Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Terms of Use Agreement

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of HerFaithVillage.com Ministries’ websites, social platforms, and related services (collectively, the "Sites") and any content, materials, and features made available on or through the Sites ("Content"). By accessing or using the Sites, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: These Terms include a dispute resolution and arbitration provision and a class action waiver. Please read them carefully.

1. Definitions

• “Sites,” “we,” “us,” “our” means: HerFaithVillage.com Ministries, HFV-HerWomensHub.com, HerBibleStudies.com, HerFaithRadio.com, ShelleFrelo.com, KeepinItRealInChrist.com, Planted In Faith Gardens, Mental Health International, and all related subsites, affiliates, and subsidiaries.
• “User,” “you,” “your,” “member” means any registered or unregistered visitor, end user, participant, contributor, or member accessing or using the Sites.
• “Writer” means any author, guest writer, writer, featured writer, neighborhood host, neighborhood contributor, affiliate, or similar contributor to the Sites.
• “Content” means all content and materials made available on or through the Sites, including text, graphics, photos, audio, video, podcasts, studies, devotionals, lessons, downloads, and other materials.
• “Interactive Services” means community features such as comments, forums, message boards, groups, study discussions, chats, Zoom meetings, prayer requests, reviews, and submissions.
• “Applicable Law” means all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that apply to the Sites or these Terms.

2. Acceptance; Arbitration/Class Action Waiver

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITES OR CONTENT, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS. Except for certain small claims and certain intellectual property/equitable relief matters, disputes must be resolved by individual binding arbitration and not by class actions or representative proceedings.

3. Purpose and Nature of the Ministry; No Professional Advice

The Sites are Christian ministry platforms intended to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, encourage learning and discussion of God’s Word, and provide fellowship, encouragement, and support through biblically grounded content and community engagement.

The Sites are not a counseling service, therapy provider, mental health clinic, medical provider, dietitian/nutrition provider, or financial advisory service. We do not provide professional or licensed medical, mental health, legal, financial, nutritional, or other professional advice.

4. Eligibility; Minors

The Sites are intended for adults 18 years and older. Our websites are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. Children under 18 should not use the Sites without a parent/guardian’s permission and supervision.

5. Geographic Restrictions

The Sites are operated from Missouri, United States, and are provided for use by persons located in the United States. If you access the Sites from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with Applicable Law.

6. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Sites. Your continued use after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

7. Privacy

Our collection, use, and sharing of information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Sites, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Donations, Purchases, Subscriptions, and Payments (Stripe)

We may offer the ability to make donations and, from time to time, may offer paid products, event tickets, registrations, subscriptions, or other offerings (collectively, “Paid Offerings”). Payments for donations and Paid Offerings may be processed through a third-party payment processor such as Stripe (“Payment Processor”).

8.1 Donations vs. Purchases

• Donations are voluntary gifts to support the ministry mission and are not purchases of goods or services (unless we explicitly state otherwise in writing for a particular campaign or benefit).
• Unless required by Applicable Law, donations are final and non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us promptly; we will review requests in our discretion, subject to the Payment Processor’s rules.

8.2 Paid Offerings; Subscriptions (if offered)

• If we offer a Paid Offering, the description on the purchase/checkout page will identify what is included, the price, and any key eligibility/usage limits.
• If we offer subscriptions, they may renew automatically unless canceled prior to renewal. Cancellation stops future billing but does not necessarily refund amounts already paid, unless required by law or explicitly stated in the subscription terms shown at checkout.
• If a Paid Offering includes digital content or immediate access, refunds may be limited or unavailable except where required by law.

8.3 Failed Payments; Chargebacks; Taxes

• If a payment fails or is reversed, access to related Paid Offerings may be suspended or revoked.
• If you initiate a chargeback, we may suspend access to related accounts/features while the dispute is pending, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• You are responsible for any applicable taxes or duties related to a Paid Offering, unless otherwise stated.

