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Master Legal Governance Manual

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

MASTER LEGAL GOVERNANCE MANUAL

Version 1.1

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

This Master Legal Governance Manual is the complete, controlling collection of the public policies and legal terms maintained by The Shepherd Network™ LLC. Each section below is also published at its own permanent public URL so that compliance reviewers and visitors can retrieve the applicable legal text directly.

CONTENTS

1. Terms of Service — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/terms

2. Privacy Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/privacy

3. SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms

4. Subscription Terms & Billing Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/subscription-terms

5. Cookie Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/cookie-policy

6. Community Rules — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/community-rules

7. SMS Consent & Opt-In Information — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms-consent

8. Accessibility Statement — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/accessibility

All policies are Version 1.1, effective August 17, 2026.

For questions about any policy: support@theshepherdnetwork.org

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Terms of Service

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

Version 1.1

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

1.1 Agreement

Welcome to The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern access to and use of:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • publications
  • media channels
  • ecommerce offerings
  • subscriptions
  • memberships
  • future products

future services.

These Terms incorporate by reference:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Community Rules
  • VerseKey Terms
  • Shepherd Apparels Terms
  • DMCA Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Security Incident and Data Breach Policy
  • Arbitration Procedures Appendix
  • Definitions Appendix

future policies.

1.2 Acceptance

By accessing, browsing, visiting, registering, subscribing, purchasing, donating, sponsoring, participating in Communities, using VerseKey, accessing content, or otherwise using the Services, Users agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

If a User does not agree, the User must immediately discontinue use of the Services.

Merely receiving an SMS or providing a mobile number does not by itself constitute consent to recurring SMS messaging. Marketing consent is separate from consent to receive transactional or operational communications where applicable. SMS consent is never bundled with mandatory acceptance of these Terms.

1.3 Electronic Acceptance

Users acknowledge that electronic actions including:

  • clicking "Sign Up"
  • clicking "Create Account"
  • clicking "Register"
  • clicking "Join"
  • clicking "Subscribe"
  • clicking "Purchase"
  • clicking "Continue"
  • clicking "I Agree"
  • checking acknowledgment boxes
  • redeeming access codes
  • using subscription features
  • accessing protected content

constitute legally binding acceptance and electronic signatures to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Such actions shall have the same force and effect as handwritten signatures.

SECTION 2

ACCOUNT REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By clicking "Sign Up," "Create Account," "Register," "Join," "Subscribe," "Purchase," "Continue," or similar actions, Users represent and warrant that:

  • they have read these Terms
  • they have read the Privacy Policy
  • they have read the Cookie Policy
  • they have read applicable policies
  • they agree to be legally bound
  • they understand subscription terms
  • they understand cancellation policies
  • they understand refund policies
  • they consent to operational communications

they satisfy age requirements.

If a User does not agree, the User must not use the Services.

SECTION 3

ELIGIBILITY AND AGE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Children Under 13

Children under thirteen (13) years of age are prohibited from:

  • creating accounts
  • subscribing
  • participating in Communities
  • accessing VerseKey
  • purchasing products

otherwise utilizing restricted Services.

3.2 Minors Ages 13 Through 17

Individuals between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age may participate only after successful completion of the Company's Dual Authorization Process.

The Company may require:

  • SMS verification
  • email verification
  • authentication procedures
  • parental acknowledgements

additional verification measures.

The Company reserves discretion concerning such procedures.

3.3 Adult Users

Users eighteen (18) years of age or older represent that they possess legal authority to enter into binding agreements.

If a User acts for an organization, the User represents that they have authority to bind that organization.

SECTION 4

THE NATURE OF THE SERVICES

The Shepherd Network LLC is a:

An online, faith-based, Christian ministry-oriented media, educational, community, technology, publishing, ecommerce, and digital platform enterprise. Donations to the Company are not tax-deductible.

The Company currently operates primarily through online technologies and does not currently maintain a public physical ministry gathering location.

The Company reserves the right to expand operations in the future.

SECTION 5

ACCOUNTS, CREDENTIALS, AND ACCESS

Users may be required to create accounts and maintain credentials.

Users are responsible for:

  • safeguarding credentials
  • maintaining account security
  • maintaining accurate information

preventing unauthorized access.

The Company may:

  • suspend accounts
  • restrict accounts
  • terminate accounts
  • revoke credentials
  • invalidate tokens

revoke subscriptions.

Users should notify the Company promptly of suspected unauthorized access.

The Company may suspend access when reasonably necessary to protect users, data, systems, or legal rights.

SECTION 6

SUBSCRIPTIONS, BILLING, AND RENEWALS

Certain Services may require paid subscriptions.

Current subscription structures may include:

Community Memberships

The Fold (Free)

The Well (Paid Tier 1)

The Upper Room (Paid Tier 2)

VerseKey Memberships

The Wanderer (Free)

The Seeker (Paid Tier 1)

The Scholar (Paid Tier 2)

The Company reserves the right to modify subscription structures at any time.

6.1 Auto-Renewal Disclosure

Where recurring billing is utilized, Users authorize recurring charges until cancellation.

Users acknowledge:

  • recurring billing
  • automatic renewal
  • recurring payment authorization

subscription management obligations.

6.2 Monthly Subscription Refund Policy

Monthly subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Users who cancel may continue access through the remainder of the active billing cycle.

6.3 Annual Subscription Refund Policy

Annual subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by law.

Where legally required, refunds may be prorated based upon the unused portion of the subscription period.

6.4 Donation and Sponsorship Notice

Donations, offerings, gifts, sponsorships, and voluntary support provided to the Company are generally non-refundable except where required by law.

The Company does not represent that such contributions are tax deductible unless expressly stated otherwise.

SECTION 7

THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS, VENDORS, AND FULFILLMENT

7.1 Third-Party Providers

The Company may utilize independent third-party providers including:

  • Printify
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Shopify
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • HeyGen
  • Make
  • Dlvr.it
  • hosting providers
  • analytics providers
  • communication providers

future providers.

Users may be subject to separate agreements, terms, conditions, policies, procedures, and practices maintained by such providers.

7.2 Independent Provider Disclaimer

The Company does not own, control, manage, supervise, or assume responsibility for independent third-party providers.

The Company is not liable for:

  • provider actions
  • provider omissions
  • provider failures
  • provider interruptions
  • provider delays
  • provider policy changes
  • provider security incidents

provider operational decisions.

Users assume responsibility for reviewing applicable third-party policies.

7.3 Printify Fulfillment

Shepherd Apparels may utilize Printify as a primary print-on-demand fulfillment provider.

The Company makes no guarantee concerning:

  • manufacturing timelines
  • shipping timelines
  • inventory availability
  • printing outcomes

provider performance.

7.4 Amazon Fulfillment

Books, devotionals, publications, and future products may be fulfilled through Amazon or affiliated providers.

The Company is not responsible for independent Amazon policies, fulfillment procedures, delivery schedules, or operational decisions.

SECTION 8

PRODUCTS, ORDERS, SHIPPING, AND FULFILLMENT

8.1 Product Availability

Products may be added, modified, suspended, discontinued, or replaced at any time.

The Company does not guarantee continued availability of any product.

8.2 Product Variations

Actual products may differ from displayed images.

Variations may include:

  • color differences
  • screen-display differences
  • material differences
  • manufacturing tolerances
  • sizing variations

printing variations.

The Company does not guarantee exact visual conformity.

8.3 Shipping Disclaimer

Shipping times are estimates only.

The Company is not responsible for:

  • carrier delays
  • customs delays
  • weather delays
  • supply-chain disruptions

third-party fulfillment delays.

8.4 Payment Processing and Card Security

Payments may be processed by independent payment processors.

The Company generally should not store full payment-card numbers or card security codes.

Processor terms may apply.

Prices, taxes, shipping, subscriptions, and refund rights are governed by the applicable checkout disclosures and policies.

SECTION 9

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

9.1 Ownership

All rights relating to:

  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • VerseKey
  • The Wanderer
  • The Seeker
  • The Scholar
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • Shepherd Apparels

and associated content remain property of the Company and/or its licensors.

9.2 Protected Materials

Protected materials may include:

  • text
  • publications
  • devotionals
  • newsletters
  • videos
  • software
  • databases
  • graphics
  • logos
  • trademarks
  • service marks
  • educational materials
  • game content

future works.

9.3 Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

SECTION 10

USER CONTENT LICENSES

10.1 User Ownership

Users retain ownership of User Content they lawfully submit.

10.2 License Granted To Company

By submitting User Content, Users grant The Shepherd Network LLC and David Craig Cooper a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, nonexclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to:

  • use
  • host
  • archive
  • store
  • reproduce
  • publish
  • display
  • distribute
  • transmit
  • promote
  • reformat
  • edit for grammar
  • edit for clarity
  • edit for formatting
  • create archival copies

create backup copies.

This license survives account termination and content removal requests to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Testimonials

Users who voluntarily submit testimonials grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to publish, display, archive, reproduce, distribute, edit, and utilize testimonials in connection with:

  • ministry activities
  • publications
  • devotionals
  • newsletters
  • educational materials
  • marketing materials

future media.

Public-facing testimonials or promotional reuse beyond ordinary service operation should be subject to a separate permission where reasonably appropriate.

10.4 Work Made For Hire

Content specially created for the Company may constitute a work made for hire to the fullest extent permitted by law.

To the extent not considered a work made for hire, all right, title, and interest shall be assigned to the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing.

SECTION 11

AI TECHNOLOGIES, AUTOMATION, AND ANALYTICS

11.1 Use of AI Technologies

The Company may utilize:

  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • automated moderation
  • automated customer support
  • automated analytics
  • automated recommendations
  • content-generation technologies

future technologies.

Certain content, communications, moderation decisions, summaries, analytics, recommendations, educational content, and support functions may be generated, assisted, reviewed, or enhanced through AI Technologies.

11.2 No AI Training Rights

No person or entity may use Company content to:

  • train AI systems
  • fine-tune AI systems
  • benchmark AI systems
  • evaluate AI systems
  • improve AI systems
  • operate AI systems

without prior written authorization.

SECTION 12

ACCEPTABLE USE

Services are licensed for lawful, intended use only. No ownership interest is transferred.

Users shall not:

  • violate law
  • infringe intellectual property rights
  • engage in fraud
  • engage in harassment
  • distribute malware
  • circumvent security controls
  • interfere with Services
  • scrape content
  • harvest data
  • engage in unauthorized automation

impersonate others.

The Company reserves discretion regarding interpretation and enforcement.

SECTION 13

INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT

The Company may investigate suspected:

  • fraud
  • abuse
  • policy violations
  • unauthorized access
  • intellectual property violations

security incidents.

The Company may rely upon:

  • account records
  • authentication logs
  • transaction records
  • moderation records
  • communication records

technical records.

SECTION 14

ACCOUNT RESTRICTIONS AND TERMINATION

The Company reserves broad discretion to:

  • suspend accounts
  • terminate accounts
  • revoke access
  • revoke subscriptions
  • invalidate tokens
  • remove content
  • remove leaderboard entries
  • revoke achievements

restrict participation.

Participation in the Services is a privilege and not a right.

SECTION 15

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

15.1 AS-IS SERVICES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided:

"AS IS"

"AS AVAILABLE"

"WITH ALL FAULTS"

without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

15.2 DISCLAIMED WARRANTIES

The Company expressly disclaims all warranties including:

  • merchantability
  • fitness for a particular purpose
  • title
  • non-infringement
  • uninterrupted availability
  • accuracy
  • reliability
  • compatibility

performance expectations.

15.3 TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER

The Company does not warrant that:

  • Services will always be available
  • subscriptions will always remain available
  • VerseKey will always function without interruption
  • communications will always be delivered
  • defects will always be corrected

content will always remain accessible.

SECTION 16

MINISTRY, EDUCATIONAL, AND INFORMATIONAL CONTENT DISCLAIMERS

16.1 Nature of Content

The Services provide:

  • ministry-oriented content
  • Christian content
  • educational content
  • devotional content
  • commentary
  • opinion-based content
  • interpretive content
  • media content

community content.

Content is provided for informational, educational, ministry-oriented, devotional, and entertainment purposes.

16.2 Personal Faith Viewpoints

The Services may contain:

  • biblical interpretations
  • theological discussions
  • ministry viewpoints
  • devotional reflections
  • personal faith perspectives

educational commentary.

Such viewpoints may evolve, change, expand, be revised, be clarified, or be withdrawn over time.

No representation is made that viewpoints will remain unchanged.

16.3 User Discretion Required

Users are responsible for exercising:

  • independent judgment
  • personal discretion
  • critical thinking

personal responsibility.

Users should not rely exclusively upon information presented through the Services.

16.4 No Legal Advice

The Services do not provide legal advice.

Nothing contained within the Services creates an attorney-client relationship.

Users should consult qualified legal professionals concerning legal matters.

16.5 No Medical Advice

The Services do not provide medical advice.

Nothing contained within the Services should be interpreted as medical diagnosis, treatment, medical counseling, or medical recommendations.

Users should consult qualified healthcare professionals concerning medical matters.

16.6 No Financial Advice

The Services do not provide financial advice.

Nothing contained within the Services should be interpreted as investment advice, financial planning advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or financial recommendations.

Users should consult qualified financial professionals.

16.7 No Professional Counseling

The Services do not provide:

  • psychological counseling
  • psychiatric services
  • therapy
  • crisis intervention

professional counseling services.

Users requiring professional assistance should seek appropriate qualified professionals.

16.8 Sensitive Information Warning

Prayer requests and spiritual content may reveal sensitive information.

Users should submit only information they are comfortable providing under the applicable privacy settings.

SECTION 17

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

17.1 Maximum Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither The Shepherd Network LLC, David Craig Cooper, nor their affiliates, representatives, contractors, volunteers, moderators, service providers, licensors, or successors shall be liable for:

  • indirect damages
  • incidental damages
  • consequential damages
  • special damages
  • exemplary damages
  • punitive damages
  • loss of profits
  • loss of revenue
  • loss of goodwill
  • loss of opportunities
  • data loss

business interruption.

17.2 Aggregate Liability Cap

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of the Company arising from or relating to the Services shall not exceed the greater of:

  • the amount paid by the User to the Company during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim

One Hundred United States Dollars (US $100.00).

Certain jurisdictions may not permit portions of this limitation.

SECTION 18

INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless:

  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • David Craig Cooper
  • affiliates
  • contractors
  • moderators
  • volunteers
  • representatives
  • successors
  • assigns

from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, costs, and attorneys' fees arising from:

  • User conduct
  • User Content
  • policy violations
  • misuse of Services
  • legal violations

intellectual property violations.

This provision does not require indemnification for the Company's own conduct where prohibited by law.

SECTION 19

NO FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP

Except where expressly required by law, use of the Services does not create:

  • fiduciary relationships
  • trustee relationships
  • agency relationships
  • partnerships
  • joint ventures

employment relationships.

The Company owes no fiduciary duty to Users absent a separate written agreement.

SECTION 20

NO RELIANCE

Users acknowledge that they are relying upon their own independent judgment when deciding whether to:

  • use the Services
  • purchase products
  • subscribe
  • participate in Communities
  • participate in VerseKey
  • provide donations

provide sponsorships.

Users agree they have not relied upon representations outside the Company's official written policies.

SECTION 21

USER ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Users voluntarily assume risks associated with:

  • internet communications
  • online communities
  • ecommerce transactions
  • digital platforms
  • user-generated content
  • technology usage
  • software usage
  • AI-assisted systems
  • third-party providers
  • educational discussions

ministry discussions.

SECTION 22

FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be liable for delays, interruptions, failures, or inability to perform resulting from circumstances beyond reasonable control including:

  • natural disasters
  • severe weather
  • fires
  • floods
  • pandemics
  • labor disputes
  • utility failures
  • governmental actions
  • internet disruptions
  • cyberattacks
  • provider failures

supply-chain disruptions.

SECTION 23

BETA FEATURES

The Company may offer:

  • beta features
  • preview features
  • pilot programs
  • experimental features

early-access features.

Such features may contain:

  • defects
  • inaccuracies
  • interruptions

unexpected behavior.

The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue beta features at any time.

SECTION 24

FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

The Company reserves the right to implement:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • automation systems
  • recommendation systems
  • communication systems
  • analytics systems

future technologies.

The Company is not obligated to maintain any specific technology, feature, platform, or functionality.

SECTION 25

FUTURE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The Company reserves the right to:

  • create new products
  • discontinue products
  • create new subscriptions
  • discontinue subscriptions
  • create new communities
  • discontinue communities
  • create software
  • create publications
  • create educational offerings

create ministry initiatives.

Nothing guarantees continuation of any current offering.

SECTION 26

ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

All disputes shall be governed by the Arbitration Procedures and Dispute Resolution Appendix incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Users acknowledge that:

  • arbitration may be required
  • class actions are waived
  • jury trial rights are waived

disputes may be resolved individually.

The Arbitration Procedures Appendix controls in the event of any conflict concerning dispute resolution procedures.

Small-claims and other non-waivable rights are preserved.

SECTION 27

GOVERNING LAW

Except where superseded by applicable federal law, the Services and these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

The Federal Arbitration Act shall govern arbitration-related provisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

SECTION 28

EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS

Users represent and warrant that they are not:

  • prohibited from using the Services under applicable law
  • located in jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions where prohibited by law

utilizing the Services in violation of export-control laws.

