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Updated on 3 July 2026

erhop.org and Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use carefully and in their entirety before using erhop.org(hereinafter referred to as the “Site”). The Site and its content are owned by Elk River House of Prayer, Inc..

PURPOSE: These Terms of Use are here to clearly explain, outline, and layout the rules, terms, and conditions of using, viewing, and/or browsing the Site and/or purchasing or downloading any services, reports, digital materials, or products offered on or through the Site.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

By using the Site in any capacity, you voluntarily agree to these Terms of Use. You agree that you have read, understood, and consented to these Terms of Use. If you have any questions, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You must be at least 18 years old and be able to consent to these Terms of Use. If you are under the age of 18, or you do not agree with these Terms of Use as stated herein, please STOP now and do not use this Site or its content. By using the Site, you agree to the Terms of Use as stated herein, regardless of whether or not you have read these Terms of Use.

These Terms of Use contain an Arbitration Clause and require you to dispute or resolve any claim with us through Arbitration. By agreeing to these Terms of Use, you agree to the Arbitration Clause in Paragraph No. 18 and voluntarily waive your right to a jury trial.

By proceeding on the Site, you hereby agree to the following:

1. Definitions:

“Company”, “We”, “I”, “Our”, or “Us” means Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. and our website, erhop.org.

“Content” means any and all written, visual, video, or audio information contained on the Site, including, but not limited to, any and all emails received from Jeffrey L Evensen, Elk River House of Prayer, Inc., and/or erhop.org, and any and all written or downloadable material purchased, viewed, or otherwise offered by Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. and/or on erhop.org, including, but not limited to, blog posts, graphics, newsletters, designs, documents, information, templates and materials.

“Personal Information” means information that can be used on its own or in conjunction with other information to identify, contact, or locate a person, or to identify an individual in context. For example, personal information includes, among other things, your name, address, email address, telephone number, etc.

“Site, Services, and/or Products” means erhop.org, Content (as defined herein), email list/newsletters, social media posts, blog posts, genealogy services, research services, DNA analysis services, guides, reports, eBooks, templates, website materials, and digital resources available on the Site.

“Site” means erhop.org and any and all of its associated pages, tabs, landing pages, forms, or sub-pages.

“You” or “Your” means the user, customer, or viewer of the Site.

2. Consent:

By using the Site and/or making any Purchase, you implicitly and voluntarily agree to act in accordance with, and abide by, these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer.

By using the Site and/or making any Purchase, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years-old. Any use of, or access to, the Site and its Content by anyone under the age of 18 is unauthorized and in direct violation of these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

3. Site Rules:

By using the Site and/or making any Purchase, you hereby agree & consent not to:

• Abuse or harass any person through or on the Site.
• Post or transmit obscene, offensive, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, or abusive content, as well as content that infringes our intellectual property rights or those of another person, website, or company.
• Use the Site in any way or for any purpose which violates any law of the United States and the jurisdiction in which you use the Site.
• Post or transmit any “spam” or unwanted, unsolicited content.
• Post copyrighted materials, photographs, or content which do not belong to you.
• Promote or sell your own content, services, or products through the Site, or the content, services, or products of anyone else other than us.
• Copy, download, share, post, or transmit our intellectual property in any way that infringes on our intellectual property rights.

4. DISCLAIMER:

By using this Site and/or accessing any resources, materials, courses, or services, you agree to these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

The content, resources, articles, Bible studies, videos, courses, and other materials provided on this Site are intended solely for informational, educational, and spiritual encouragement purposes. They are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we strive for biblical accuracy and careful scholarship, Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or applicability of any information presented.

The teachings and materials available through this Site are designed to encourage the study of Scripture and a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ. They are not intended to replace an individual’s personal study of the Bible, participation in a local church, or the counsel of qualified spiritual leaders.

Any opinions or interpretations expressed in articles, studies, videos, or other resources represent our understanding of Scripture based on diligent study and may differ from the views of other individuals, churches, or ministries. Users are encouraged to examine the Scriptures for themselves and exercise discernment in all matters of faith and practice.

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, counseling, or other professional advice. Reliance on any information provided through this Site is solely at your own risk.

Any ministry services, speaking engagements, consultations, or other services offered by Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. are subject to separate written agreements where applicable. Nothing contained on this Site constitutes a binding contract for services unless expressly agreed to in writing.

