Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Our Lady of Lourdes Devotion website at ourladyoflourdesdevotion.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, its servers, or networks connected to the Site.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site in a manner that exceeds reasonable use, except for recognized search engine indexing.
• Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Site's content without prior written consent.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, images, icons, audio, video, software, and the overall design and arrangement of the Site — is the property of Our Lady of Lourdes Devotion or its content licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. No license or right is granted to you by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any intellectual property right of ours or any third party.

Scripture quotations, prayers, and liturgical texts included on this Site are used in accordance with applicable ecclesiastical permissions and fair use principles. The Catholic devotional content presented is drawn from public domain sources and traditional Church teachings.

4. Religious and Spiritual Content Disclaimer

The content on this Site is provided for devotional, educational, and informational purposes related to Catholic faith and the history and traditions of Our Lady of Lourdes. While we strive for theological accuracy, the content on this Site does not constitute official teaching of the Catholic Church and should not be relied upon as a substitute for guidance from your local parish, diocese, or qualified spiritual director.

5. Medical Disclaimer

The content on this Site is not medical advice and must not be treated as such.

Our Lady of Lourdes is widely associated with healing and miraculous cures. While we present historical accounts of reported healings and information about healing prayers and Lourdes water, nothing on this Site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Any references to healings, cures, or miraculous events are presented as matters of faith and historical record.

You should always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you have read on this Site. Prayer and devotion should complement, not replace, appropriate medical care.

6. User-Generated Content

If we provide features that allow you to submit content (such as prayer intentions through our contact form), you represent that such content does not violate the rights of any third party and is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful. We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.

7. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to Catholic product retailers. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of the linked site or its content. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.

Some links on this Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

8. Advertising

This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. We endeavor to ensure that advertisements displayed are appropriate for a Catholic devotional website; however, we do not have full control over the specific advertisements served by third-party networks. The appearance of an advertisement on this Site does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, TOOLS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 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, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site, including historical accounts of apparitions, reported healings, or other devotional content.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR LADY OF LOURDES DEVOTION, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE.

In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00 USD) or the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Our Lady of Lourdes Devotion and its owners, operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless both parties agree to resolve the matter in a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Our Lady of Lourdes Devotion regarding the use of the Site.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Email: info@ourladyoflourdesdevotion.com
• Website: ourladyoflourdesdevotion.com/contact