The Company reserves the right to restrict access where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 29

RECORDS, ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE, AND AUDIT RIGHTS

29.1 Company Records

The Company may maintain:

  • account records
  • subscription records
  • payment records
  • moderation records
  • parental authorization records
  • authentication records
  • communication records
  • security records

transaction records.

29.2 Evidentiary Use

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • electronic records
  • authentication logs
  • transaction logs
  • communication logs
  • moderation logs
  • security logs

may be relied upon as evidence in:

  • investigations
  • arbitration proceedings
  • administrative proceedings
  • litigation

dispute-resolution processes.

SECTION 30

BUSINESS CONTINUITY, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNMENTS

The Company may:

  • merge
  • reorganize
  • restructure
  • assign rights
  • transfer assets
  • sell assets
  • license assets
  • create affiliates
  • create subsidiaries

create future entities.

These Terms shall inure to the benefit of:

  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • David Craig Cooper
  • successors
  • assigns
  • affiliates

representatives.

SECTION 31

ONLINE-ONLY OPERATIONS DISCLOSURE

The Shepherd Network LLC currently operates primarily as an online enterprise.

Services are generally provided through:

  • websites
  • digital platforms
  • online communities
  • ecommerce systems
  • digital publications
  • media channels
  • electronic communications

future online technologies.

The Company is under no obligation to establish physical facilities, public gathering locations, or in-person operations.

SECTION 32

ORGANIZATIONAL EVOLUTION

The Company reserves the right to:

  • establish affiliates
  • establish subsidiaries
  • establish nonprofit entities
  • establish charitable entities
  • establish publishing divisions
  • establish software divisions
  • establish educational divisions
  • establish ministry initiatives
  • establish media divisions

establish ecommerce divisions.

Existing agreements may continue following lawful organizational changes.

SECTION 33

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, platforms, applications, and resources.

The Company does not control and is not responsible for:

  • third-party content
  • third-party policies
  • third-party products
  • third-party services
  • third-party security practices

third-party privacy practices.

Access to third-party resources occurs at the User's own discretion.

SECTION 34

PLATFORM EVOLUTION

The Company reserves broad authority to:

  • modify Services
  • redesign Services
  • rename Services
  • discontinue Services
  • add features
  • remove features
  • modify pricing
  • modify subscriptions

modify community structures.

No User is guaranteed continuation of any specific feature or offering.

Material changes affecting paid subscriptions will be handled in accordance with applicable subscription and consumer law.

SECTION 35

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT

The Company reserves all rights relating to:

  • copyrights
  • trademarks
  • service marks
  • trade dress
  • branding
  • publications
  • software
  • educational materials
  • media content

future works.

Failure to immediately enforce rights shall not constitute waiver.

The Company reserves the right to seek:

  • injunctive relief
  • damages
  • arbitration remedies
  • litigation remedies
  • statutory remedies

equitable remedies.

SECTION 36

RESERVATION OF MAXIMUM LEGAL PROTECTIONS

All provisions of these Terms shall be interpreted to provide the maximum lawful protection available to:

  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • David Craig Cooper
  • affiliates
  • contractors
  • volunteers
  • moderators
  • representatives
  • successors

assigns.

Where any provision is deemed overbroad, it shall be interpreted, modified, limited, or enforced to the maximum extent legally permissible rather than invalidated entirely.

SECTION 37

SURVIVAL

The following provisions survive termination of Services, subscriptions, memberships, accounts, or relationships:

  • arbitration provisions
  • class-action waivers
  • jury waivers
  • indemnification obligations
  • intellectual property rights
  • user-content licenses
  • privacy obligations
  • record-retention provisions
  • limitation-of-liability provisions
  • payment obligations
  • dispute-resolution provisions
  • testimonial licenses

enforcement rights.

SECTION 38

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

To the extent permitted by law, invalid provisions shall be enforced to the maximum extent legally permissible.

SECTION 39

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Community Rules
  • VerseKey Terms
  • Shepherd Apparels Terms
  • DMCA Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Security Incident and Data Breach Policy
  • Arbitration Procedures Appendix
  • Definitions Appendix

constitute the entire agreement between the Company and Users concerning the Services.

SECTION 40

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Company may revise these Terms at any time.

Material changes will be posted with a revised effective date and, when legally required, additional notice or renewed assent.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions only to the extent legally permitted.

Changes requiring affirmative consent will not be imposed solely through passive continued use.

SECTION 41

OFFICIAL CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

ARBITRATION PROCEDURES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION APPENDIX

IMPORTANT: THIS APPENDIX AFFECTS LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

A.1 Important Notice Concerning Legal Rights

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED BELOW OR CLAIMS THAT APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT PERMIT TO BE SUBJECTED TO MANDATORY PREDISPUTE ARBITRATION, A PERSON OR ORGANIZATION THAT AFFIRMATIVELY AGREES TO THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC AGREE TO RESOLVE COVERED DISPUTES THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION RATHER THAN THROUGH A LAWSUIT BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AN ARBITRATION AWARD IS LIMITED BY LAW.

A.2 Separate Affirmative Assent

For an account, paid Service, subscription, organizational Service, ecommerce relationship, or other transaction for which TSN intends this Arbitration Agreement to be binding, TSN should present the arbitration disclosure conspicuously and obtain an affirmative electronic indication of agreement. TSN should not rely solely on an inconspicuous hyperlink, passive browsing, or silence where affirmative assent is reasonably available.

A.3 Electronic Arbitration Choice

Where implemented, the electronic interface may present a substantially similar choice: "I AGREE TO BINDING ARBITRATION" and "I DO NOT AGREE TO BINDING ARBITRATION." For a Service that TSN offers only on contractual terms requiring arbitration, selection of "I DO NOT AGREE" may mean that the person or organization cannot create, purchase, activate, renew, or continue the applicable contractual Service, except where applicable law requires a different result. Public informational content that TSN makes generally available without account formation need not be conditioned upon arbitration assent solely because it is publicly accessible.

A.4 Assent Record

TSN may maintain a record of arbitration assent that includes the user or organizational account identifier, the version of the Arbitration Agreement and Terms presented, the date and time of assent, the affirmative selection made, the Service or transaction involved, and other information reasonably necessary to establish the electronic agreement. Such records are governed by the Privacy Policy.

A.5 Informal Notice of Dispute

Before commencing arbitration, a party should provide the other party a written Notice of Dispute describing the claimant, the material facts, the legal or contractual basis of the dispute if known, the requested relief, and reasonably sufficient contact information. Unless emergency or time-sensitive relief is legally necessary, the parties will allow at least thirty (30) days after receipt of a substantially complete Notice of Dispute for good-faith informal resolution.

A.6 Agreement to Arbitrate

Subject to the exclusions and limitations in this Appendix, the parties agree that covered disputes arising out of or relating to the applicable TSN Terms, Service, account, purchase, subscription, organizational agreement, privacy practice, communication, or transaction will be resolved through final and binding individual arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq.

A.7 Arbitration Administrator and Rules

Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, consumer disputes will be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its then-current Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures when those rules apply. Business-to-business disputes may be administered under the AAA's then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules when appropriate. If the AAA is unavailable or declines administration, the parties will attempt in good faith to select another neutral administrator; if they cannot agree, a court of competent jurisdiction may appoint or select an administrator or arbitrator to the extent permitted by law.

A.8 Arbitration Costs

Consumer fees and costs will be allocated in accordance with the applicable administrator rules and nonwaivable law. TSN will not require an individual consumer to bear arbitration costs that applicable law or the administering organization's consumer rules require the business to pay. Each party ordinarily bears its own attorneys' fees and expenses unless a contract, statute, rule, or arbitration award lawfully provides otherwise.

A.9 Individual Proceedings

Except where prohibited by applicable law, covered disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis. Neither party agrees to class arbitration, representative arbitration, consolidated arbitration involving unrelated claimants, or arbitration in a private-attorney-general capacity unless the parties later expressly agree in writing or applicable law requires a different result.

A.10 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Exception

Nothing in this Arbitration Agreement limits rights provided by 9 U.S.C. §§ 401-402. At the election of a person alleging a qualifying sexual-assault dispute or sexual-harassment dispute, a predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver is not valid or enforceable with respect to a case covered by that federal law.

A.11 Small Claims

Either party may pursue an eligible individual dispute in a court of competent small-claims jurisdiction instead of arbitration when the matter qualifies for that court and remains within its lawful jurisdiction. A small-claims matter may not be used to circumvent an otherwise enforceable individual-arbitration requirement by asserting class, representative, or consolidated relief that the small-claims court lacks authority to provide.

A.12 Temporary and Injunctive Relief

Either party may seek temporary, preliminary, or emergency injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction when reasonably necessary to protect intellectual property, confidential information, data security, system integrity, safety, account access, or the status quo pending arbitration, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Seeking such limited relief does not waive arbitration of the underlying covered dispute.

A.13 Claims That Cannot Lawfully Be Arbitrated

A claim or remedy that applicable law makes nonwaivable or legally prohibits from being subjected to mandatory predispute arbitration will not be forced into arbitration to the extent of that prohibition. The remainder of this Arbitration Agreement will continue to apply to the maximum extent legally permitted.

A.14 Arbitrator Authority

Subject to matters that applicable law requires a court to decide, the arbitrator may determine issues concerning the merits of covered claims and may award individual relief available under applicable law and the governing agreement. The arbitrator may not award relief for or against persons who are not parties to the individual arbitration except as applicable law permits.

A.15 Hearing Location and Remote Proceedings

Arbitration may proceed by documents, telephone, videoconference, or in-person hearing as permitted by the applicable administrator rules, the parties' agreement, and applicable law. Where an in-person consumer hearing is required, location will be determined in a manner consistent with applicable law and the administrator's consumer rules so that the forum is not unreasonably burdensome.

A.16 Final Award and Court Enforcement

The arbitrator's award will be final and binding subject to the limited review, confirmation, modification, correction, or vacatur rights provided by applicable arbitration law. A court with jurisdiction may enter judgment on, confirm, enforce, modify, correct, or vacate an award only as permitted by applicable law.

A.17 Governing Arbitration Law

The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement to the extent applicable. Kentucky substantive law applies to the underlying agreement to the extent a Kentucky choice of law is legally permitted, subject to federal preemption and nonwaivable rights or protections applicable in another jurisdiction. Kentucky's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, KRS 369.101 through 369.120, recognizes electronic records, signatures, and contracts subject to its terms.

A.18 Severability

If a provision of this Arbitration Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and severed where legally appropriate, while the remainder continues in effect. If a class, collective, or representative-action waiver is held unenforceable for a particular claim in a manner that applicable law does not permit severance, the treatment of that claim will be determined under the governing law and administrator rules rather than by expanding the arbitrator's authority beyond what the parties lawfully agreed.

A.19 Survival

To the extent legally permitted, this Arbitration Agreement survives account closure, cancellation, termination of a subscription or Service, completion of a transaction, or termination of the parties' contractual relationship with respect to disputes arising from or relating to the covered relationship.

A.20 No Waiver of Informal Customer Support

Nothing in this Appendix prevents a user from first contacting TSN customer support, requesting a refund or correction, submitting a privacy request, reporting an accessibility barrier, making a good-faith complaint, or seeking ordinary customer assistance. Use of those processes does not by itself commence arbitration or constitute misconduct.

SECTION 42

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By accessing or using the Services, Users acknowledge that they:

  • have read these Terms
  • understand these Terms
  • agree to these Terms
  • consent to applicable policies

accept responsibility for compliance with applicable policies and laws.

If a User does not agree to these Terms, the User must immediately discontinue use of the Services.

The Shepherd Network LLC Master Legal Manual Version 1.1 | August 17, 2026

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Privacy Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

Version 1.1

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of individuals who access, use, participate in, subscribe to, purchase from, communicate with, or otherwise interact with our Services.

This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, disclosed, stored, retained, protected, and otherwise processed in connection with:

TheShepherdNetwork.org

The Shepherd Network

The Fold

The Well

The Upper Room

VerseKey

Shepherd Apparels

newsletters

devotionals

prayer request systems

praise report systems

testimonial systems

ecommerce systems

media channels

future Services

This Privacy Policy should be read together with the Terms of Service, Cookie Policy, Community Rules, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, and other applicable policies.

2. CHILDREN AND MINORS

2.1 Children Under 13

The Services are not intended for children under thirteen (13) years of age.

The Company does not knowingly permit children under thirteen (13) years of age to:

  • create accounts
  • participate in Communities
  • subscribe to Services
  • purchase products
  • access VerseKey memberships
  • submit User Content

utilize restricted Services.

If the Company becomes aware that information relating to a child under thirteen (13) years of age has been collected contrary to Company policy or applicable law, the Company reserves the right to:

  • suspend access
  • terminate accounts
  • remove content
  • preserve records where appropriate

take corrective action permitted by law.

2.1.1 COPPA Compliance

If the Company knowingly operates an online service directed to children under 13 or knowingly collects personal information directly from a child in a manner covered by COPPA, the Company will implement a COPPA-compliant parental notice, verifiable parental consent process, data-minimization, security, and retention program before that feature is launched.

This does not prohibit a parent, guardian, church, or authorized ministry from providing child information to ShepherdChek or another adult-managed service for legitimate registration, check-in, safety, or ministry-administration purposes. In those contexts, the adult or participating organization is responsible for having appropriate authority to provide the information, and the Company will use the information only for the disclosed service purpose.

2.2 Minors Ages 13 Through 17

Individuals between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age may only participate after successful completion of the Company's Dual Authorization Process.

The Company may require:

  • SMS authorization
  • email authorization
  • confirmation codes
  • identity verification
  • parental acknowledgements

additional verification measures.

The Company reserves discretion concerning verification procedures.

3. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

The Company may collect information including:

Account Information

  • first name
  • last name
  • display name
  • username
  • pseudonym
  • email address
  • login credentials

authentication information.

Subscription Information

  • subscription status
  • membership records
  • billing records
  • transaction identifiers

payment metadata.

Community Information

  • prayer requests
  • praise reports
  • testimonials
  • comments
  • discussions

community submissions.

VerseKey Information

  • gameplay activity
  • scores
  • achievements
  • leaderboard participation
  • account activity

authentication records.

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • browser information
  • operating system information
  • device information
  • log information
  • session information

security records.

Communication Information

  • newsletter enrollment
  • devotional enrollment
  • communication preferences
  • SMS consent records
  • email consent records

parental authorization records.

ShepherdSync Information

  • volunteer role
  • availability
  • assignments
  • confirmations
  • scheduling communications

participation records.

ShepherdChek Information

  • parent/guardian contact data
  • child registration data including name, age, grade/group, authorized pickup/security information

health or allergy information supplied by an authorized adult.

4. HOW INFORMATION MAY BE USED

Information may be used to:

  • provide Services
  • authenticate users
  • administer subscriptions
  • process transactions
  • operate VerseKey
  • administer Communities
  • provide support
  • provide newsletters
  • provide devotionals
  • provide ministry updates
  • improve Services
  • conduct analytics
  • provide security
  • investigate abuse
  • investigate fraud
  • comply with legal obligations

protect rights and property.

5. RELIGIOUS AND MINISTRY INFORMATION

Users may voluntarily submit:

  • prayer requests
  • praise reports
  • testimonials
  • ministry participation requests
  • devotional subscriptions

community participation information.

Such information may contain:

  • faith-related information
  • religious beliefs
  • ministry participation information

spiritual experiences.

Users voluntarily choose whether to disclose such information.

The Company cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality for information voluntarily disclosed within community-accessible environments.

6. COMMUNICATIONS

Users may voluntarily subscribe to:

  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • announcements
  • Shepherd Apparels updates
  • VerseKey updates

ministry communications.

The Company may also send:

  • operational notices
  • authentication messages
  • security notices
  • account notifications
  • subscription notices

transaction communications.

Operational communications may be sent regardless of marketing communication preferences where legally permitted.

7. SMS COMMUNICATIONS

Where SMS communications are utilized:

  • message frequency may vary
  • carrier charges may apply
  • consent is not a condition of purchase unless expressly stated

users may opt out where applicable.

The Company reserves the right to send security, authentication, and account-related messages where legally permitted.

7.1 Mobile Information and SMS Consent — Required Non-Sharing Rule

The Shepherd Network LLC does not share, sell, rent, or otherwise provide a user's mobile telephone number, SMS/text-messaging opt-in data, or messaging consent information to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile information and messaging-consent data may be disclosed only to service providers, carriers, messaging platforms, aggregators, security providers, legal advisers, or other processors as reasonably necessary to deliver and secure the messaging service, comply with law, or protect rights.

Such disclosures do not authorize those recipients to use the data for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

8. THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

The Company may utilize independent service providers including, but not limited to:

  • Printify
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Shopify
  • YouTube
  • Meta platforms
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • HeyGen
  • Make
  • Dlvr.it
  • hosting providers
  • analytics providers

future vendors.

Such providers maintain their own policies and practices.

The Company is not responsible for independent third-party privacy practices.

8.1 Churches and Organizational Customers

When the Company processes volunteer, parent, guardian, or child information on behalf of a church or other organizational customer, that organization may determine the purposes of processing and the Company may act as a service provider or processor.

Appropriate service agreements should define responsibilities, permitted processing, security, retention, deletion, incident response, and user requests.