 

5. Your Consent to These Terms of Use:

By using this Site, or Purchasing or Downloading from our Site, Services and/or Products, you implicitly and voluntarily agree to these Terms of Use as stated herein.

6. Changes To These Terms of Use:

We reserve the right to change, amend, or otherwise alter these Terms of Use at any time without notice to you. When changes are made to these Terms of Use, we will update the “Updated on” date at the bottom of this page. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do NOT use our Site, read or implement its Content, or Purchase or Download anything from us.

7. Links to Third-Party or External Websites:

The Site may contain or include website URL links to third-party or external websites. Typically, these URL links are provided so that you may directly access a site that contains relevant information. Please note we are not liable for any of the information contained on or within the third-party or external websites. We are not responsible for the way they handle your personal information, whether they have a privacy policy, or any information you provide to them by visiting their website. You are responsible for reading and agreeing to, or expressing disagreement with, the external website’s privacy policy or Terms of Use.

8. Intellectual Property Ownership:

The Site and its Content are intellectual property solely owned by Elk River House of Prayer, Inc.. The Site and its Content are protected by United States copyright and trademark laws, as well as state intellectual property laws. Any violations of this term, and all terms contained herein, will be legally pursued to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Our Limited License to You:

By accessing or using the Site and its Content, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for your personal, non-commercial use only.

All Content on the Site—including text, reports, images, graphics, designs, downloads, and other materials—is the property of Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

This limited license allows you to view, access, and use the Content for personal reference or informational purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, display, transmit, create derivative works from, sell, or exploit any Content, in whole or in part, without our prior written permission.

You agree not to use the Site or its Content in any manner that is unauthorized, unlawful, contrary to these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, or that violates any applicable intellectual property or other laws.

We reserve the right to revoke this license at any time if you violate these Terms of Use.

10. Your License to Us:

By commenting on the Site, or submitting documents to Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. via contact form, email, or social media, you represent that you are the lawful owner of said documents, statements, and/or the information they contain. You grant us a license to use your comments or submissions in any way we see fit, as it relates to our business purposes.

11. Purchase & Access Terms:

If you purchase services, reports, or digital materials through the Site, you agree that any materials provided to you are for your personal use only, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, share, publish, sell, or transfer any purchased or downloaded materials, in whole or in part, except for your personal reference or as reasonably necessary for your own family, legal, or personal use. Any commercial use or broader distribution requires our prior written permission.

If access to purchased materials is provided through a password-protected area, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or distribution.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to purchased materials if these Terms of Use are violated. Unauthorized use or distribution may result in legal action to the fullest extent permitted by law

12. Sharing the Site & Its Content:

You must request and receive written permission by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before sharing our Site and its Content for commercial purposes. You may share the site for personal purposes, but we ask that you link directly to the Site. You are required to give us and the Site credit by linking to the Site and its Content if you share it on social media or your own website, including all photographs. Since the Site and its Content are not yours, you may not in any way imply or represent that the Site or its Content are yours or that you in any way created, caused, or contributed to the Site or its Content. You may not make any claims that you are in any way associated with Elk River House of Prayer, Inc..

13. No Claims Made Regarding Results:

Any and all current or past-client testimonials, statements, or examples used by us are simply that: examples. They are not guarantees that you will also experience or receive the same results. Each client and his/her circumstances are unique and nothing shall be interpreted as a guarantee that you will experience the same results as another client of ours.

14. DISCLAIMER - No Warrantees, Guarantees, or Representations Are Being Made:

All information, content, and services provided through the Site are offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of the Site, its Content, or any services or materials provided. We expressly disclaim all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

15. Your Release of Us:

By using the Site, its Content, or any services or materials provided by Elk River House of Prayer, Inc., you agree that your use is voluntary and at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release and hold harmless Elk River House of Prayer, Inc., its members, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to your use of the Site, its Content, or your reliance on any information obtained through the Site.

This release does not apply to claims resulting from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violations of applicable law.

16. Errors & Omissions:

Every effort is made to provide up-to-date accurate information both on the Site and through our services. However, due to the complexity of the issues we cover, Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. does not and cannot warrant, represent, or guarantee that such information is free from errors, accurate, or up-to-date at all times. You should do your due diligence, research, or consult with a professional to ensure that all information you receive, act upon, or rely on from this Site and/or from our services is accurate and up-to-date.

