Terms of Use

Divine Mercies Inc.

Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 16, 2023

Last Reviewed: January 15, 2026

Divine Mercies Inc.
A New York Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation
EIN: 92-0616190
Website: www.divinemercies.org

ARTICLE I
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using divinemercies.org (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and ecclesial standards. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms govern all visitors, including members of the general public, donors, volunteers, clergy, religious, collaborators, and contributors.

ARTICLE II
MISSION AND ECCLESIAL CONTEXT

Divine Mercies Inc. is a Catholic-inspired nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Christian vocational discernment, community development, and reverent testimony, particularly among at-risk and vulnerable populations.

The Website exists for religious, charitable, educational, and archival purposes, not for commercial exploitation, entertainment, or social networking.

Use of this Website must respect Catholic moral teaching, human dignity, ecclesial authority, safeguarding obligations, and truthful testimony.

ARTICLE III
PERMITTED USE

You may use the Website solely for lawful, respectful, and mission-consistent purposes, including viewing content, learning about vocational and charitable initiatives, making donations, submitting inquiries or applications, and participating in approved programs.

All use must be consistent with these Terms and with Catholic ethical standards.

ARTICLE IV
PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree not to use the Website to:

  1. Upload, transmit, or solicit:
    • Sexually explicit, exploitative, or indecent material
    • Content involving abuse or exploitation of minors
    • Harassment, threats, defamation, or hate speech
  2. Misrepresent identity, credentials, or ecclesial standing
  3. Impersonate clergy, religious, or Church authorities
  4. Upload false testimony, fabricated accounts, or misleading narratives
  5. Violate safeguarding, confidentiality, or privacy obligations
  6. Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
  7. Use the Website for political campaigning or commercial advertising
  8. Undermine the mission, reputation, or ecclesial integrity of Divine Mercies

Violations may result in removal of content, termination of access, and referral to civil or ecclesiastical authorities when required.

ARTICLE V
USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT AND TESTIMONY

Certain areas of the Website may allow submission of content, including testimony, narratives, applications, or media.

By submitting content, you represent that:

  • You have the legal right to submit it
  • It is truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • It does not violate civil law, canon law, or safeguarding norms
  • It does not infringe on the rights or dignity of others

Divine Mercies reserves the right to:

  • Review, edit, decline, or remove submissions
  • Restrict access to submitted materials
  • Preserve content for archival or safeguarding purposes

Submission does not guarantee publication.

ARTICLE VI
SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS

Divine Mercies maintains zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or boundary violations.

Content involving minors or vulnerable adults is subject to heightened review. Unauthorized submission of such content is strictly prohibited. All participation must comply with diocesan Safe Environment standards.

Any suspected abuse or exploitation will be reported to appropriate civil and ecclesiastical authorities.

ARTICLE VII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, audio, video, and design elements, is the property of Divine Mercies Inc. or used with permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit content, or use the Divine Mercies name or logo without written permission.

Limited personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted.

ARTICLE VIII
DONATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS

Donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

Divine Mercies commits to using funds consistent with donor intent, complying with charitable and ecclesial financial standards, and maintaining appropriate financial transparency.

ARTICLE IX
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available."

Divine Mercies makes no guarantees that content will be uninterrupted or error-free, that testimony reflects universal experience or ecclesial endorsement, or that archived materials constitute professional, medical, or legal advice.

Content is offered for informational and pastoral reflection purposes only.

ARTICLE X
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Divine Mercies Inc. shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of data or use, reliance on testimony or narrative content, or unauthorized access beyond reasonable safeguards.

Nothing herein limits liability where prohibited by law.

ARTICLE XI
TERMINATION OF ACCESS

Divine Mercies may suspend or terminate access to the Website at its discretion for violations of these Terms or safeguarding concerns, without prior notice when necessary to protect individuals or the mission.

ARTICLE XII
EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links to external sites. Divine Mercies is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.

ARTICLE XIII
GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

ARTICLE XIV
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

Divine Mercies reserves the right to update these Terms as needed. Material changes will be communicated via Website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

ARTICLE XV
CONTACT INFORMATION

Divine Mercies Inc.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.divinemercies.org

Terms of Use

Divine Mercies Inc.

Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 16, 2023

Last Reviewed: January 15, 2026

Divine Mercies Inc.
A New York Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation
EIN: 92-0616190
Website: www.divinemercies.org

ARTICLE I
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using divinemercies.org (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and ecclesial standards. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms govern all visitors, including members of the general public, donors, volunteers, clergy, religious, collaborators, and contributors.

ARTICLE II
MISSION AND ECCLESIAL CONTEXT

Divine Mercies Inc. is a Catholic-inspired nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Christian vocational discernment, community development, and reverent testimony, particularly among at-risk and vulnerable populations.

The Website exists for religious, charitable, educational, and archival purposes, not for commercial exploitation, entertainment, or social networking.