9. OUR COMMITMENT TO USER PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY

No Sale of Personal Information

The Shepherd Network LLC respects the privacy of its users.

As a general business practice, The Shepherd Network LLC does not knowingly sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.

The Company may, however, share information with service providers, vendors, payment processors, hosting providers, communication providers, analytics providers, legal advisors, governmental authorities, and other parties as described in the Privacy Policy and as reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain, improve, and provide the Services.

Nothing in this section shall limit disclosures that are:

  • authorized by the User
  • necessary to provide requested Services
  • necessary to process transactions
  • necessary for security purposes
  • required by law
  • required to protect legal rights
  • required to investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents

otherwise permitted by applicable law.

The Company reserves the right to modify its information practices in the future, subject to applicable law and the Privacy Policy then in effect.

Our Commitment to User Privacy

The Shepherd Network LLC is committed to treating personal information with care, integrity, and respect.

While no privacy practice can guarantee absolute protection, the Company seeks to collect only information reasonably necessary to operate the Services, communicate with users, administer subscriptions, process requests, provide ministry resources, maintain security, and fulfill legitimate business purposes.

The Company does not operate its Services for the purpose of selling personal information and seeks to use personal information in a manner consistent with its mission, operational needs, and applicable law.

9.1 Consumer Privacy Rights

Where applicable law grants privacy rights, users may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or opt-out of covered targeted advertising, sale, or profiling.

Requests may be submitted to Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org.

The Company may authenticate requests and may deny or limit a request where permitted by law.

Where an appeal right is required, the Company will provide an appeal process and response instructions.

Kentucky's Consumer Data Protection Act applies only when statutory thresholds and other requirements are met. The Company nevertheless intends to use the rights framework in this section as a baseline practice where reasonably feasible, without representing that every statutory right applies to every user or service.

9.2 Sale, Targeted Advertising, and Profiling

The Company does not operate its Services for the purpose of selling personal data.

If the Company later engages in activity that constitutes a "sale," targeted advertising, or profiling under an applicable privacy law, the Company will provide any notices, opt-outs, and assessments required before or at the time that practice begins.

10. DATA RETENTION

The Company may retain information where reasonably necessary to:

  • comply with law
  • maintain business records
  • maintain accounting records
  • maintain tax records
  • investigate fraud
  • investigate abuse
  • investigate security incidents
  • preserve parental authorization records
  • preserve subscription records
  • preserve moderation records
  • preserve intellectual property rights
  • establish legal rights
  • defend legal claims
  • maintain publication archives

maintain ministry archives.

Retention periods may vary.

11. DELETION REQUESTS

Users may request deletion of information.

The Company will evaluate requests in good faith.

However, the Company reserves the right to retain information where reasonably necessary for:

  • legal compliance
  • fraud prevention
  • dispute resolution
  • security investigations
  • business records
  • payment records
  • parental authorization records
  • legal claims
  • intellectual property protection
  • archival purposes

protection of the Company, David Craig Cooper, users, and third parties.

12. SECURITY

The Company may implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, organizational, and operational safeguards.

However, no system can guarantee:

  • absolute security
  • uninterrupted protection
  • prevention of all cyberattacks

prevention of all unauthorized access.

Users acknowledge these risks.

12.1 Data Security and Breach Response

If a security breach triggers notice obligations under applicable law, the Company will provide legally required notices without unreasonable delay, subject to lawful law-enforcement delay and investigative needs.

The Company uses reasonable safeguards appropriate to its size, resources, systems, and data.

No security method is absolute, and the Company will respond to security incidents in accordance with applicable law and best practices.

13. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The Services are operated primarily from the United States.

Users outside the United States acknowledge that information may be transferred to, stored in, processed in, or administered from jurisdictions where the Company or its providers operate.

14. AI TECHNOLOGIES

The Company may utilize:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • automated moderation systems
  • recommendation systems
  • customer support technologies
  • analytics systems

future AI technologies.

Certain content, communications, moderation actions, recommendations, analytics, administrative functions, or support interactions may be generated, assisted, enhanced, summarized, reviewed, or processed through AI Technologies.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revised policies constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy

publicVersion 2.0 Effective August 1, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC

SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy

Version 2.0 (Publication Edition)

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

This standalone public policy is part of the TSN Master Legal Manual Version 2.0.

3.1 Program Owner

The sender and program owner is The Shepherd Network™ LLC. SMS messages for the ShepherdSync™ Volunteer Scheduling and Service Notifications program are sent from (502) 517-7226. The (502) 517-9093 number is the general contact/Google Voice number and does not originate ShepherdSync™ campaign messages. Individual services such as ShepherdSync™, ShepherdChek™, VerseKey™, and TheShepherdNetwork.org may identify themselves in messages, but the registered business sender remains The Shepherd Network™ LLC unless a separate organization is expressly registered and identified.

3.2 SMS Is Optional

Providing a mobile telephone number does not, by itself, enroll a user in recurring SMS messages. SMS consent must be affirmative, voluntary, and separate from required acceptance of Terms, Privacy Policy, account creation, purchase, donation, subscription, or other mandatory action. Any electronic SMS checkbox must be unchecked by default. Users must be able to decline recurring SMS and still complete the underlying action unless the requested service cannot technically function without a specific non-recurring message and applicable law permits that communication.

3.3 Website/App Opt-In Standard

For website or app enrollment, the user enters or confirms a mobile number and affirmatively selects a separate consent control that identifies The Shepherd Network™ LLC and the categories of recurring SMS the user is requesting. The disclosure must state that message frequency varies, message and data rates may apply, and users may reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help. The opt-in page must link to the public Terms and Privacy Policy. TSN should maintain a timestamped record of the disclosure version, consent action, program/service, telephone number, and source page.

3.4 Program Categories

Consent should be scoped to what the user reasonably expects. TSN may offer separate categories such as: (a) ShepherdSync™ scheduling and volunteer communications; (b) ShepherdChek™ registration/check-in communications; (c) devotionals, prayer responses, community/ministry updates; (d) account/security notices; and (e) marketing/promotional messages. A user's consent to one category does not automatically authorize unrelated recurring categories.

3.5 Marketing SMS

TSN will not treat consent to informational, devotional, scheduling, registration/check-in, account, or transactional messages as consent to advertising or telemarketing. If TSN sends SMS that advertises or promotes products or services in a manner requiring prior express written consent under the TCPA/FCC rules, TSN will obtain the required written consent before sending those messages and will preserve evidence of that consent.

3.6 Frequency, Rates, STOP, and HELP

Message frequency varies by program, user activity, scheduling needs, and communications requested. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP, QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE—or use any other reasonable method that clearly communicates revocation—to stop messages for which consent is required. Reply HELP for assistance. TSN will honor valid revocation requests within the time required by applicable law and carrier rules and should process standard STOP requests immediately whenever technically feasible.

3.7 Confirmation of Opt-Out

After a valid SMS opt-out, TSN may send one non-promotional confirmation message acknowledging the request and confirming that no further recurring messages requiring that consent will be sent. If the user had consented to multiple distinct message categories and the request is ambiguous, TSN may seek clarification only as permitted by applicable law while pausing covered messages absent clarification.

3.8 No Transfer of Consent

SMS consent is specific to the sender and messaging program identified at opt-in. TSN will not transfer or assign messaging consent to another church, business, affiliate, or third party for that party's marketing. A church using a future TSN platform to send messages in the church's own name must have its own lawful consent and, where required, its own messaging registration.

3.9 Records

TSN should retain consent and opt-out records for a period reasonably sufficient to demonstrate compliance, subject to legal requirements and the Data Retention Schedule. Records should include the mobile number, date/time, consent text/version, source, program, user action, and opt-out history.

3.10 Delivery and Carriers

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is not guaranteed and depends on carrier and device availability.

3.11 Public SMS Compliance Page

TSN should maintain a publicly accessible, crawlable SMS page that displays the current SMS program disclosures, opt-in mechanism or evidence, links to Terms and Privacy, and current support information. The page should not require login or client-side interaction before the legal text is available to automated compliance reviewers. Messages for the ShepherdSync™ Volunteer Scheduling and Service Notifications program originate from (502) 517-7226.

Contact: support@theshepherdnetwork.org | SMS Program: (502) 517-7226 | General Text: 502.517.9093`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // SUBSCRIPTION TERMS & BILLING POLICY — Version 2.0 (Publication Edition) // Public URL: https://theshepherdnetwork.org/subscription-terms // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const SUBSCRIPTION_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC Subscription Terms & Billing Policy

Version 2.0 (Publication Edition)

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

This standalone public policy is part of the TSN Master Legal Manual Version 2.0.

5.1 Scope

This Subscription Terms & Billing Policy applies to paid memberships, recurring subscriptions, continuous-service arrangements, promotional subscriptions, free-to-paid trials, and other recurring billing offerings made directly by The Shepherd Network™ LLC. A one-time purchase is not an automatically renewing subscription unless the applicable offer expressly states otherwise.

5.2 Clear and Conspicuous Renewal Terms

Before a consumer enters an automatic-renewal or continuous-service arrangement, The Shepherd Network™ LLC will present the material renewal terms clearly and conspicuously and in proximity to the consumer's request to enroll, to the extent required by applicable law. The disclosed terms will identify, as applicable: that the service renews or continues until canceled; the recurring price and billing frequency; whether and how the price may change; the length of the renewal term or continuous nature of the service; any minimum purchase obligation; and the applicable cancellation method.

5.3 Free Trials and Promotional Offers

If a free trial, introductory price, discount, or promotional period converts to a paid recurring arrangement, the pre-enrollment disclosure will clearly identify the duration of the trial or promotional period, the price or pricing method that applies afterward, the billing frequency, when the first paid charge will occur, and how the consumer may cancel before being charged, to the extent required by applicable law.

5.4 Affirmative Consent Before Recurring Charges

The Company will obtain the consumer's affirmative consent to the applicable automatic-renewal or continuous-service terms before charging the consumer for recurring service where required by applicable law. A preselected box, silence, inactivity, or acceptance of unrelated legal terms will not be treated as affirmative consent to recurring billing where the law requires a separate affirmative act.

5.5 Retainable Acknowledgment

After enrollment, the Company will provide the consumer with an acknowledgment in a form the consumer can retain when required by applicable law. The acknowledgment will include or provide access to the applicable renewal or continuous-service terms, price and billing frequency, cancellation policy, and instructions describing how to cancel.

5.6 Cancellation

The Company will provide a cost-effective, timely, and reasonably easy-to-use cancellation method consistent with applicable law and the enrollment method. A Kentucky consumer who accepted an automatic-renewal or continuous-service offer online will be permitted to terminate that arrangement exclusively online as required by KRS 365.402(3). The Company will not require a Kentucky consumer who enrolled online to telephone the Company as the sole method of cancellation.

5.7 Effect of Cancellation

Cancellation ordinarily prevents future renewal charges. Unless the applicable offer or law provides otherwise, cancellation does not automatically refund a properly charged current billing period, and access may continue through the end of that paid period. The Company may terminate or restrict access sooner where permitted by the Terms of Service, including for serious misuse, fraud, security threats, nonpayment, or unlawful conduct.

5.8 Material Changes

If the Company makes a material change to an accepted automatic-renewal or continuous-service arrangement, the Company will provide the notice, cancellation information, and renewed consent required by the law applicable to the consumer. For Kentucky consumers, a clear and conspicuous notice of a material change and retainable cancellation information will be provided as required by KRS 365.402(4).

5.9 Refunds and Nonwaivable Rights

Except where the applicable offer states otherwise or applicable law requires a different result, subscription fees already paid are generally non-refundable. Nothing in this Policy limits a refund, cancellation right, chargeback right, consumer-protection remedy, or other right that applicable law makes nonwaivable.

5.10 Payment Processing

Recurring charges may be processed by one or more authorized payment processors. The Company may change payment processors without amending this Policy solely because the provider changes. The Company will not intentionally retain full payment-card credentials unless necessary, lawfully permitted, and handled under applicable payment-security requirements.

5.11 SMS and Marketing Independence

Purchasing, renewing, or maintaining a subscription does not automatically enroll a subscriber in optional recurring SMS/text messaging or unrelated promotional communications. Any consent required for those communications will be obtained separately under the SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy and applicable law.

5.12 Kentucky-Specific Authority and Multi-State Application

For Kentucky consumer automatic-renewal and continuous-service offers, KRS 365.400 through 365.408 govern applicable Kentucky requirements, including clear disclosures, affirmative consent, retainable acknowledgment, cancellation methods, online cancellation for online enrollment, and notice of material changes. For consumers in other jurisdictions, the Company will comply with any nonwaivable subscription, automatic-renewal, cancellation, or negative-option requirements applicable to that consumer or transaction. Compliance with Kentucky law alone is not represented as satisfying another jurisdiction's law.

5.13 Federal Consumer-Protection Requirements

Online recurring billing practices will be administered consistently with applicable federal consumer-protection law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA) where applicable. The Company will not misrepresent material subscription terms, obscure recurring charges, charge consumers without the consent required by applicable law, or impose cancellation barriers prohibited by applicable law.

5.14 Records and Retention

Subscription and billing records are governed by the Company's data retention policies. The Company will retain only those enrollment, consent, billing, cancellation, tax, accounting, processor, chargeback, or legal records necessary for the applicable purpose or required period and will not impose a blanket multi-year post-cancellation retention period absent a specific requirement.

Contact: support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // COOKIE POLICY — Version 2.0 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const COOKIE_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — COOKIE POLICY

Version 2.0

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

1. PURPOSE

This Policy explains how The Shepherd Network™ LLC may use cookies, authentication technologies, browser storage, local storage, analytics technologies, security technologies, and related tools.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files stored on a device that help websites function properly. We may also use browser storage, local storage, authentication tokens, session identifiers, and security technologies.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE MAY USE

Essential Cookies: Required for the Services to function. These include authentication tokens, session identifiers, and security cookies.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Services so we can improve them.

Security Cookies: Protect the Services and users from fraudulent activity.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES Third-party services (payment processors, analytics providers) may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

5. MANAGING COOKIES You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. AUTHENTICATION We use authentication tokens to keep you logged in securely.

7. UPDATES

This Policy may be updated. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

8. CONTACT support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // COMMUNITY RULES — Version 2.0 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const COMMUNITY_RULES_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — COMMUNITY RULES

Version 2.0

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

1. PURPOSE

These Community Rules govern participation in all community features including: The Fold, The Well, The Upper Room, prayer request areas, praise report areas, testimonials, comments, discussions, and forums.

2. COMMUNITY PURPOSE The Communities exist to encourage: Christian fellowship, ministry engagement, prayer participation, educational discussion, respectful communication, encouragement, and faith-based interaction.

Participation is a privilege and not a right.

3. ELIGIBILITY • Children under 13 are prohibited from participating. • Ages 13–17 may participate only with verified parental consent. • Users must agree to all applicable policies.

4. CONTENT STANDARDS

Permitted Content: • Prayer requests and praise reports • Scripture references and biblical discussion • Personal testimonies and encouragements • Faith-based questions and discussions • Ministry announcements and updates

Prohibited Content: • Profanity, obscenity, or offensive language • Content that demeans, harasses, or threatens others • False doctrine or content contrary to biblical Christianity • Political content unrelated to biblical principles • Spam, advertising, or solicitation • Personal information of others without consent • Content that violates any law

5. MODERATION The Company reserves the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate any user's access at its sole discretion.

6. REPORTING Users may report violations to support@theshepherdnetwork.org.

7. ENFORCEMENT Violations may result in warnings, content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent termination.

8. CONTACT support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // MASTER LEGAL MANUAL — Intro/Index // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const MASTER_INTRO_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — MASTER LEGAL MANUAL

Version 2.0 (Publication Edition)

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

This Master Legal Manual is the complete, controlling collection of the public policies and legal terms maintained by The Shepherd Network™ LLC. Each section below is also published at its own permanent public URL so that compliance reviewers and visitors can retrieve the applicable legal text directly.

CONTENTS

1. Terms of Service — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/terms

2. Privacy Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/privacy

3. SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms

4. Subscription Terms & Billing Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/subscription-terms

5. Cookie Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/cookie-policy

6. Community Rules — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/community-rules

7. SMS Consent & Opt-In Information — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms-consent

8. Accessibility Statement — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/accessibility

All policies are Version 2.0 (Publication Edition), effective August 1, 2026.

For questions about any policy: support@theshepherdnetwork.org

05

Subscription Terms & Billing Policy

publicVersion 2.0 Effective August 1, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC

Subscription Terms & Billing Policy

Version 2.0 (Publication Edition)

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

This standalone public policy is part of the TSN Master Legal Manual Version 2.0.

5.1 Scope

This Subscription Terms & Billing Policy applies to paid memberships, recurring subscriptions, continuous-service arrangements, promotional subscriptions, free-to-paid trials, and other recurring billing offerings made directly by The Shepherd Network™ LLC. A one-time purchase is not an automatically renewing subscription unless the applicable offer expressly states otherwise.

5.2 Clear and Conspicuous Renewal Terms

Before a consumer enters an automatic-renewal or continuous-service arrangement, The Shepherd Network™ LLC will present the material renewal terms clearly and conspicuously and in proximity to the consumer's request to enroll, to the extent required by applicable law. The disclosed terms will identify, as applicable: that the service renews or continues until canceled; the recurring price and billing frequency; whether and how the price may change; the length of the renewal term or continuous nature of the service; any minimum purchase obligation; and the applicable cancellation method.

