Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Choosing the Chosen Life ("the Website"), a platform dedicated to sharing stories of spiritual return and Jewish identity. By accessing or using this Website in any manner, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Ownership of Content
All video, audio, written, visual, and other materials submitted to this Website ("User Content") become the sole and exclusive property of Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC upon submission.
By submitting any content to this Website, you irrevocably grant Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC:
- Exclusive rights to use, display, modify, distribute, copy, reproduce, publish, perform, and create derivative works from your content in any format or medium (digital, print, broadcast, etc.).
- The unrestricted right to monetize the content (e.g., through advertisements, licensing, affiliate links, or commercial partnerships).
- The perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your name, likeness, and biographical information in connection with the content you provide.
You waive any rights of attribution, approval, or compensation, and you understand that once submitted, the content may be used in promotional or commercial efforts without further notice or consent.
2. Intellectual Property Protection
All content hosted on this Website — including but not limited to text, videos, images, branding, layout, design, and code — is the intellectual property of Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC and is protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
You may NOT:
- Download, copy, distribute, reproduce, repost, display, or otherwise use any content from this Website for personal, commercial, or editorial purposes.
- Record or rehost video content from this Website on any other platform, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or messaging apps.
- Use automated bots, screen recorders, or scraping tools to collect data or media from the Website.
Any such use without the express written consent of Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
3. Submission Eligibility
To submit content to this Website, you affirm that:
- Your mother is or was Jewish (as required by site submission policy).
- You own the rights to any material you submit and are not infringing on any third-party rights.
- Your submission is truthful and not defamatory, obscene, or misleading.
We reserve the right to accept, edit, or reject any submission at our sole discretion.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Attempt to interfere with the functionality of the Website.
- Submit content containing hate speech, profanity, or sexually explicit material.
- Engage with content using fraudulent means or multiple identities.
- Circumvent systems designed to enforce single-vote policies or content access limits.
5. Advertisers and Sponsorships
Advertisers may request to promote products or services on the Website. All advertising content is subject to approval by Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertiser or ad content that does not align with the values or mission of the Website.
6. Privacy and Data Use
User registration information may be used to:
- Contact you about updates, contests, or related initiatives
- Share selected insights with advertisers or partners
Please review our separate Privacy Policy for full details on how data is collected, stored, and used.
7. Limitation of Liability
Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC is not responsible for:
- The accuracy or views expressed in user-submitted content
- Technical interruptions, data breaches, or platform outages
- Any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the Website
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC harmless from any claims, damages, or legal disputes arising from your use of the Website or any content you submit.
9. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any modifications.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Bronx County New York.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: [08/18/2025]
Who we are: Choosing the Chosen Life, LLC [legal name if different]
Contact: [info@choosingthechosenlife.com]
1) Scope
This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit choosingthechosenlife.com, schedule or join an interview, submit a story, or interact with our social, email, and embedded tools (e.g., Calendly, Zoom). If a term isn't defined here, it has the meaning in applicable privacy laws.
2) What we collect
Information you provide
- Contact & account details (name, email, phone, time zone).
- Interview details (availability, responses to booking questions, consent selections).
- Story content (text, audio, video, images, and any personal information you include).
- Preferences & communications (emails you send us, feedback, survey responses).
- Permissions (your consent to record and/or publish).
Information collected automatically
- Device & usage data (IP address, browser, device identifiers, pages viewed, clicks).
- Cookies & similar tech for site functionality and analytics (see §7).
Information from services you choose to use
- Calendly (scheduling details and answers you submit).
- Zoom (meeting metadata and, if consented, recordings).
- Email/newsletter tools (delivery status, opens/clicks).
Each service processes data under its own privacy policy.
3) How we use information
- Provide services: schedule and conduct 10–20 minute Zoom interviews; respond to inquiries.
- Publish stories: post your story/interview only with your explicit consent; we may edit for length/clarity while preserving substance.
- Operate, secure, and improve our website and user experience (analytics, debugging).
- Communicate: confirmations, reminders, updates, and content you request.
- Legal/compliance: enforce our terms, prevent misuse, and meet legal obligations.
4) Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
Where required, we rely on: consent (recording/publishing; marketing), contract (providing requested interviews/services), and legitimate interests (site security, basic analytics, improving services). You can withdraw consent at any time (see §10).
5) How we share information
We share data with:
- Service providers/processors: Calendly (scheduling), Zoom (video), email providers, cloud/file storage, and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) strictly to operate our services.
- Publication partners (only if you consent) to feature your story/interview on our site or channels.
- Legal and safety: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.
6) Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law.
- Recordings/story materials: retained up to [100 years] unless you withdraw consent earlier or ask us to delete.
- We periodically review data and delete or de-identify what we no longer need.
7) Cookies & analytics
We use necessary cookies for site operation and optional cookies for analytics. You can:
- Manage preferences via our cookie banner or [Cookie Settings link].
- Block cookies in your browser (may affect functionality).
We use aggregated analytics to understand site usage and improve content.
8) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9) Children's privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 12 (or under 16 in some regions) without parental consent. If you believe a child provided data to us, contact us to delete it.
10) Your choices & rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing; data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time (affects future processing only).
Requests: email [info@choosingthechosenlife.com]. We may verify identity before responding.
11) California disclosures (CPRA)
Notice at Collection: We collect identifiers (name, email, IP), internet activity (usage/cookies), audio/video content (with consent), and inferences for service improvement. See §§2–3 for sources/purposes.
We may share limited analytics data.
Rights: know/access, correct, delete, portability, opt-out of sale/share, limit use of sensitive data (we only use with your consent for interviews). You won't be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
12) International transfers
If we transfer data across borders (e.g., to the U.S.), we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
13) Third-party links & embeds
Our site may link to or embed third-party services (e.g., Calendly, Zoom, YouTube, social platforms). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
14) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll post the new effective date above and, when appropriate, notify you by email or site banner.
15) Contact us
Questions or requests about this policy or your data:
Email: [info@choosingthechosenlife.com]