Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using the Sword & Shield website (the “Site”), live streams, study materials, newsletter, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Services.

These terms apply to all visitors, regardless of whether you register for an account, subscribe to the newsletter, or simply browse the Site.

Sword & Shield provides its studies, articles, live streams, and discussion guides free of charge for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. We believe the big questions of being human should be accessible to everyone, so there is no cost to read, watch, or join the conversation.

Free access does not mean free of ownership. All study materials remain the intellectual property of Sword & Shield (see Section 4). You may download, print, and share individual studies for personal use or small-group discussion, provided you do not remove attributions, charge a fee, or republish them in whole or in part without written permission.

We reserve the right to change, suspend, or discontinue any study, stream, or feature at any time without notice. The free nature of the Services may also change in the future for specific premium offerings, though our core studies will remain free.

The Services are intended for young adults and the general public. If you are under 16, please use the Services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian, and do not subscribe to the newsletter or SMS updates without their consent.

When you provide information to us — for the newsletter, contact form, or SMS list — you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, study outlines, scripture references, audio, and video — is owned by Sword & Shield or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Scripture quotations are the property of their respective publishers and are used under applicable permissions. Quoted verses are cited with their source; all rights remain with the original publishers.

You may not reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from the Services without our prior written consent.

You agree to use the Services respectfully and lawfully. You will not harass, threaten, or disparage other members; post or transmit unlawful, harmful, or offensive content; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site; or use the Services to send unsolicited communications.

Violations may result in removal from the community, termination of subscriptions, and a ban from future participation. See our Community Guidelines for the standards we expect in our gatherings and discussions.

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You may unsubscribe from email marketing at any time using the unsubscribe link in any message or by contacting us. Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect transactional or account-related messages.

We do not share your email address or phone number with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, live-stream platforms, and services we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of those sites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Sword & Shield does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Our studies and teachings are offered for educational and spiritual encouragement purposes and are not professional advice — medical, legal, financial, or psychological. Always seek the guidance of a qualified professional for such matters.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sword & Shield and its volunteers, teachers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Services.

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Questions about these terms? Reach us at hello@theswordshield.com or through our Contact page. You can also reach us by mail at 814 Dover Road, West Memphis, AR 72301.