17. Our Refund Policy:

Because many of the resources, courses, and digital materials provided through this Site are delivered immediately upon purchase or access, all sales are generally final. Refunds are not provided for digital products, downloadable resources, online courses, or other content that has already been accessed or delivered, except where required by applicable law.

For registrations related to conferences, events, or other ministry activities, any applicable cancellation or refund terms will be communicated at the time of registration and shall govern those purchases.

If Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. provides consulting, speaking, ministry, or other professional services, payment and refund terms will be governed by a separate written agreement where applicable.

If you have questions regarding a charge or believe an error has occurred, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and we will promptly review your request.

18. Arbitration Agreement; Class Action Waiver:

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Agreement to Arbitrate. You and Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, the Site, or your use of any services, events, courses, digital materials, or other resources provided through the Site (collectively, “Disputes”) shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration rather than in court, except as expressly provided below. This agreement to arbitrate is intended to be interpreted broadly to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Arbitration Rules and Process. Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect, except as modified by these Terms. The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, arbitration shall take place in the State of Minnesota or, where permitted by the AAA Rules, may be conducted by telephone, videoconference, or written submissions. The arbitrator shall apply the substantive laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of laws principles, and may award any remedy available under applicable law, subject to these Terms. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court having jurisdiction.

Fees. Arbitration fees shall be allocated in accordance with the applicable AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules unless otherwise required by law. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs unless the arbitrator awards otherwise under applicable law.

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating arbitration, you agree to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a written description of the dispute and the relief requested. The parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the matter informally for at least thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice before either party commences arbitration.

Exceptions. Either party may seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or other proprietary rights. Either party may also bring an individual claim in a court of competent jurisdiction that has jurisdiction over small claims matters, provided the claim qualifies under applicable law.

Class Action Waiver. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND ELK RIVER HOUSE OF PRAYER, INC. AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate claims of multiple parties or preside over any class, collective, or representative proceeding. If this class action waiver is held unenforceable, then this arbitration provision shall be unenforceable only to the extent required by applicable law.

Jury Trial Waiver. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AND ELK RIVER HOUSE OF PRAYER, INC. UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ANY DISPUTE WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH ARBITRATION RATHER THAN A COURT PROCEEDING, AND EACH PARTY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

19. Consent to Governing Law:

These Terms of Use, and any dispute arising out of it, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.

20. Consent to Jurisdiction:

You hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of Minnesota for any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, the Disclaimer, or your access to or use of the Site, including any services, events, courses, digital content, products, or other materials provided through the Site, except where these Terms require that a dispute be resolved through binding arbitration.

To the extent Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. is registered or authorized to conduct activities in Kansas as a foreign entity, nothing in these Terms shall be construed to waive, limit, or alter any jurisdiction, venue, service-of-process, or compliance obligations that may apply under Kansas law.

21. Consent to Service:

You agree that service of process in any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, the Disclaimer, or your use of the Site may be made in any manner permitted by the applicable laws and rules governing such proceeding. You waive any objection to the method of service to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

22. Payment & Purchases:

When you purchase or download any services, reports, or digital materials through the Site, you may pay by credit card, debit card, or other payment methods made available at checkout.

By submitting your order, you authorize Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. to charge the payment method you provide for the amount due. You will receive an electronic receipt following your purchase, which you should retain for your records.

If you elect the installment or “pay over time” option at checkout, you authorize Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. to charge your payment method for the amounts and on the dates disclosed at the time of purchase.

Payment processing companies may have different privacy policies and practices than we do. We are not responsible for the policies of the payment processing companies. As with any online purchase, there are circumstances beyond our control which may compromise your credit card or payment method. We are not liable or responsible for any of those circumstances.

You hereby release us from any and all damages related to your payment or use of our payment processing companies in which you incur and further agree not to assert any claims against us or them for any damages which arise from your Purchase or use of our Site and its Content.

23. Limitation of Liability:

Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. is not responsible or liable in any way for any and all damages you receive directly or indirectly from your use, Purchase, or Download from our Site, Services and/or Products. We do not assume liability for damages, injuries, harm, death, misuse of (or failure to properly use) information or documents, due to any act, or failure to act, by you. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, your sole and exclusive remedy for negligence, failure to perform, or breach by us shall be a refund of the amount paid for such service or product. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This limitation of liability does not apply to claims arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or where prohibited by law.

24. Defense & Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. and its members, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) your use of the Site or its Content;

(b) your violation of these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, or any applicable law; or

(c) any content, information, or materials you submit, transmit, or provide to us.

