Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Covering of God United Ministries website.

By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

About the Website

The website provides general information about Covering of God United Ministries, its mission, developing plans, fundraising efforts, and ways to stay connected.

Some programs described on the website, including housing, fellowship, referrals, community connections, and other services, may be future goals and may not currently be available.

Nothing on the website guarantees that a particular program, service, benefit, referral, placement, or resource will become available.

Website Information

We work to provide helpful and accurate information. However, website content may contain errors, become outdated, or change as the ministry develops.

We do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, or free from errors.

Donations

Donations support the mission, planning, development, fundraising activities, and general work of Covering of God United Ministries.

Unless a specific written designation is accepted by the ministry, donations may be used where the ministry determines they are most needed to support its mission and lawful activities.

Recurring Donations

If you select a monthly or other recurring donation, you authorize the payment provider to charge the selected payment method at the frequency shown during the donation process.

You may request cancellation of a future recurring donation by contacting [email protected].

Cancellation requests should be submitted before the next scheduled charge. Processing time may vary.

Donation Refunds

Donations are generally final and nonrefundable.

If you believe a donation was made in error, duplicated, or processed for an incorrect amount, contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Any refund will be considered based on the circumstances, applicable law, payment-provider rules, and the ministry’s ability to verify the transaction.

Tax Information

The website does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice.

Do not state that donations are tax-deductible unless the ministry has confirmed that status with a qualified professional and can provide the appropriate documentation.

Donors should consult their own tax advisor regarding the deductibility of a contribution.

Payment Processing

Donation payments may be processed by Stripe or another third-party provider.

Covering of God United Ministries does not control every part of the payment provider’s website, systems, availability, or privacy practices. The payment provider’s terms and privacy policy may also apply to your transaction.

Email and Contact Forms

When you submit a form, you agree that the ministry may use the information you provide to respond to your request.

You will receive promotional or ministry update emails only when you request or consent to those communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes

Submit false, misleading, threatening, or abusive content

Attempt to interfere with the website’s operation or security

Introduce malicious software or harmful code

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or information

Use automated systems to submit spam or excessive requests

Copy or misuse website content in violation of applicable law

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website’s original text, graphics, logos, branding, page designs, and other original materials belong to Covering of God United Ministries or are used with permission.

You may view and share public website links for personal and informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, sell, modify, distribute, or commercially use website materials without written permission, except as allowed by law.

Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to Facebook, Stripe, and other third-party services.

Links are provided for convenience and do not mean that Covering of God United Ministries controls or endorses every statement, service, product, or privacy practice found on those websites.

Use of third-party websites is at your own risk and may be governed by separate terms and policies.

No Professional Advice

Website content is provided for general informational and ministry purposes.

It is not a substitute for:

Legal advice

Financial advice

Tax advice

Medical advice

Mental health care

Emergency assistance

Housing placement services

Professional case management

Visitors should contact an appropriate qualified professional or emergency service when necessary.

No Guarantee of Assistance

Submitting a form, joining the email list, making a donation, or contacting the ministry does not create a professional, client, fiduciary, housing-provider, or service-provider relationship.

It also does not guarantee assistance, housing, referrals, financial support, participation in a program, or a response within a particular time.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an as-available basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Covering of God United Ministries does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, current, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Covering of God United Ministries and its representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for losses or claims resulting from your unlawful misuse of the website or your violation of these Terms.

Changes to the Website or Terms

We may update the website and these Terms as the ministry develops.

The effective date at the top of this page will identify the latest version. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal matter concerning the website will be handled in an appropriate court with jurisdiction in Washington, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms may be sent to:

Covering of God United Ministries
Email: [email protected]