8.4 Payment Processor Terms

Your payment is subject to the Payment Processor’s terms, privacy practices, and dispute procedures. We do not store your full payment card details. We are not responsible for Payment Processor outages, errors, holds, or fees.

9. Community Standards; House Rules

If you participate in any Interactive Services, you agree to follow the House Rules in Appendix B. Violations may result in content removal, feature restrictions, suspension, or permanent ban.

10. Accounts; Security; Accuracy of Information

Certain areas may require registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to maintain the confidentiality of your username/password. You are responsible for all activity under your account. We may suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion, including for suspected violations.

11. Intellectual Property; Limited License

The Sites, Content, and related trademarks and logos (“Marks”) are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by intellectual property laws. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Sites and Content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not, without prior written permission:

• Reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit Content for commercial purposes.
• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, scrape, harvest data, or attempt to discover source code.
• Frame, mirror, or create derivative works from the Sites or Content except as permitted in writing.

12. User Content; Submissions; License to Us

You are solely responsible for any content you submit, post, upload, or transmit through the Sites (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, publish, modify, translate, create derivative works from, and otherwise exploit User Content in any media or formats, including for ministry, operational, promotional, and marketing purposes, unless prohibited by Applicable Law.

Submissions are not confidential, and we are not obligated to compensate you for any submissions. We may remove, reject, or moderate User Content at any time, for any reason, without notice.

13. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Violate any law or encourage illegal activity.
• Harass, bully, threaten, intimidate, doxx, or engage in hate speech or abusive behavior.
• Post explicit sexual content, pornography, or sexually graphic material.
• Impersonate others, engage in fraud, or misrepresent your identity.
• Use bots, scrapers, automated tools, or otherwise attempt to overload, disrupt, hack, or compromise the Sites.
• Upload malware or malicious code, or attempt denial-of-service attacks.
• Commercially solicit, sell, fundraise, recruit, or post unauthorized promotions or affiliate links (unless explicitly authorized).
• Infringe intellectual property rights or post content you do not own or have permission to use.

14. Third-Party Services, Links, and Embedded Content

The Sites may contain links to, integrations with, or embedded content from third parties (for example: YouTube, Spotify, Zoom, social media platforms, maps, and payment processors). We do not control third-party services and are not responsible for their content, policies, security, availability, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and is governed by their terms and privacy policies.

15. Events, Community Calls, and Participation (Online or In-Person)

We may host online gatherings (including Zoom meetings), Bible studies, workshops, camps, retreats, conferences, and other events (collectively, “Events”). By registering for or attending an Event, you agree to comply with these Terms and all posted Event guidelines and safety instructions.

15.1 Assumption of Risk; Release (to the fullest extent permitted by law)

You understand that Events may involve interactions with other participants and, for in-person Events, ordinary risks associated with travel, facilities, and activities. You voluntarily assume these risks and agree that you are responsible for your own conduct, health, and safety. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, you release and hold harmless the Sites and our officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from claims arising from your participation in an Event, except to the extent caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

15.2 Right to Refuse/Remove Participants

We may refuse registration, remove participants, or end participation (without refund where permitted by law and applicable) for disruptive behavior, safety concerns, or violations of these Terms, House Rules, or Event guidelines.

16. Recording Notice; Photo/Video/Audio Release

To protect community privacy, participants may not record, screenshot, or redistribute private group content, chats, or meetings except where we explicitly authorize it in writing (see Appendix B).

From time to time, we may record certain Events (including livestreams or Zoom sessions) or capture photos/video/audio for ministry and operational purposes (for example: to provide replays, to improve programming, or to share ministry highlights). Where practical, we will provide notice that recording is occurring.

By participating in an Event that is recorded (after notice), you consent to the recording and to our use of your name, image, voice, and likeness in the recording, without compensation, worldwide, in any media, for ministry, educational, archival, and promotional purposes, unless prohibited by Applicable Law.

If you do not wish to be recorded, you should not participate in the recorded portion. Where practical, you may also contact us in advance to request reasonable accommodations.

