Last updated: November 18, 2025

Welcome to TrackDNA (“TrackDNA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, digital magazine, print magazine, and any related services we may offer (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

1. Use of Our Services

You may use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the functioning of the website or Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system or account
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) without permission
• Reproduce or distribute content from the Services without authorization

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services for any violation of these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content available through TrackDNA—including articles, photography, video, design, branding, logos, graphics, and layout—is the property of TrackDNA or our contributors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Except where expressly permitted, you may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute content
• Republish content without written permission
• Remove copyright notices or trademarks
• Use our content for commercial purposes without approval

Contributors retain rights to their original work unless otherwise agreed, but grant TrackDNA a license to publish, display, and archive submitted materials.

3. User Submissions

If you submit content to TrackDNA (e.g., articles, photographs, comments, forms, or messages):

• You represent that the content is your original work or that you have permission to share it
• You grant TrackDNA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, use, distribute, and archive the material in any media format (digital or print)
• You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content

TrackDNA is not responsible for user-submitted content and may remove or decline submissions at our discretion.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

If TrackDNA offers paid subscriptions (digital, print, or combined):

• Pricing and subscription details will be displayed at checkout
• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe)
• By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges unless otherwise specified
• You may cancel at any time through your account or subscription provider
• Canceled subscriptions take effect at the end of the billing cycle

Refunds, if offered, will be outlined in our Refund Policy.

5. Print Magazine Orders

For print subscriptions or single-issue purchases:

• You are responsible for providing an accurate mailing address
• Shipping times may vary
• TrackDNA is not liable for delays caused by postal services or third-party shipping providers
• Replacement copies may be offered at our discretion

6. Communications

By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from TrackDNA, including:

• Newsletters
• Editorial updates
• Subscription information
• Account-related notices

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites, partners, advertisers, or affiliates. TrackDNA is not responsible for:

• Content on third-party sites
• Privacy practices of external services
• Actions or policies of advertisers or partner organizations

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external sites before engaging with them.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. TrackDNA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Availability or functionality of the website
• Safety or performance of any third-party products or services mentioned

TrackDNA disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TrackDNA is not liable for:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business
• Errors or inaccuracies in content
• Delays, interruptions, or security breaches
• Issues caused by third-party service providers

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Services is to stop using them.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TrackDNA, its staff, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of any rights of a third party

11. Changes to the Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas (or you can choose another state if preferred), without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

hello@trackdnamag.com