TERMS & PRIVACY

The Gold in Us

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

Welcome to The Gold in Us (“Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Rachelle located in Texas (“Author,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms of Use, Disclaimers, and Privacy Policy (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE

The Website is a faith-based online publication and blog that shares commentary, reflections, personal experiences, and discussions related to religion, spirituality, and matters of faith.

The Website exists solely for informational, educational, and expressive purposes.

All content reflects personal opinion, commentary, and religious expression.

The Website does not provide professional services, counseling, or advisory services of any kind.

2. RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION AND OPINION

Content published on the Website constitutes personal religious expression and opinion, which may include commentary on scripture, theology, and spiritual life.

Interpretations of faith and religious texts are inherently subjective and may differ among traditions, scholars, and individuals.

Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as official doctrine of any church, denomination, ministry, or religious institution.

3. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

All information on the Website is provided for informational and inspirational purposes only.

Nothing on the Website constitutes:

legal advice
medical advice
psychological advice
mental health counseling
pastoral counseling
spiritual direction
financial advice
therapeutic services
professional services of any kind

The Author is not acting as a licensed professional.

Users should consult qualified professionals for guidance related to legal, medical, psychological, financial, or counseling matters.

4. NO COUNSELING OR FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP

Use of the Website does not create:

a pastoral counseling relationship
a clergy-penitent relationship
a therapist-client relationship
an advisory relationship
a fiduciary relationship

Communications through email, contact forms, comments, or social media do not constitute counseling, spiritual guidance, or professional services.

5. SCRIPTURAL INTERPRETATION DISCLAIMER

Scriptural passages and theological discussions may reflect the Author’s personal interpretation and reflection.

Religious texts may be interpreted differently across traditions, denominations, and scholars.

Readers should consult trusted clergy or religious scholars for formal theological instruction.

6. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By using the Website, you acknowledge that:

All content represents opinion and commentary.
You are responsible for your own interpretation of the content.
Any actions taken based on Website content are voluntary and undertaken at your own risk.

You expressly assume all risks associated with reliance upon any information presented on the Website.

7. RELIANCE DISCLAIMER

The Author makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information on the Website.

Readers should not rely on the Website when making decisions regarding:

legal matters
medical conditions
financial decisions
mental health concerns
life choices

Any reliance on Website content is solely at the reader’s own risk.

8. NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOMES

Faith and spiritual development are highly personal experiences.

The Author makes no guarantee or representation that any ideas, practices, or perspectives discussed on the Website will produce particular spiritual, emotional, or personal outcomes.

9. TESTIMONIAL AND EXPERIENCE DISCLAIMER

The Website may contain personal stories, testimonials, or accounts of spiritual experiences.

These accounts reflect individual experiences and should not be interpreted as guarantees of similar results.

10. MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS DISCLAIMER

The Website does not provide mental health services or crisis intervention.

If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or thoughts of self-harm, you should immediately contact:

a licensed mental health professional
a qualified counselor
local emergency services
a crisis hotline

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may include links to third-party websites or resources.

The Author does not control or guarantee the content, policies, or reliability of third-party websites.

The inclusion of links does not constitute endorsement.

12. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

The Website may include affiliate links to books, resources, or other materials.

If a purchase is made through such links, the Website may receive a commission at no additional cost to the user.

These commissions help support the operation of the Website.

13. DONATIONS AND MINISTRY SUPPORT

The Website may accept voluntary donations.

Donations:

are voluntary
are not payments for services
do not create counseling relationships
do not create contractual obligations

Unless otherwise stated, donations are non-refundable.

14. USER CONTENT AND COMMUNITY CONDUCT

Users may have the ability to submit comments or other content.

Users agree not to submit content that is:

defamatory
threatening
abusive
obscene
unlawful
discriminatory
spam or promotional material

The Author reserves the right to remove or moderate content at their discretion.

15. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All original content on the Website is protected by United States copyright law.

Unless otherwise stated, materials are the intellectual property of the Author.

Any material not property of the Author, or otherwise borrowed from any other source, is done so for educational purposes.

Content may not be reproduced or distributed without permission except for brief quotations with proper attribution.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted under Texas law, the Author shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the Website, including but not limited to:

direct damages
indirect damages
incidental damages
consequential damages
financial losses
emotional distress

This limitation applies to claims based on negligence, reliance, or interpretation of Website content.

17. TEXAS LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

The Website is an informational publication only.

To the maximum extent permitted under Texas law, the Author disclaims any duty of care arising from a reader’s interpretation or reliance upon Website content.

18. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

Any dispute arising from or relating to the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act.

Arbitration shall occur in the State of Texas.

The arbitrator may grant any relief available under applicable law.

19. CLASS ACTION WAIVER

You agree that disputes must be resolved on an individual basis.

You waive the right to participate in any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding.

20. CHOICE OF VENUE

To the extent that any dispute is not subject to arbitration, the parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the state or federal courts located in Houston, Texas.

21. DMCA COPYRIGHT POLICY

If you believe that material on the Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA notice containing:

identification of the copyrighted work
identification of the allegedly infringing material
contact information
a statement of good-faith belief
a statement made under penalty of perjury

DMCA notices may be sent to:

Rachelle
rachelle@thegoldinus.com

22. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Author from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:

your use of the Website
reliance on Website content
violation of these Terms
content you submit

23. FORCE MAJEURE

The Author shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

natural disasters
power outages
internet disruptions
governmental actions
acts of God
war or civil disturbance

24. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the user and the Author regarding use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

26. PRIVACY POLICY

The Website may collect information voluntarily provided by users, including:

name
email address
messages submitted through contact forms
comments posted on the Website

Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited may also be collected for analytics and security purposes.

Information collected may be used to:

respond to inquiries
improve Website functionality
maintain security
prevent spam or abuse

Personal information is not sold to third parties.

27. COOKIES

The Website may use cookies or analytics technologies to enhance user experience and monitor Website performance.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.

28. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13.

The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

29. POLICY CHANGES

These Terms may be updated periodically.

Updated versions will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.

30. CONTACT

For questions regarding these Terms:

Rachelle
rachelle@thegoldinus.com