Welcome to Starting Faith, a Christian-focused online community dedicated to fellowship, encouragement, and sharing content that reflects Christian values. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Starting Faith, you agree to comply with all terms, policies, and guidelines referenced here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.
2. Eligibility
You must meet the minimum digital consent age in your region to use this site.
3. User Accounts
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You agree that all information you provide will be accurate and kept up to date.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Community Code of Conduct
Because this platform is centered on Christian fellowship, we ask all users to reflect Christ-like character in their interactions. The following standards apply:
4.1 Treat Others With Respect
Users must:
- Treat others with dignity, kindness, and patience.
- Engage in constructive, charitable dialogue.
- Assume goodwill and avoid unnecessary conflict.
4.2 Content Expectations
Users should strive to post:
- Encouraging, uplifting, or faith-related content
- Respectful opinions, discussions, and questions
- Family-friendly material
- Biblically aligned perspectives (not mandatory, but encouraged)
4.3 Prohibited Behavior
You may not:
- Harass, bully, insult, demean, or attack others
- Post hateful, profane, vulgar, or intentionally inflammatory language
- Condemn or shame others for differing beliefs or struggles
- Engage in doxxing, threats, or intimidation
- Post sexually explicit, lewd, or pornographic content
- Promote violence, self-harm, or illegal activity
- Impersonate other users, public figures, or staff
4.4 Language Not Permitted
The following types of language are prohibited:
- Profanity, vulgarity, or obscene expressions
- Racial, ethnic, or religious slurs
- Derogatory comments about individuals or groups
- Crude sexual references
- Personal attacks or name-calling
Moderators may remove content at their discretion based on these guidelines.
5. User Content
5.1 Your Rights
You retain ownership of content you create but grant Starting Faith a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and distribute it within the platform.
5.2 Our Rights
We may remove content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, harmful, or disruptive to the community.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected. By using the site, you agree to its terms.
7. Platform Rules & Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Remove any post, comment, or message
- Lock or delete accounts
- Apply warnings or suspensions
- Modify or limit features
Moderation decisions are final.
8. No Professional Advice
Content shared by users does not constitute legal, medical, financial, or pastoral counseling. Seek professionals for such matters.
9. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, and site materials belong to Starting Faith and may not be copied or distributed without permission.
10. Third-Party Links
We may provide links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or actions.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any reason deemed necessary to protect the community.
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The service is provided “as is” without guarantees of availability, accuracy, or reliability.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Starting Faith is not liable for any damages resulting from:
- Use or inability to use the platform
- User-generated content
- Loss of data
- Interactions with other users
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:
support@startingfaith.com
