Terms & Conditions
 

Effective Date: 5/22/26

Welcome to the If You Give a Cat a Hot Flash (“Website”), owned and operated by [Menopawsy LLC] (“we, “us”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

Intellectual Property
 

All content on this Website, including but not limited to illustrations, characters, graphics, logos, text, book content, branding, merchandise concepts, downloads, videos, and designs are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

Book & Merchandise Information

We make reasonable efforts to accurately display products, descriptions, pricing, and availability. However, we reserve the right to modify or discontinue products, pricing, or content at any time without notice.

Purchases & Third-Party Retailers

This Website may link to third-party retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, bookstores, or merchandise partners. Purchases made through third-party websites are subject to their own terms, policies, shipping, and return procedures.

We are not responsible for third-party products, services, or transactions.

User Conduct
 

You agree not to:
 

• Use the Website for unlawful purposes

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website

• Copy or scrape Website content

• Post harmful, offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material

• Interfere with Website functionality or security
   

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
 

Comments & User Submissions
 

If you submit comments, reviews, photos, testimonials, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, repost, publish, and display that content for marketing and promotional purposes.

Disclaimer
 

This Website and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

The content on this Website is intended for entertainment, informational, and creative purposes only and should not be considered medical, psychological, or professional advice.

Limitation of Liability
 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this Website, products, downloads, or third-party links.

Indemnification
 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Menopawsy &  The Drew Creative] from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the

Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact:

hello@menopawsy.com
Menopawsy, LLC.

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Privacy Policy
 

Effective Date: 5/22/26

This Privacy Policy explains how [Menopawsy LLC] (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit the If You Give a Cat a Hot Flash website (“Website”). Author and book websites that collect analytics, emails, or contact submissions
generally need a privacy policy.  

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Shipping or billing information

• Messages submitted through contact forms

• Purchase information

• IP address

• Browser/device information

• Website usage analytics

• Cookies and tracking data

How We Use Information
 

We may use your information to:
 

• Send newsletters and updates

• Respond to inquiries

• Process purchases

• Improve the Website

• Analyze Website traffic and performance

• Share promotions, launches, or merchandise updates

• Comply with legal obligations
   

Email Marketing
 

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive promotional emails, updates, launches, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

Cookies & Analytics
 

This Website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and understand Website traffic.

Third-party services such as Google Analytics, Meta, Substack, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or other platforms may collect certain information according to their own privacy policies.

Sharing Information
 

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate the Website, process payments, send emails, fulfill orders, or analyze traffic.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites including retailers, social media platforms, affiliate partners, or publishers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
 

Data Security
 

We use reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct or delete your information

• Request information about how your data is used

• Opt out of marketing communications

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:

hello@menopawsy.com

Menopawsy LLC
 

Cookie Notice
 

This Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze Website traffic, remember preferences, and support marketing efforts.

By continuing to use this Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our
Privacy Policy.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though some Website functionality may be affected.

Third-party services such as Google Analytics, Meta, Substack, Shopify, Wix, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and advertising partners may also use cookies or tracking technologies.

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Refund & Shipping Policy
 

Effective Date: 5/22/26

Books

Books purchased through third-party retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, or independent bookstores are subject to the retailer’s individual return and refund policies.

Merchandise
 

We want you to love your Menopawsy™ products.

If an item arrives damaged or defective, please contact us within 14 days of delivery at hello@menopawsy.com] with your order number and photos of the issue.

Due to the limited-run and made-to-order nature of many products, we generally do not offer refunds or exchanges for:

• Buyer’s remorse

• Incorrect sizing selections

• Minor color variation due to screen settings

• Delayed shipping caused by carriers
   

Approved refunds or replacements will be processed at our discretion.

Shipping
 

Shipping timelines are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

We are not responsible for delays caused by:

• Postal carriers

• Customs

• Weather

• Supply chain interruptions

• Incorrect addresses entered by customers
   

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

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Accessibility Statement
 

We are committed to making this Website accessible and user-friendly for all visitors.

We strive to follow generally recognized accessibility standards and continuously improve the usability of our Website for people of all abilities.

If you experience difficulty accessing any content, feature, or functionality on this Website, please contact us at hello@menopawsy.com and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.

 

Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice
 

All illustrations, characters, artwork, logos, graphics, designs, text, branding, merchandise concepts, and creative content associated with If You Give a Cat a Hot Flash and the Menopawsy™ universe are protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Menopawsy™, If You Give A Cat A Hot Flash, and all related characters, phrases, designs, and visual elements are proprietary intellectual property owned by [Menopawsy and The Drew Creative], unless otherwise stated.

No content from this Website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, trained on, minted, sold, licensed, or used in derivative works without prior written permission.

Unauthorized commercial use is strictly prohibited.

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Character & Universe Protection Language
 

The characters, storylines, illustrations, world-building elements, catchphrases, visual motifs, and branded concepts associated with the Menopawsy™ universe are protected creative properties.
 

Unauthorized reproduction, imitation, adaptation, merchandising, or exploitation of these characters or creative concepts in any format — including books, animation, apparel, digital media, AI-generated content, NFTs, or commercial products — is prohibited without written licensing approval.
 

We actively protect our intellectual property rights.

 

Anti-AI Scraping & Machine Learning Clause
 

No content from this Website may be used for:

• AI training

• Dataset generation

• Machine learning ingestion

• Image synthesis

• Generative model development

• Prompt engineering datasets

• Automated scraping or harvesting

without express prior written consent.
 

This prohibition includes all artwork, illustrations, text, branding, characters, product photography, and creative assets appearing on the Website.

Unauthorized use of Website content for artificial intelligence systems or model training is expressly prohibited.

 

Merchandise & Licensing Protection
 

All Menopawsy™ merchandise designs, apparel graphics, accessory concepts, product names, packaging elements, and retail extensions are copyright-protected intellectual property.
 

No resale, reproduction, wholesale duplication, print-on-demand replication, or derivative merchandise creation is permitted without an authorized licensing agreement.

Retail, publishing, media, manufacturing, and collaboration inquiries may be directed to: hello@menopawsy.com

 

Parody & Satire Disclaimer
 

If You Give a Cat a Hot Flash is a humorous parody and satire work intended for entertainment purposes.
 

The book contains comedic themes related to midlife, menopause, modern womanhood, and exaggerated feline behavior.
 

Any resemblance to actual people, situations, emotional support snacks, rage naps, forgotten errands, overpriced cocktails, or existential overheating is purely coincidental… mostly.
 

This Website and its associated content are not intended to provide medical, psychological, or professional advice.