes to the Site or Terms
We may update the Site and these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted with the Effective Date above. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
25) Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Site, including the Press Vault, at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including suspected misuse or legal risk.
26) Governing Law, Venue, and Time to Bring Claims
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts for disputes not subject to injunctive relief elsewhere. Any claim arising from or relating to the Site or these Terms must be filed within one year after the cause of action accrues, or it is permanently barred to the extent permitted by law.
Injunctive relief: for actual or threatened infringement or misuse of our intellectual property, we may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
27) Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, labor disputes, supply shortages, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, utility failures, or internet outages.
28) Assignment; Entire Agreement; Severability; Waiver; Survival
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign them without notice. These Terms, together with policies referenced here (including the Privacy Policy, Reservation & Allocation Policy, Image Rights & Permissions if published, and any signed term sheets), are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site. If a provision is found unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. No waiver is effective unless in writing and signed by us. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive.
29) Electronic Communications and Notices
You consent to receive communications from us electronically and agree that all terms, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy legal requirements that such communications be in writing.
30) Contact
Questions about these Terms: Modern Monclaire | Email: [hello@modernmonclaire.com]
Internal link references for convenience
Privacy Policy: /privacy
Reservation & Allocation Policy: /reservation-allocation-policy
Press & Partners: /press-and-partners
Press Vault: /press-vault
House Ledger: /ledger (add #verification-ledger to link directly to the log)
Admission Mark usage: /admission-mark (if published as a separate page)
End of Terms.