Website: https://theiamfamilychurch.com
Effective Date: October 17, 2026
Last Updated: October 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to The I AM Family Church (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Church”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, https://theiamfamilychurch.com, including its articles, Bible studies, Scripture references, prayer resources, ministry information, and other content.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, and other users of the website.
2. Purpose of Our Website
The I AM Family Church website exists to share biblical teaching, encourage Christian faith, support spiritual growth, and provide educational resources for individuals and families.
Our website may include:
- Bible studies and chapter overviews.
- Bible verses organized by topic.
- Christian living articles and devotionals.
- Prayer guides and inspirational messages.
- Information about the Church, its ministries, and activities.
- Newsletters, downloadable resources, and other educational materials.
We aim to present biblical information thoughtfully and accurately. However, biblical interpretation can vary among Christian traditions, denominations, and individual readers. Our content is intended to support personal study and spiritual reflection.
3. Acceptance of These Terms
By using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them.
You must use the website in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms. If you are using the website on behalf of another person or organization, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms on their behalf.
4. Religious and Educational Disclaimer
All Bible studies, devotionals, Scripture explanations, prayers, and faith-based articles published on this website are provided for religious, educational, and informational purposes.
Our content is intended to encourage engagement with the Bible and support Christian spiritual development. It is not a substitute for personal Bible study, pastoral guidance, participation in a local church, or consultation with qualified religious leaders when appropriate.
We recognize that readers may interpret certain passages differently. Unless expressly stated otherwise, our articles reflect the interpretations and perspectives presented in the particular resource.
We encourage readers to examine Scripture in context and to seek additional biblical, historical, and theological resources when appropriate.
5. No Professional Advice
Content published on this website should not be treated as professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
Prayer resources and spiritual encouragement may offer comfort, but they do not replace qualified professional care. If you have a medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional concern, consult an appropriately qualified professional.
Do not delay or disregard professional advice because of something you have read on this website.
6. Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, the original text, articles, Bible study materials, graphics, logos, designs, downloadable resources, and other original content on this website belong to The I AM Family Church or are used with permission.
These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Read and share links to our publicly available articles.
- Share brief excerpts for personal, educational, or noncommercial purposes, provided you give appropriate credit and link to the original page where reasonably possible.
- Print or download resources for your own personal, noncommercial use when downloading or printing is permitted.
You may not, without appropriate permission:
- Reproduce or republish substantial portions of our original content on another website or publication.
- Sell, license, or commercially distribute our materials.
- Modify and redistribute our materials in a way that misrepresents their source or meaning.
- Remove copyright notices or ownership information.
- Use our name, logo, or branding in a manner that suggests an endorsement or affiliation that does not exist.
These restrictions do not override rights or exceptions provided by applicable law. Third-party materials remain subject to their respective owners’ terms and licenses.
7. Bible Translations and Scripture Quotations
Our website may quote passages from the Bible using one or more translations. Bible translations may be subject to separate copyright or licensing requirements.
Where applicable, we will make reasonable efforts to identify the translation used and include required copyright notices.
The use of Scripture quotations on this website does not imply ownership of a copyrighted Bible translation. Users who reproduce Scripture quotations are responsible for checking the applicable translation’s permissions and quotation requirements.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website responsibly and lawfully.
You must not:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its server, accounts, or systems.
- Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful material.
- Interfere with the website’s operation, security, or availability.
- Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or collect website content in violation of applicable law or our rights.
- Submit false, misleading, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or unlawful material.
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with an individual or organization.
- Use our contact forms, prayer request forms, or other submission tools to distribute spam or unsolicited promotions.
We reserve the right to take reasonable steps to protect the website, its users, and our ministry from misuse.
9. User Submissions, Comments, and Prayer Requests
If the website allows you to submit comments, prayer requests, testimonies, questions, feedback, or other information, you are responsible for the content you provide.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
- You have the right to submit it.
- It does not unlawfully violate another person’s rights.
- It does not contain unlawful threats, harassment, or malicious material.
- You have considered whether the information includes private or sensitive details about yourself or others.
Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information, such as financial account details, passwords, government identification numbers, or another person’s private information.
Submitting a prayer request does not guarantee a particular response, outcome, or individual follow-up.
Unless a separate notice or agreement says otherwise, do not submit confidential information with the expectation that it will be protected as confidential merely because it was submitted through the website.
We may review, moderate, decline to publish, or remove submissions when reasonably necessary to protect users, comply with applicable law, or maintain the purpose and integrity of the website.
