Terms and Conditions of Use
Life Made Manifest (lifemademanifest.com) Underwritten by Storylines United, LLC
Last updated: July 8, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the blog located at lifemademanifest.com (the "Site"), owned and operated by Storylines United, LLC ("Storylines United," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of the Site
The Site publishes articles, essays, and other content related to spiritual formation, theological education, discipleship, and community development, authored or curated by Storylines United, LLC. The Site is provided for informational and educational purposes.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site — including text, articles, graphics, logos, and design elements — is the property of Storylines United, LLC or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
You may:
- View, read, and share links to Site content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original post.
You may not, without prior written permission:
- Reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of Site content.
- Use Site content for commercial purposes.
- Modify or create derivative works from Site content.
To request permission for uses beyond what's described here, contact us using the information in Section 11.
4. User Comments and Contributions
If the Site allows comments or other user-submitted content, you agree that any content you submit:
- Is your own original work, or you have the right to share it.
- Does not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
- Is not unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion, without notice.
By submitting content to the Site, you grant Storylines United, LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or connected systems.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, services, or privacy practices of any third-party site. Access third-party sites at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Content on the Site reflects the views, interpretations, and theological perspectives of its authors. It is offered for informational, educational, and formational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for personal pastoral counsel, professional advice, or independent judgment.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Storylines United, LLC, its officers, members, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Storylines United, LLC and its officers, members, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
11. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Storylines United, LLC, 250 Vision Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, 910-408-5160