Terms of Service for Gentle Devotionals

Effective Date: January 31st, 2025

Welcome to Gentle Devotionals! By accessing, subscribing to, or engaging with our content on Substack, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By subscribing to Gentle Devotionals, whether as a free or paid subscriber, you agree to these Terms of Service, as well as Substack’s own terms and policies. If you do not agree, please do not use this service.

2. Content & Usage

• All devotionals, Bible studies, prayers, and related content provided through Gentle Devotionals are for personal, non-commercial use only.

• You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or share paid content beyond personal use without written permission.

• Free subscribers receive regular devotionals and updates, while paid subscribers receive additional exclusive content, such as in-depth Bible study guides, audio devotionals, and other premium resources.

3. Subscription & Payments

• Paid subscriptions are processed securely through Substack’s payment system (powered by Stripe).

• Subscriptions renew automatically based on your chosen billing cycle (monthly or annually).

• You can cancel your paid subscription at any time, and you will continue to have access to premium content until the end of your billing period. No refunds will be issued for partial months.

4. Community Guidelines

To maintain a welcoming and respectful space:

• Be kind: Engage with respect and encouragement in comments or discussions.

• No spam or self-promotion: Please do not use the platform to promote unrelated products or services.

• Faith-centered discussion: Healthy dialogue is welcome, but any offensive, hateful, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from the community.

5. Privacy & Data

• Your personal information (such as email and payment details) is handled securely. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

• We do not sell or share your data with third parties except as needed for essential services (e.g., email delivery, payment processing).

6. Intellectual Property

• All content on Gentle Devotionals is owned by [Your Name or Gentle Devotionals] and protected under copyright law.

• You may not use, republish, or alter any content without express written permission.

7. Modifications & Updates

We may update these terms as needed. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or an announcement on Substack.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these terms, feel free to reach out at gentlespiritgirl@gmail.com

Thank you for being part of Gentle Devotionals! I pray this space continues to bless and encourage you 🩷