Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: June 2, 2025
Website: www.DistinguishedWomenMinistries.org
Owner: Distinguished Women Ministries | Dr. Dinah E. Akridge, Founder
📜 Legal Disclaimer & Terms and Conditions Overview
At Distinguished Women Ministries, we value transparency, integrity, and the trust of every woman and visitor who engages with our platform. While we are a faith-based organization devoted to spiritual growth, empowerment, and educational development, we also take our legal responsibilities seriously.
Please note the following disclaimer and introduction to our Terms and Conditions:
⚖️ Disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this website, including this page, are offered solely for general informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Although we strive to be clear and helpful, we cannot know the specific legal considerations that may apply to your individual situation as a visitor, client, or participant.
We highly recommend that you consult with a qualified legal professional to obtain advice tailored to your specific needs, particularly before relying on any content or terms found on this website. Your interaction with our services does not constitute a legal agreement or client relationship beyond the scope of the terms explicitly laid out in our Terms & Conditions.
📘 What Are Terms & Conditions?
Our Terms and Conditions (T&C) outline the legal agreement between you, the visitor or client, and Distinguished Women Ministries, the owner of this website and all affiliated services. These terms govern your use of our platform, resources, digital products, consultations, and community spaces.
As a for-profit, faith-centered organization, our services may include consultations, mentorship sessions, events, product sales, downloadable resources, and educational content. Therefore, our Terms & Conditions are carefully crafted to reflect the nature of our ministry offerings while also protecting the interests of all parties involved.
📌 Why Are T&C Important?
The T&C serve several important purposes:
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Establish who is permitted to use our website and services
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Outline payment terms, including any deposits or refund restrictions
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Explain our intellectual property rights (e.g., original content, logo, courses)
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Reserve our right to modify offerings, pause services, or refuse access in specific cases
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Clarify warranties, service limitations, and user responsibilities
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Help protect us from legal exposure based on misuse or misrepresentation of our content
Since different jurisdictions have different laws, these terms may not fully cover all situations. Therefore, if you're accessing our services outside of West Virginia or the United States, you should seek local legal advice.
✝️ Faith-Based & Educational Disclaimer
Distinguished Women Ministries (DWM) is a Christ-centered, spiritually grounded organization devoted to providing mentoring, empowerment resources, and coaching rooted firmly in Biblical truth. All content, including but not limited to digital materials, live teachings, consultations, social media content, and testimonials, is presented in good faith for educational, inspirational, and transformational purposes.
We do not guarantee personal, spiritual, or professional outcomes. Each journey is unique, and we believe wholeheartedly that growth requires obedience, willingness, and alignment with God's Word, as opposed to passive consumption.
By engaging with any content, products, or services from Distinguished Women Ministries, you affirm and agree that:
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✅ You alone are responsible for how you interpret, apply, or act upon the information provided.
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✅ No content—written, verbal, recorded, or visual—constitutes professional legal, financial, medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. You should consult appropriate licensed professionals for such matters.
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✅ Faith, character, and transformation are deeply individual processes. We make no promises of guaranteed change, success, healing, or advancement.
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✅ You are expected to approach this ministry with reverence, integrity, and a teachable spirit in alignment with Biblical standards.
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✅ You understand that your access to our services is a privilege, not a right, and we reserve the sole and irrevocable discretion to deny or discontinue services at any time if your conduct includes (but is not limited to):
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Acts of violence, abuse, harassment, or intimidation
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Defamation, slander, or the misrepresentation of this ministry
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Disruption of community peace or spiritual order
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Refusal to follow ministry guidelines, spiritual boundaries, or biblical standards
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Engaging in actions that create a conflict of interest or compromise the spiritual integrity of DWM
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Specifically, by accessing or using any part of this website, booking services, downloading content, or interacting with Distinguished Women Ministries through email, social media, or in-person gatherings, you fully acknowledge and agree to the following:
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You are solely responsible for how you interpret, apply, or respond to any content or advice provided.
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You understand that DWM’s services are spiritual in nature, not psychological, legal, or medical in scope.
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Nothing provided by DWM should be construed as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial services. We encourage you to seek licensed professional advice where needed.
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You accept that spiritual growth is personal, and results vary according to your faith, discipline, decisions, and alignment with God’s Word.
🚫 Right to Deny or Terminate Services
We uphold high standards of integrity, biblical alignment, and community care. As such, Distinguished Women Ministries reserves the right to deny, suspend, or terminate access to any product, service, consultation, or platform at our sole discretion and without refund in the event of:
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Slander, harassment, threats, or defamation toward the ministry or its representatives
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Abuse, violence, or disrespect in any communication or setting
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Violation of biblical, ethical, or community standards upheld by DWM
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Failure to honor guidelines or instructions set forth by DWM
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Any action that causes disruption, division, or conflict within our ministry or online platforms
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A conflict of interest or misalignment with our spiritual mission and core values
We protect our space prayerfully and legally. Misuse of our name, branding, content, or likeness without permission may result in legal action.
⚖️ Waiver of Liability
By continuing to use this website and engage with Distinguished Women Ministries in any capacity, you hereby release, waive, and hold harmless DWM, its founder Dr. Dinah E. Akridge, and all affiliates, volunteers, representatives, and team members from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses — including but not limited to those arising out of:
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Your reliance on any information, advice, or content provided by the ministry
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Your decision to apply or disregard any teaching, recommendation, or principle
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Emotional, spiritual, or personal outcomes (whether positive or negative) related to your participation
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Your interactions with other members, guests, or affiliates of the ministry
This waiver applies to all services rendered now and, in the future, whether in person, online, live, or pre-recorded.
💜 Final Note
We believe deeply in the transformational power of God and the wisdom of His Word. Our goal is to serve women with grace, truth, and accountability. If at any time you disagree with the boundaries or policies laid out here, we ask that you kindly disengage from our website, services, or communications.
Your continued engagement signifies your understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer and waiver in full.
📄 Custom-Tailored Terms
Because no two ministries, businesses, or websites are alike, our T&C have been drafted to reflect the unique nature of our services:
💫 Spiritual mentorship
💫 Personal consultations
💫 Christian-based events and products
💫 Faith-led leadership development
Our Terms & Conditions are available for review at any time via the link in our website footer.