This indemnification obligation does not apply to claims arising from our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

25. Termination of Your Use

At our sole discretion, we are permitted to terminate your use or access to the Site, Services and/or Products, and Purchases/Downloads if you abuse, violate, or breach any of these Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, or any other terms to which you have agreed to.

26. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Site, Services and/or Products, and they supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and us with respect to the Site, Services and/or Products.

27. Severability

The provisions of these Terms of Use are severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other provision herein. If any paragraph, section, subsection, sentence, or clause of these Terms of Use are rendered illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability shall have no effect on these Terms of Use as a whole or on any other paragraph, section, subsection, sentence, or clause herein.

28. Your Privacy & Security on the Site:

Please read our Privacy Policy for how we handle your personal information.

29. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact us using the following information:

• Website: erhop.org
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Business Address: PO Box 353, Grandview, MO 64137

Last updated: July 3, 2026

erhop.org - Privacy Policy

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING ERHOP.ORG (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “SITE”).

This Privacy Policy is here to better serve those who are concerned with how their information is used online. The following describes what type of information we collect, what it’s used for, and the measures we take to protect it.

IMPORTANT NOTE: By using the Site and/or purchasing, viewing, downloading, or otherwise signing up to receive erhop.org email list newsletter, social media posts, blog posts, courses, coaching services, guides, eBooks, forms, worksheets, workbooks, website materials, and/or research services (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products”), you voluntarily agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Jeffrey L Evensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not use or browse the Site.

1. Definitions

“Company”, “We”, “I”, “Our”, or “Us” means Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. and erhop.org.

“Content” means any and all written, visual, video, or audio information contained on the Site, including, but not limited to, any and all emails received from Jeffrey L Evensen, Elk River House of Prayer, or erhop.org, and any and all written or downloadable material purchased, viewed, or otherwise offered on erhop.org, such as blog posts, graphics, designs, documents, information, templates and materials.

“Personal Information” means information that can be used on its own or in conjunction with other information to identify, contact, or locate a person, or to identify an individual in context. For example, personal information includes, among other things, your name, address, email address, telephone number, credit card information, site behavior, etc.

“Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products” means erhop.org, Content, email list, social media posts, blog posts, courses, coaching services, guides, eBooks, forms, worksheets, workbooks, and/or website materials, available on the Site.

“Site” means erhop.org and any and all of the Company’s associated pages, tabs, landing pages, forms, or sub-pages.

“You” or “Your” means the user, customer, or viewer of the Site.

2. Company Statement:

The Site and its Content are owned by erhop.org.

Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. is committed to protecting your Personal Information. We will only collect or use your Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy Policy herein.

3. What kind of Personal Information do we collect?

Personal Information You Provide:

When using the Site, and in filling out forms, purchasing products, providing comments, or contacting us, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, website address, mailing address, payment or credit card information. We use this information to deliver the product purchased, or information requested, to improve the performance and applicability of the Site, and to provide you with educational content, newsletters, promotions, and special offers.

Personal Information Automatically Collected:

Through use of the Site, the Company may use data collection technology, such as Google Analytics (hereinafter referred to as the “Data Collection Companies”) to collect information related to your use of the Site. Generally speaking, this includes information about your geographic location and Site behavior. The Data Collection Companies also provide us with information about what type of device or software you use, your IP address (with location information), and whether you view the Site on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

We collect this information for statistical purposes only and to improve the viewer experience.

4. What if the Personal Information we have about you is incorrect or you want to update it?

If the Personal Information we have collected about you is incorrect or incomplete in any way, or you would like to update what we have, please contact Jeffrey L Evensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will make the appropriate corrections when notified, as long as the corrections requested to be made are not incorrect or fraudulent in any way.

5. When do we collect Personal Information?

We collect Personal Information from you when you purchase, order, or sign up on and for the Site, Courses, Services, and Products, download our freebies or resources, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, browse the Site, view Content, and/or make purchases, enter any of your Personal Information on the Site. If you're just viewing the Site, you won't be required to provide personal information to browse. Your consent to receive email communications is recorded, timestamped, and stored by our email service provider, Kit (ConvertKit).

If you're outside of the EU: if you sign-up to receive any freebies, downloads, webinars, recordings, courses, or services from the Company, or purchase any products or services from us, you will automatically be added to our email list to receive free email messages from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking "UNSUBSCRIBE" at the bottom of each email. If you have any questions, or difficulty unsubscribing from those emails, email Jeffrey L Evensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be unsubscribed from future messages.

