Effective date: August 5, 2026
Welcome to GoingSpiritual.com (“Going Spiritual,” “we,” “us,” or “the Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, its content, and any related services. By accessing or using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Eligibility
● You must be at least 13 years old (or older if your jurisdiction requires a higher minimum) to use the Site. If you are under the applicable age but allowed by local law to use the Site with parental consent, a parent or guardian must accept these Terms on your behalf.
● By using the Site you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Account registration
● Some Site features (commenting, posting, subscribing) may require an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to keep it updated. ● You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
● We may suspend or terminate accounts for violating these Terms or for other lawful reasons.
3. User content and contributions
● “User Content” means any text, images, audio, video, comments, or other content you submit to the Site.
● By submitting User Content you grant Going Spiritual a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to host, copy, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and otherwise use the content in connection with operating and promoting the Site and our services. This license ends for future uses when you delete the content, but copies may remain where removal is not reasonably possible (e.g., cached or archived copies).
● You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the license above.
● You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that posting it does not violate any rights of third parties or any law.
● Prohibited content includes, without limitation: unlawful material; defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit content; private personal data of others; content infringing intellectual property or privacy rights; harassing, abusive, threatening, or hateful content; material that promotes illegal activity or self-harm; and spam or misleading commercial content.
● We do not assume editorial responsibility for User Content; however, we reserve the right (but are not obligated) to remove, edit, or refuse content for any reason, including violations of these Terms or applicable law.
4. Comments, community conduct, and moderation
● When participating in comments or forums, be respectful and follow community guidelines available on the Site.
● We may implement moderation tools, filters, or rules and may remove content or block users who violate guidelines or these Terms.
● Users are solely responsible for their interactions; we are not liable for interactions between users.
5. Intellectual property
● The Site, its design, code, graphics, logos, trademarks, and content (excluding User Content) are the property of Going Spiritual or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
● You may view, share, and print Site content for personal, noncommercial use only, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact. ● If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on the Site, follow our Copyright Policy and DMCA takedown procedures (contact info below).
6. Subscriptions, payments, and refunds
● If we offer paid subscriptions, products, or services, payment terms will be presented at purchase. You agree to provide valid payment information and to pay fees when due.
● Paid fees are nonrefundable except as otherwise stated at the time of purchase or required by law.
● We may change prices, subscription offerings, or payment terms; material changes will be notified reasonably in advance when feasible.
7. Third-party links and services
● The Site may include links, widgets, or integrations with third-party websites, services, or advertisers. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
● Use of third-party services (payment processors, analytics, social logins) is governed by the provider’s terms and privacy policies.
8. Disclaimers and no professional advice
● Content on the Site is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional for specific concerns.
● User Content represents the views of its authors and not necessarily those of Going Spiritual.
9. Warranties; limitation of liability
● The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Going Spiritual disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, and uninterrupted access.
● We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. ● To the maximum extent permitted by law, Going Spiritual, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from or related to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
● Our aggregate liability for direct damages arising out of or related to these Terms will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the claim (if any), or $100 if you paid nothing.
10. Indemnification
● You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Going Spiritual and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your User Content, your use of the Site, or your violation of applicable law or rights of a third party.
11. Account suspension and termination
● We may suspend or terminate your access, without notice, for violations of these Terms or for conduct we determine harmful to the Site or others.
● Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases, but provisions that by their nature survive termination (intellectual property, indemnity, disclaimers, limitations of liability) will continue.
12. Privacy
● Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information. By using the Site you agree to the practices described there. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
13. Children and parental consent
● The Site is not intended for children below the age permitted by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under applicable minimum ages. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us to request deletion.
14. Notices and DMCA
● For notices (including DMCA takedown notices), please contact: privacy@goingspiritual.com or use our contact form. Include sufficient detail for us to investigate and respond.
15. Changes to Terms
● We may modify these Terms occasionally. Material changes will be posted with an updated “Effective date” and, where required, notified to users. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
● It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.
16. Governing law and dispute resolution
● These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which Going Spiritual is established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. If no specific state applies, New York law will govern.
● For disputes, parties will first attempt informal resolution. If unresolved, disputes will be resolved in the courts located in the governing state (or another forum specified in a notice), and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue there.
● Where applicable law allows, claims must be brought within one year from the date the claim arose, unless a longer statutory period applies.
17. Waiver and severability
● Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
18. Entire agreement
● These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies or terms expressly incorporated, constitute the entire agreement between you and Going Spiritual regarding the Site.
19. Contact information
● Questions, notices, or other communications: hello@goingspiritual.com
● Mailing address: Going Spiritual, 203 Sampson Ave, Islandia, NY 11749 United States
20. Additional policies
● You may also be subject to community guidelines, comment policies, or other posted rules on the Site. These are incorporated by reference and may be updated from time to time.