Terms of Service

Real refuge doesn't rush toward answers. We hold space quietly and let you arrive at your own pace, without fixing or pushing. Terms of Service **The Chapel Along The Way** Last updated: August 12, 2026 Welcome to The Chapel Along The Way. By visiting this website, reaching out for spiritual care, or otherwise using our services, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully. ## 1. Nature of Our Services The Chapel Along The Way offers Christ-centered spiritual care, prayer support, and Biblical counseling. Our services are pastoral and spiritual in nature. **Our services are not a substitute for licensed medical, mental health, or psychiatric care.** We are not licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, or physicians, and nothing shared through this site should be understood as a diagnosis, treatment, or clinical recommendation. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or facing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services (911), the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or a licensed medical or mental health professional immediately. ## 2. Who We Are Spiritual care through this site is provided by Mark O'Reilly, a licensed chaplain with training in Christian counseling. [ADD ANY RELEVANT CREDENTIAL, CERTIFICATION, OR ENDORSING BODY HERE, e.g., "endorsed by ___" or "board-certified through ___," if applicable — this builds trust and is worth stating explicitly.] ## 3. No Guarantee of Outcome Prayer, spiritual counsel, and pastoral encouragement are offered in good faith, but we cannot guarantee any particular emotional, spiritual, relational, or life outcome from engaging with our services. ## 4. Voluntary Participation Your participation in any conversation, prayer request, or correspondence with the Chapel is entirely voluntary. You may end contact at any time, for any reason, without explanation. ## 5. Confidentiality We hold what you share with us with care and discretion, consistent with standard chaplaincy ethics. Please see our [Privacy Policy] for details on the limits of confidentiality, including situations involving risk of harm to yourself or others, or suspected abuse of a vulnerable person, where we may be obligated to involve emergency services or appropriate authorities. ## 6. Appropriate Use You agree not to use this site or its contact channels to: - Harass, threaten, or abuse the Chapel or its representatives - Submit false, misleading, or malicious content - Use the site for any unlawful purpose We reserve the right to decline or discontinue correspondence with anyone at our discretion, particularly in cases of abusive conduct. ## 7. Testimonials Testimonials appearing on this site reflect the individual experiences of those who shared them and are published with their permission. Individual experiences may vary, and testimonials are not a guarantee of similar results for others. ## 8. Intellectual Property All content on this site — including text, design, and blessings or reflections written by the Chapel — is the property of The Chapel Along The Way unless otherwise noted, and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. ## 9. External Links This site may reference or link to other Christian businesses or third-party resources. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or services of external sites. ## 10. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Chapel Along The Way and Mark O'Reilly are not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from your use of this site or participation in spiritual care services offered here. ## 11. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. ## 12. Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. [Confirm and fill in your state.] ## 13. Contact Us Questions about these terms can be directed to: **Email:** MarkOReilly.60@proton.me **Phone:** 616-900-7377