If you're IN the EU: if you sign-up to receive any freebies, downloads, webinars, recordings, courses, or services from the Company, or purchase any products or services from us, you will only be added to our email list to receive free email messages from us if you affirmatively consent to receiving such messages. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking "UNSUBSCRIBE" at the bottom of each email. If you have any questions, or difficulty unsubscribing from those emails, email Jeffrey L Evensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be unsubscribed from future messages.

6. How do we use your Personal Information?

When using the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products, we may use the Personal Information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication (typically by email), browse the Site, or use certain other Site features in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
• To improve our Site in order to better serve you.
• To allow us to better serve you in response to your customer service requests.
• To administer a contest, promotion, survey, or other Site feature.
• To quickly process your transactions on and for the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products.
• To send periodic emails regarding the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products.
• To tailor social media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, etc.) advertisements to you.

7. Do we share your Personal Information with anyone?

In general, we do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside (third) parties your Personal Information for marketing or advertising purposes, except for the following purposes:

• in order to comply with an investigation, law enforcement inquiry, government entities, courts, or other third parties as required or allowed by applicable law, such as for legal and/or safety purposes.
• Third-party service providers that provide products, tools, platforms or services to us, such as email-list building, website management, customer service, account maintenance, and performing other activities and services related to the management and running of our company.
• Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. that offer functionalities and services to use their services through our website (i.e., pinning an image to Pinterest, sharing a link to Facebook). If you use those functionalities on the Site, your information will be shared with those platforms to complete those functions and activities.
• Third-party advertising purposes, such as advertising on social media platforms (i.e., Facebook and Instagram) to track and categorize your interests and behavior on our Site for the purposes of marketing and advertising to you. We share information with these companies, and these companies may collect information, including your actions taken on the Site, through tracking methods such as Cookies. These third-parties may also possess or get information about you from your behavior/actions: directly with the third-parties; on/from other websites, mobile apps, or companies that the third-party companies work with; or from your interactions with advertisements the third-party companies show you. The information that these companies collect or that we share may be used to customize or personalize the advertisements that are displayed to you.

We may disclose your Personal Information to our subsidiaries, contractors, subcontractors, assigns, affiliates or successors in interest when necessary to carry out our business functions.  This may include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, email service, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

We use Kit (ConvertKit), a third-party email marketing service provider, to manage our subscriber lists and send email communications. When you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources, your name, email address, IP address, and consent information are transmitted to and stored by Kit. You can review Kit’s Privacy Policy at https://kit.com/privacy.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. If you make your personal information available to third parties through our Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products, Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. LLC is not responsible for any unauthorized use by that third party.

It's also important to note that we do allow third-party behavioral tracking. (See more in section 3)

8. How do we protect your Personal Information?

We aim to make your visit to our Site as safe as possible. The Site uses commercially acceptable methods of security protection to protect your information. The Site is scanned for security breaches using, for example, malware detection software.

We also use a SSL certificate and never transmit your credit card information by email.]

Your Personal Information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the Personal Information confidential. By viewing, using, or purchasing on or from the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products, you acknowledge that Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. LLC and its staff and independent contractors may access your Personal Information.

In addition, all sensitive credit card or payment information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order to maintain the safety of your Personal Information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.

9. Do we use 'cookies' or social media pixels?

Cookies. We, and third-parties as described in Section 7 herein, use cookies and collect information from the computer, mobile phone, or other device you use to access the Site, read our emails, or view our advertisements. This information is automatically collected. Cookies are small data files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current Site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about Site traffic and Site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

We use cookies to:

• Help remember and process the items in the shopping cart.
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better Site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

While you may disable the use of cookies through your browser’s settings or options page, you may lose some of the features and functionality of the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products, as cookies are necessary to help track and enhance your experience on the Site.

Pixels. No. The Company does not use social media pixels to track visitors to the Site so we can tailor advertisements towards those visitors on various social media platforms. The Company reserves the right to use pixels in accordance with the terms of the social media platform.

