DefendChristianity.org

Effective Date: September, 2024

Legal Status: Registered Charity & Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Operational Headquarters: Malta & Italy

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to DefendChristianity.org (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the Organization”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, donation platforms, volunteer programs, communications, and all related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1.1 Our Identity

DefendChristianity.org is a registered charitable, non-governmental organization (NGO) , not a commercial entity. We are a coalition of Christian missionaries, veterans, and humanitarian professionals united by a shared mission: to defend persecuted Christian communities worldwide through strategic intervention, humanitarian aid, and advocacy.

Our operations are directed from our headquarters in Malta and Italy. We operate globally in compliance with international humanitarian law and the principles of faith-based charity.

1.2 What We Are NOT

To avoid any misunderstanding:

2. FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY: WHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO

We believe in radical transparency. Every donor has the right to know exactly how their gift is used.

2.1 The 96/4 Commitment

For every donation we receive:

We do not enrich any individual. We do not pay salaries beyond fair compensation for essential staff. We do not waste donor funds.

2.2 Donation Refund Policy

• Donations are generally non-refundable once processed

• If you made an error in your donation amount, contact us within 7 days at info@DefendChristianity.org

• Refund requests for unauthorized transactions will be investigated and handled in accordance with payment processor policies

• We reserve the right to refuse refunds if funds have already been deployed to the field

2.3 Tax Deductibility

As a registered charity in Malta and Italy, donations may be tax-deductible depending on your country of residence. You are responsible for determining the tax treatment of your donation. We will provide donation receipts for your records.

3. OUR OPERATIONS & USE OF PRIVATE SECURITY

3.1 Humanitarian Mission

We operate exclusively for charitable, religious, and humanitarian purposes. Our mission is defensive, not offensive. We do not engage in:

• Acts of war or armed aggression

• Political insurgencies

• Violent overthrow of governments

3.2 Private Security in Dangerous Zones

We are not a militia group. However, we operate in some of the most dangerous regions on earth—including active conflict zones in Nigeria, Sudan, Syria, and elsewhere.

To ensure the safety of our teams and the persecuted Christians we serve, we employ the services of licensed private security groups to accompany our personnel in high-risk areas, including:

• Delta regions

• Active jihadist-controlled territories

• Displacement zones near militant strongholds

• Extraction corridors during active violence

These private security firms operate under:

• Strict rules of engagement (defensive only)

• Compliance with local and international law

• Oversight by our leadership and field directors

Our security personnel do not initiate violence. They protect. They deter. They defend when no other option remains and when lives are immediately at risk.

3.3 Limitation of Liability for Field Operations

By supporting our organization, you acknowledge that:

• Field operations in conflict zones carry inherent risks

• We take every reasonable precaution to protect our personnel and beneficiaries

• We cannot guarantee the safety of any operation in active war zones

• You assume no liability for our operational decisions made in good faith

4. ELIGIBILITY & USER CONDUCT

4.1 Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)

• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

• You are not located in a country subject to sanctions that would prohibit supporting our organization

• You are not a member of any terrorist organization or extremist group

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use our Services for:

Violation of these terms may result in:

• Immediate termination of access

• Reporting to relevant authorities (including law enforcement and anti-terrorism agencies)

• Permanent ban from our Services

5. DONATIONS & FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

5.1 Donation Processing

All donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment card information on our servers.

5.2 Recurring Donations

If you set up a recurring donation:

• Your payment method will be charged automatically according to your selected schedule (monthly, quarterly, annually)

• You may cancel at any time by contacting info@DefendChristianity.org or through your donor portal

• Refunds for recurring donations already processed will follow the refund policy in Section 2.2

5.3 Designated Donations

If you designate your donation for a specific cause (e.g., Nigeria Emergency Fund, Church Rebuilding), we will use reasonable efforts to apply your donation as designated. However, if a specific project becomes impossible or imprudent to complete, we reserve the right to redirect funds to similar projects at our discretion.

5.4 Respect for Donor Intent

We take donor intent seriously. Any redirection of funds will be applied to the same geographic region and same type of activity whenever possible.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 Our Content

All content on our website—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, reports, and campaign materials—is the property of DefendChristianity.org or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use

• Share our content on social media with proper attribution

• Use our reports and statistics for advocacy purposes (with credit)

You may not:

• Republish our content for commercial purposes without written permission

• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works without authorization

• Use our logo or branding without explicit consent

6.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (e.g., prayer requests, testimonials, photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content for our charitable purposes. We will not use your personal identifying information without your consent (except as necessary to process your submission).

7. PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Your privacy is critically important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy (available separately) for detailed information on:

• What information we collect

• How we use and protect your data

• Your rights regarding your personal information

• International data transfers

• Special protections for users in high-risk regions

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & PARTNERSHIPS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Partner organizations (e.g., Open Doors, Association of Christians in EuroAsia and North America)

• News articles about Christian persecution

• Payment processors and service providers

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party sites. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their own terms and policies.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement

• Warranties that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure

• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information provided

We do not warrant that our website will be accessible from all jurisdictions where Christian content may be blocked or monitored.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by our negligence

• Fraud or intentional misconduct

• Any liability that cannot be excluded by applicable law

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DefendChristianity.org, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your misuse of our Services

• Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights

• Any content you submit to us

12. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Malta and Italy (applicable to our respective headquarters), without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

We hope to resolve any disputes amicably. Before filing any claim:

1. Contact us at info@DefendChristianity.org to describe your concern

2. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Malta Arbitration Centre (or, for matters involving Italian operations, the Milan Chamber of Arbitration).

Class action waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in any class action or class arbitration.

13. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms

• Illegal or fraudulent activity

• Conduct that endangers our staff, volunteers, or beneficiaries

• Request by law enforcement or government authority

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, and governing law) shall survive.

14. MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

• Material changes will be notified via:

  • Email to registered users and donors

  • A prominent notice on our website homepage

• Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms

• If you do not agree to the modified Terms, please discontinue use of our Services

15. SEVERABILITY

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

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DefendChristianity.org regarding your use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements, whether written or oral.

17. CONTACT US

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

DefendChristianity.org
Legal Affairs Office

Email: info@DefendChristianity.org

For urgent security or legal matters (e.g., threats to our personnel or beneficiaries):

18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using DefendChristianity.org, you acknowledge that:

1. You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms

2. You understand that we are a charitable NGO, not a commercial organization

3. You understand that 96% of donations go directly to the cause and 4% to overhead

4. You understand that we employ private security in dangerous zones for defensive purposes only

5. You release us from liability for operational risks inherent in conflict-zone humanitarian work

For the persecuted. For the Church. For His glory.

DefendChristianity.org