Terms of Service

Welcome to Christianly.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a Christian platform offering blogs, resources, and membership services, including resources and courses for adults and children. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, www.christianly.com, and all related services, including blogs, resources, paid courses, and any purchases made through our site (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered members, and parents/guardians enrolling children in courses. For questions, contact us at [email protected].

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Christianly.com, creating an account, purchasing a membership, or using our Services, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years old or have parental consent (for children’s courses, per COPPA).
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
  • Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.

If you’re a parent/guardian enrolling a child, you agree to these Terms on their behalf and are responsible for their compliance.

2. Services Provided

Christianly.com offers:

  • Blogs: Free articles on faith, parenting, and family devotionals.
  • Resources: Free and premium downloadable content (e.g., printable verses, kids’ activities).
  • Membership Courses: Paid courses (e.g., kids’ Bible lessons, adult studies) accessed via site subscriptions.
  • E-Commerce: Potential purchase of digital products (e.g., course packs) via WooCommerce or similar platforms.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service at any time, with or without notice, though we’ll strive to inform users of significant changes.

3. User Accounts and Memberships

a. Account Creation

  • To access certain Services (e.g., paid courses), you must create an account with accurate information (e.g., name, email).
  • You’re responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all account activities.
  • Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access.

b. Membership Subscriptions

  • Paid memberships (e.g., $5/month kids’ courses) grant access to premium content on our site.
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled before the billing cycle ends. You can cancel anytime in your account settings or by contacting us.
  • Payments are processed securely via Stripe, PayPal, or SureCart. No refunds are offered except as required by law (e.g., 14-day cooling-off period under EU law, if applicable).

c. Children’s Accounts

  • For users under 13, parents/guardians must provide verifiable consent (per COPPA) during registration, typically via a checkbox or payment verification.
  • Parents are responsible for their child’s account and compliance with these Terms.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree to use Christianly.com responsibly and lawfully. You will not:

  • Post or share content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or violates others’ rights (e.g., intellectual property, privacy).
  • Use the Services to harass, bully, or discriminate against others, including in blog comments or forums (if implemented).
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our site (e.g., DDoS attacks, unauthorized access).
  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content (e.g., courses, resources) without permission.
  • Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data from our site without consent.

You’re responsible for:

  • Ensuring your content (e.g., blog comments) aligns with our Christian values.
  • Complying with applicable laws, including age restrictions and parental consent for kids.

5. Intellectual Property

a. Our Content

  • All content on Christianly.com (e.g., blogs, resources, course materials, logos) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
  • You may access content for personal, non-commercial use only, subject to your membership level (e.g., premium courses require a subscription).
  • You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission, except as allowed (e.g., downloading free resources for personal use).

b. User Content

  • By posting content (e.g., blog comments, forum posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce it on our site to provide the Services.
  • You retain ownership of your content but must ensure it doesn’t infringe others’ rights.
  • We may remove user content that violates these Terms or our values.

6. Payments and Billing

a. Pricing

  • Memberships and digital products (e.g., course packs) are priced as listed (e.g., $5/month for kids’ courses). Prices may change, but existing subscriptions are grandfathered until renewal.
  • Taxes (e.g., sales tax, VAT) may apply based on your location, handled by SureCart or MemberPress.

b. Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed securely via Stripe, PayPal, or SureCart. We don’t store payment details; processors handle them per their privacy policies.
  • You authorize recurring payments for subscriptions and agree to keep payment methods updated.

c. Refunds and Cancellations

  • See our Refund Policy Page for more details.
  • Memberships are non-refundable except where required by law (e.g., California’s consumer protection laws or EU’s 14-day withdrawal right for digital content, if not accessed).
  • Cancel subscriptions in your account or by contacting [email protected]. Access ends at the billing cycle’s close.
  • Digital purchases (e.g., resource packs) are non-refundable once delivered, unless defective.

7. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to Christianly.com if you:

  • Violate these Terms (e.g., posting inappropriate comments).
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity (e.g., unauthorized payment methods).
  • Fail to pay for memberships or services.

Upon termination:

  • Your access to premium content (e.g., courses) ends.
  • We may delete your account data, subject to our Privacy Policy and legal obligations (e.g., COPPA parental requests).
  • You remain liable for any outstanding payments.

You may close your account anytime via account settings or by contacting us.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

a. Disclaimers

  • Christianly.com is provided “as is” without warranties, express or implied (e.g., fitness for a particular purpose).
  • We strive to ensure accurate, Christian content but don’t guarantee error-free blogs, resources, or courses.
  • We’re not responsible for third-party services (e.g., Stripe, Amazon) or linked sites, which have their own terms.

b. Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by California law, we’re not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., loss of data, profits) arising from your use of our Services.
  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (e.g., membership fees).
  • Some jurisdictions, including California, may limit these restrictions, so they may not fully apply.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Christianly.com, its affiliates, and employees harmless from claims, losses, or damages arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms (e.g., posting infringing content).
  • Your use of the Services (e.g., misuse of course materials).
  • Your violation of others’ rights (e.g., intellectual property).

This includes reasonable legal fees and costs.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

  • Disputes: Attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting [email protected]. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration in Rancho Cucamonga, California, per the American Arbitration Association’s rules, except for small claims or intellectual property disputes.
  • Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.
  • EU Users: You may use EU dispute resolution platforms (e.g., ODR platform) if applicable under EU law.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our Services or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes (e.g., new membership rules) will be communicated via email or site notice at least 30 days in advance. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to report violations of these Terms, contact us at:

We aim to respond within 30 days.

13. Additional Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, alongside our Privacy Policy, constitute the full agreement between you and Christianly.com, superseding prior agreements.
  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining Terms remain in effect.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce a provision doesn’t waive our right to do so later.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign them in a business transfer (e.g., merger).
  • Force Majeure: We’re not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, server outages).