Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use govern your use of Praying Patio, a community platform for sharing and praying for prayer requests. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. User Conduct

As a member of the Praying Patio community, you agree to:

• Be respectful and kind in all interactions.
• Avoid profanity, hate speech, or any form of discriminatory language.
• Not share personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, or emails.
• Submit only genuine prayer requests and avoid spam or irrelevant content.

Our community is built on values of love, respect, and empathy. Any violation of these principles may result in the removal of content or suspension of access.

3. Content Moderation

All prayer requests are moderated by our AI Guardian to ensure they align with our community standards. The AI checks for:

• Profanity or offensive language
• Hate speech or discriminatory content
• Sexual content or explicit material
• Spam or irrelevant submissions

Requests that do not meet our guidelines will be automatically removed. We strive to maintain a safe and uplifting environment for all users.

4. Privacy and Data Collection

At Praying Patio, we respect your privacy:

• No personal information is collected or stored.
• All prayer requests are submitted anonymously.
• We do not use cookies or tracking technologies.

Your use of the site is entirely anonymous, and we are committed to protecting your privacy.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on Praying Patio, including text, graphics, and logos, is the property of Praying Patio or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws. By submitting a prayer request, you grant Praying Patio a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and share your request within the community. You retain ownership of your content but agree to allow its use on the platform.

6. Limitation of Liability

Praying Patio is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted. Praying Patio shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us via our Contact Form.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of The United States of America. Any disputes arising from your use of the site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Arlington, Virginia.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By using Praying Patio, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.