Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: June 2025
Welcome to the website of Understanding the Word Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using www.understandingtheword.org (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
Understanding Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions (T&C) outline the legal framework governing the interactions between our website visitors or customers and Understanding the Word. These terms are tailored to our unique operations and aim to establish a clear legal relationship.
1. Use of Website
This Site is intended to share our ministry’s mission, allow visitors to request or register Bibles, submit prayer requests, access Bible study content, donate to our efforts, and contact our team. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit others.
2. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
3. Bible Requests and Registration
We provide Life Application Study Bibles free of charge to individuals who wish to grow in their understanding of God’s Word. Registering your Bible through the site allows us to stay connected with you, provide resources, and update you about ministry impact. This information is never sold or misused.
4. Donations
All donations made through this Site are voluntary and non-refundable. We use a secure third-party platform (e.g., Zeffy) to process donations. Your generous gifts support the mission of distributing Bibles and sharing the Word of God around the world.
5. Content Ownership
All content on the Site—including text, images, video, and downloadable resources—is the property of Understanding the Word Ministries unless otherwise stated. You may share content for personal or ministry use but may not sell, reproduce, or republish materials for commercial purposes without permission.
6. User Submissions
When you submit prayer requests, testimonies, or other content to us, you grant Understanding the Word Ministries a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share that content (e.g., on our site or social platforms), unless you request anonymity.
7. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or platforms (e.g., donation processors, email sign-up tools). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
8. Disclaimer
All information on this Site is provided “as is” and for informational purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content, and we reserve the right to update or change the Site at any time.
9. Limitation of Liability
Understanding the Word Ministries shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this Site.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. By continuing to use the Site after changes are made, you agree to the updated Terms and Conditions.
11. Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
info@understandingthewordministries.com