Welcome to the website of Fit to Serve ("Fit to Serve," "we," "our," or "us"). Fit to Serve is a Christian discipleship resource centered on the book "Fit to Serve" by Pastor Mark Addis, offered as a ministry of New Hope Community Church. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at fittoserve365.com (the "Site") and the content and materials we make available through it. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
These Terms apply to your use of the Site only. The Site is informational. We do not sell or process orders through the Site. Book purchases are completed on third-party retailer sites under those retailers' own terms and privacy policies.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and that you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site following any such change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Use of the Site
You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited conduct includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, and disrupting the normal flow of communication within the Site.
You may not use the Site to transmit any content that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems, or use any automated means to scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Site without our prior written consent. When you submit information through a form on the Site, you agree to provide truthful and accurate information. You are responsible for any activity that occurs through your use of the Site.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements, is the property of Fit to Serve or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The book "Fit to Serve" and its contents are the copyrighted work of the author and publisher. You are granted a limited license to view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site or from the book without prior written consent.
The Fit to Serve name, logo, and associated marks are used to identify this resource and the ministry. You may not use them without explicit written permission. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and may rely on third-party services, such as online retailers and booksellers where the book is available, a form-processing service that delivers messages you send us, and social media platforms. These links and services are provided for your convenience and information only. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website or service, and a link does not imply our endorsement. When you leave our Site to visit a retailer or other third party, that party's own terms and privacy policy govern your use, not ours.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content and materials on it are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current. Content on the Site is offered for general informational and encouragement purposes and is not professional, medical, financial, or legal advice.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fit to Serve and its ministry, officers, staff, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of this Site, including but not limited to damages for lost profits, lost data, or business interruption, regardless of the cause and whether such damages are alleged to arise from breach of contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this Site shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fit to Serve and its ministry, officers, staff, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
8. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and all matters arising from your use of this Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fresno County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection to venue in those courts.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time, including as the book launches and as we add features to the Site. Changes become effective when the updated Terms are posted to this page, and we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Fit to Serve
Attn: Mark Addis
4620 E. Nees Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Email: mark@newhopechurch.net