5.3 Free Trials and Promotional Offers

If a free trial, introductory price, discount, or promotional period converts to a paid recurring arrangement, the pre-enrollment disclosure will clearly identify the duration of the trial or promotional period, the price or pricing method that applies afterward, the billing frequency, when the first paid charge will occur, and how the consumer may cancel before being charged, to the extent required by applicable law.

5.4 Affirmative Consent Before Recurring Charges

The Company will obtain the consumer's affirmative consent to the applicable automatic-renewal or continuous-service terms before charging the consumer for recurring service where required by applicable law. A preselected box, silence, inactivity, or acceptance of unrelated legal terms will not be treated as affirmative consent to recurring billing where the law requires a separate affirmative act.

5.5 Retainable Acknowledgment

After enrollment, the Company will provide the consumer with an acknowledgment in a form the consumer can retain when required by applicable law. The acknowledgment will include or provide access to the applicable renewal or continuous-service terms, price and billing frequency, cancellation policy, and instructions describing how to cancel.

5.6 Cancellation

The Company will provide a cost-effective, timely, and reasonably easy-to-use cancellation method consistent with applicable law and the enrollment method. A Kentucky consumer who accepted an automatic-renewal or continuous-service offer online will be permitted to terminate that arrangement exclusively online as required by KRS 365.402(3). The Company will not require a Kentucky consumer who enrolled online to telephone the Company as the sole method of cancellation.

5.7 Effect of Cancellation

Cancellation ordinarily prevents future renewal charges. Unless the applicable offer or law provides otherwise, cancellation does not automatically refund a properly charged current billing period, and access may continue through the end of that paid period. The Company may terminate or restrict access sooner where permitted by the Terms of Service, including for serious misuse, fraud, security threats, nonpayment, or unlawful conduct.

5.8 Material Changes

If the Company makes a material change to an accepted automatic-renewal or continuous-service arrangement, the Company will provide the notice, cancellation information, and renewed consent required by the law applicable to the consumer. For Kentucky consumers, a clear and conspicuous notice of a material change and retainable cancellation information will be provided as required by KRS 365.402(4).

5.9 Refunds and Nonwaivable Rights

Except where the applicable offer states otherwise or applicable law requires a different result, subscription fees already paid are generally non-refundable. Nothing in this Policy limits a refund, cancellation right, chargeback right, consumer-protection remedy, or other right that applicable law makes nonwaivable.

5.10 Payment Processing

Recurring charges may be processed by one or more authorized payment processors. The Company may change payment processors without amending this Policy solely because the provider changes. The Company will not intentionally retain full payment-card credentials unless necessary, lawfully permitted, and handled under applicable payment-security requirements.

5.11 SMS and Marketing Independence

Purchasing, renewing, or maintaining a subscription does not automatically enroll a subscriber in optional recurring SMS/text messaging or unrelated promotional communications. Any consent required for those communications will be obtained separately under the SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy and applicable law.

5.12 Kentucky-Specific Authority and Multi-State Application

For Kentucky consumer automatic-renewal and continuous-service offers, KRS 365.400 through 365.408 govern applicable Kentucky requirements, including clear disclosures, affirmative consent, retainable acknowledgment, cancellation methods, online cancellation for online enrollment, and notice of material changes. For consumers in other jurisdictions, the Company will comply with any nonwaivable subscription, automatic-renewal, cancellation, or negative-option requirements applicable to that consumer or transaction. Compliance with Kentucky law alone is not represented as satisfying another jurisdiction's law.

5.13 Federal Consumer-Protection Requirements

Online recurring billing practices will be administered consistently with applicable federal consumer-protection law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA) where applicable. The Company will not misrepresent material subscription terms, obscure recurring charges, charge consumers without the consent required by applicable law, or impose cancellation barriers prohibited by applicable law.

5.14 Records and Retention

Subscription and billing records are governed by the Company's data retention policies. The Company will retain only those enrollment, consent, billing, cancellation, tax, accounting, processor, chargeback, or legal records necessary for the applicable purpose or required period and will not impose a blanket multi-year post-cancellation retention period absent a specific requirement.

Contact: support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // COOKIE POLICY — Version 2.0 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const COOKIE_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — COOKIE POLICY

Version 2.0

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

1. PURPOSE

This Policy explains how The Shepherd Network™ LLC may use cookies, authentication technologies, browser storage, local storage, analytics technologies, security technologies, and related tools.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files stored on a device that help websites function properly. We may also use browser storage, local storage, authentication tokens, session identifiers, and security technologies.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE MAY USE

Essential Cookies: Required for the Services to function. These include authentication tokens, session identifiers, and security cookies.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Services so we can improve them.

Security Cookies: Protect the Services and users from fraudulent activity.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES Third-party services (payment processors, analytics providers) may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

5. MANAGING COOKIES You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

6. AUTHENTICATION We use authentication tokens to keep you logged in securely.

7. UPDATES

This Policy may be updated. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

8. CONTACT support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // COMMUNITY RULES — Version 2.0 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const COMMUNITY_RULES_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — COMMUNITY RULES

Version 2.0

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

1. PURPOSE

These Community Rules govern participation in all community features including: The Fold, The Well, The Upper Room, prayer request areas, praise report areas, testimonials, comments, discussions, and forums.

2. COMMUNITY PURPOSE The Communities exist to encourage: Christian fellowship, ministry engagement, prayer participation, educational discussion, respectful communication, encouragement, and faith-based interaction.

Participation is a privilege and not a right.

3. ELIGIBILITY • Children under 13 are prohibited from participating. • Ages 13–17 may participate only with verified parental consent. • Users must agree to all applicable policies.

4. CONTENT STANDARDS

Permitted Content: • Prayer requests and praise reports • Scripture references and biblical discussion • Personal testimonies and encouragements • Faith-based questions and discussions • Ministry announcements and updates

Prohibited Content: • Profanity, obscenity, or offensive language • Content that demeans, harasses, or threatens others • False doctrine or content contrary to biblical Christianity • Political content unrelated to biblical principles • Spam, advertising, or solicitation • Personal information of others without consent • Content that violates any law

5. MODERATION The Company reserves the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate any user's access at its sole discretion.

6. REPORTING Users may report violations to support@theshepherdnetwork.org.

7. ENFORCEMENT Violations may result in warnings, content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent termination.

8. CONTACT support@theshepherdnetwork.org`;

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------- // MASTER LEGAL MANUAL — Intro/Index // --------------------------------------------------------------------------- export const MASTER_INTRO_TEXT = `THE SHEPHERD NETWORK LLC — MASTER LEGAL MANUAL

Version 2.0 (Publication Edition)

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

This Master Legal Manual is the complete, controlling collection of the public policies and legal terms maintained by The Shepherd Network™ LLC. Each section below is also published at its own permanent public URL so that compliance reviewers and visitors can retrieve the applicable legal text directly.

CONTENTS

1. Terms of Service — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/terms

2. Privacy Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/privacy

3. SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms

4. Subscription Terms & Billing Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/subscription-terms

5. Cookie Policy — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/cookie-policy

6. Community Rules — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/community-rules

7. SMS Consent & Opt-In Information — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/sms-consent

8. Accessibility Statement — https://theshepherdnetwork.org/accessibility

All policies are Version 2.0 (Publication Edition), effective August 1, 2026.

For questions about any policy: support@theshepherdnetwork.org

06

Cookie Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

This Cookie Policy explains how The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") may use cookies, authentication technologies, browser storage, local storage, analytics technologies, security technologies, and related tools in connection with:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • ecommerce systems
  • future Services

This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies stored on a device, browser, application, or system that may help websites and online services function properly.

The Company may also utilize:

  • browser storage
  • local storage
  • authentication tokens
  • session identifiers
  • security technologies
  • future authentication technologies

References to "cookies" within this Policy may include such technologies unless context requires otherwise.

3. ESSENTIAL COOKIES

Essential cookies may be used to:

  • authenticate users
  • maintain login sessions
  • validate subscriptions
  • validate membership status
  • provide VerseKey access
  • provide Community access
  • support security features
  • administer accounts

These technologies may be required for operation of the Services.

If essential cookies are disabled, portions of the Services may not function properly.

4. AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES

The Company may utilize authentication systems including:

  • login tokens
  • access tokens
  • session identifiers
  • authentication cookies
  • security credentials
  • subscription validation mechanisms

Such technologies help:

  • verify identity
  • prevent unauthorized access
  • maintain account integrity
  • administer premium content

5. COMMUNITY FEATURES

Cookies and similar technologies may be used in connection with:

  • prayer requests
  • praise reports
  • testimonials
  • community preferences
  • user settings
  • participation history
  • account preferences

These technologies help improve usability and functionality.

6. VERSEKEY FEATURES

VerseKey may utilize cookies and related technologies to:

  • maintain gameplay sessions
  • authenticate users
  • validate subscription levels
  • preserve preferences
  • administer achievements
  • administer leaderboards
  • support gameplay functionality

7. ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES

The Company may utilize analytics technologies to better understand:

  • site performance
  • user engagement
  • feature usage
  • operational effectiveness
  • technical performance

Analytics data may be aggregated, anonymized, or otherwise processed where appropriate.

8. SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES

Security technologies may be used to:

  • prevent fraud
  • detect abuse
  • monitor authentication
  • investigate incidents
  • protect accounts
  • protect subscriptions
  • protect intellectual property
  • support security operations

9. THIRD-PARTY TECHNOLOGIES

The Services may incorporate technologies provided by third parties including:

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Amazon
  • Printify
  • Shopify
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • analytics providers
  • hosting providers
  • future providers

Such providers may utilize their own cookies and related technologies subject to their own policies.

The Company does not control independent third-party technologies.

10. COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Cookies and related technologies may be used to:

  • manage newsletter subscriptions
  • manage devotional subscriptions
  • manage communication preferences
  • support authentication procedures
  • support parental authorization procedures
  • administer notifications

11. PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION RECORDS

The Company may utilize cookies, tokens, authentication records, and related technologies in connection with:

  • age verification
  • parental authorization
  • SMS verification
  • email verification
  • consent tracking
  • security investigations

The Company may retain related records as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

The Company reserves the right to utilize future:

  • authentication technologies
  • analytics technologies
  • security technologies
  • personalization technologies
  • communication technologies
  • operational technologies

consistent with applicable law.

13. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

Users may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through:

  • browser settings
  • device settings
  • platform controls
  • third-party controls

Disabling cookies may impact functionality, features, subscriptions, authentication systems, VerseKey functionality, and Community participation.

14. NO GUARANTEE OF FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT COOKIES

Certain Services may require cookies, authentication technologies, or related technologies to function properly.

The Company does not guarantee that Services will operate correctly if such technologies are disabled.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

07

Community Rules

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

These Community Rules govern participation in all community features operated by The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), including:

  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • prayer request areas
  • praise report areas
  • testimonials
  • comments
  • discussions
  • forums
  • community communications
  • future community features

These Rules supplement the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and other applicable Company policies.

2. COMMUNITY PURPOSE

The Communities exist to encourage:

  • Christian fellowship
  • ministry engagement
  • prayer participation
  • educational discussion
  • respectful communication
  • encouragement
  • faith-based interaction

Participation is a privilege and not a right.

3. ELIGIBILITY

Children under thirteen (13) years of age are prohibited from participating.

Individuals between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age may only participate after successful completion of the Company's Dual Authorization Process.

The Company reserves discretion regarding eligibility and participation.

4. USER CONDUCT

Members shall conduct themselves respectfully and lawfully.

Users may not engage in conduct that:

  • violates law
  • infringes intellectual property rights
  • harasses others
  • threatens others
  • impersonates others
  • promotes fraud
  • promotes malicious activity
  • interferes with Services
  • disrupts community operations

5. PRAYER REQUESTS

Prayer requests are voluntary submissions.

Users are responsible for determining what information they choose to disclose.

The Company cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality for information voluntarily shared within community-accessible areas.

The Company reserves the right to:

  • moderate
  • edit
  • reformat
  • archive
  • remove

prayer requests as reasonably necessary.

6. PRAISE REPORTS

Praise reports are voluntary submissions.

Users grant the Company permission to:

  • display
  • archive
  • moderate
  • distribute within the Services
  • utilize in ministry-related contexts

subject to applicable law and Company policies.

7. TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials are voluntary.

By submitting a testimonial, users grant The Shepherd Network LLC and David Craig Cooper a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • publish
  • display
  • reproduce
  • distribute
  • archive
  • quote
  • edit for grammar, formatting, clarity, and length
  • utilize in publications
  • utilize in newsletters
  • utilize in devotionals
  • utilize in educational materials
  • utilize in promotional materials

The Company reserves discretion regarding publication.

8. USER CONTENT LICENSE

Users retain ownership of content they lawfully submit.

However, by submitting User Content, users grant The Shepherd Network LLC and David Craig Cooper a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, nonexclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to:

  • use
  • host
  • store
  • archive
  • reproduce
  • publish
  • distribute
  • display
  • transmit
  • promote
  • moderate
  • reformat
  • edit for administrative purposes

in connection with operation of the Services.

This license survives account termination and content removal requests to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. PROHIBITED CONTENT

Users may not submit content that:

  • violates law
  • infringes rights
  • contains malicious code
  • promotes fraud
  • promotes unlawful activity
  • contains threats
  • contains harassment
  • contains defamatory material
  • contains obscene material prohibited by law
  • contains unauthorized advertising
  • contains unauthorized solicitations

The Company reserves discretion regarding interpretation and enforcement.

10. MODERATION AUTHORITY

The Company retains broad discretion to:

  • moderate content
  • edit content
  • reformat content
  • restrict visibility
  • archive content
  • remove content
  • restrict participation
  • suspend accounts
  • terminate accounts

The Company is not obligated to publish or retain any content.

11. INVESTIGATION AUTHORITY

The Company may investigate suspected violations and may rely upon:

  • account records
  • authentication logs
  • moderation records
  • communication records
  • subscription records
  • security logs
  • technical records

when making moderation, restriction, suspension, or termination decisions.

12. MODERATION FINALITY

Moderation and enforcement decisions made by the Company concerning:

  • content removal
  • participation rights
  • account restrictions
  • warnings
  • suspensions
  • terminations

shall be final except where applicable law expressly requires otherwise.

The Company is not obligated to provide explanations, appeals, reviews, reinstatements, or reconsideration opportunities.

13. NO EXPECTATION OF CONTINUED PARTICIPATION

Users are not guaranteed continued participation in any Community.

The Company may:

  • discontinue Communities
  • modify Communities
  • rename Communities
  • restructure Communities
  • remove Community features

at any time.

14. COMMUNITY NAMES

The Company reserves the right to rename, replace, expand, consolidate, or discontinue:

  • The Fold;
  • The Well;
  • The Upper Room;

and future Community names without affecting the enforceability of these Rules.

15. CHANGES TO THESE RULES

The Company may revise these Rules from time to time.

Continued participation following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

08

VerseKey Terms

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

These VerseKey Terms govern access to and use of VerseKey and all related features operated by The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

VerseKey is a Bible-based educational, devotional, puzzle, mystery, gaming, learning, and interactive platform.

These Terms supplement the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Rules, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, and other applicable policies.

2. VERSEKEY TIERS

VerseKey currently includes:

  • The Wanderer — Free access tier.
  • The Seeker — Paid Tier 1 membership level.
  • The Scholar — Paid Tier 2 membership level.

The Company reserves the right to:

  • modify tiers
  • rename tiers
  • add tiers
  • remove tiers
  • merge tiers
  • restructure access levels

No user is guaranteed continued access to any specific tier structure.

3. ELIGIBILITY

Children under thirteen (13) years of age are prohibited from accessing VerseKey.

Individuals between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age may only participate after successful completion of the Company's Dual Authorization Process.

The Company reserves discretion concerning eligibility.

4. ACCOUNT ACCESS

Users may be required to:

  • create accounts
  • authenticate credentials
  • utilize tokens
  • utilize access codes
  • verify subscriptions
  • verify memberships

Users are responsible for maintaining account security.

5. SUBSCRIPTIONS

Certain VerseKey features may require paid subscriptions.

Users acknowledge that:

  • subscriptions may renew automatically where applicable
  • recurring billing may occur where authorized
  • access may be restricted upon cancellation or expiration
  • pricing may change in the future

The Company reserves the right to modify subscription structures.

6. REFUND POLICY

Monthly Subscriptions

Monthly subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Users who cancel may continue accessing paid features through the remainder of the active billing period.

Annual Subscriptions

Annual subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Where a refund is legally required, the Company may apply a prorated calculation based upon the unused portion of the subscription period to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7. GAMEPLAY RULES

Users shall not:

  • exploit software vulnerabilities
  • manipulate scores
  • manipulate rankings
  • manipulate achievements
  • circumvent access controls
  • share access credentials
  • engage in automated gameplay
  • interfere with platform operations

The Company reserves discretion concerning interpretation and enforcement.

8. LEADERBOARDS

VerseKey may include:

  • rankings
  • leaderboards
  • score tracking
  • achievement systems
  • participation statistics

The Company makes no guarantee concerning:

  • ranking placement
  • ranking continuity
  • ranking accuracy
  • preservation of rankings

Leaderboard participation is a privilege and not a right.

