These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and services operated by Orthodox Worldwide, Inc., a California nonprofit religious corporation with 501(c)(3) status pending ("the Corporation," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

Orthodox Worldwide exists to provide religious, educational, and apologetic content rooted in the teachings, doctrine, and canonical life of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The website is intended for Orthodox Christians, inquirers, and members of the public seeking information related to Orthodox Christianity.

2. Use by Minors

This website may be accessed by individuals under the age of 18. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising the online activity of minors and determining whether the content is appropriate for them.

By allowing a minor to use the website, a parent or guardian accepts responsibility for the minor's use of the platform.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the website in a lawful, respectful, and mission-consistent manner.

You agree not to:

Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse others
Post obscene, vulgar, or hateful content
Promote violence or illegal activity
Misrepresent Orthodox Christian doctrine or falsely claim ecclesiastical authority
Impersonate any individual or organization
Disrupt or interfere with the website's functionality or security

4. Q&A and Interactive Content

The website may include a public Question & Answer (Q&A) feature allowing users to submit questions and receive responses.

By participating in the Q&A:

You acknowledge that responses are provided for educational purposes
You understand that answers may reflect theological opinion within Orthodox tradition
You agree that moderation decisions are final

The Corporation reserves the right to edit, moderate, remove, or decline to answer questions at its discretion to preserve doctrinal integrity and charitable discourse.

5. Educational and Theological Disclaimer

All content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes:

Official ecclesiastical rulings
Sacramental guidance
Pastoral counseling
Spiritual direction

Users are encouraged to consult their parish priest, spiritual father, or canonical Orthodox clergy for personal spiritual matters.

6. Apologetic Content

The website may include apologetic and polemical material addressing other religions, philosophies, and worldviews from an Orthodox Christian perspective.

Such content is intended for theological education and discussion and is not intended to harass, demean, or target individuals or groups.

7. Intellectual Property and Permitted Use

Unless otherwise stated, original content published on this website is created by Orthodox Worldwide, Inc.

Orthodox Worldwide encourages the sharing, reuse, adaptation, and redistribution of its educational and apologetic content for non-commercial and commercial purposes, including but not limited to websites, articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, and other media, provided that such use is consistent with the spirit and mission of the organization.

Users are permitted to:

Quote, repost, and share content
Rewrite or adapt articles and materials
Use content in videos, presentations, or other educational formats

We kindly request that any substantial use of our content include reasonable attribution, such as:

A mention of "Orthodox Worldwide"
A link to our website, when feasible
A verbal or written acknowledgment (e.g., a "shout-out") in video or audio content

Attribution is requested as a matter of respect and transparency, not as a restrictive condition.

Users may not:

Falsely imply endorsement, affiliation, or official partnership by Orthodox Worldwide
Attribute content to the organization in a misleading or deceptive manner
Alter content in a way that misrepresents Orthodox Christian teaching and then attribute it to the organization

All trademarks, logos, and branding elements of Orthodox Worldwide may not be used without prior written permission.

8. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content (including questions or comments), you grant the Corporation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the website and its mission.

You represent that your submissions do not violate any law or third-party rights.

9. Donations

Donations are voluntary and used exclusively to further the religious, educational, and charitable mission of the Corporation.

Orthodox Worldwide has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is currently 501(c)(3) status pending. Tax deductibility of donations is subject to IRS approval.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Orthodox Worldwide shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the website or reliance on its content.

11. Changes to These Terms

The Corporation may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.