SPREADING LIGHT MINISTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Welcome to SpreadingLight.org.

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SpreadingLight.org (the “Website”), which is operated by Spreading Light Ministry (“SLM,” “Spreading Light Ministry,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Please read these Terms carefully.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

  1. ABOUT SPREADING LIGHT MINISTRY

Spreading Light Ministry is a Christian ministry and 501(c0(3) nonprofit organization engaged in religious, charitable, educational, youth-development, community-service, and related activities.

The Website provides information and resources concerning, among other things:

  • Christian faith and biblical teaching;
  • Worship and ministry activities;
  • Prayer and intercession;
  • Discipleship and Foundation School;
  • Youth and community programs;
  • Educational and enrichment activities;
  • Community partnerships;
  • Charitable activities;
  • Events;
  • Donations;
  • Books and other resources; and
  • Opportunities to participate in or partner with the Ministry.
  1. CHRISTIAN AND RELIGIOUS IDENTITY

Spreading Light Ministry is a Christian religious organization.

The Website reflects the Ministry’s Christian faith, biblical beliefs, doctrines, teachings, interpretations, mission, and religious convictions.

Visitors are welcome to explore our resources regardless of their personal beliefs.

Nothing about public access to the Website requires Spreading Light Ministry to alter, abandon, or refrain from expressing its religious beliefs or mission.

  1. RELIGIOUS AND BIBLICAL CONTENT

Content concerning Scripture, Christian doctrine, prophecy, salvation, prayer, fasting, Christian living, spiritual matters, or other religious subjects represents the teachings, beliefs, interpretations, or views of Spreading Light Ministry or the applicable author or speaker.

Visitors are encouraged to study the Scriptures and exercise personal discernment.

Religious content is provided for ministry, educational, devotional, and informational purposes.

  1. NO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Unless expressly stated otherwise, information available through the Website does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, tax, financial, investment, or other licensed professional advice.

Prayer, pastoral communication, spiritual guidance, religious teaching, mentorship, or other ministry services are not substitutes for emergency services or professional medical, mental-health, legal, financial, or other care when such services are needed.

Use of the Website or submission of a prayer request does not by itself establish a professional counselor-client, physician-patient, attorney-client, or similar professional relationship.

  1. EMERGENCIES

The Website, contact forms, prayer-request forms, and ministry communications are not emergency-response services and should not be used to seek immediate emergency assistance.

Individuals experiencing an immediate medical, safety, or other emergency should contact appropriate emergency services.

  1. YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Website may describe youth, educational, recreational, enrichment, tutoring, mentorship, sports, summer, afterschool, or other community programs.

Website descriptions are informational and do not guarantee:

  • Admission or enrollment;
  • Funding;
  • Eligibility;
  • Availability;
  • Particular academic outcomes;
  • Athletic outcomes;
  • Continued participation; or
  • A specific program schedule.

Individual programs may have separate enrollment agreements, parent handbooks, eligibility requirements, safety rules, attendance requirements, consent forms, releases, or other policies.

Where such program-specific requirements conflict with general Website information, the applicable written program agreement or policy will govern with respect to participation in that program.

  1. MENTORSHIP AND YOUTH GUIDANCE

Mentorship, leadership development, life-skills programming, and youth guidance offered or described by Spreading Light Ministry are intended to provide positive adult support, enrichment, encouragement, character development, and educational opportunities.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, such services are not clinical mental-health treatment, psychotherapy, medical treatment, or licensed professional counseling.

  1. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Website may invite churches, nonprofit organizations, businesses, educational organizations, sports organizations, youth organizations, community groups, or other entities to apply for partnership opportunities.

Submission of an application, inquiry, proposal, or supporting documentation does not create a contract or guarantee:

  • Selection;
  • Approval;
  • Funding;
  • Sub-granting;
  • Reimbursement;
  • Contracting;
  • Program placement; or
  • Continued partnership.

Spreading Light Ministry reserves the right to evaluate potential partners based on applicable program requirements, funding conditions, organizational capacity, compliance considerations, available resources, mission alignment, and other legitimate criteria.

A binding partnership exists only when authorized representatives execute an applicable written agreement or when another legally binding arrangement is expressly established.

  1. PROGRAM AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Certain programs described on the Website may be supported by grants, charitable contributions, governmental programs, contracts, or other funding sources.

Participation may therefore be subject to additional requirements imposed by applicable law, licensing authorities, grant agreements, funders, contracts, or program standards.

Program eligibility, availability, services, schedules, funding levels, and requirements may change.

Information appearing on the Website should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a particular program, funding opportunity, or partnership will remain available.