9. ACHIEVEMENTS

The Company may create:

  • achievements
  • badges
  • recognition systems
  • participation awards
  • milestone awards

The Company may:

  • modify achievements
  • revoke achievements
  • remove achievements
  • discontinue achievement systems

No achievement possesses monetary value.

10. NO PROPERTY RIGHTS

Users obtain no ownership interest in:

  • rankings
  • achievements
  • accounts
  • statistics
  • virtual recognition
  • gameplay status
  • subscription status

All such items remain administrative features of the Services.

11. BETA FEATURES

The Company may offer:

  • beta features
  • experimental features
  • preview features
  • pilot programs
  • early-access features

Such features may:

  • contain defects
  • contain inaccuracies
  • operate unpredictably
  • be modified
  • be discontinued

No warranties are provided concerning beta features.

12. AI AND AUTOMATION

The Company may utilize:

  • AI technologies
  • automated moderation systems
  • automated analytics systems
  • automated recommendation systems
  • future technologies

in connection with VerseKey administration and operation.

13. INVESTIGATIONS

The Company may investigate suspected:

  • cheating
  • abuse
  • fraud
  • unauthorized access
  • policy violations
  • exploitation of vulnerabilities

The Company may rely upon:

  • account records
  • authentication logs
  • gameplay records
  • technical records
  • moderation records
  • security records

14. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

The Company reserves broad discretion to:

  • suspend accounts
  • restrict access
  • revoke subscriptions
  • remove leaderboard entries
  • revoke achievements
  • invalidate scores
  • terminate participation

The Company is not obligated to provide explanations, appeals, reviews, reinstatements, or reconsideration opportunities.

15. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

The Company reserves the right to:

  • expand VerseKey
  • modify VerseKey
  • redesign VerseKey
  • discontinue VerseKey
  • introduce new gameplay systems
  • introduce multiplayer features
  • introduce community features
  • introduce educational features
  • introduce additional subscriptions

No user is guaranteed continuation of any specific feature.

16. EDUCATIONAL AND DEVOTIONAL PURPOSES

VerseKey is intended primarily as:

  • an educational resource
  • a devotional resource
  • an entertainment resource
  • a ministry-oriented learning experience

VerseKey does not provide:

  • legal advice
  • medical advice
  • financial advice
  • professional counseling
  • professional services

Users remain responsible for their own decisions and judgments.

17. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All VerseKey content including:

  • puzzles
  • game mechanics
  • educational content
  • devotionals
  • software
  • graphics
  • branding
  • rankings systems
  • achievement systems

are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized copying, scraping, harvesting, AI training, reproduction, or commercial use is prohibited.

18. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Company may revise these Terms from time to time.

Continued use of VerseKey following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

09

Shepherd Apparels Terms

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

These Shepherd Apparels Terms govern purchases, browsing, ordering, fulfillment, shipping, returns, exchanges, and use of Shepherd Apparels products offered by The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms supplement the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, and all other applicable Company policies.

2. SHEPHERD APPARELS

Shepherd Apparels is the ecommerce and merchandise division of The Shepherd Network LLC.

Products may include:

  • shirts
  • t-shirts
  • hoodies
  • sweatshirts
  • mugs
  • stickers
  • hats
  • beanies
  • keychains
  • keyrings
  • bracelets
  • necklaces
  • drinkware
  • accessories
  • publications
  • ministry merchandise
  • future products

The Company reserves the right to add, remove, modify, discontinue, or replace products at any time.

3. ORDER PROCESSING

Submission of an order does not guarantee acceptance.

The Company reserves the right to:

  • accept orders
  • reject orders
  • cancel orders
  • limit quantities
  • restrict purchases
  • investigate suspicious transactions

Orders may be declined for:

  • fraud concerns
  • payment issues
  • inventory concerns
  • operational issues
  • legal concerns
  • pricing errors

4. THIRD-PARTY FULFILLMENT PROVIDERS

The Company may utilize independent fulfillment providers including:

Primary Apparel Fulfillment Provider

Printify

Publishing and Book Fulfillment Provider

Amazon

Future Providers

  • Shopify integrations
  • third-party printers
  • distributors
  • fulfillment partners
  • ecommerce providers

The Company does not control the day-to-day operations of independent fulfillment providers.

Users agree to comply with all applicable third-party provider policies.

5. THIRD-PARTY RESPONSIBILITY LIMITATION

The Company is not responsible for acts, omissions, delays, failures, interruptions, policies, procedures, technologies, or operational decisions of third-party providers.

This includes:

  • shipping delays
  • manufacturing delays
  • carrier delays
  • lost packages
  • damaged shipments
  • customs delays
  • inventory shortages
  • printing defects beyond the Company's reasonable control
  • fulfillment errors caused by third parties

Users may be subject to the policies of applicable third-party providers.

6. PRODUCT APPEARANCE DISCLAIMER

Actual products may differ from images displayed online.

Variations may occur regarding:

  • colors
  • sizing
  • dimensions
  • textures
  • materials
  • printing placement
  • manufacturing tolerances
  • display settings
  • device screens

The Company does not guarantee exact visual matching between displayed images and delivered products.

7. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Product availability may change without notice.

The Company reserves the right to:

  • discontinue products
  • substitute products
  • modify products
  • limit inventory
  • revise product descriptions

No guarantee is made regarding continued availability of any product.

8. PRICING

Prices may change at any time without notice.

The Company reserves the right to correct:

  • pricing errors
  • listing errors
  • typographical errors
  • system errors

The Company may cancel orders affected by material pricing errors.

9. SHIPPING

Shipping times are estimates only.

The Company does not guarantee:

  • delivery dates
  • carrier performance
  • transit times
  • customs processing times

Risk of delay is assumed by the purchaser to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

Return and exchange eligibility may depend upon:

  • product type
  • provider policies
  • fulfillment partner policies
  • applicable law

Certain custom, personalized, print-on-demand, limited-production, or special-order products may not be eligible for return or exchange except where required by law.

11. REFUNDS

Refund eligibility shall be determined according to:

  • applicable law
  • provider policies
  • Company policies

The Company reserves discretion concerning investigation of refund requests.

Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as creating refund rights beyond those required by law or expressly provided by Company policy.

12. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for:

  • providing accurate information
  • providing accurate shipping addresses
  • reviewing order details
  • reviewing sizing information
  • reviewing product descriptions

The Company is not responsible for issues resulting from inaccurate information provided by users.

13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Shepherd Apparels branding, designs, graphics, slogans, artwork, content, publications, logos, and associated intellectual property remain property of The Shepherd Network LLC and/or its licensors.

Users obtain no ownership rights beyond the limited rights associated with lawful purchases.

14. NO RESALE AUTHORIZATION

Purchases do not grant authorization to:

  • reproduce products
  • manufacture products
  • distribute products commercially
  • license products
  • create derivative products
  • use Company branding commercially

Separate written authorization is required.

15. FUTURE SALES CHANNELS

Products may be sold through:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org/apparels
  • Printify integrations
  • Amazon
  • Shopify
  • future ecommerce platforms
  • future marketplaces

The Company reserves the right to change sales channels without notice.

16. FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control including:

  • natural disasters
  • weather events
  • labor disputes
  • supply-chain disruptions
  • governmental actions
  • transportation interruptions
  • technology failures
  • provider failures

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's liability arising from Shepherd Apparels shall be limited as provided within the Terms of Service and applicable law.

The Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages where permitted by law.

18. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

The Company may revise these Terms from time to time.

Continued use of Shepherd Apparels following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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DMCA and Copyright Policy

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1. PURPOSE

The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects intellectual property rights and expects all users of the Services to do the same.

This DMCA and Copyright Policy establishes procedures for reporting alleged copyright infringement and responding to intellectual property concerns involving:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • publications
  • media channels
  • future Services

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RESPECT

Users may not upload, post, submit, distribute, publish, reproduce, display, transmit, share, or otherwise make available content that infringes upon:

  • copyrights
  • trademarks
  • service marks
  • trade secrets
  • publicity rights
  • privacy rights
  • proprietary rights
  • intellectual property rights of others

Users remain solely responsible for content they submit.

3. COMPANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Company reserves all rights relating to:

  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • VerseKey
  • The Wanderer
  • The Seeker
  • The Scholar
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • Shepherd Apparels

and all associated:

  • content
  • publications
  • devotionals
  • books
  • videos
  • software
  • educational materials
  • graphics
  • logos
  • trademarks
  • service marks
  • branding
  • media assets
  • future works

Nothing within the Services transfers ownership of Company intellectual property.

4. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT REPORTS

A copyright owner or authorized representative who believes material available through the Services infringes copyright rights may submit a written notice containing:

Required Information

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material.
  • Information sufficient to permit location of the material.
  • Contact information of the complaining party.
  • A statement that the complaining party possesses a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
  • A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • A physical or electronic signature.

5. COPYRIGHT CONTACT INFORMATION

Copyright notices should be directed to:

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

The Company reserves the right to designate additional copyright agents or procedures in the future.

6. COMPANY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Upon receipt of a substantially compliant copyright notice, the Company may:

  • investigate
  • review content
  • request additional information
  • remove content
  • disable access
  • preserve records
  • notify involved parties
  • take other appropriate action

The Company reserves discretion regarding the timing and scope of its response.

7. COUNTER-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

A user who believes content was removed in error may submit a counter-notification including:

  • identification of removed material
  • identification of the location where the material appeared
  • contact information
  • a statement made under penalty of perjury supporting restoration
  • any additional information reasonably requested by the Company

The Company reserves discretion regarding review of counter-notifications.

8. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

The Company reserves the right to:

  • suspend accounts
  • terminate accounts
  • restrict access
  • remove content
  • revoke privileges

for users who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights.

The Company may determine what constitutes a repeat violation in its reasonable discretion.

9. TRADEMARK PROTECTION

Users may not use Company names, branding, logos, publication titles, game names, community names, slogans, identifiers, or marks in a manner likely to:

  • create confusion
  • imply endorsement
  • imply sponsorship
  • imply affiliation
  • misrepresent origin

The Company reserves all trademark and branding rights.

10. COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION RIGHTS

The Company reserves the right to register copyrights in:

  • publications
  • devotionals
  • newsletters
  • educational materials
  • VerseKey content
  • software
  • media content
  • books
  • videos
  • future works

at any time and in any jurisdiction.

Failure to register immediately shall not constitute abandonment of rights.

11. AI TRAINING AND SCRAPING RESTRICTIONS

No person or entity may use, copy, reproduce, scrape, harvest, download, extract, collect, analyze, process, ingest, train, fine-tune, improve, benchmark, evaluate, test, or otherwise utilize Company content for the purpose of developing, training, improving, evaluating, or operating:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • large language models
  • recommendation systems
  • automated systems

without prior written authorization from the Company.

12. RESERVATION OF ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS

The Company reserves all rights concerning:

  • copyright enforcement
  • trademark enforcement
  • content removal
  • account restrictions
  • injunctive relief
  • arbitration
  • litigation
  • recovery of damages
  • other legal remedies

13. NO WAIVER

Failure to immediately enforce any intellectual property right shall not constitute:

  • wavier
  • consent
  • authorization
  • abandonment
  • forfeiture of rights

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Accessibility Statement

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1. COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY

The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to making its Services reasonably accessible to a broad range of users and seeks to promote an inclusive online experience consistent with its resources, technology, operational capabilities, and legal obligations.

The Company recognizes that accessibility is an ongoing process that may evolve as technologies, standards, platforms, and user needs change.

2. SCOPE

This Accessibility Statement applies to:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • publications
  • media channels
  • future Services

to the extent applicable.

3. ACCESSIBILITY EFFORTS

The Company may periodically review:

  • website design
  • navigation systems
  • content structure
  • usability
  • accessibility practices
  • compatibility considerations

The Company may implement accessibility improvements as reasonably appropriate based upon available resources, technologies, operational requirements, and legal obligations.

4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Accessibility is an ongoing process.

The Company reserves discretion regarding:

  • timing of improvements
  • prioritization of improvements
  • technical feasibility
  • resource allocation
  • implementation schedules

No representation is made that accessibility improvements will occur within any particular timeframe.

5. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS

The Services may incorporate, rely upon, or interact with independent third-party providers including, but not limited to:

  • Printify
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • hosting providers
  • analytics providers
  • future providers

The Company does not control accessibility practices of independent third parties and cannot guarantee accessibility of third-party platforms, software, services, products, or content.

Users are encouraged to review the accessibility resources provided by such third parties.

6. TECHNOLOGY LIMITATIONS

The Company seeks to improve accessibility where reasonably possible.

However, the Company does not warrant or guarantee:

  • uninterrupted accessibility
  • universal compatibility
  • compatibility with every device
  • compatibility with every browser
  • compatibility with every operating system
  • compatibility with every assistive technology
  • absence of accessibility barriers

Technology limitations may exist.

7. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are encouraged to:

  • maintain updated software
  • utilize available accessibility tools
  • utilize browser accessibility settings
  • utilize operating-system accessibility features
  • report accessibility concerns

8. ACCESSIBILITY FEEDBACK

Users who experience accessibility difficulties may contact:

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

The Company may review accessibility-related feedback and determine appropriate responses in its discretion.

9. NO CONTRACTUAL GUARANTEE

Nothing in this Accessibility Statement shall be construed as:

  • creating a contractual guarantee
  • expanding legal obligations beyond applicable law
  • waying rights
  • creating liability not otherwise imposed by law

The Company reserves all rights.

10. CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

The Company may revise this Accessibility Statement from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Security Incident and Data Breach Policy

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1. PURPOSE

The Shepherd Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") recognizes the importance of protecting information, maintaining system integrity, preserving operational continuity, and safeguarding the Services.

This Security Incident and Data Breach Policy establishes a framework for identifying, investigating, responding to, mitigating, documenting, and managing security-related events affecting the Services.

2. SCOPE

This Policy applies to:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • ecommerce systems
  • publications
  • media channels
  • future Services

3. DEFINITIONS

Security Incident

A "Security Incident" means an event that may involve:

  • unauthorized access
  • attempted unauthorized access
  • misuse of credentials
  • malicious activity
  • compromise of systems
  • operational disruptions
  • suspicious activity
  • security concerns

Data Incident

A "Data Incident" means a Security Incident that may involve:

  • unauthorized disclosure
  • unauthorized acquisition
  • unauthorized access
  • unauthorized use
  • loss of information
  • compromise of information

4. COMPANY RESPONSE AUTHORITY

The Company reserves broad discretion to:

  • investigate incidents
  • preserve records
  • review logs
  • review authentication records
  • review moderation records
  • review communications records
  • review subscription records
  • coordinate with service providers
  • coordinate with law enforcement
  • coordinate with legal counsel
  • take corrective action

5. INCIDENT RESPONSE MEASURES

The Company may take measures including:

  • password resets
  • token revocation
  • session termination
  • credential invalidation
  • account restrictions
  • account suspensions
  • service interruptions
  • platform modifications
  • security updates
  • access limitations

The Company may implement such measures without prior notice where reasonably necessary to protect the Services.

6. THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

The Services may rely upon independent providers including:

  • Printify
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Shopify
  • YouTube
  • Meta platforms
  • hosting providers
  • analytics providers
  • communication providers
  • future providers

The Company may coordinate with such providers when investigating incidents.

The Company is not responsible for the independent security practices of third-party providers.

7. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

Users are responsible for:

  • safeguarding credentials
  • protecting authentication information
  • maintaining device security
  • maintaining software updates
  • reporting suspicious activity
  • maintaining accurate contact information

Users shall promptly notify the Company of suspected unauthorized access.

8. INVESTIGATIONS

The Company may investigate suspected:

  • fraud
  • abuse
  • unauthorized access
  • policy violations
  • intellectual property violations
  • scraping activities
  • AI-training violations
  • account compromises

The Company may rely upon:

  • authentication logs
  • transaction records
  • communication records
  • moderation records
  • technical logs
  • subscription records
  • other available information

9. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS

The Company may preserve information relating to incidents including:

  • authentication records
  • account records
  • moderation records
  • communication records
  • payment records
  • subscription records
  • security logs
  • investigation records

Such records may be retained as reasonably necessary to:

  • comply with law
  • defend legal claims
  • establish legal rights
  • investigate incidents
  • protect the Company
  • protect David Craig Cooper
  • protect users
  • protect third parties

10. NOTIFICATION

Where required by applicable law, the Company may provide notice concerning qualifying Security Incidents or Data Incidents.

Notification methods may include:

  • email
  • website notices
  • account notifications
  • SMS messages
  • other reasonable communication methods

The timing, scope, and content of notifications may depend upon:

  • applicable law
  • law-enforcement considerations
  • investigative needs
  • operational considerations

Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as creating notification obligations beyond those required by applicable law.

11. NO GUARANTEE OF ABSOLUTE SECURITY

The Company may implement commercially reasonable security measures.

However, no system can guarantee:

  • absolute security
  • prevention of all breaches
  • prevention of all cyberattacks
  • uninterrupted protection
  • prevention of all unauthorized access

Users acknowledge these inherent risks.

12. AI AND AUTOMATED SECURITY TOOLS

The Company may utilize:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • automated monitoring systems
  • fraud-detection systems
  • anomaly-detection systems
  • automated moderation systems
  • future security technologies

Such systems may assist in protecting the Services and investigating incidents.

13. COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES

Where appropriate and permitted by law, the Company may cooperate with:

  • law enforcement agencies
  • governmental authorities
  • courts
  • regulatory authorities
  • legal representatives

The Company reserves all rights concerning such cooperation.

14. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The Company reserves all rights relating to:

  • investigation
  • remediation
  • enforcement
  • arbitration
  • litigation
  • intellectual property protection
  • security protection
  • fraud prevention

Nothing in this Policy limits any legal right or remedy available to the Company.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the extent permitted by law.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Procedures and Policy

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APPENDIX G — ARBITRATION PROCEDURES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Arbitration Procedures and Dispute Resolution Appendix forms part of and is incorporated into the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Rules, VerseKey Terms, Shepherd Apparels Terms, Subscription Terms, and all related legal documents of The Shepherd Network LLC.

By accessing or using the Services, Users agree to the dispute resolution procedures described herein.

G.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Appendix is to provide an efficient, cost-effective, and binding mechanism for resolving disputes while reducing unnecessary litigation costs and business disruption.

The parties agree that arbitration is generally intended to provide a faster and less formal process than court proceedings.

G.2 COVERED DISPUTES

Except where prohibited by law, this Appendix applies to any dispute, claim, controversy, or disagreement arising out of or relating to:

  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • David Craig Cooper
  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Website
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • subscriptions
  • purchases
  • donations
  • sponsorships
  • memberships
  • communications
  • user content
  • privacy matters
  • intellectual property matters
  • community participation
  • future products or services

G.3 INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION REQUIREMENT

Prior to initiating arbitration or litigation, a party shall provide written notice describing:

  • the nature of the dispute
  • relevant facts
  • requested relief

Notice may be submitted through:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution before initiating formal proceedings.

G.4 GOVERNING LAW

Except where superseded by federal law, this Appendix shall be governed by:

  • the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • applicable federal law

The Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of arbitration provisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

G.5 AGREEMENT TO BINDING ARBITRATION

Except where prohibited by law, disputes shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than court proceedings.

Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis.

No party shall be entitled to a jury trial except where applicable law requires otherwise.

G.6 ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATOR

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, arbitration shall be administered by:

  • the American Arbitration Association ("AAA")
  • or, if AAA is unavailable: JAMS
  • or, if neither is available: another mutually agreed administrator

The administrator's applicable rules shall govern procedural matters unless inconsistent with this Agreement.

G.7 SMALL CLAIMS EXCEPTION

Either party may pursue qualifying claims in a court of competent small claims jurisdiction where permitted by law.

This exception shall not be construed as a waiver of arbitration rights concerning non-qualifying claims.

G.8 CLASS ACTION WAIVER

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • disputes shall be resolved only on an individual basis
  • class actions are prohibited
  • collective actions are prohibited
  • representative actions are prohibited
  • private attorney general actions are prohibited where waivable
  • mass arbitration efforts intended to circumvent this provision are prohibited

The parties waive any right to participate as class representatives, class members, collective plaintiffs, collective claimants, or similar participants.

G.9 JURY TRIAL WAIVER

To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party knowingly and voluntarily waives any right to a trial by jury.

G.10 CONSOLIDATION RESTRICTIONS

Arbitrations shall proceed individually.

No arbitrator, administrator, claimant, attorney, representative, or participant may consolidate claims, proceedings, or arbitrations except where required by non-waivable law.

G.11 HEARING FORMAT

The arbitrator may permit:

  • virtual hearings
  • telephonic hearings
  • written submissions
  • electronic proceedings
  • where appropriate

The arbitrator may determine reasonable procedures for efficient resolution.

G.12 ARBITRATOR AUTHORITY

The arbitrator shall possess authority to:

  • determine jurisdiction
  • determine arbitrability
  • resolve disputes
  • issue awards
  • grant remedies available under applicable law

The arbitrator may not modify the terms of this Agreement.

G.13 FEES AND COSTS

Arbitration fees, administrative fees, and related costs shall be allocated according to:

  • applicable law
  • administrator rules
  • arbitrator determination

Nothing herein shall limit statutory rights concerning fee allocation.

G.14 EMERGENCY RELIEF

Nothing in this Appendix shall prevent the Company from seeking temporary, preliminary, or emergency relief concerning:

  • intellectual property rights
  • copyrights
  • trademarks
  • trade secrets
  • confidential information
  • security incidents
  • unauthorized access
  • scraping activities
  • AI-training violations
  • fraud prevention

Such relief may be sought in a court of competent jurisdiction.

G.15 RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

The parties agree that:

  • electronic records
  • authentication logs
  • subscription records
  • moderation records
  • security records
  • communication records
  • transaction records

may be presented as evidence.

G.16 SURVIVAL

This Appendix survives:

  • account termination
  • subscription cancellation
  • membership termination
  • content removal
  • service discontinuation
  • relationship termination

G.17 SEVERABILITY

If any portion of this Appendix is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Where permissible, invalid provisions shall be interpreted and enforced to the maximum lawful extent rather than invalidated entirely.

G.18 EXCLUSIVE VENUE IF ARBITRATION IS UNAVAILABLE

If arbitration is determined unavailable or unenforceable with respect to a particular dispute, exclusive venue shall lie in:

  • Anderson County, Kentucky
  • or another Kentucky court possessing competent jurisdiction

The parties consent to such jurisdiction and venue.

G.19 ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE

Users agree that electronic acceptance, including:

  • clicking "Sign Up"
  • clicking "Register"
  • clicking "Create Account"
  • clicking "Subscribe"
  • clicking "Purchase"
  • clicking "I Agree"
  • checking acknowledgment boxes
  • accessing Services

constitutes legally binding acceptance of this Appendix.

G.20 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Nothing in this Appendix shall be interpreted as waiving rights that cannot legally be waived.

The Company reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable law.

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Definitions Appendix

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APPENDIX A — DEFINITIONS

This Definitions Appendix forms part of and is incorporated into the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Rules, VerseKey Terms, Shepherd Apparels Terms, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, DMCA Policy, Security Policies, Accessibility Statement, and all related legal documents of The Shepherd Network LLC.

Unless otherwise indicated by context, the following definitions shall apply throughout all Services and legal documentation.

A.1 COMPANY

"Company" means The Shepherd Network LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company, together with its successors, assigns, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, contractors, agents, representatives, moderators, volunteers, service providers, and authorized personnel acting on its behalf where applicable.

A.2 OWNER

"Owner" means David Craig Cooper, Sole Member, Owner, Founder, Operator, Publisher, Administrator, Author, Developer, Moderator, Webmaster, Content Creator, Ministry Leader, and any lawful successor operating The Shepherd Network LLC.

A.3 PUBLISHER

"Publisher" means The Shepherd Network LLC and/or David Craig Cooper acting in connection with the creation, publication, editing, distribution, licensing, promotion, revision, archiving, management, administration, or withdrawal of publications, media, educational materials, books, devotionals, newsletters, journals, videos, software, and future works.

A.4 SERVICES

"Services" means all products, services, content, software, websites, memberships, subscriptions, ecommerce offerings, publications, communities, communications, applications, media properties, educational materials, ministry initiatives, and future offerings operated, owned, licensed, administered, or made available by the Company.

A.5 WEBSITE

"Website" means:

https://TheShepherdNetwork.org

together with all:

  • webpages
  • subpages
  • subdomains
  • member portals
  • login systems
  • subscription systems
  • archives
  • future domains
  • affiliated websites
  • successor websites

A.6 THE SHEPHERD NETWORK

"The Shepherd Network" or "TSN" means the Company's faith-based, Christian, ministry-oriented, educational, media, publishing, community, technology, ecommerce, and digital platform enterprise.

A.7 COMMUNITIES

"Communities" means all community participation areas operated by the Company including:

  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • and future communities

A.8 THE FOLD

"The Fold" means the Company's free community participation tier.

A.9 THE WELL

"The Well" means the Company's paid Tier 1 membership community.

A.10 THE UPPER ROOM

"The Upper Room" means the Company's paid Tier 2 membership community.

A.11 VERSEKEY

"VerseKey" means the Company's Bible-based educational, devotional, puzzle, mystery, gaming, learning, interactive, and future digital platform offerings.

A.12 THE WANDERER

"The Wanderer" means the free-access tier of VerseKey.

A.13 THE SEEKER

"The Seeker" means the paid Tier 1 VerseKey membership level.

A.14 THE SCHOLAR

"The Scholar" means the paid Tier 2 VerseKey membership level.

A.15 SHEPHERD APPARELS

"Shepherd Apparels" means the Company's apparel, merchandise, accessories, ecommerce products, publishing-related products, and future merchandise offerings.

A.16 USER

"User" means any visitor, participant, customer, subscriber, member, donor, sponsor, purchaser, player, viewer, registrant, or person accessing or using the Services.

A.17 MEMBER

"Member" means a User participating in one or more Communities or membership offerings.

A.18 SUBSCRIBER

"Subscriber" means a User enrolled in a paid membership, recurring billing arrangement, subscription service, premium offering, or future monetized service.

A.19 CUSTOMER

"Customer" means any User purchasing products, merchandise, subscriptions, memberships, publications, services, or other offerings.

A.20 CHILD

"Child" means an individual under thirteen (13) years of age.

Children are prohibited from using the Services except where expressly permitted by law and expressly authorized by the Company.

A.21 MINOR

"Minor" means an individual under eighteen (18) years of age.

A.22 PARENT

"Parent" means a parent, guardian, custodian, or legally authorized adult possessing authority to provide consent on behalf of a Minor.

A.23 DUAL AUTHORIZATION PROCESS

"Dual Authorization Process" means the Company's parental verification framework for certain Minors between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age.

Such process may include:

  • SMS verification
  • text-message verification
  • email verification
  • authentication procedures
  • identity verification
  • parental acknowledgements
  • additional verification requirements

The Company reserves discretion to modify such procedures.

A.24 USER CONTENT

"User Content" means content submitted by Users including:

  • prayer requests
  • praise reports
  • testimonials
  • comments
  • discussions
  • uploads
  • submissions
  • messages
  • community content
  • future user-generated content

A.25 TESTIMONIAL

"Testimonial" means any statement, review, endorsement, experience, comment, story, recommendation, or other user-provided feedback concerning the Services.

A.26 AI TECHNOLOGIES

"AI Technologies" means:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • large language models
  • recommendation systems
  • automated moderation systems
  • generative AI systems
  • analytics systems
  • future AI technologies

A.27 THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

"Third-Party Providers" means independent vendors, processors, platforms, hosts, fulfillment providers, service providers, technology providers, communication providers, analytics providers, and future providers including, without limitation:

  • Printify
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Shopify
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • HeyGen
  • Make
  • Dlvr.it
  • and future providers

A.28 DONATIONS

"Donations" means voluntary financial contributions provided to the Company.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Donations are not represented as tax-deductible contributions.

A.29 OFFERINGS

"Offerings" means voluntary financial support provided to the Company in connection with ministry-oriented activities, educational activities, media activities, publishing activities, or future initiatives.

A.30 SPONSORSHIPS

"Sponsorships" means voluntary support arrangements involving individuals, businesses, organizations, ministries, or other entities.

A.31 OFFICIAL CONTACT ADDRESS

"Official Contact Address" means the primary email address designated by the Company for legal notices, support inquiries, moderation matters, privacy requests, intellectual property notices, dispute notices, accessibility requests, security communications, and other official communications.

Unless otherwise designated:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

The Company reserves the right to change the Official Contact Address at any time.

A.32 FUTURE SERVICES

"Future Services" means any products, services, software, publications, memberships, subscriptions, communities, applications, media properties, educational offerings, ecommerce offerings, ministry initiatives, technologies, AI systems, or other offerings developed, acquired, licensed, integrated, or made available by the Company after the effective date of this Appendix.

A.33 INTERPRETATION

Headings are provided for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.

The terms "including," "includes," and "include" shall be deemed to mean "including without limitation."

Singular terms include the plural where context reasonably permits, and plural terms include the singular.

This Definitions Appendix shall be interpreted broadly to promote consistency and maximum lawful protection of the Company and its Services.

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Revision History and Change Log

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PURPOSE

This Revision History & Change Log is maintained to document material revisions, updates, amendments, supplements, restatements, modifications, corrections, clarifications, policy additions, and structural changes affecting the legal documentation of The Shepherd Network LLC.

The purpose of this document is to:

  • maintain historical records
  • improve transparency
  • assist legal review
  • assist operational administration
  • support compliance efforts
  • document policy evolution

Nothing contained herein shall limit the Company's right to modify legal documentation at any time.

DOCUMENT SUITE

This Change Log applies to:

  • Master Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Community Rules
  • VerseKey Terms
  • Shepherd Apparels Terms
  • DMCA Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Security Incident & Data Breach Policy
  • Arbitration Procedures Appendix
  • Definitions Appendix
  • future legal documents

VERSION HISTORY

Version 1.0

Status: SUPERSEDED (replaced by Version 1.1)

Effective Date: June 14, 2026

Approved By: David Craig Cooper, Owner, Founder, Publisher, The Shepherd Network LLC

Major Components Included:

Version 1.0 included:

  • Terms of Service Framework
  • Privacy Framework
  • Cookie Framework
  • Community Governance Framework
  • VerseKey Governance Framework
  • Shepherd Apparels Governance Framework
  • Intellectual Property Framework
  • Copyright Protection Framework
  • Arbitration Framework
  • Security Framework
  • Accessibility Framework
  • AI Technology Framework
  • Subscription Framework
  • Donation and Sponsorship Framework
  • Minor Access Framework
  • Dual Authorization Framework
  • Future Technology Framework
  • Future Product Framework

Version 1.1

Status: ACTIVE

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

Approved By: David Craig Cooper, Owner, Founder, Publisher, The Shepherd Network LLC

Summary of Changes:

Version 1.1 consolidated the Version 1.0 and Version 2.0 drafts into a single unified, consumer-protective legal framework. All public legal documents were standardized to Version 1.1 with a unified effective date of August 17, 2026. Key refinements include:

  • Consolidation of V1.0 and V2.0 Terms of Service and Privacy Policy into a single unified Version 1.1
  • Integration of consumer-protection refinements from the V2.0 draft into the V1.0 base
  • Expanded Binding Arbitration Procedures and Dispute Resolution Appendix (Appendix G) with detailed procedural protections (G.1–G.20)
  • New Arbitration Procedures Appendix aligned with the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and AAA/JAMS administration
  • Sexual assault and sexual harassment exception preserved per 9 U.S.C. §§ 401-402
  • Small claims exception, emergency relief, and class-action waiver provisions standardized
  • Mobile information and SMS consent non-sharing rule added to Privacy Policy
  • COPPA compliance framework and ShepherdChek organizational processing clarified in Privacy Policy
  • Consumer privacy rights (access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out) framework established
  • Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act baseline practice adoption
  • Data security and breach response notification framework clarified
  • Security Incident and Data Breach Policy published as a stand-alone document
  • Definitions Appendix (Appendix A) published as a stand-alone document with 33 definitions
  • Accessibility Statement published as a stand-alone document
  • Cookie Policy, Community Rules, VerseKey Terms, Shepherd Apparels Terms, and DMCA Policy standardized to V1.1
  • Unified effective date of August 17, 2026 adopted across all documents for consistency

CHANGE LOG TABLE

VersionDateDocuments AffectedSummaryApproved By
1.0June 14, 2026All initial legal documents (Terms, Privacy, Cookie, Community Rules, VerseKey, Apparels, DMCA, Accessibility, Security, Arbitration, Definitions)Initial publication of the complete Master Legal Governance Manual frameworkDavid Craig Cooper
1.1August 17, 2026All documents in the Document Suite (consolidation and standardization)Consolidation of V1.0/V2.0 into unified V1.1 with consumer-protection refinements, expanded Binding Arbitration Appendix, and stand-alone Security, Definitions, and Accessibility documents. Unified effective date.David Craig Cooper

FUTURE CHANGE PROCEDURES

Future revisions may include:

  • legal updates
  • policy updates
  • privacy updates
  • subscription updates
  • product updates
  • VerseKey updates
  • Shepherd Apparels updates
  • community updates
  • technology updates
  • AI governance updates
  • compliance updates
  • operational updates

The Company reserves discretion concerning implementation and timing of revisions.

IMPLEMENTATION RECORD

DocumentV1.0 PublishedV1.1 Published
Master Terms of ServiceJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Privacy PolicyJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Cookie PolicyJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Community RulesJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
VerseKey TermsJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Shepherd Apparels TermsJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
DMCA PolicyJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Accessibility StatementJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Security Incident & Data Breach PolicyJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Arbitration Procedures AppendixJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026
Definitions AppendixJune 14, 2026August 17, 2026

FUTURE VERSION TRACKING

VersionDateSummaryApproved By
1.0June 14, 2026Initial publication of complete Master Legal Governance ManualDavid Craig Cooper
1.1August 17, 2026Consolidation of V1.0/V2.0 into unified V1.1; consumer-protection refinements; expanded Binding Arbitration Appendix; stand-alone Security, Definitions, and Accessibility documents; unified effective dateDavid Craig Cooper
1.2(Pending)——
2.0(Pending)——

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Document Owner:

David Craig Cooper

Owner, Founder, Publisher

The Shepherd Network LLC

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

Location:

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

FINAL NOTICE

The Company reserves the right to:

  • revise
  • supplement
  • amend
  • restate
  • reorganize
  • replace
  • expand
  • consolidate

any legal document within the Master Legal Manual as necessary to support business operations, compliance requirements, technological changes, ministry initiatives, educational activities, ecommerce operations, publishing activities, VerseKey development, Shepherd Apparels operations, and future Services.

