1. Introduction

Welcome to www.heisreal.today (the “Website”), operated by He is Real Today (the “Organisation”), a not-for-profit entity that has applied for registration as a charity in England and Wales. These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the Website and your submission of any material, including but not limited to written testimonies, audio recordings, or video content (the “Content”).

By accessing or using the Website and/or submitting Content, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website or submit Content.

2. Eligibility

This Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 without the express consent of a parent or legal guardian.

If you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain permission from your parent or legal guardian before submitting any personal data to us through this Website, including via forms, comment sections, or any interactive features.

We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under 18 without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without such consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as practicable.

In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Age Appropriate Design Code issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), we take particular care to ensure that the data protection rights and best interests of children are respected.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us at info@heisreal.today so that we may take appropriate action.

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such disputes.

3. Content Submission

By submitting any Content to the Organisation via the Website or any associated platforms, you confirm and warrant that:

3.1 The Content is original to you and you own or have all necessary rights, consents, and permissions to grant the Organisation the rights set out in these Terms;

3.2 The Content aligns with the Sharing Principles Document, as published and updated on the Website;

3.3 The Content is truthful, represents a genuine experience or testimony relating to Christian faith or belief in God, and is suitable in tone and substance for the Website’s evangelistic purpose;

3.4 The Content is not false, misleading, offensive, defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise unlawful under the laws of England and Wales.

4. Licence to Use Content

By submitting Content, you grant the Organisation a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, and sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, publicly display, publish, and share the Content

4.1 On the Website and any associated platforms;

4.2 On social media accounts and pages controlled by the Organisation;

4.3 In printed publications, newsletters, and other physical media;

This licence includes the right to make reasonable edits for clarity, grammar, formatting, or length, provided the overall meaning and message of your Content is preserved.4.4 In live events, promotional material, and fundraising activities

5. Titles and Tags

To support discoverability and the mission of the Website, the Organisation reserves the right to modify or assign a title to any submitted Content and to add keyword tags or metadata. These changes are intended solely to improve user navigation, categorisation, and search ability of Content across the Website and its associated platforms. Such modifications will not alter the substantive message or meaning of the Content.

6. No Guarantee of Publication

Submission of Content does not guarantee its publication. The Organisation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse, edit, or remove Content at any time without notice or explanation.

7. Right of Withdrawal

You may request the removal of your Content at any time by contacting the Organisation at info@heisreal.today. The Organisation will take reasonable steps to remove the Content from its platforms and digital channels; however, previously published or shared content may remain on third-party services outside of the Organisation’s control.

8. Data Collection and Privacy

8.1 When submitting Content, you may be asked to provide personal data including your name, email address, and location. This information will be processed in accordance with the Website’s Privacy Policy.

8.2 The Organisation may publish your first name and country location alongside the Content unless you explicitly request anonymity at the point of submission.

9. Anonymity

Submissions may be made anonymously. However, a valid email address must be provided for internal verification purposes.

10. Moderation and Conduct

9.1 All Content is subject to moderation. The Organisation reserves the right to reject any Content which, in its judgment, does not meet its standards, mission, or alignment with Christian principles. 9.2 You must not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or contrary to the mission of the Organisation.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

11.1 The Organisation owns or licenses all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content, except for user-submitted Content which remains the property of the user, subject to the licence granted in Clause 4.

11.2 You must not use any part of the Website content (excluding your own submissions) for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence from the Organisation or its licensors.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 The Website is provided on an “as is” basis. The Organisation makes no representations, warranties or guarantees that the Website or its content will be accurate, complete, or continuously available.

12.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organisation shall not be liable for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, arising from or in connection with your use of the Website or reliance on any content displayed on it.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

14. Amendments

The Organisation reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon being posted on the Website. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.