  1. DONATIONS

Donations made to Spreading Light Ministry are intended to support its religious, charitable, educational, community, and other exempt purposes.

Unless Spreading Light Ministry expressly accepts a legally binding restriction, designations or preferences communicated by a donor will be treated in accordance with applicable law and Ministry policies.

Spreading Light Ministry retains appropriate discretion and control over donated funds consistent with applicable law and any legally accepted restrictions.

Tax deductibility depends upon applicable law and the donor’s individual circumstances. Donors should consult their own tax advisers when necessary.

Donation receipts or acknowledgments may be provided where appropriate.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, original Website content—including text, ministry materials, curricula, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio recordings, sermons, teachings, publications, downloadable materials, and designs—is owned by or licensed to Spreading Light Ministry or the applicable rights holder and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

  1. PERSONAL AND MINISTRY USE

Visitors may view and use publicly available Website content for lawful personal, educational, devotional, and non-commercial purposes.

Unless permitted by law or authorized in writing, visitors may not:

  • Republish substantial portions of Website content;
  • Sell or commercially exploit Ministry materials;
  • Reproduce protected curricula for unauthorized distribution;
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices;
  • Misrepresent Ministry content as their own;
  • Modify and redistribute materials in a manner falsely suggesting Ministry endorsement;
  • Use Ministry names, logos, or branding in a manner suggesting an unauthorized affiliation; or
  • Otherwise infringe applicable intellectual-property rights.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict lawful fair use or other rights provided by applicable copyright law.

  1. USER CONDUCT

You agree not to use the Website to:

  • Violate applicable law;
  • Submit fraudulent information;
  • Impersonate another person or organization;
  • Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems;
  • Introduce malware or harmful code;
  • Interfere with Website operation or security;
  • Harass, threaten, or unlawfully harm others;
  • Infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights;
  • Misuse contact, prayer, registration, or application forms; or
  • Engage in fraudulent donation, registration, or partnership activity.
  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to external websites, booksellers, social-media platforms, donation services, partner organizations, government resources, or other independent websites.

Links are provided for informational or convenience purposes.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, a link does not constitute endorsement of every statement, product, policy, practice, or position of the linked organization.

Spreading Light Ministry does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or security of independent third-party websites.

  1. TESTIMONIALS, STORIES, AND IMPACT INFORMATION

The Website may contain testimonials, participant experiences, program outcomes, statistics, impact reports, or success stories.

Individual experiences and outcomes vary.

A testimonial or past program result does not guarantee that every participant, student, partner, donor, or visitor will achieve the same result.

Where third-party or governmental evaluation data are presented, such data should be interpreted within the methodology, population, period, and limitations applicable to the underlying evaluation.

  1. WEBSITE ACCURACY

We seek to provide accurate and useful information but cannot guarantee that every Website page will always be complete, current, or error-free.

Programs, schedules, eligibility criteria, events, personnel, funding opportunities, partnership requirements, and other information may change.

We may correct errors or update Website information without prior notice.

For matters requiring confirmation, visitors should contact Spreading Light Ministry directly.

  1. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website.

Access may be interrupted because of maintenance, technical problems, security concerns, upgrades, third-party failures, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

  1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND GENERAL WEBSITE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

SPREADING LIGHT MINISTRY DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES TO THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES MAY LAWFULLY BE DISCLAIMED.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or protections that cannot legally be waived or excluded.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPREADING LIGHT MINISTRY AND ITS APPLICABLE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MINISTERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING SOLELY FROM USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR GENERAL WEBSITE CONTENT.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.

Separate agreements, laws, waivers, insurance requirements, or program terms may govern liability associated with participation in an in-person program or activity.

  1. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spreading Light Ministry and its applicable directors, officers, ministers, employees, volunteers, and representatives from third-party claims, damages, liabilities, or reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another person’s rights.

This provision does not apply to the extent prohibited by law.

  1. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable federal law or other mandatory law controls.

Nothing in these Terms eliminates rights or protections that cannot legally be waived.

  1. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

  1. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms as our Website, programs, ministry activities, or legal requirements change.

Revised Terms will be posted on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by law.

  1. ENTIRE WEBSITE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms expressly presented for a particular Website feature, constitute the general terms governing use of the Website.

Separate written agreements may govern participation in specific programs, partnerships, grants, employment, volunteering, enrollment, facility use, or other activities.

Those separate agreements remain independently enforceable according to their terms.

  1. CONTACT US

Questions concerning these Terms may be submitted through the contact information provided on SpreadingLight.org.

Spreading Light Ministry
Michigan, United States
SpreadingLight.org