Higher Thoughts
Terms of Use
and Privacy Policy

TERMS OF USE:
Welcome to the Higher Thoughts Ministries website. Higher Thoughts seeks to provide site content and information for non-profit, non-commercial application fostering commentary, analysis, critiquing, teaching, and dialogue regarding pertinent public events and topics and in creating a venue for site visitors to share commentary, critique, analysis, and dialogue, all in the public interest and for the education and edification of general public knowledge. You are authorized to access this website and its contents upon your agreement to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. By using the Higher Thoughts website, you consent to fully abide by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Higher Thoughts reserves the right to modify the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time.

Content.
The content and design of the Higher Thoughts website is the copyright of Higher Thoughts Ministries. Individuals or organizations seeking permission to use any content must contact Higher Thoughts. The downloading, copying, reproduction, duplication, distribution, or modification of material from this website, or third party sites to which a hyperlink is provided, is prohibited unless you have obtained the prior written consent of Higher Thoughts or the applicable third party website. Requests for permission to use, copy, reproduce, or distribute materials found on this website can be made by contacting Higher Thoughts Ministries.

Indemnity.
You agree to hold harmless Higher Thoughts from and against all liabilities, claims, damages and expenses arising out of your voluntary use of this website.

Termination.
Higher Thoughts reserves the right to immediately discontinue your use of this site at any time, if at the sole discretion of Higher Thoughts, it is determined that you have breached this agreement or have engaged in online conduct that Higher Thoughts considers to be inappropriate or unacceptable.

Copyright Compliance.
Higher Thoughts seeks to use site content and information in compliance with the "Fair Use Act" for non-profit, non-commercial application fostering commentary, analysis, critique, teaching, and dialogue regarding pertinent public events and topics and in creating a venue for site visitors to share commentary, critique, analysis, and dialogue, all in the public interest and for the education and edification of general public knowledge. If you believe that any material contained on this site, or links to third party websites, may infringe your copyright, please forward your concerns to Higher Thoughts Ministries.

Consent.
By using the Higher Thoughts website, you consent to any and all stipulations of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy you should exit this website at this time. Any and all changes to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy will be posted on this page so visitors should review this page regularly to stay aware of any changes.

 

PRIVACY POLICY:
Welcome to the website of Higher Thoughts Ministries. We respect your privacy and personal information. This page informs you of our policies regarding the use of personal information and protection of your privacy and personal information.

Cookies.
Higher Thoughts Ministries itself DOES NOT utilize, send, or store any cookies on your computer. The HT Blog is powered by Wordpress which utilizes a cookie upon access of the HT Blog - this cookie is generated by Wordpress and not by Higher Thoughts Ministries.

General Information.
As with many or most websites, general technological information is gathered by our host server to compile visitor traffic information, but Higher Thoughts does not collect any private information about an individual. Visitor traffic Information gathered may include your computer's IP address, the type operating system your computer uses, the type and version of the web browser your computer uses, what pages on our website you visit, and other technological data. This common website practice gathers information that is used by Higher Thoughts only to gather statistical data regarding general site usage as we administer and maintain our website.

Personal Information.
When you contact Higher Thoughts with a comment or question via our Contact page, you are asked to provide your name and email address for the sole purpose that we may respond to your comment or question. Under no circumstances do we release, sell, rent, or give your name or email address to any third-party.

Submission of questions or comments via forms automatically provides consent for Higher Thoughts to respond to your question or comment using the form data you as a visitor have provided. Visitors are obligated to provide accurate data and avoid all use of any type of data that would allow spam, bots, spiders, or other technologies to send unwanted data or inquiries to Higher Thoughts.

Higher Thoughts will disclose your personal information when required by law to do so, and as required in protecting the property, data, and rights of Higher Thoughts Ministries and its visitors. Higher Thoughts will comply with law enforcement officials in the investigation of alleged criminal or unlawful conduct or criminal activities.

Third Party Links.
Higher Thoughts regularly provides hyperlinks to other websites. While we endeavor to provide links to only reputable and honorable sites, you as a visitor realize and acknowledge that sites change and Higher Thoughts cannot provide oversight of or guarantee the accuracy and integrity of other sites. In utilizing third party links, you agree that Higher Thoughts is not liable or responsible for the availability of such sites and is not responsible for the privacy requirements, terms of use, or any content of third party sites. Higher Thoughts is not liable or responsible for any actual or alleged damages, loss of data, or other consequences you may incur from third party websites. Placement of links on our site does not constitute endorsement by Higher Thoughts regarding any content, to include comments, forums, blogs, chat rooms, interviews, videos, podcasts, etc., on third party websites.

Higher Thoughts is not responsible for the privacy policies or terms of use of other websites. Visitors should check third party site policies to determine and observe that site's particular terms of use and privacy policies.

Consent.
By using the Higher Thoughts website, you consent to any and all stipulations of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy you should exit this website at this time. Any and all changes to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy will be posted on this page so visitors should review this page regularly to stay aware of any changes.

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