Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and the teachings, articles, downloads, videos, graphics, books, resources, and other materials made available through it.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. Purpose of This Website

PastorFrankVandy.com exists to provide Christian teaching, biblical resources, information about books and ministry activities, and other faith-based content.

The content is provided primarily for religious, educational, and informational purposes.

Nothing on this website creates a pastor-parishioner, counselor-client, attorney-client, physician-patient, financial adviser-client, or other professional relationship.

2. Biblical and Theological Content

The teachings and interpretations presented on this website reflect the biblical understanding, study, and theological conclusions of Pastor Frank Vandy and, where applicable, Vandy Ministries.

Christians may faithfully disagree regarding the interpretation of certain biblical passages or theological issues.

Readers are encouraged to study Scripture personally, consider passages in context, pray for wisdom, and thoughtfully evaluate the teachings presented.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the original content available through this website—including written teachings, articles, sermons, study materials, books, manuscripts, downloadable resources, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, branding, and other original materials—is owned by Pastor Frank Vandy, Vandy Ministries, or another identified rights holder and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

The availability of content on this website does not transfer ownership or grant unrestricted permission to reproduce or distribute that content.

4. Personal and Ministry Use

You are welcome to:

Read and share links to publicly available teachings
Quote brief portions of teachings with appropriate attribution
Print materials made available for personal use
Share designated free resources according to any instructions accompanying those resources
Use reasonable excerpts for noncommercial church, Bible study, educational, or ministry purposes with appropriate attribution

Unless we give prior written permission, you may not:

Republish entire articles, teachings, books, or substantial portions of them
Sell or commercially distribute our content
Remove copyright notices or attribution
Present our content as your own
Repackage teachings or resources into another product, course, book, website, or publication
Use our content to train, develop, or populate commercial artificial-intelligence products, datasets, or content libraries
Modify and redistribute our materials in a way that suggests our endorsement or authorship of the modified material

Requests for broader reproduction or licensing may be submitted using the contact information below.

5. Scripture Quotations and Third-Party Content

Scripture quotations, photographs, graphics, videos, excerpts, trademarks, and other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners and may be subject to separate terms, licenses, or copyright restrictions.

Nothing in these Terms grants rights to third-party content beyond those permitted by the applicable rights holder or by law.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website in a manner that:

Violates applicable law
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems
Introduces malicious software or harmful code
Interferes with the website's operation or security
Uses automated methods to improperly scrape, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of the website
Impersonates another person or organization
Infringes the rights of others
Uses the website for fraudulent, abusive, threatening, or unlawful purposes

We reserve the right to restrict access to the website when reasonably necessary to protect the site, its users, or our rights.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including booksellers, social media platforms, churches, ministries, videos, products, and other resources.

Links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of every statement, product, service, or policy of the linked website.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, content, privacy practices, security, or terms.

8. Affiliate Links and Recommendations

From time to time, this website may recommend books, resources, services, or other products.

Some links may be affiliate links through which we may receive a commission if a visitor makes a purchase, at no additional cost to the purchaser.

When required, affiliate relationships will be appropriately disclosed.

Recommendations represent our views at the time they are made and do not guarantee that a particular resource or product will be appropriate for every person.

9. Donations and Purchases

If Vandy Ministries accepts donations through this website, donations will be used to support its religious and educational purposes, subject to applicable law and any specific restrictions accepted by the ministry.

The tax deductibility of any donation depends on applicable law and the organization's tax status at the time of the donation. Donors should consult their own tax advisers regarding their individual circumstances.

Purchases of books or other products may also be subject to additional terms established by the retailer, payment processor, publisher, or fulfillment provider involved in the transaction.

10. No Professional Advice

Information provided through this website is religious, educational, and informational in nature.

Nothing on this website should be understood as individualized legal, financial, tax, medical, mental-health, or other licensed professional advice.

When appropriate, you should seek advice from a qualified professional who can evaluate your individual circumstances.

11. Accuracy and Availability

We strive to provide thoughtful and accurate content, but we do not guarantee that every page will always be complete, current, error-free, or available without interruption.

Content may be corrected, updated, expanded, removed, or changed without notice.

Website availability may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, technical problems, security issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from harmful components.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pastor Frank Vandy, Vandy Ministries, and their respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, or agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be prohibited by law.

14. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected and used.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically.

Changes become effective when the revised Terms are posted on this website unless otherwise stated.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

17. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms, permissions, copyright, or use of our materials may be directed to:

Pastor Frank Vandy / Vandy Ministries
Email: fvandy@pastorfrankvandy.com
Website: PastorFrankVandy.com