17. Communications Consent; Electronic Notices; SMS

When you communicate with us electronically (for example: via email, forms, messages, or text), you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Operational communications (such as account notices, policy updates, confirmations, security messages, and Event logistics) are considered necessary to provide the Sites or Events. You may opt out of promotional emails where an unsubscribe option is provided; however, you may still receive operational messages.

If we offer SMS/text features, by opting in you consent to receive text messages from us at the number you provide. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out by following the instructions in the message (for example, replying STOP) where available.

18. Accessibility; “As Available” Features

We aim to make the Sites accessible and usable for as many people as possible. However, the Sites, features, and Content are provided “as available,” and we may change, suspend, discontinue, or restrict features or Content at any time, including for maintenance, upgrades, safety, or operational reasons.

If you experience accessibility issues, contact us through the Site contact form and include the page URL and a description of the issue.

19. DMCA Copyright Infringement Policy (Designated Agent)

We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). A valid DMCA notice generally must include: identification of the copyrighted work; identification/location of the allegedly infringing material; your contact information; a good-faith statement; an accuracy statement under penalty of perjury; and your signature.

Designated Agent for DMCA Notices:

• Email: legal@HerFaithVillage.com
• Email: Attn: DMCA Agent, HerFaithVillage.com Ministries, hfv@herfaithvillage.com, We may remove content and/or terminate accounts for repeat infringers, consistent with the DMCA and Applicable Law.

20. Disclaimers; Disclaimer of Warranties

Content on the Sites is provided for informational and faith-based educational purposes only. You should consult qualified professionals for medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional guidance.

THE SITES AND ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

21. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITES OR CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. If Applicable Law does not allow certain limitations, those limitations apply only to the extent permitted.

22. Moderation; Reporting; No Duty to Monitor

We may (but are not obligated to) monitor, moderate, remove, or restrict access to Content or User Content at any time, and we may do so without notice.

To report violations of these Terms or Appendix B (House Rules), use the Site contact form or email support@HerFaithVillage.com, and include relevant links, screenshots, and details.

We have no obligation to monitor Interactive Services, and we do not guarantee that harmful or objectionable content will be removed immediately.

If we believe there is a risk of self-harm, abuse, child endangerment, or criminal conduct, we may report information to appropriate authorities and may encourage you to seek immediate help.

23. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Sites at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the Sites and destroy any copies of Content you obtained except where prohibited by law.

24. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sites and our affiliates, licensors, service providers, and our and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your User Content, or your use of the Sites.

25. Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Class Action Waiver

Informal Resolution: Where feasible, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting us first through the Site contact form.

Binding Arbitration: Except for small claims and certain intellectual property/equitable relief matters, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Sites will be resolved by binding arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, as supplemented by the AAA’s Consumer-Related Disputes procedures where applicable. Arbitration will occur in Kansas City, Missouri, unless Applicable Law requires otherwise.

Class Action Waiver: You and we agree that claims will be brought only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding.

26. Governing Law; Venue

These Terms and any dispute not subject to arbitration are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Where court proceedings are permitted, venue will be in the state or federal courts located in Missouri (including Johnson County), unless Applicable Law requires otherwise.

27. Limitation on Time to File Claims

Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Sites must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim accrues, unless prohibited by Applicable Law.

28. Assignment; Survival

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any party at any time without notice. You may not assign these Terms or delegate your duties without our prior written consent.

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including (without limitation): intellectual property provisions, licenses granted by you, payment obligations (if any), disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution/arbitration, governing law, and this Assignment/Survival section.

29. Severability; No Waiver; Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. These Terms, together with incorporated documents (including the Privacy Policy, House Rules/Rules of Conduct, and Statement of Faith), constitute the entire agreement.

30. Contact

Questions about these Terms should be submitted through the contact form on the Sites.

Support: support@HerFaithVillage.com

Legal: legal@HerFaithVillage.com