Use of this Website must respect Catholic moral teaching, human dignity, ecclesial authority, safeguarding obligations, and truthful testimony.

ARTICLE III
PERMITTED USE

You may use the Website solely for lawful, respectful, and mission-consistent purposes, including viewing content, learning about vocational and charitable initiatives, making donations, submitting inquiries or applications, and participating in approved programs.

All use must be consistent with these Terms and with Catholic ethical standards.

ARTICLE IV
PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree not to use the Website to:

  1. Upload, transmit, or solicit:
    • Sexually explicit, exploitative, or indecent material
    • Content involving abuse or exploitation of minors
    • Harassment, threats, defamation, or hate speech
  2. Misrepresent identity, credentials, or ecclesial standing
  3. Impersonate clergy, religious, or Church authorities
  4. Upload false testimony, fabricated accounts, or misleading narratives
  5. Violate safeguarding, confidentiality, or privacy obligations
  6. Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
  7. Use the Website for political campaigning or commercial advertising
  8. Undermine the mission, reputation, or ecclesial integrity of Divine Mercies

Violations may result in removal of content, termination of access, and referral to civil or ecclesiastical authorities when required.

ARTICLE V
USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT AND TESTIMONY

Certain areas of the Website may allow submission of content, including testimony, narratives, applications, or media.

By submitting content, you represent that:

  • You have the legal right to submit it
  • It is truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • It does not violate civil law, canon law, or safeguarding norms
  • It does not infringe on the rights or dignity of others

Divine Mercies reserves the right to:

  • Review, edit, decline, or remove submissions
  • Restrict access to submitted materials
  • Preserve content for archival or safeguarding purposes

Submission does not guarantee publication.

ARTICLE VI
SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS

Divine Mercies maintains zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or boundary violations.

Content involving minors or vulnerable adults is subject to heightened review. Unauthorized submission of such content is strictly prohibited. All participation must comply with diocesan Safe Environment standards.

Any suspected abuse or exploitation will be reported to appropriate civil and ecclesiastical authorities.

ARTICLE VII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, audio, video, and design elements, is the property of Divine Mercies Inc. or used with permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit content, or use the Divine Mercies name or logo without written permission.

Limited personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted.

ARTICLE VIII
DONATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS

Donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

Divine Mercies commits to using funds consistent with donor intent, complying with charitable and ecclesial financial standards, and maintaining appropriate financial transparency.

ARTICLE IX
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available."

Divine Mercies makes no guarantees that content will be uninterrupted or error-free, that testimony reflects universal experience or ecclesial endorsement, or that archived materials constitute professional, medical, or legal advice.

Content is offered for informational and pastoral reflection purposes only.

ARTICLE X
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Divine Mercies Inc. shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of data or use, reliance on testimony or narrative content, or unauthorized access beyond reasonable safeguards.

Nothing herein limits liability where prohibited by law.

ARTICLE XI
TERMINATION OF ACCESS

Divine Mercies may suspend or terminate access to the Website at its discretion for violations of these Terms or safeguarding concerns, without prior notice when necessary to protect individuals or the mission.

ARTICLE XII
EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links to external sites. Divine Mercies is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.

ARTICLE XIII
GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

ARTICLE XIV
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

Divine Mercies reserves the right to update these Terms as needed. Material changes will be communicated via Website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

ARTICLE XV
CONTACT INFORMATION

Divine Mercies Inc.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.divinemercies.org

ARTICLE VII
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, audio, video, and design elements, is the property of Divine Mercies Inc. or used with permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit content, or use the Divine Mercies name or logo without written permission.

Limited personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted.

ARTICLE VIII
DONATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS

Donations made through the Website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

Divine Mercies commits to using funds consistent with donor intent, complying with charitable and ecclesial financial standards, and maintaining appropriate financial transparency.

ARTICLE IX
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available."

Divine Mercies makes no guarantees that content will be uninterrupted or error-free, that testimony reflects universal experience or ecclesial endorsement, or that archived materials constitute professional, medical, or legal advice.

Content is offered for informational and pastoral reflection purposes only.

ARTICLE X
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Divine Mercies Inc. shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of data or use, reliance on testimony or narrative content, or unauthorized access beyond reasonable safeguards.

Nothing herein limits liability where prohibited by law.

ARTICLE XI
TERMINATION OF ACCESS

Divine Mercies may suspend or terminate access to the Website at its discretion for violations of these Terms or safeguarding concerns, without prior notice when necessary to protect individuals or the mission.

ARTICLE XII
EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links to external sites. Divine Mercies is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.

ARTICLE XIII
GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

ARTICLE XIV
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

Divine Mercies reserves the right to update these Terms as needed. Material changes will be communicated via Website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

ARTICLE XV
CONTACT INFORMATION

Divine Mercies Inc.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.divinemercies.org