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    1. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing and using HigherPraise.com (“the Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Site.

    Higher Praise reserves the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates on this page. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

    2. Description of Service

    Higher Praise is a Christian ministry resource website providing:

    • Biblical teaching articles on faith, worship, and Christian living
    • Resources for ministry leaders and pastors
    • Worship guidance and theological content
    • News commentary from a biblical perspective
    • Educational materials rooted in evangelical Christian doctrine

    All content is provided for informational, educational, and ministry purposes.

    3. Use of Content

    3.1 Personal and Non-Commercial Use

    You may access, view, and print content from Higher Praise for personal, non-commercial, and ministry use, provided that you:

    • Maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices
    • Do not modify the content in any way
    • Provide proper attribution to Higher Praise and the original author

    3.2 Ministry and Educational Sharing

    Churches, ministries, and educational institutions may share or distribute Higher Praise content for non-commercial ministry purposes, including:

    • Using articles in church bulletins or newsletters (with attribution)
    • Sharing content in Bible study groups or Sunday school classes
    • Referencing content in sermons or teachings (with credit)
    • Posting excerpts on ministry websites or social media (with link back to original)

    3.3 Prohibited Uses

    You may NOT:

    • Republish content on commercial websites without written permission
    • Sell, rent, or sub-license Higher Praise content
    • Reproduce content in any form for commercial gain
    • Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution
    • Use content in ways that misrepresent or distort the original message
    • Scrape, copy, or systematically extract content using automated tools

    3.4 Requesting Permission

    For commercial use, republication, translation, or uses beyond the permissions granted above, please contact us at [contact email] for written permission.

    4. User Conduct

    When using the Site, you agree to:

    • Use the Site in a lawful and respectful manner
    • Not post or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or illegal content
    • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
    • Not interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
    • Not impersonate any person or entity
    • Not collect or harvest personal information about other users

    5. Comments and User-Generated Content

    If Higher Praise enables comments, forums, or other user-generated content features, you agree that:

    • You retain ownership of content you submit
    • You grant Higher Praise a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
    • You will not post content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates others’ rights
    • Higher Praise reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove user content at our discretion
    • You are responsible for any content you post

    6. Theological Perspective and Disclaimer

    6.1 Statement of Faith

    Higher Praise operates from an evangelical Christian worldview. Our content reflects biblical teachings as understood within historic Christian orthodoxy. Users may encounter perspectives that differ from their own theological traditions.

    6.2 Not Professional Advice

    Content on Higher Praise is provided for educational and spiritual encouragement purposes. It does not constitute:

    • Professional counseling or therapy
    • Medical or mental health advice
    • Legal advice
    • Financial planning services

    For professional guidance, please consult qualified licensed professionals.

    6.3 Spiritual Guidance

    While our contributors include experienced pastors and ministry leaders, content on this Site should supplement, not replace, involvement in a local church and guidance from your own pastor or spiritual leaders.

    7. Third-Party Links

    The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Higher Praise:

    • Does not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content
    • Is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of third-party sites
    • Recommends exercising discretion when clicking external links

    Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.

    8. Intellectual Property Rights

    8.1 Ownership

    All content on Higher Praise, including articles, graphics, logos, images, and website design, is the property of Higher Praise or its content contributors and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

    8.2 Trademarks

    “Higher Praise” and associated logos are trademarks of Higher Praise. Unauthorized use of these marks is prohibited.

    8.3 DMCA Compliance

    Higher Praise respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at [DMCA contact email] with:

    • Identification of the copyrighted work
    • Identification of the infringing material
    • Your contact information
    • A statement of good faith belief
    • A statement that the information is accurate
    • Your physical or electronic signature

    9. Disclaimer of Warranties

    THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
    • Non-infringement of intellectual property
    • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
    • Uninterrupted or error-free service

    Higher Praise does not warrant that:

    • The Site will meet your requirements
    • The Site will be available at all times
    • Defects will be corrected
    • The Site is free of viruses or harmful components

    10. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HIGHER PRAISE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

    • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
    • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
    • Personal injury or property damage
    • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Site
    • Reliance on content provided on the Site

    This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.

    11. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Higher Praise, its contributors, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

    • Your use of the Site
    • Your violation of these Terms of Service
    • Your violation of any rights of another party
    • Content you submit or post to the Site

    12. Privacy

    Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

    13. Changes to the Site

    Higher Praise reserves the right to:

    • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time
    • Change or remove content without notice
    • Refuse service to anyone for any reason

    We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.

    14. Termination

    Higher Praise may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, for:

    • Violation of these Terms of Service
    • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
    • At our sole discretion for any reason

    Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

    15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

    Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of [Your County and State].

    16. Severability

    If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

    17. Entire Agreement

    These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Higher Praise regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

    18. No Waiver

    Failure by Higher Praise to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

    19. Contact Information

    For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

    Higher Praise
    Email: hello[at]higherpraise.com
    Website: https://www.higherpraise.com

    Ministry Use FAQ

    Q: Can I use Higher Praise articles in my church bulletin?
    A: Yes, for non-commercial ministry purposes with proper attribution.

    Q: Can I quote Higher Praise content in my sermon?
    A: Absolutely! Please credit Higher Praise and the author.

    Q: Can I share articles on my church’s social media?
    A: Yes, please include a link back to the original article.

    Q: Can I translate articles into another language for my international ministry?
    A: Please contact us for permission before translating content.

    Q: Can I include Higher Praise content in a book I’m writing?
    A: Please contact us for written permission for book publication.

    These Terms of Service were last updated on 1st September 2025. We encourage you to review them periodically.