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SMS and Communications Consent Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

This SMS & Communications Consent Policy governs communications between The Shepherd Network LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and Users of:

  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • VerseKey
  • Shepherd Apparels
  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • media channels
  • future Services

This Policy supplements the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Subscription Terms, SMS/Text-Messaging Communications and Consent Policy, and all related Company policies.

2. CONSENT TO COMMUNICATIONS

By providing contact information to the Company, Users may consent to receive communications through:

  • email
  • SMS/text messaging
  • account notifications
  • website notifications
  • newsletters
  • devotional communications
  • operational communications
  • future communication methods

Consent may be withdrawn where permitted by applicable law.

3. TYPES OF COMMUNICATIONS

The Company may send communications concerning:

Operational Communications

  • account notifications
  • login alerts
  • password resets
  • authentication messages
  • subscription notices
  • billing notices
  • service announcements
  • security notices

Ministry Communications

  • devotionals
  • ministry updates
  • prayer initiatives
  • praise report updates
  • ministry announcements
  • educational content

Community Communications

  • The Fold updates
  • The Well updates
  • The Upper Room updates
  • community participation notices
  • moderation notices
  • community announcements

VerseKey Communications

  • gameplay announcements
  • feature announcements
  • subscription notices
  • leaderboard notices
  • achievement notices
  • platform updates

Shepherd Apparels Communications

  • product announcements
  • product updates
  • promotional notices
  • order notifications
  • fulfillment notifications

4. SMS COMMUNICATIONS

Where SMS communications are utilized:

  • message frequency may vary
  • carrier charges may apply
  • delivery is not guaranteed
  • availability may vary by location and provider

The Company is not responsible for carrier delays, failures, interruptions, or delivery issues.

5. TCPA DISCLOSURE

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Users who voluntarily provide mobile telephone numbers and consent to SMS communications authorize the Company to send:

  • authentication messages
  • verification messages
  • account notices
  • subscription notices
  • security notices
  • informational messages
  • ministry-related communications where consent has been provided

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing products, memberships, subscriptions, or Services unless expressly stated.

6. DUAL AUTHORIZATION PROCESS

For eligible individuals between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age, the Company may require a Dual Authorization Process consisting of:

Step One

SMS authorization directed to a parent, guardian, custodian, or authorized adult.

Step Two

Email authorization directed to a parent, guardian, custodian, or authorized adult.

Additional Verification

The Company may require:

  • authentication codes
  • identity verification
  • confirmation procedures
  • additional verification measures

The Company reserves discretion concerning authorization procedures.

7. PARENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

Parents participating in the Dual Authorization Process may receive communications relating to:

  • account authorization
  • subscription authorization
  • membership authorization
  • security verification
  • policy updates
  • account administration

The Company may retain records of parental authorizations consistent with applicable law and Company policies.

8. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Users may voluntarily subscribe to:

  • newsletters
  • devotionals
  • ministry updates
  • VerseKey updates
  • Shepherd Apparels updates
  • future communications

Email communications may contain:

  • educational content
  • devotional content
  • ministry-oriented content
  • promotional content
  • operational content

9. CAN-SPAM COMPLIANCE

Where applicable, marketing communications may include mechanisms allowing Users to:

  • unsubscribe
  • modify preferences
  • opt out of future marketing communications

Operational communications may continue where reasonably necessary for account administration, security, transactions, subscriptions, legal compliance, or service operation.

10. OPT-OUT RIGHTS

Users may request modification of communication preferences where available.

The Company reserves the right to continue sending:

  • account-related notices
  • subscription notices
  • billing notices
  • security notices
  • authentication messages
  • legal notices
  • operational communications

where permitted by law.

11. COMMUNICATION RECORDS

The Company may maintain records concerning:

  • communication preferences
  • consent records
  • SMS records
  • email subscription records
  • parental authorization records
  • authentication records

Such records may be retained in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law.

12. NO GUARANTEE OF DELIVERY

The Company does not guarantee:

  • delivery of emails
  • delivery of SMS messages
  • receipt of notifications
  • receipt of announcements
  • uninterrupted communication services

Users are responsible for maintaining current contact information.

13. FUTURE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

The Company reserves the right to utilize future communication technologies including:

  • messaging platforms
  • automated communication systems
  • AI-assisted communication systems
  • future communication technologies

The Company may modify communication methods as technologies evolve.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Subscription Terms and Billing Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

This Subscription Terms & Billing Policy governs subscriptions, memberships, recurring billing arrangements, payment authorizations, cancellations, renewals, upgrades, downgrades, and related matters offered by The Shepherd Network LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

This Policy supplements the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, SMS & Communications Consent Policy, and all other applicable Company policies, including the consumer-protection compliance provisions published at the Subscription Terms & Billing Policy compliance page.

2. COVERED SUBSCRIPTIONS

This Policy applies to current and future subscription offerings including:

Community Memberships

  • The Fold (Free)
  • The Well (Paid Tier 1)
  • The Upper Room (Paid Tier 2)

VerseKey Memberships

  • The Wanderer (Free)
  • The Seeker (Paid Tier 1)
  • The Scholar (Paid Tier 2)

Future Subscriptions

  • premium content
  • educational memberships
  • media memberships
  • ministry memberships
  • future subscription services

The Company reserves the right to modify subscription structures at any time.

3. PAYMENT PROCESSORS

The Company may utilize independent payment processors including, but not limited to:

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • YouTube Memberships
  • Shopify payment systems
  • future payment providers

Users may be subject to the policies, procedures, terms, and conditions of independent payment processors.

The Company is not responsible for independent payment processor operations.

4. SUBSCRIPTION AUTHORIZATION

By subscribing, Users authorize the Company and its payment processors to:

  • charge applicable fees
  • process recurring payments
  • process renewal payments
  • process taxes where applicable
  • process upgrades and authorized modifications

Users represent that they possess authority to authorize payment methods used.

5. AUTO-RENEWAL DISCLOSURE

Unless otherwise specified, subscriptions may automatically renew at the conclusion of each billing cycle.

By purchasing a subscription, Users acknowledge and agree that:

  • recurring billing may occur
  • renewal charges may occur automatically
  • subscriptions may continue until canceled
  • payment methods may be charged in accordance with authorized billing terms

Users are responsible for managing subscription settings.

6. BILLING CYCLES

The Company may offer:

  • monthly subscriptions
  • annual subscriptions
  • promotional subscriptions
  • trial subscriptions
  • future billing structures

Billing schedules may vary depending upon the subscription selected.

7. CANCELLATION POLICY

Users may cancel subscriptions according to procedures made available by the Company.

Cancellation generally prevents future renewal charges but does not automatically generate refunds.

Upon cancellation, Users may continue to access applicable subscription benefits through the remainder of the active billing period.

The Company reserves discretion regarding subscription administration.

8. MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS

8.1 No Refund Policy

Monthly subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Users who cancel may continue using subscription benefits until expiration of the current billing cycle.

No partial-month refunds shall be provided except where required by law.

9. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

9.1 No Refund Policy

Annual subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

9.2 Legally Required Refunds

Where applicable law requires a refund, the Company may calculate any refund using a reasonable prorated methodology based upon:

  • elapsed subscription time
  • unused subscription time
  • applicable legal requirements

The Company reserves all rights permitted by law concerning refund calculations.

10. FREE TRIALS AND PROMOTIONS

The Company may offer:

  • free trials
  • introductory offers
  • promotional pricing
  • discounted memberships

The Company reserves the right to:

  • modify promotions
  • discontinue promotions
  • impose eligibility requirements
  • restrict participation

Nothing requires the Company to continue any promotion.

11. UPGRADES AND DOWNGRADES

Users may be permitted to:

  • upgrade subscriptions
  • downgrade subscriptions
  • change subscription levels

The Company reserves discretion concerning:

  • upgrade timing
  • downgrade timing
  • billing adjustments
  • eligibility requirements

12. FAILED PAYMENTS

If a payment fails, the Company may:

  • retry payment processing
  • suspend access
  • restrict access
  • revoke premium features
  • terminate subscriptions

The Company reserves discretion concerning collection and account administration.

13. SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS

Subscription benefits may include:

  • premium content
  • community participation
  • educational materials
  • VerseKey access
  • enhanced features
  • future benefits

The Company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time.

No User is guaranteed continuation of any particular benefit.

14. NO PROPERTY RIGHTS

Subscriptions do not create ownership rights in:

  • accounts
  • communities
  • achievements
  • rankings
  • content
  • features
  • services

Subscriptions merely provide limited access rights subject to Company policies.

15. ACCOUNT RESTRICTIONS

The Company reserves the right to:

  • suspend subscriptions
  • terminate subscriptions
  • revoke access
  • restrict accounts
  • investigate activity

No refund obligation arises solely because access is restricted due to policy violations.

16. FUTURE SUBSCRIPTION MODELS

The Company reserves the right to create:

  • premium memberships
  • premium communities
  • premium educational offerings
  • premium media offerings
  • premium ministry offerings
  • future subscription programs

Nothing obligates the Company to maintain current subscription structures.

17. TAXES

Users are responsible for applicable:

  • taxes
  • duties
  • governmental fees
  • regulatory charges
  • associated with subscriptions where applicable

18. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued participation in subscriptions following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Donations, Gifts, Offerings and Sponsorship Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

This Donations, Gifts, Offerings & Sponsorship Policy governs voluntary financial support provided to The Shepherd Network LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

This Policy applies to:

  • donations
  • gifts
  • offerings
  • sponsorships
  • ministry support
  • educational support
  • media support
  • publishing support
  • community support
  • VerseKey support
  • Shepherd Apparels support
  • future support initiatives

This Policy supplements the Terms of Service and all related Company policies.

2. COMPANY STATUS

The Shepherd Network LLC is a Kentucky limited liability company operating as a:

For-profit, online, faith-based, Christian ministry-oriented media, educational, community, technology, publishing, ecommerce, and digital platform enterprise.

The Company is not currently represented as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

3. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

The Company may accept voluntary:

  • donations
  • gifts
  • offerings
  • sponsorships
  • support payments
  • ministry support contributions
  • educational support contributions
  • future support contributions

All contributions are voluntary unless expressly stated otherwise.

4. NO TAX-DEDUCTIBILITY REPRESENTATIONS

Unless expressly stated in writing by the Company:

  • donations are not represented as tax deductible
  • gifts are not represented as tax deductible
  • offerings are not represented as tax deductible
  • sponsorships are not represented as tax deductible

Contributors should consult qualified tax professionals regarding tax matters.

5. USE OF CONTRIBUTIONS

Contributions may be used for any lawful Company purpose including:

  • website operations
  • ministry operations
  • publishing operations
  • educational initiatives
  • software development
  • VerseKey development
  • community development
  • content creation
  • operational expenses
  • administrative expenses
  • technology expenses
  • future projects

The Company retains sole discretion concerning allocation and use of contributions.

6. NO REFUND POLICY

Except where required by applicable law, donations, gifts, offerings, sponsorships, and voluntary contributions are non-refundable.

Contributors acknowledge that funds may be used shortly after receipt and may not be recoverable.

7. LEGALLY REQUIRED REFUNDS

Where applicable law requires a refund, the Company reserves the right to:

  • investigate requests
  • verify eligibility
  • determine applicable legal requirements
  • calculate any required refund

Nothing in this Policy creates refund rights beyond those required by law.

8. SPONSORSHIPS

The Company may accept sponsorships from:

  • individuals
  • businesses
  • ministries
  • organizations
  • publishers
  • technology providers
  • educational organizations
  • future entities

The Company reserves discretion concerning acceptance or rejection of sponsorships.

9. NO GUARANTEE OF RECOGNITION

Unless expressly agreed in writing, contributors are not guaranteed:

  • recognition
  • acknowledgements
  • advertising
  • endorsements
  • promotional opportunities
  • publication mentions

The Company reserves discretion concerning contributor recognition.

10. NO OWNERSHIP INTEREST

Contributions do not create:

  • ownership interests
  • membership interests
  • voting rights
  • partnership rights
  • governance rights
  • equity interests

Contributors obtain no ownership rights in the Company by making contributions.

11. NO CONTROL RIGHTS

Contributors do not obtain authority to:

  • direct Company operations
  • direct Company policies
  • direct ministry activities
  • direct publishing decisions
  • direct educational decisions
  • direct content decisions

All operational authority remains with The Shepherd Network LLC and its Owner.

12. SPONSORSHIP DISCLOSURES

The Company may disclose sponsorship relationships where appropriate and permitted by law.

The Company reserves discretion regarding:

  • sponsorship disclosures
  • placement of acknowledgements
  • promotional references

13. REFUSAL OF CONTRIBUTIONS

The Company reserves the right to refuse, reject, decline, return, or discontinue acceptance of contributions for any lawful reason.

The Company is not obligated to explain contribution decisions.

14. FUTURE FUNDRAISING

The Company reserves the right to implement future:

  • fundraising campaigns
  • sponsorship programs
  • membership drives
  • ministry support initiatives
  • educational support initiatives
  • publishing support initiatives

Future programs may be governed by additional terms.

15. PAYMENT PROCESSORS

The Company may utilize independent payment providers including, but not limited to:

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • future processors

Contributors may be subject to independent processor policies.

The Company is not responsible for independent processor operations.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's liability relating to contributions shall be limited as provided in the Terms of Service and applicable law.

17. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued participation in contribution programs following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Policy

publicVersion 1.1 Effective August 17, 2026 Updated 1 months ago

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

1. PURPOSE

This Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Policy establishes ownership rights, usage restrictions, enforcement procedures, licensing standards, and brand-protection measures relating to the intellectual property of The Shepherd Network LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

This Policy supplements the Terms of Service, DMCA Policy, Arbitration Procedures Appendix, Community Rules, VerseKey Terms, Shepherd Apparels Terms, and all related Company policies.

2. COMPANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Company owns or controls rights relating to:

  • The Shepherd Network
  • The Shepherd Network LLC
  • TheShepherdNetwork.org
  • VerseKey
  • The Wanderer
  • The Seeker
  • The Scholar
  • The Fold
  • The Well
  • The Upper Room
  • Shepherd Apparels

together with related:

  • logos
  • branding
  • graphics
  • software
  • publications
  • devotionals
  • newsletters
  • educational materials
  • videos
  • audio recordings
  • game content
  • databases
  • artwork
  • designs
  • future works

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

3. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

Copyright protection may apply to:

  • written content
  • devotionals
  • studies
  • articles
  • books
  • journals
  • newsletters
  • videos
  • graphics
  • software
  • VerseKey content
  • educational materials
  • media content
  • future works

Copyright protection exists regardless of whether registration has occurred.

4. COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION RESERVATION

The Company reserves the right to register copyrights in any eligible work at any time.

Failure to immediately register a work shall not constitute:

  • abandonment
  • waiver
  • forfeiture
  • dedication to the public domain

5. TRADEMARK AND BRAND PROTECTION

The Company reserves all rights concerning:

  • names
  • logos
  • slogans
  • identifiers
  • product names
  • game names
  • community names
  • publication titles
  • ministry identifiers
  • future brands

No person may use Company branding in a manner that:

  • causes confusion
  • implies endorsement
  • implies sponsorship
  • implies affiliation
  • misrepresents origin

5.1 Company Trademarks and Service Marks

The Company's trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress (collectively, the “Marks”) include, without limitation:

  • THE SHEPHERD NETWORK™
  • TSN™
  • The Shepherd Network LLC®
  • TheShepherdNetwork.org™
  • The Fold™
  • The Well™
  • The Upper Room™
  • VerseKey™
  • The Wanderer™
  • The Seeker™
  • The Scholar™
  • Shepherd Apparels™
  • ShepherdSync™
  • ShepherdChek™
  • ShepherdScroll™
  • and all related logos, designs, taglines, slogans, and identifiers

The Marks may be used with the ™ symbol to indicate common-law trademark rights or the ® symbol to indicate federally registered marks on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The absence of a ™ or ® symbol does not constitute abandonment of any trademark right.

5.2 Common-Law and Registered Trademark Rights

The Company asserts common-law trademark rights under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.) and applicable state law based on actual use of the Marks in commerce. Common-law rights arise from actual use and are not dependent upon federal registration.

The Company reserves the right to seek federal trademark registration of any or all Marks with the USPTO at any time. Federal registration, when obtained, provides the registrant with:

  • a presumption of validity and ownership of the registered mark (15 U.S.C. § 1057(b))
  • exclusive right to use the mark in commerce in connection with the goods/services listed in the registration (15 U.S.C. § 1115)
  • the ability to bring actions in federal court under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1121)
  • eligibility for statutory damages, treble damages for willful infringement, and attorney's fees in exceptional cases (15 U.S.C. § 1117)
  • the right to record the registration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prevent importation of infringing or counterfeit goods (19 C.F.R. Part 133)
  • incontestability after five (5) years of continuous use following registration (15 U.S.C. § 1065)

5.3 Trademark Registration Reservation

The Company reserves the right to register any eligible Mark with the USPTO, with any state trademark office, or with international trademark authorities at any time.

