Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Organization: Thirst With Hunger Institute (“we,” “us,” “our”)
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website thirstwithhunger.institute (“Site”), our online courses, digital resources, counseling request forms, or any related services offered by Thirst With Hunger Institute, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
2. Purpose of the Site
This Site provides Christian educational materials, online courses, ministry resources, biblical teachings, and pastoral content for personal spiritual development. All content is provided for informational, educational, and religious purposes only.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site—including text, graphics, images, videos, audio, PDFs, digital products, logos, course materials, and downloads—is the property of Thirst With Hunger Institute and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission
- Sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit content
- Modify or create derivative works
- Upload or share content publicly without authorization
Limited, non-transferable personal use is granted upon purchase or access. This permission does not allow redistribution or sharing.
4. User Accounts
To access certain features such as courses, digital products, or account dashboards, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Notify us of any unauthorized access to your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
5. Purchases, Donations, and Payment Processing
All donations, purchases, and payments made through this Site are processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Zeffy. We do not store full payment card details.
All digital product purchases are final unless otherwise stated. Refund policies for courses or products will be posted on applicable product pages.
6. Pastoral Counseling Disclaimer
Any spiritual guidance, pastoral support, or faith-based counseling offered through this Site is for religious purposes only and does not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, clinical counseling, medical advice, or crisis intervention.
If it is determined that licensed mental health care is required, a referral will be provided.
7. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Site for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or reverse-engineer website functions
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without written permission
- Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information
- Share course materials with non-paying users
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites such as YouTube, payment processors, podcast platforms, or other services. These third parties maintain their own policies and we are not responsible for their actions or content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thirst With Hunger Institute is not liable for:
- Any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Site
- Errors, omissions, or interruptions in content or services
- Unauthorized access to personal information
- Decisions you make based on information provided on the Site
All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Thirst With Hunger Institute, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or legal fees arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site or any services at our discretion, without notice, for violations of these Terms or for any lawful reason.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of Virginia.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at any time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Thirst With Hunger Institute
Email: office@thirstwithhunger.institute
Website: thirstwithhunger.institute