Terms of use

TERMS OF USE:

Welcome to The Word Tube, a Christian video-sharing platform operated by The Word Tube, located in the United States. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any content or features provided through www.thewordtube.org ("The Word Tube" or the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated by reference.

1. Eligibility and Agreement

By using The Word Tube, you affirm that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age. If under 18, you have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • You reside in the United States or are accessing the Service in compliance with U.S. law.
  • You can legally enter into a binding agreement.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may not use the Service.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

The Word Tube is a platform committed to honoring Christ, biblical truth, and wholesome communication. You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, share, or distribute content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, or otherwise inconsistent with Christian values.
  • Infringe on any intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
  • Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code.
  • Spam or solicit users for commercial purposes without authorization.
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.

Violation of this policy may result in removal of content, account suspension, or legal action.

3. Content Ownership and Licenses

Your Content

You retain ownership of any videos, comments, or materials you upload to The Word Tube. However, by uploading content, you grant The Word Tube a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and promote your content solely in connection with operating and improving the Service.

Our Content

All intellectual property related to The Word Tube (excluding user content), including design, logos, software, and trademarks, is owned by The Word Tube or its licensors and protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.

4. DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, send a notice to our designated agent.

Your notice must meet all requirements of 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3).

5. User Accounts and Security

You may be required to register for an account. You are responsible for all activity on your account and must protect your password and login credentials.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion for any violation of these Terms.

6. Community Standards

In addition to general conduct rules, we expect all users to uphold values consistent with the Christian faith:

  • No blasphemy, hate speech, or anti-Christian messaging.
  • Encouragement, respect, and Christ-like behavior.
  • Content that promotes biblical truth and edification.

We reserve the right to remove or restrict content that we determine conflicts with our faith-based mission.

7. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law.

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Word Tube disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee that the Service will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law, The Word Tube and its officers, directors, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Service.

In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Word Tube, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of third-party rights

11. Section 230 Notice (Communications Decency Act)

Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §230, The Word Tube is not liable for user-generated content. We are not responsible for views expressed in user content and do not endorse any opinions therein.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action arising under these Terms shall be filed in the state or federal courts located in Wake County, North Carolina, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised Terms and update the "Effective Date" above.

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Us

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

The Word Tube
Email: Admin@thewordtube.org
Website: www.thewordtube.org