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Church of NORMAL / BluVerse — Legal, Privacy & Terms

Church of NORMAL™ (a project of Normal Like Peter) blends satire, theology, and trauma‑informed storytelling. This page explains our nonprofit status, how we protect creative expression, and how we handle your data. Nothing here is medical, mental‑health, legal, or financial advice.

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1) Legal & Pastoral Disclaimer

No Advice: Content on this site (sermons, blogs, graphics, tools) is for informational, artistic, and devotional purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Please consult licensed professionals for care or counsel.

Pastoral Storytelling: Church of NORMAL™ is a theological performance‑art and recovery‑witness project exploring CPTSD, faith, and culture. Narratives are shared for education, compassion, and satire.

Protected Expression: Satire, parody, religious testimony, and opinion are protected speech (U.S.). Nothing here intends harassment, impersonation, or defamation of private individuals.

If you’re in crisis, dial 988 (US) or contact local emergency services.

2) Organizational Status

Who we are: Church of NORMAL is a Minnesota nonprofit religious organization formed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 317A. We are not a 501(c)(3) federal tax‑exempt charity.

This site is operated by Normal Like Peter for pastoral art, education, and community service. We partner with licensed clinicians and providers but are not a healthcare entity.

3) Satire & Creative Content Notice

The BluVerse is original spiritual satire and emotional world‑building by Matthew Stoltz (Normal Like Peter). Characters/marks include (non‑exhaustive): Church of NORMAL, Blu, Exit Clause Jesus, Pammy Whammy, Oracle Tiff, Roomba Blu, Blessed AF Blu, and related names/phrases.

  • Archetypes, not biographies. Any resemblance to persons (living or deceased) is coincidental, satirical, or composited.
  • Composites & anonymization. Names, timelines, and locations may be altered to protect privacy.
  • No harassment/doxing. Readers must not target or contact private individuals based on our narratives.

4) Privacy Notice

What we collect, why we collect it, and your choices.

What we collect

  • Basic site data: standard logs (IP, browser, pages viewed) for security/performance.
  • Contact/help-desk data: what you submit (name, email, message, attachments) so we can respond.
  • Newsletter: email address + consent; unsubscribe any time.
  • Cookies/local storage: preferences (e.g., Calm Mode) and optional analytics if you enable them.

Why we use data

  • Operate and secure the site and Help Desk.
  • Respond to requests and support tickets.
  • Measure interest to improve content (aggregate analytics).

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers (hosting, email delivery, ticketing) under confidentiality agreements as needed to run the site.

Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected (e.g., active support tickets) or as required by law.

Your choices

  • Cookie Preferences: use the controls below.
  • Access/Deletion: request a copy or deletion via the Contact section.
  • Unsubscribe: use the link in any email or contact us.
Cookie Controls

Your choices are stored in this browser.

Children

This site is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us for removal.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate for a small publisher. No method of transmission is 100% secure.

Changes

We may update this notice; the “Last updated” date reflects the latest version.

5) Terms of Use

Acceptable use

  • Do not disrupt, scrape, or attack the site.
  • Do not post or transmit unlawful, harassing, or infringing content.
  • Use the Help Desk respectfully and for legitimate support.

Content & license

All site content, graphics, characters, and marks are owned by Matthew Stoltz / Normal Like Peter unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

Disclaimers & limitation of liability

Content is provided “as‑is” without warranties. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the site.

Governing law & venue

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, USA, and disputes shall be brought in competent courts located in Minnesota.

Updates

We may revise these terms at any time by posting an updated version here.

6) IP & DMCA

Copyright

© Matthew Stoltz / Normal Like Peter. All rights reserved.

Trademarks & marks

Church of NORMAL, BluVerse, Blu, Exit Clause Jesus, Pammy Whammy, Blessed AF Blu, and related names, phrases, and logos are claimed as trademarks and/or common‑law marks. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this site without authorization, submit a DMCA notice including: (1) your signature; (2) identification of the work; (3) the material’s location (URL); (4) your contact info; (5) a statement of good‑faith belief; and (6) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act. Email the address in the Contact section with subject DMCA.

7) Contact & Requests

Legal / Takedown: Info@flowerinsidertechnologies.com

Privacy / Data: info@flowerinsidertechnologies.com • or create a ticket via the Help Desk.

Mailing address: Church of NORMAL / Normal Like Peter — Waseca, Minnesota, USA.

Resemblance & safety: We use archetypes and composites. If you believe content unintentionally identifies you, contact us. We do not condone harassment, doxing, or targeting of private individuals.