Last Updated: August 2026

Website: https://www.1stchris.org/

Organization: 1st Church of Heaven's Righteous Inherit Scribes & Testament ("Church," "Ministry," "we," "us," or "our")

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE ("AGREEMENT") CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY, MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISIONS, WAIVERS OF CLASS ACTION RIGHTS, AND COMPREHENSIVE RELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION CLAUSES.

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1. Affirmative Consent, Legal Capacity & Voluntary Access

By accessing, browsing, interacting with, donating through, or otherwise using https://www.1stchris.org/ (the "Site"), or by clicking "I Agree," closing an entry pop-up, or continuing to navigate the Site, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

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1. Voluntary Entry: You are accessing this Site voluntarily, of your own free will, and on your own sole initiative.

2. Legal Capacity: You are at least 18 years of age or possess legal parental/guardian consent, and are fully competent to enter into these binding terms.

3. Electronic Signature: Your continued navigation or interaction with the Site serves as your legally binding electronic signature pursuant to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) and applicable state statutes.

4. Purpose of Site: You acknowledge that this Site is owned and operated as an ecclesiastical and educational platform dedicated to advancing the spiritual mission, ancient scriptural doctrines, scribal teachings, and religious outreach of the Church.

2. Religious Protections & First Amendment Reservation

1. Ecclesiastical Authority: The Church operates under the protection of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and applicable state constitutional guarantees protecting the free exercise of religion.

2. Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine: All matters of doctrine, faith, internal governance, ministry decisions, ecclesiastical discipline, and religious teachings presented on this Site are strictly religious in nature. Civil courts lack jurisdiction to adjudicate purely ecclesiastical disputes, and by using this Site, you agree that you will not submit ecclesiastical or doctrinal disputes to civil tribunals.

3. Comprehensive Unsolicited Charitable Giving & Financial Disclaimers

         A. Non-Solicitation Statement

The spiritual resources, audio/visual messages, articles, scribal records, and educational programs on this Site are provided as a core exercise of our religious ministry. Nothing contained on this Site shall be construed as a commercial offering, a mandatory fee for spiritual services, or a formal legal solicitation for financial support in any jurisdiction where the Church has not completed required registration or exemption filings.

         B. Voluntary, Unsolicited Giving & Characterization of Gifts

All donations, tithes, offerings, bequests, or gifts made to the Church—whether online, via mail, or through legacy vehicles—are strictly voluntary, irrevocable, non-refundable, and unsolicited financial contributions made to support the general religious and charitable mission of the Church.

• No Quid Pro Quo: Contributions do not entitle the donor to any tangible goods, services, personal benefits, governance rights, or voting privileges within the Church.

• Designated Gifts: While the Church will make reasonable efforts to honor donor-expressed preferences for specific programs, the Church retains full administrative control and ultimate discretion over the allocation and use of all donated funds in accordance with its tax-exempt charitable purposes.

       C. Legacy & Planned Giving Inquiries

For individuals acting on their own initiative who wish to discuss legacy giving, planned gifts, or non-cash donations, information is provided strictly for educational purposes:

• Accepted Non-Cash Assets: Real estate, equities, corporate stock, bonds, or tangible personal property.

• Planned Vehicles: Residuary bequests, Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs), or donor-advised funds (DAFs).

        D. Financial, Legal, and Tax Advice Disclaimer

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THE CHURCH, ITS MINISTERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT ATTORNEYS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (CPAS), OR REGISTERED FINANCIAL ADVISORS. No content on this Site or communication from Church administrative staff constitutes legal, tax, estate planning, or financial advice. Donors considering complex non-cash asset transfers, bequests, or tax-advantaged giving strategies are strongly urged to consult independent legal counsel and tax professionals prior to making any commitments.

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4. Religious, Educational, & Faith-Based Health Disclaimers

A. General Content Disclaimer

All content provided on the Site—including textual translations, ancient scribal interpretations, audio/visual media, sermons, blogs, and prayer requests—is published solely for faith-based, spiritual, educational, and inspirational purposes.

