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Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your use of the websites, mobile applications, and digital resources provided by HomeTown Ministries International ("HomeTown Ministries," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Use of Our Services
Our websites, tools, and resources are provided to support evangelical outreach, discipleship, and ministry training. You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the mission and values of HomeTown Ministries. You may not use our services to:
- Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Post or transmit content that is false, misleading, harmful, or offensive.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or data.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services.
2. Ambassador Accounts
Access to the CHOICES Ambassador platform is granted by invitation or approval from HomeTown Ministries. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your PIN and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at info@hometownministries.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
3. Content You Submit
By submitting testimonies, prayer requests, statistics, or other content through our services, you grant HomeTown Ministries a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share that content in connection with our ministry activities. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on our websites and applications — including text, graphics, logos, images, training materials, and software — is the property of HomeTown Ministries International or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (such as Amazon for book purchases or Stripe for donations). HomeTown Ministries is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.
6. Donations and Purchases
All financial transactions made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment providers. Donations are gratefully received and used to further the mission of HomeTown Ministries. All sales of physical materials (books, resources) are final unless the item arrives damaged, in which case please contact us within 14 days of receipt.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. HomeTown Ministries does not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the content we provide.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HomeTown Ministries International shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of — or inability to use — our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: info@hometownministries.com
- Phone: 1-844-575-4663
- Mail: HomeTown Ministries, P.O. Box 555, Lebanon, Ohio 45036