Terms of Service

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Welcome to Shelter in Sorrow. By using this website, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Purpose of This Site

Shelter in Sorrow is a Christian devotional blog offering Bible-based encouragement, prayers, and study resources. Our content is intended for general spiritual encouragement and should not replace professional pastoral counselling, medical advice, or mental health treatment.

2. Content and Copyright

All original content on gospelmount.org — including articles, prayers, devotionals, images, and translations — is the property of Shelter in Sorrow unless otherwise noted.

All original written content, images, prayers, devotionals, and translations on gospelmount.org are © Shelter in Sorrow. All rights reserved. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written permission.

For permission requests, please contact us at contact@gospelmount.org.

3. Bible Translations

Scripture quotations are taken from various Bible translations as noted in each article. These translations are the property of their respective copyright holders and are used under fair use or licence terms.

4. Denominational Approach

Shelter in Sorrow serves Christians of all traditions — Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Pentecostal. Where traditions differ, we present multiple perspectives with respect and without favouring any single denomination. Our content is not a substitute for the teaching authority of your own church or faith community.

5. User-Submitted Content

If you submit comments, prayer requests, or other content, you grant Shelter in Sorrow a non-exclusive licence to display that content on the site. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are disrespectful, off-topic, or harmful.

6. Newsletter and Email

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive weekly emails and occasional updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data.

7. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites (Bible tools, books, resources). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

8. Disclaimer

Shelter in Sorrow provides spiritual encouragement, not professional advice. For medical, legal, financial, or mental health concerns, please consult a qualified professional. If you are in crisis, please contact a local helpline or emergency service.

9. Limitation of Liability

Shelter in Sorrow is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do our best to ensure accuracy, but we cannot guarantee that every article is free from error. Use the content at your own discretion.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at contact@gospelmount.org.

Thank you for being part of the Shelter in Sorrow community. Grace and peace.