Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website located at myvineministry.org (the "Site"), the School of Ministry student portal, or any related online resources operated by The Vine Ministries International ("TVMI," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site or services.

2. Ministry Purpose and Nature

The Vine Ministries International is a Christian ministry organization. The content, resources, programs, and communications provided through this Site reflect our faith, values, and ministry mission. Use of this Site does not create a pastoral, counseling, or fiduciary relationship between you and TVMI.

Prayer requests, ministry communications, and spiritual resources provided through this Site are offered as a ministry service and do not constitute professional counseling, legal, medical, or financial advice.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site to transmit any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content; to impersonate any person or entity; to interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers; to collect or harvest personal information about other users; or to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person's use of the Site.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio recordings, video content, sermon recordings, written materials, and software, is the property of The Vine Ministries International or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may access and use content on this Site for personal, non-commercial, and ministry edification purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

5. School of Ministry

Enrollment in the School of Ministry is subject to registration, payment of applicable fees, and acceptance of any additional program terms communicated at the time of enrollment. Course materials, assignments, and resources provided through the student portal are for enrolled students only and may not be shared, redistributed, or reproduced without permission.

TVMI reserves the right to modify course content, schedules, instructors, and program requirements. Enrollment fees are generally non-refundable except as stated in the enrollment terms provided at the time of registration.

Student accounts are personal and non-transferable. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

6. Donations and Giving

Donations made through this Site are voluntary gifts to The Vine Ministries International, a ministry organization. Donations are used to support the ministry's programs, operations, and outreach in accordance with TVMI's mission and leadership discretion.

TVMI is not responsible for errors in donation processing caused by incorrect information provided by the donor. Please contact us promptly if you believe an error has occurred in processing your gift.

Donation receipts are provided for your records. Please consult a qualified tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution under applicable law.

7. Prayer Requests

Prayer requests submitted through this Site are received by authorized TVMI ministry personnel and are treated as confidential unless you separately give permission for your request or testimony to be shared publicly.

Submission of a prayer request does not create a pastoral counseling relationship. If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please contact appropriate emergency services or a licensed professional.

8. Events and Programs

Event registrations are subject to availability and any specific terms communicated at the time of registration. TVMI reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify events. In the event of cancellation by TVMI, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants and address any applicable fees.

By attending TVMI events, you consent to being photographed or recorded for ministry documentation and promotional purposes, unless you notify us otherwise in writing prior to the event.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by TVMI. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. TVMI does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Vine Ministries International, its leadership, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site, the student portal, ministry programs, or any content or services provided through this Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Vine Ministries International and its leadership, staff, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.

14. Changes to These Terms

TVMI reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

The Vine Ministries International Email: info@myvineministry.org Phone: (941) 500-4529 Website: myvineministry.org