10. Third-Party Links:

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products, services, or links to articles/blogs/sites on our Site. These third-party sites may or may not have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites and/or their privacy policy (or lack thereof). Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our Site and welcome any feedback about any issues you experience with linked-to sites by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

11. Password Privacy:

While using the Site, Courses, Services, and/or Products, you may create a username and/or password for login. It is your responsibility to keep the username and password safe. You are also responsible for any actions which occur through the use of your username/password, whether completed by you directly or through the use of your account. You shall notify us immediately by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of any unauthorized use of your login information or any other security breach. Please log out at the end of each session to prevent any unauthorized use of your account or login information. 

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect account information. Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption or hashing methods and are not accessible in plain text.

You may not share your username/password or login information with anyone other than yourself. We are not responsible or liable for any loss or damages as a result of your failure to protect your login information or your unauthorized sharing of same.

12. Google Ads & Analytics:

Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for you. We are not currently using Google Ads on the Site, although this may change in the future.

We have implemented the following through Google Analytics: Demographics and Interests Reporting.

We, along with third-party vendors such as Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.

To Opt-Out of Google Ads: You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt-out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser add-on.

13. California Online Privacy Protection Act (“CalOPPA”):

CalOPPA stretches well beyond California to require any person or company that operates websites collecting Personal Information from California viewers/consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. Read more about CalOPPA here.

Pursuant to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

Users can visit our site anonymously.

There is a link to this Privacy Policy on the footer.

Our Privacy Policy link does include the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above. It is titled "Privacy Policy" very clearly.

You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page (see bottom “Updated On” date).

14. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”):

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13. Please STOP and do not use, view, purchase, or otherwise browse the Site, Courses, Services, or Products if you are under 13 years old. If you’re younger than 13, you are not permitted to enter any Personal Information on this Site.

If you are a parent and you believe your child under the age of 13 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately to have it removed by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

15. Fair Information Practices:

In order to comply with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:

We will notify you via email within 7 days business days of any known breach.

16. CAN-SPAM Act of 2003:

The CAN-SPAM Act is a U.S. law which establishes rules for commercial email messages, gives you the right to stop certain commercial emails from being sent to you, and outlines certain penalties for commercial entities or persons who violate the law.

We collect your email address and name so we can:

• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
• Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders of a course, product, or service.
• Send you additional information related to your course, product and/or service.
• Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to you after the original transaction has occurred.
• Email you a newsletter with free information and advertising certain Products, Services, and/or Courses we offer.

In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to the following:

• We will not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• We will identify the email message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• We will include our business mailing address and/or physical address in our emails.
• We will monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance. We use KIT to send our emails to you.
• We will honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• We will allow users to unsubscribe by using the appropriate link at the bottom of each email.

TO UNSUBSCRIBE:

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or follow the instructions at the bottom of any email you receive from us and we will promptly remove you from future correspondence(s). However, unsubscribing from one list or set of emails may not unsubscribe you from receiving ALL future emails from us. If you experience any problems unsubscribing, please email Jeff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will promptly handle your removal.

17. Your General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") Rights

If you are located within the European Union ("EU"), you are entitled to certain rights under the GDPR. You have the right to:

• Know how long we'll keep your information. We'll keep your personal information until the earlier of: (1) you either ask us to delete your information or (2) the Company decides it no longer needs the data and the cost of retaining it outweighs the value to keeping it.]
• Access, rectify or erase your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent to the Company's processing of your data, which shall have no effect on the lawfulness of the processing of your personal information prior to your withdrawal.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has jurisdiction over GDPR issues.
• Provide only your personal information which is reasonably required to enter into a contract with us. The Company will not ask for your consent to provide unnecessary personal information on the condition of entering into a contractual relationship with the Company.

18. Contacting Us:

If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the following information:

Elk River House of Prayer

Website: erhop.org (see contact form)

Mailing Address: PO Box 191, Elk River, MN 55330

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Elk River House of Prayer, Inc. is committed to making erhop.org accessible and usable for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.

We recognize that some areas of our website do not yet fully meet current accessibility standards. We are actively reviewing and improving the site’s design, content, documents, and functionality with the goal of providing an accessible experience for everyone and working toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

Accessibility improvements are an ongoing process. As we continue to add new content and update existing resources, we are committed to incorporating accessibility best practices whenever reasonably possible.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have difficulty accessing any content on this website, please let us know. We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to provide the information or assistance you need in an accessible format.

Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or your preferred contact email) and include:

• The webpage or resource where you experienced the issue.
• A description of the problem.
• The device, browser, or assistive technology you were using, if known.

Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for all visitors.

Last updated June 20, 2024