Shepherd’s Heart and Hands
Effective Date: October 30, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
This Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legally binding agreement between you and Shepherd’s Heart and Hands (“Ministry,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) concerning your access to and use of the website located at https://theshepherdsheartandhands.com (the “Site”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must cease use of the Site immediately.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and all content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, digital downloads, and music (including the works of Zion’s Arc), are the proprietary property of the Ministry or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. Content is provided on the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use related to the Ministry’s purpose.
3. SMS Text Messaging Terms and Conditions
By voluntarily opting-in to our text messaging service, you consent to receive recurring non-marketing and informational text messages from the Ministry.
A. Consent and Program Description
- Types of Messages: Messages you receive will be transactional and informational, and may include prayer updates, event and service alerts, immediate needs notifications, account confirmations, and donation acknowledgments.
- Opt-In Method: You provide express consent to receive these messages when you check the opt-in box on our website forms or verbally during intake or service registration.
- No Marketing: We will not use this text service to send purely commercial marketing or promotional messages unrelated to our ministry’s core purpose.
B. Frequency, Rates, and Support (MANDATORY CLAUSES)
- Messaging frequency may vary depending on your engagement with our programs and the urgency of ministry needs.
- Message and data rates may apply to any text message sent or received. Please consult your wireless carrier for details on your plan.
- To opt out at any time, text STOP. You will receive a final confirmation text that you have been unsubscribed.
- For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://theshepherdsheartandhands.com.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Upload or transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory.
- Violate any laws, including privacy and copyright laws.
- Advertise or solicit commercial services without our express written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the Site’s content or the functionality of the Site.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Ministry will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site or the text messaging service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict of law principles.
8. Modifications
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
- Website: https://theshepherdsheartandhands.com
- Privacy Policy Link: https://theshepherdsheartandhands.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms and Conditions: https://theshepherdsheartandhands.com/terms-and-conditions/
