Terms of Use and Disclaimer

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Welcome to The Sparks Journey (https://sparksthrive.com). By using this website, you agree to the following terms:

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1. Use of Content

All content on this site—devotionals, blog posts, resources, and emails—is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional counseling, medical advice, or legal counsel.

You may:

• Share blog posts or devotionals with proper credit and a link back to the original page.
  You may not:
• Copy, reproduce, or republish content without permission.

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2. User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to:

• Post or transmit anything unlawful, threatening, or offensive
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site or its servers

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3. Email and Comments

If you leave comments or sign up for email updates, you agree to provide accurate information and to engage respectfully with our community. We reserve the right to remove comments that are harmful, spammy, or inappropriate.

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4. Affiliates and Recommendations

From time to time, we may recommend books, tools, or services. These are chosen to support your journey. If an affiliate link is used, it will be clearly disclosed.

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5. Spiritual Content Disclaimer

This site offers spiritual insights, biblical encouragement, and life reflections from a Christian perspective. While we hope to support your faith and growth, we are not offering pastoral counseling or theological certification. Always seek guidance from your local church or trusted advisor as needed.

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6. Limitation of Liability

We do our best to provide accurate and uplifting content. However, The Sparks Journey is not liable for any outcomes, decisions, or results that occur based on your use of this site or its materials.

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7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use as needed. Continued use of this site means you accept any changes made.

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8. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact:
Jason Sparks
Email: jason@jasonthrive.com
Website: https://sparksthrive.com