B. Medical, Mental Health, and Professional Services Disclaimer

• Faith Healing & Prayer: References throughout this Site to "healing," "restoration," "deliverance," "spiritual defense," or "protection" refer exclusively to faith-based, prayerful, and ecclesiastical practices.

• Not Medical Advice: These practices and statements DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC, PSYCHIATRIC, OR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, nor are they a substitute for professional clinical care.

• Seek Professional Care: You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical or mental health treatment because of something you read, heard, or viewed on this Site. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, call emergency services (911) or seek immediate professional hospital care.

5. Intellectual Property & Digital Rights

1. Ownership: All original content, logo designs, custom graphics, scribal compilations, audio tracks, videos, text, domain names, and underlying code are the exclusive intellectual property of the Church or its content licensors, protected under U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.

2. Limited License: Users are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view, download, or print single copies of Site materials solely for personal, non-commercial, devotional, or educational use, provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

3. Prohibited Acts: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, mirror, modify, scrape (via automated bots or AI tools), frame, or commercially exploit any material from this Site without explicit prior written authorization from the Church.

6. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Take-Down Notice

The Church respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material on our Site infringes upon your copyright, please submit a written DMCA Notice to our Designated Agent containing:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.

3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Site (URL).

4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email).

5. A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.

6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate.

Send DMCA Notices to: support@1stchrist.org

7. User Code of Conduct & Site Security

You agree not to engage in any conduct that harms the Church, its reputation, server infrastructure, or users. Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to:

• Transmitting unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or harassing content.

• Attempting unauthorized access to administrative portals, host servers, or connected networks.

• Uploading viruses, malware, logic bombs, or destructive code.

• Impersonating Church officials, ministers, or other site visitors.

• Using the Site to distribute unauthorized commercial advertising or spam.

The Church reserves the right to terminate access or block IP addresses violating these provisions without prior notice.

8. Third-Party Links & External Services

This Site may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., payment gateways, social media networks, external media hosters). These links are provided solely for user convenience. The Church does not control, endorse, or assume any legal responsibility for the content, security practices, or privacy policies of third-party platforms. Your interaction with third parties is conducted entirely at your own risk.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED HEREIN ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE CHURCH DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE CHURCH DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, VIRUS-FREE, OR SECURE.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 1ST CHURCH OF HEAVEN'S RIGHTEOUS INHERIT SCRIBES & TESTAMENT, ITS PASTORS, BISHOPS, MINISTERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

1. YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE;

2. ANY RELIANCE PLACED UPON SPIRITUAL, SCRIPTURAL, OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN;

3. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA; OR

4. STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Church, its pastors, officers, trustees, employees, volunteers, and legal representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, suits, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

• Your breach or violation of this Agreement;

• Your misuse of the Site or its contents; or

• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.

12. Governing Law, Dispute Resolution & Mandatory Binding Arbitration

1. Governing Law: This Agreement and any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State where the Church maintains its primary administrative headquarters, without giving effect to conflict-of-law principles.

2. Biblical Conciliation & Dispute Resolution: In spirit with scriptural principles of reconciliation, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Site, these terms, or contributions shall first be submitted to good-faith mediation before a mutually agreed-upon Christian mediator or mediation body (such as the Institute for Christian Conciliation).

3. Mandatory Binding Arbitration: If mediation fails to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days, the matter shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered in accordance with applicable rules, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any civil court having jurisdiction. You acknowledge that by agreeing to arbitration, you are waiving your right to a trial by jury.

4. Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES MUST BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction, that specific provision shall be severed, and its invalidity shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between you and the Church regarding your use of the Site.

14. Administrative Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Legal Terms, User Agreement, DMCA notices, or Voluntary Giving options, please contact our administrative team:

1st Church of Heaven's Righteous Inherit Scribes & Testament

Email: support@1stchrist.org

Phone: 937-(CHRIST1) / 937-247-4781