10. Permission to Use Submitted Content
You retain any rights you already hold in content you submit.
If you submit content for possible publication, you grant The I AM Family Church permission to review it for that purpose. We will not assume that submitting a prayer request, testimony, photograph, or personal story automatically gives us permission to publish it publicly.
We will seek appropriate permission before publicly sharing identifiable personal stories, photographs, or testimonies when required or appropriate, subject to applicable law and any separate terms presented at the time of submission.
Please contact us if you have questions about a submission or wish to request removal of content you provided.
11. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared.
Read our Privacy Policy here: https://theiamfamilychurch.com/privacy-policy/
By using the website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review the Privacy Policy. These Terms do not replace any privacy rights or obligations established by applicable law.
12. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, embedded videos, social media platforms, external resources, or other services.
These third parties operate independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies, and practices. We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, security, availability, or content of external websites.
Providing a link does not necessarily mean that The I AM Family Church endorses the third party or all of its content.
You access third-party websites and services at your own discretion and subject to their applicable terms.
13. Newsletters and Email Communications
If we offer newsletters, email updates, or other communications, you may be asked to provide your email address and related information.
You are responsible for providing accurate information. Where applicable, you may unsubscribe using the link included in an email or by contacting us.
We may use third-party email service providers to manage subscriptions and deliver communications, as described in our Privacy Policy.
14. Donations, Purchases, and Payments
If the website offers donations, paid resources, merchandise, event registrations, or other transactions, additional terms may apply and will be presented where appropriate.
You are responsible for reviewing the applicable price, payment conditions, refund policy, and other transaction details before completing a transaction.
Nothing in these Terms requires the Church to offer paid products, accept donations through the website, or maintain any particular payment service.
15. Website Availability and Changes
We aim to keep the website available and its content useful, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be accessible, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We may update, revise, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website, including articles, resources, features, or services, at our discretion and subject to applicable law.
We may also correct errors, update Scripture references, revise interpretations, and modify educational materials as needed.
We are not responsible for temporary interruptions caused by maintenance, technical problems, hosting providers, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
16. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information. However, we do not guarantee that every article, Scripture reference, interpretation, external link, or other item of information will be complete, current, or free from error.
Religious and educational content may be revised over time. Readers should verify important information against the Bible, relevant source materials, and other reliable resources.
Your use of the information provided on this website is at your own discretion.
17. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
The I AM Family Church makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the website’s availability, reliability, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement, except where such warranties cannot legally be excluded.
Nothing in these Terms excludes a warranty or right that applicable law does not permit us to exclude.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, The I AM Family Church and its authorized representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website.
This includes losses resulting from reliance on website content, temporary service interruptions, third-party websites, or unauthorized access to information, except where liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, willful misconduct, or any other liability that applicable law prohibits us from limiting.
19. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the website, your material violation of these Terms, or your infringement of another person’s rights.
This provision does not apply to the extent a claim results from the Church’s own conduct or where applicable law prohibits such an allocation of responsibility.
20. Children’s Use of the Website
Our website may contain Christian educational resources that families can read together. The website is not intended to collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization or safeguards.
Children should obtain guidance from a parent or legal guardian before submitting personal information online.
Parents and guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information inappropriately may contact us to request that we review the matter.
Our collection and use of children’s information are further addressed in our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
21. Termination or Restriction of Access
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to certain website features when reasonably necessary to address misuse, protect the security of the website, comply with legal obligations, or enforce these Terms.
Any action we take will be subject to applicable law and any rights you may have under that law.
22. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, to the extent those laws apply and without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute relating to these Terms will be handled by a court with appropriate jurisdiction, subject to applicable law and any mandatory rights or protections available to the parties.
23. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our website, ministry activities, services, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.
Your continued use of the website after revised Terms become effective indicates acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.
24. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
25. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms presented for specific services or transactions, govern your use of the website, subject to applicable law.
If additional terms conflict with these Terms, the specific additional terms will control for the relevant service or transaction to the extent of the conflict.
26. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact The I AM Family Church through our Contact page:
Website: https://theiamfamilychurch.com
Contact page: https://theiamfamilychurch.com/contact/
Please include “Terms and Conditions Inquiry” in your message so that we can identify the subject of your request.
Thank you for visiting The I AM Family Church. We hope our biblical resources encourage your faith, deepen your understanding of Scripture, and support your spiritual growth.