Terms of Use and Copyright

Last updated: October 2, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Terms and Conditions page for Bible Boots and Aprons. These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website and blog, located at biblebootsandaprons.com.

By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use this website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

2. Age Limitations and Eligibility

This blog and its services are not intended for use by children. By accessing and using this site, you confirm that you are of a legal age to consent to our terms in your country. If you are not of legal age to form a binding contract, you may not use this blog or submit any personal information.

  • For users under 13 years of age (U.S. and globally): In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and to protect the privacy of young users worldwide, we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you may not use our services or submit any personal information.
  • For users between 13 and 18 years of age: If you are a minor between the ages of 13 and 18, you may use this website only with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the site, you confirm that you have such permission.

We strongly recommend that all users under the age of 18 have a parent or legal guardian review and agree to our terms before using the site.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at [email protected].

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information from our records.

3. Prohibited Actions and Community Guidelines

The following actions are strictly prohibited on this site:

  • Illegal or harmful activities, including but not limited to spamming, hacking, or spreading misinformation.
  • The use of bots or automated scripts to access this site.
  • Foul or profane language in comments, including taking the Lord’s name in vain.
  • Disrespectful or harmful comments, including name-calling or tearing others down. We are working to create a community where we edify and build each other up, as it says in Ephesians 4:29: “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
  • Any other behavior that is disruptive, harmful, or inconsistent with the respectful edifying community we aim to foster

4. Intellectual Property and User Content

Our Content: All original content on this site, including text, images, and graphics, is the property of Brittney Smith and is protected by copyright. We reserve all rights to our content.

User-Generated Content: By posting comments or other content on this blog, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content. You are solely responsible for the content you post and must ensure it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

Scripture Quotations (King James Version – KJV):

• United States: The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is in the Public Domain in the United States and may be used freely in accordance with this status.

• United Kingdom and Commonwealth: Rights in The Authorized Version of the Bible (King James Bible) in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. Any extracts from the Authorized Version are reproduced on this site with the understanding that they are used in a manner consistent with generally accepted scholarly, non-infringing usage for a worldwide audience.

• General Use and Citation: Scripture quotations, unless otherwise noted, are taken from the King James Version.

5. Copyright Infringement Policy (DMCA Notice)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), we will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA.

If you believe that any content on this blog infringes upon your copyright, you may send a formal DMCA notice to our Designated Copyright Agent containing the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if a single notification covers multiple works, a representative list of the copyrighted works.
  2. Identification of the material that you claim is infringing, including information sufficient to locate the material on our blog (e.g., a URL link to the specific page).
  3. Your contact information, including your full legal name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Please email this notice to our Designated Copyright Agent, Brittney Smith at: [email protected].

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content. Please be aware that you may be held liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if you knowingly make a false claim.

6. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Disclaimer of Warranties: The information on this site is provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of all information provided on this blog.
  • Limitation of Liability: You agree that we are not liable for any damages that may arise from your use of the site or its content. You also understand that the information we share is for personal informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. You are responsible for doing your own research and making your own decisions.

7. Third-Party Links and Advertising

We are not responsible for the content or actions of third-party websites linked from our site. We may receive compensation for advertisements and affiliate links at no additional cost to you; however, any transaction between you and a third party is your responsibility.

8. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend a user’s access to the site at our discretion, and especially for violations of these terms. We are not required to provide prior notice for termination, especially in cases of severe violations.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. Any legal actions or proceedings arising out of or relating to these terms will be exclusively brought in the federal or state courts located in the State of Missouri.

10. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will post the new version on this site with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: [email protected].

Last updated: October 2, 2025