PRIVACY POLICY
Thank you for visiting The Balm In Gilead Web site. We are committed to protecting
your privacy as you use this Web site.
Becoming a Registered Member
We invite you to become a member of the Balm In Gilead Web site, so that you have
access to all of the valuable information we provide. Joining also allows you
to post comments on our bulletin boards.
When you first log in as a member of The Balm In Gilead Web site, you will
be asked to provide a username and password of your choice, as well as your email
address and state of residence. It is your option, however we would appreciate
if you would tell us your church affiliation.
We want to analyze traffic to our Web site, so we keep track of certain information
that you provide. We use your IP address (the series of numbers associated with
your individual computer) to help us maintain our site and identify problems with
our server. Your IP address does not disclose any personally revealing information
about you.
We use cookies to identify traffic that comes through advertising and to facilitate
a more user-friendly experience. We also use cookies to keep you logged in across
all the different services on The Balm In Gilead and its partner sites. Cookies
are small pieces of information that a Web site places on your computer's hard
drive so we know it's you when you visit. This helps us to create a personalized
experience for you when you visit our site. The use of cookies is a very common
practice on the Internet.
Purchases and Other Service Requests
For services that we provide such as the bookstore where you can
make purchases, or the Balm In Gilead newsletter, you will be asked for some general
identifying information that will enable us to provide you with this individualized
service. We gather contact information (like your email address) and other demographical
information.
We will only use this information in the course of providing our service to
you. Should this entail sharing information with professional advisors or consultants,
the sharing will be limited to demographic (non-identifying) information, for
research purposes. We use your contact information to send you valuable updates
and timely notices of promotions and status reports if you choose to have them
sent to you.
Our site provides you with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving different
types of communications from us at the point where we request registration information.
The specific information we collect is not shared with other organizations without
your explicit consent and is only ever disclosed in situations where required
by law. We will never release your personally identifiable information to an external
organization without your prior consent.
Your demographic (non-identifying) information is used to personalize your
experience, allow other members to find you through a search result, to compose
your personal profile - which is associated with the identity (ies) you have created
- and to deliver targeted advertising and promotional offers to you, from external
companies, that are of the highest relevance to your demographic profile. Your
contact information is never available to other members or organizations. This
information is used to bill you for those products or services that you choose
to purchase.
Before entering your financial information, you will be transferred to a secure
server to ensure that your transaction is secure. This ensures that your information
is encrypted and cannot be read by others when you initiate your order. We ask
for any or all of the following: name, address, phone number, e-mail address,
so that we can ensure that you receive the service or item you request. Shopping
on our Web site is secure. We use the latest encryption technology to ensure the
privacy of your credit card and contact information.
Message Board
Our members communicate with each other through message boards. While we do not,
as a rule, moderate or monitor members' private exchanges, we reserve the right
to do so if we suspect users of our service are using the site for the purpose
of solicitation or any other violation of our Terms of Service. Message Boards
and member submissions, which appear on site, are strictly moderated and, if necessary,
we reserve the right to edit, delete or not use any communication on a public
area of the site.
If you make comments on the message board, or in chat forums, please keep in
mind that information disclosed in these areas becomes public information. Exercise
caution as you post information to these areas of the Web site.
Children and Teens
The Balm In Gilead Web site is committed to providing a Web site that is safe
for youngsters. We comply with applicable laws and regulations that ensure children's
safety online.
If you have any further questions about our privacy policy, send an email to
privacy@balmingilead.org
Terms of
Service
1. Acceptance of Terms of Service
By completing the registration process you agree to be bound by these Terms of
Service and to use The Balm In Gilead and its partner sites in a manner consistent
with all applicable laws and regulations.
2. Registration Information/Privacy
The Balm In Gilead may disclose to third parties certain aggregate information
contained in your registration application. We will not disclose your name, address,
email address or telephone number without your prior written consent, except to
the extent necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws or in legal
proceedings where such information is relevant.
3. Modifications to these Terms of Service
The Balm In Gilead may modify these Terms of Service from time to time at its
sole discretion. We will provide you with reasonable notice of any such changes
on the site. Your continued use of The Balm In Gilead or its partner sites will
signify your acceptance of any changes.
4. Modifications to The Balm In Gilead
The Balm In Gilead may, at its discretion, add or delete The Balm In Gilead features,
services and partners.
5. Content by The Balm In Gilead
You alone are responsible for any content you post on The Balm In Gilead forums
including but not limited to message board posts, chat participation, and the
consequences of any such content. You agree not to use The Balm In Gilead to post
or distribute material (including but not limited to text, graphics, video, programs
or audio) that is unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful,
bigoted, racially offensive, obscene or otherwise objectionable, or that encourages
conduct that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability
or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law
or regulation. You also agree not to post material that contains advertising or
any form of commercial solicitation. And not to impersonate any other person or
entity, including impersonating an employee or consultant of The Balm In Gilead
or any of its partner sites.
We reserve the right to delete or move any member content, and to terminate
your account if we become aware and determine, at our sole discretion, that you
are violating any of the foregoing guidelines.
6. Copyrighted Material
No part of The Balm In Gilead may be used without proper permission.
7. Your Account and Password
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your member name and
password. You are responsible for all uses of its account, whether or not authorized
by you. You agree to immediately notify The Balm In Gilead of any unauthorized
use of its account. You agree to pay all charges that accrue to your account through
your use or the use of those authorized by you. You may cancel your account at
any time by emailing remove@balmingilead.org
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES IS AT YOUR
SOLE RISK. BALMINGILEAD.ORG. AND ITS PARTNER SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS
IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT BALMINGILEAD.ORG
OR ITS PARTNER SITES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND
ITS PARTNER SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; NOR DOES
BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS PARTNER SITES MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS PARTNER SITES OR AS TO
THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH BALMINGILEAD.ORG
OR ITS PARTNER SITES. BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY MATERIAL AND/OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS PARTNER SITES IS AT YOUR OWN
DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO
YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL
AND/OR DATA.
BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING ANY GOODS
OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED THROUGH BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS PART NER SITES
OR ANY TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR ITS PARTNER SITES.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM BALMINGILEAD.ORG
OR THROUGH ITS PARTNER SITES SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN.
BALMINGILEAD.ORG AND ITS PARTNER SITES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY
TO USE BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS PARTNER SITES OR FOR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES OR RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED
OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH BALMINGILEAD.ORG
OR ITS PARTNER SITES OR RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF
YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE DAMAGES, EVEN IF BALMINGILEAD.ORG OR ITS
PARTNER SITES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify The Balm In Gilead, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates,
partner sites, officers and employees against any claim or demand, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of
www.balmingilead.org or its partner sites.
10. Termination of Membership
The Balm In Gilead reserves the right to refuse membership to anyone. The Balm
In Gilead may terminate your membership and any and all information, communications,
or postings at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates this agreement
or other policies or guidelines set out by The Balm In Gilead elsewhere BalmInGilead.org,
or for online conduct that b The Balm In Gilead believes is harmful to other members,
the business of, The Balm In Gilead or other third-party information providers.
11. Legal Venue
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York in The United
States of America, excluding that body of law known as conflicts of law and the
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods.
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining
to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in their entirety any and all written
or oral agreements previously existing between the parties with respect to such
subject matter.
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