Terms of Service

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Nazarene Journal (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. User-Generated Content & Website Rights

2.1 Content Submission

By submitting content (articles, devotionals, comments, or any other material) to Nazarene Journal, you grant us exclusive rights to publish, modify, distribute, and display your content. You acknowledge that:

• You cannot republish, redistribute, or submit the same content elsewhere.
• We reserve the right to edit, remove, or refuse any content that does not align with our guidelines.

2.2 Comment Policy

Users may engage in discussions through the comment section. However, comments must:

• Not contain hate speech, spam, or offensive language.
• Respect Christian values and promote positive discussions.
• Not include misleading or false information.

We reserve the right to moderate, delete, or block users who violate these policies.

3. Third-Party Advertisements (Google AdSense) & External Links

3.1 Google AdSense & Advertisements

Our Website displays advertisements, including Google AdSense ads. These ads are served by third-party advertisers who may collect data through cookies. By using this Website, you agree that:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this Website and other sites.
• You can manage or opt-out of personalized ads through Google’s Ads Settings.

3.2 External Links

We may provide links to external Christian websites, resources, or references. However, we do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or policies of these third-party sites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion.

4. Data Collection & Privacy

We respect your privacy. Our Website:

• Uses cookies for tracking and ad personalization.
• Requires user registration for commenting, but we do not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for moderation.

For more details, please review our [Privacy Policy].

5. Limitations of Liability

• We provide content “as is” and make no guarantees regarding its accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
• We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or disruptions caused by using this Website, advertisements, or external links.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website.

6. Termination & Changes to Terms

• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
• These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website means you accept any revisions.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Zambia. Any disputes shall be resolved in Zambian courts.

If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at info@NazareneJournal.org