Privacy Policy

General Policies

Ideas expressed in any of the materials, lectures or books sold or presented do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Culture of Reason Center (CRC) or its leadership.

CRC is an independent entity and is not directly affiliated with nor endorsed by The Ayn Rand Institute, The Atlas Society or any other organizations.

Merchandise Refunds

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return it in new condition within 30 days, and we will gladly exchange the product or refund the cost of your purchase. Opened vitamin products only qualify for exchange or store credit and must be returned within 30 days of the purchase date.  Damaged items, MP3 & MP4 downloads,  opened music CDs and opened DVDs do not qualify for refunds. We are unable to refund shipping costs.  Only CRC credit will be offered on T-shirt returns. CRC credit may be applied to audio-lecture events, books or vitamins. Shipping costs are not refundable.

Texas Residents: Vitamins are tax-free items.

Privacy Policy

All information collected is for purposes of administering our business activities, providing the products and services you requested, to process your payment, to monitor the use of our services, to improve our content and service offerings, to customize our site’s contents, layouts, and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and to better tailor it to meet your needs. Furthermore, such information may be shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information or business information will not be shared with parties except as required by law. Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify us at any time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter.
 

Discussion Board Civility Expectations

Students, members and guests are expected to use appropriate language and treat fellow participants with courtesy, civility and respect at all times. To participate in our audio-lecture discussion periods or Facebook discussion boards, you are expected to refrain from personal (ad hominem) attacks against other CRC members, prominent Objectivists, or even controversial Objectivist lecturers and or writers. Disrespectful or hostile comments towards Objectivism, The Culture of Reason Center, The Ayn Rand Institute or The Atlas Society are considered inappropriate. Please be aware that our civility expectations are intended only to be a restriction of how you present yourself and not a restriction on the content or body of your ideas, opinions or individual judgments. Thank you!

Audio Lecture & Social Event Policy

Students, members, and guests are expected to use appropriate language and treat fellow participants with courtesy, civility and respect at all times. To participate in our audio-lecture discussion periods or our social events, you are expected to refrain from personal (ad hominem) attacks against other CRC members, prominent Objectivists, or controversial Objectivist lecturers and/or writers. Disrespectful or hostile comments towards Objectivism, The Culture of Reason Center, The Ayn Rand Institute, or The Atlas Society are considered inappropriate. Please be aware that our civility expectations are intended only to be a restriction of HOW you present yourself and not a restriction on the content of your ideas, opinions or individual judgments.

- In the event of inclement weather or an emergency, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule our events.

- CRC will not share your contact information with any other organization without your permission.

- Payment is required upfront, before or on the day of the event attended. All payments for events are non-refundable.

- No children (under the age of 18) are permitted during lecture periods. Participants are expected to make childcare arrangements.

- CRC has the right to refuse any person access to these events for any reason, at any time. Students, members and or guests may also be dismissed from the premises at any time and for any reason.

- Audio-lectures may not be recorded. Note taking is permitted.

- Participation constitutes agreement with our policies.