Failure to immediately register any Mark shall not constitute:

  • abandonment
  • waiver
  • forfeiture
  • dedication to the public domain
  • consent to use the Mark by third parties

5.4 First Use Documentation

The Company documents and preserves evidence of first use in commerce of each Mark, including dates of first use, specimens of use, advertising materials, and sales records. Such documentation supports the Company's priority of use claim against subsequent users under 15 U.S.C. § 1027.

5.5 Trademark Use Guidelines

Authorized licensees, partners, sponsors, affiliates, and third parties approved in writing by the Company must adhere to the following trademark usage guidelines:

  • use the ™ or ® symbol in close proximity to the Mark on first prominent use in each document, webpage, or publication
  • use the proper trademark attribution notice, e.g., “The Shepherd Network™ and TSN™ are trademarks of The Shepherd Network LLC”
  • do not alter, modify, distort, or animate any Company logo or graphic Mark
  • do not combine any Company Mark with another person's trademark, logo, or name in a manner that suggests joint ownership, partnership, or endorsement
  • do not use any Company Mark as a domain name, social media handle, username, or app name without express written authorization
  • do not use any Company Mark in a manner that would dilute, tarnish, or disparage the Company or its Marks
  • maintain the visual integrity, proportion, color, and clear space requirements established by the Company's brand guidelines
  • cease all use of any Company Mark immediately upon termination of any authorization or license agreement

5.6 Trademark Fair Use and Nominative Use

The Company acknowledges that certain uses of its Marks by third parties may constitute fair use under the Lanham Act, including:

  • Nominative fair use: using the Mark solely to refer to the Company's product or service, where the mark is not used as a trademark by the third party and only so much of the mark is used as is reasonably necessary to identify the product or service (e.g., comparative advertising, product reviews, news reporting, and commentary)
  • Descriptive fair use: using a term in its ordinary descriptive sense rather than as a trademark (15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4))
  • First Amendment / editorial use: using the Mark in a non-commercial, editorial, educational, or news context where such use does not imply endorsement or sponsorship

Fair use does not authorize use of the Marks in a manner that:

  • causes consumer confusion as to source, sponsorship, or affiliation
  • dilutes or tarnishes the distinctiveness or reputation of the Marks
  • implies a false endorsement or partnership
  • competes with or disparages the Company's own use of the Marks

5.7 Trademark Dilution Protection

To the extent any Company Mark qualifies as a “famous mark” under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c), the Company reserves the right to seek injunctive relief and damages against:

  • Dilution by blurring: use of a mark or trade name similar to a famous Company Mark that impairs the distinctiveness of the famous Mark
  • Dilution by tarnishment: use of a mark or trade name similar to a famous Company Mark that harms the reputation of the famous Mark through association with unwholesome, inferior, or offensive content

Federal trademark dilution protection under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c) applies to famous marks regardless of the presence or absence of actual or likely confusion, competition, or actual economic injury. State dilution laws may provide additional protections.

5.8 Cybersquatting and Domain Name Protection

The Company reserves all rights under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d), and the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) administered by ICANN against any person who, with a bad-faith intent to profit, registers, traffics in, or uses a domain name that:

  • is identical or confusingly similar to any Company Mark
  • is a misspelling, typosquatting variant, or homoglyph of any Company Mark or domain
  • incorporates any Company Mark with a disparaging, critical, or misleading modifier
  • would mislead consumers as to the Company's affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship

The Company may pursue domain name transfers, cancellation, statutory damages of up to $100,000 per domain name (15 U.S.C. § 1125(d)(1)(B)(i)), and injunctive relief against cybersquatters.

5.9 Social Media, App Store, and Username Protection

The Company reserves the right to:

  • claim usernames, handles, screen names, and display names on social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, and others) that incorporate any Company Mark
  • report impersonating accounts, counterfeit listings, and trademark-infringing content through platform trademark reporting tools and the common-law notice-and-takedown procedures described in Section 5.10
  • report trademark-infringing apps, listings, and products in app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) and e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Printify, Shopify, and others)
  • seek removal of accounts, listings, channels, and content that impersonate the Company or its Owner or that misuse any Company Mark

5.10 Trademark Notice-and-Takedown Procedure

The Company maintains a trademark notice-and-takedown procedure for reporting trademark infringement on third-party platforms. A trademark takedown notice should include:

  • identification of the Company's trademark at issue and, if registered, the registration number and jurisdiction
  • identification of the specific allegedly infringing material, URL, listing, account, or content, sufficient to permit the platform to locate it
  • a good-faith statement that the use is not authorized by the Company, not permitted by law, and is believed to be infringing
  • a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the reporting party is authorized to act on behalf of the Company as the trademark owner
  • contact information for the Company's authorized representative
  • physical or electronic signature of the authorized representative

Notices may be submitted to Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org. The Company reserves the right to pursue additional legal remedies, including cease-and-desist demands, arbitration, litigation, and injunctive relief, where platform takedown procedures are insufficient or unavailable.

5.11 Anti-Counterfeiting

Counterfeit goods bearing any Company Mark, including unauthorized Shepherd Apparels merchandise, VerseKey products, or imitation Company publications, are strictly prohibited. The Company reserves all rights under 15 U.S.C. § 1116 (ex parte seizures of counterfeit goods), 15 U.S.C. § 1117 (treble damages and attorney's fees for counterfeit use), and 18 U.S.C. § 2320 (criminal penalties for trafficking in counterfeit goods) against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and facilitators of counterfeit Company goods.

For Shepherd Apparels products fulfilled through Printify or other print-on-demand providers, only officially authorized listings on the Company's designated platforms are permitted. Unauthorized reproduction, re-listing, or resale of Company designs constitutes trademark and copyright infringement.

6. LIMITED LICENSE

Subject to compliance with Company policies, Users receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for their intended purposes.

No ownership rights are transferred.

7. PROHIBITED USES

Unless expressly authorized in writing, Users may not:

  • reproduce content
  • republish content
  • distribute content
  • sell content
  • sublicense content
  • modify content
  • create derivative works
  • scrape content
  • harvest content
  • mirror content
  • commercially exploit content

8. AI TRAINING PROHIBITION

Without prior written authorization from the Company, no person or entity may:

  • scrape
  • collect
  • download
  • extract
  • ingest
  • process
  • analyze
  • benchmark
  • evaluate
  • train
  • fine-tune
  • improve
  • operate

Company content for purposes relating to:

  • artificial intelligence systems
  • machine learning systems
  • large language models
  • recommendation systems
  • automated systems
  • future AI technologies

9. DATABASE PROTECTION

The Company reserves rights concerning:

  • databases
  • archives
  • educational repositories
  • devotional repositories
  • VerseKey data
  • community data
  • publications

Unauthorized extraction or reproduction is prohibited.

10. USER SUBMISSIONS

Users retain ownership of content they lawfully submit.

However, User submissions remain subject to the licenses granted under the Terms of Service and Community Rules.

11. TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials may be used by the Company pursuant to the licenses granted by Users.

The Company may:

  • publish
  • archive
  • display
  • quote
  • reproduce
  • distribute

testimonials in connection with lawful business operations.

12. PUBLISHING RIGHTS

The Company and/or David Craig Cooper may act as:

  • author
  • editor
  • publisher
  • compiler
  • distributor
  • content creator
  • ministry leader

Publishing rights are reserved concerning:

  • books
  • devotionals
  • studies
  • journals
  • educational content
  • media content
  • future publications

13. SOFTWARE RIGHTS

All software, code, systems, interfaces, functionality, architecture, and related materials associated with the Services remain property of the Company and/or its licensors.

Users obtain no ownership rights in software.

14. VERSEKEY PROTECTION

VerseKey and all associated:

  • gameplay mechanics
  • educational systems
  • puzzles
  • challenges
  • scoring systems
  • ranking systems
  • achievements
  • content

are protected intellectual property.

Unauthorized copying or commercial exploitation is prohibited.

15. SHEPHERD APPARELS PROTECTION

All Shepherd Apparels designs, branding, artwork, product concepts, graphics, logos, and related content remain protected intellectual property.

Purchasing merchandise does not transfer intellectual property rights.

16. ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS

The Company reserves the right to pursue:

  • content removal
  • cease-and-desist demands
  • trademark notice-and-takedown proceedings
  • arbitration
  • litigation
  • injunctive relief
  • statutory remedies
  • equitable remedies
  • monetary damages
  • treble damages and attorney's fees where authorized by law
  • ex parte seizure of counterfeit goods
  • domain name transfer or cancellation

The Company may enforce rights in any jurisdiction where legally permitted.

17. MONITORING

The Company reserves the right to monitor for:

  • unauthorized copying
  • scraping
  • infringement
  • misuse
  • unauthorized AI training
  • brand misuse
  • trademark infringement
  • counterfeiting
  • cybersquatting
  • domain name misuse
  • social media impersonation

Failure to monitor continuously shall not constitute waiver.

18. NO WAIVER

Failure to immediately enforce any intellectual property or trademark right shall not constitute:

  • waiver
  • consent
  • authorization
  • abandonment
  • forfeiture

All rights remain reserved.

19. FUTURE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

This Policy applies to future:

  • products
  • publications
  • software
  • educational resources
  • ministry resources
  • media properties
  • ecommerce offerings
  • technologies
  • trademarks
  • service marks
  • trade dress

The Company reserves all rights concerning future intellectual property and trademarks.

20. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Company may revise this Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

21. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Shepherd Network LLC

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

Official Contact Address:

Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

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Account Registration Acknowledgment

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Account Registration Acknowledgment

Implementation Notice

This acknowledgment is the canonical point-of-consent text displayed to users when creating an account, enrolling as a member, or subscribing to the newsletter on TheShepherdNetwork.org. It is the short acknowledgment microcopy shown adjacent to the "Create Account" or enrollment button and is separate from (and governed by) the full policies it references.

Acknowledgment Text (Verbatim)

By clicking "Create Account," I acknowledge that I have read and agree to The Shepherd Network LLC Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Rules, and all applicable policies. I understand that my use of the Services is subject to those policies and that continued use constitutes ongoing acceptance of any lawful updates.

Governing Policies Referenced

Implementation Location

This acknowledgment appears at the following account-registration and enrollment points on TheShepherdNetwork.org:

  • Member enrollment / "Join The Fold" form (Community page)
  • Newsletter subscription form
  • Membership tier checkout (The Well, The Upper Room, VerseKey)
  • Any future account-creation or registration flow

Affirmative Consent Requirement

This acknowledgment requires affirmative, voluntary action by the user. The acknowledgment checkbox or button must be unchecked by default and must be affirmatively selected by the user. Acceptance of this acknowledgment may not be bundled with any unrelated consent (including SMS opt-in) and may not be a precondition for any unrelated service. Where the user is age 13–17, parental or guardian consent is required in accordance with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Consistency with Existing Policies

This acknowledgment supplements, and does not modify, the full Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Community Rules. In the event of any conflict between this acknowledgment microcopy and the full policies, the full policies govern. References to "all applicable policies" include every policy published in the Master Legal Governance Manual.

Record of Consent

When a user affirmatively accepts this acknowledgment, the Company may record: the date and time of acceptance, the consent version, the source page or form, and the user's identifier (email or account). Such records are retained in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Updates

The Company may update this acknowledgment microcopy from time to time to reflect changes to the governing policies. Continued use of the Services following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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Cookie Notice

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Last updated on August 17, 2026.

Cookie Notice

Implementation Notice

This Cookie Notice is the short point-of-consent banner text displayed to website visitors on first visit to TheShepherdNetwork.org. It is the brief notice shown in the cookie consent banner (with an "Accept Cookies" button) and is separate from (and governed by) the full Cookie Policy. The full Cookie Policy provides the complete disclosure of cookie categories, purposes, retention, and user controls.

Notice Text (Verbatim)

The Shepherd Network LLC uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain account access, verify subscriptions, support prayer requests, manage community participation, improve functionality, and enhance security.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. [ Accept Cookies ]

Governing Policy Referenced

Implementation Location

This notice appears as a cookie consent banner displayed on first visit to TheShepherdNetwork.org and on any page where a cookie consent banner is lawfully required. The banner includes:

  • the notice text above
  • an "Accept Cookies" button (affirmative consent)
  • a link to the full Cookie Policy

Affirmative Consent

Where applicable law (including state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, and the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation where applicable) requires affirmative consent to non-essential cookies, the "Accept Cookies" button constitutes such affirmative consent. Essential cookies (those strictly necessary to maintain account access, verify subscriptions, support prayer requests, manage community participation, improve functionality, and enhance security) may be set without affirmative consent where permitted by applicable law.

Cookie Categories

The cookies and similar technologies referenced in this notice include, without limitation:

  • essential/strictly-necessary cookies (account access, authentication, security, fraud prevention)
  • functional cookies (subscription verification, community participation, prayer request management)
  • analytics and performance cookies (website functionality improvement)
  • any additional cookie categories disclosed in the full Cookie Policy

Consistency with Existing Policies

This Notice supplements, and does not modify, the full Cookie Policy. In the event of any conflict between this Notice and the full Cookie Policy, the Cookie Policy governs. Visitors seeking the complete cookie disclosure, retention periods, third-party cookie information, and opt-out instructions should consult the full Cookie Policy.

Consent Withdrawal

Visitors who have accepted cookies may withdraw consent at any time by:

  • clearing cookies in their browser settings
  • using the browser's "Do Not Track" or equivalent signal where supported
  • contacting the Company at Support@TheShepherdNetwork.org

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.

Updates

The Company may update this Notice microcopy from time to time to reflect changes to the Cookie Policy or applicable law. Continued use of the website following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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Subscription Authorization

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Subscription Authorization

Implementation Notice

This Subscription Authorization is the short point-of-consent text displayed to users at the point of subscribing to a paid recurring membership or subscription on TheShepherdNetwork.org (including The Well, The Upper Room, VerseKey, and any future subscription offerings). It is the brief authorization microcopy shown adjacent to the subscription checkout button and is separate from (and governed by) the full Subscription Terms & Billing Policy. The full policy provides the complete disclosure of renewal terms, cancellation methods, refunds, and consumer rights.

Authorization Text (Verbatim)

I understand that this subscription may automatically renew until canceled. I authorize recurring charges according to the selected subscription plan. I understand that monthly subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by law. Annual subscription payments are non-refundable except where required by law and subject to any legally required prorated refund calculations.

By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Service, Subscription Terms & Billing Policy, Privacy Policy, and all applicable policies.

Governing Policies Referenced

Implementation Location

This authorization appears at the following subscription checkout points on TheShepherdNetwork.org:

  • The Well membership checkout (monthly and annual billing cycles)
  • The Upper Room membership checkout (monthly and annual billing cycles)
  • VerseKey membership checkout (The Seeker, The Scholar tiers)
  • Any future subscription or recurring-billing offering

Affirmative Consent Requirement

This authorization requires affirmative, voluntary action by the user. The authorization checkbox or acknowledgment must be unchecked by default and must be affirmatively selected by the user before any recurring charge is processed. A preselected box, silence, inactivity, or acceptance of unrelated legal terms does not constitute affirmative consent to recurring billing where the law requires a separate affirmative act. This authorization is separate from the Account Registration Acknowledgment and any SMS opt-in consent.

Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure

In accordance with the Subscription Terms & Billing Policy and applicable law (including KRS 365.400–365.408 for Kentucky consumers and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act where applicable), the following material terms are disclosed clearly and conspicuously to the subscriber in proximity to this authorization, before the recurring charge is processed:

  • that the subscription automatically renews until canceled
  • the recurring price and billing frequency (monthly or annual)
  • the length of the renewal term or continuous nature of the service
  • the cancellation method (online cancellation available for online enrollment)
  • that monthly and annual payments are non-refundable except where required by law

Refund Policy Summary

The non-refundable provisions referenced in this authorization are governed by the Subscription Terms & Billing Policy §5.9 (Refunds and Nonwaivable Rights) and the Donations, Gifts, Offerings and Sponsorship Policy §6 (No Refund Policy). Nothing in this authorization limits any refund, cancellation right, chargeback right, consumer-protection remedy, or other right that applicable law makes nonwaivable, including any legally required prorated refund calculation for annual subscriptions.

Cancellation

Subscribers may cancel at any time using the cancellation method described in the Subscription Terms & Billing Policy §5.6. A Kentucky consumer who enrolled online may cancel exclusively online as required by KRS 365.402(3). Cancellation prevents future renewal charges but does not automatically refund a properly charged current billing period; access continues through the end of the paid period unless terminated sooner for cause.

Consistency with Existing Policies

This authorization supplements, and does not modify, the full Subscription Terms & Billing Policy, Terms of Service, or Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict between this authorization microcopy and the full policies, the full policies govern. References to "all applicable policies" include every policy published in the Master Legal Governance Manual.

Record of Consent

When a user affirmatively accepts this authorization, the Company may record: the date and time of acceptance, the consent version, the source page or checkout flow, the selected subscription plan and billing cycle, and the user's identifier (email or account). Such records are retained in accordance with the Privacy Policy, Subscription Terms & Billing Policy §5.14 (Records and Retention), and applicable law.

Updates

The Company may update this authorization microcopy from time to time to reflect changes to the governing policies or applicable law. Continued use of the subscription service following implementation of revisions constitutes acceptance of such revisions to the fullest extent permitted by law.

All documents are current and legally binding. Last updated August 17, 2026.

These legal documents are provided by The Shepherd Network™ LLC for informational purposes. If you have questions about any of these policies, please contact us at support@theshepherdnetwork.org.

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