Terms and Conditions - The Hebrew Scholar
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
Welcome to The Hebrew Scholar ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website thehebrewscholar.com (the "Site") and our digital magazine subscription services (the "Services").
By accessing or using our Site and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.
2. Description of Services
The Hebrew Scholar provides:
Digital Magazine Services
•Monthly Digital Magazine: Access to complete monthly issues featuring authentic African Hebrew scholarship and cultural content
•Archive Access: Access to past magazine issues and content library
•Exclusive Content: Subscriber-only articles, resources, and community materials
•Educational Resources: Cultural, historical, and spiritual content for all age groups
Website Services
•Content Sections: Beit Midrash (scholarly), Gan Yeladim (children), Nashim V'Imahot (women), Gvarim V'Avot (men), Mishpachot (family), Culture, and Food & Fun
•User Accounts: Personal accounts for subscription management and content access
•Community Features: Discussion areas and community engagement tools
•Free Preview: Limited access to selected content for non-subscribers
3. Subscription Terms
Subscription Plans
Monthly Subscription:
•Price: $9.99 per month
•Billing: Automatically charged monthly to your payment method
•Access: Complete access to all magazine content and features
•Cancellation: Cancel anytime with effect at the end of the current billing period
Annual Subscription:
•Price: $99.00 per year (17% savings compared to monthly)
•Billing: Automatically charged annually to your payment method
•Access: Complete access to all magazine content and features
•Cancellation: Cancel anytime with effect at the end of the current billing period
Free Preview:
•Price: Free
•Access: Limited access to selected preview content
•Upgrade: Can upgrade to paid subscription at any time
Automatic Renewal
All paid subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate plus applicable taxes.
Payment Terms
•Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards processed through Stripe
•Failed Payments: If payment fails, we may suspend access until payment is resolved
•Refunds: See Section 8 for our refund policy
•Price Changes: We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through:
•Member Dashboard: Visit thehebrewscholar.com/my-subscription
•Email Request: Send cancellation request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
•Customer Service: Contact our support team
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access until that date.
4. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access subscription services, you must create an account by providing:
•Accurate Information: Current, complete, and accurate registration information
•Secure Password: A password that meets our security requirements
•Valid Email: An email address you can access for account communications
Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
•Account Security: Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
•Account Activity: All activities that occur under your account
•Information Updates: Keeping your account information current and accurate
•Unauthorized Use: Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized account access
Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
•Violate these Terms or our policies
•Provide false or misleading information
•Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
•Abuse our Services or other users
5. Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on The Hebrew Scholar, including but not limited to:
•Articles and Essays: Written content by our expert contributors
•Images and Graphics: Photography, illustrations, and visual designs
•Audio and Video: Multimedia content and recordings
•Website Design: Layout, structure, and user interface elements
•Logos and Branding: The Hebrew Scholar name, logo, and seven-branched menorah symbol
This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws and is owned by The Hebrew Scholar or our licensors.
License to Use Our Content
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
•Personal Use: Access and view content for personal, non-commercial purposes
•Educational Use: Use content for educational purposes within your family or community
•Sharing: Share links to our content on social media with proper attribution
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
•Reproduce: Copy, distribute, or republish our content without permission
•Commercial Use: Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
•Modification: Alter, modify, or create derivative works from our content
•Removal: Remove copyright notices or attribution information
•Bulk Download: Use automated tools to download large amounts of content
User-Generated Content
If you submit content to our Site (comments, feedback, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our Services.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may use our Services to:
•Access Content: Read and enjoy our magazine content
•Learn and Grow: Use our educational and cultural resources
•Community Engagement: Participate respectfully in community discussions
•Personal Development: Apply our content to your spiritual and cultural journey
Prohibited Activities
You may not:
Illegal Activities:
•Violate any applicable laws or regulations
•Infringe on intellectual property rights
•Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
•Distribute malware or harmful code
Harmful Behavior:
•Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
•Post offensive, discriminatory, or hateful content
•Spam or send unsolicited communications
•Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
Technical Violations:
•Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
•Interfere with the operation of our Services
•Use automated tools to access our content without permission
•Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code
Content Violations:
•Post content that violates our community standards
•Share content that promotes violence or illegal activities
•Distribute copyrighted material without permission
•Post false or misleading information
7. Cultural Sensitivity and Community Standards
Our Mission
The Hebrew Scholar is dedicated to authentic African Hebrew scholarship and cultural preservation. We maintain high standards for:
•Cultural Authenticity: Accurate representation of African Hebrew heritage
•Scholarly Integrity: Well-researched, factual content
•Community Respect: Honoring our community's values and traditions
•Educational Excellence: Providing valuable learning resources
Community Guidelines
All users must:
•Respect Diversity: Honor different perspectives within our community
•Maintain Dignity: Engage in respectful, constructive dialogue
•Support Learning: Contribute positively to educational discussions
•Preserve Culture: Help maintain the integrity of our cultural content
Content Standards
Our content reflects:
•Melanated Hebrew Representation: Authentic portrayal of our community
•Seven-Branched Menorah: Our sacred symbol and cultural identity
•Historical Accuracy: Well-researched historical and cultural information
•Family Values: Content appropriate for all family members
8. Refund Policy
Refund Eligibility
We offer refunds under the following circumstances:
Technical Issues:
•Inability to access content due to technical problems on our end for the full 30 days of an issue
•Billing errors totaling a multiple of original subscription or duplicate charges
Satisfaction Guarantee:
•First-time subscribers may request a refund within 7 days of initial subscription
Non-Refundable Situations
Refunds are not available for:
•Change of Mind: General dissatisfaction with content after the 7-day period
•Technical Issues on Your End: Problems with your device, internet, or browser
•Partial Month Usage: Cancellation in the middle of a billing period
•Violation of Terms: Account termination due to Terms violations
Refund Process
To request a refund:
1.Contact Support: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within the eligible timeframe
2.Provide Information: Include your account details and reason for refund request
3.Review Process: We will review your request within 5-7 business days
4.Processing: Approved refunds are processed within 10 business days
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy commitments:
•Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
•Limited Sharing: We do not sell your personal information to third parties
•User Control: You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal information
•Transparency: We clearly explain how we collect and use your information
10. Disclaimers and Limitations
Content Disclaimers
•Educational Purpose: Our content is for educational and cultural purposes
•Personal Responsibility: You are responsible for how you apply our content
•No Professional Advice: Our content does not constitute professional, legal, or medical advice
•Cultural Interpretation: Content reflects our community's perspective and interpretation
Service Availability
•Best Efforts: We strive to maintain continuous service availability
•No Guarantee: We cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
•Maintenance: We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
•Force Majeure: We are not liable for service interruptions due to circumstances beyond our control
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
•No Consequential DAMAGES: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
•Limited LIABILITY: Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Services
•No WARRANTIES: Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
•User RESPONSIBILITY: You assume responsibility for your use of our Services
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Hebrew Scholar, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:
•Your use of our Services
•Your violation of these Terms
•Your violation of any third-party rights
•Any content you submit to our Site
12. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account and subscription at any time by:
•Cancelling through your member dashboard
•Contacting customer support
•Following the cancellation procedures outlined in Section 3
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately if you:
•Violate these Terms or our policies
•Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
•Abuse our Services or other users
•Fail to pay subscription fees
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
•Your access to subscription content will end
•Your account information may be deleted
•These Terms will continue to apply to past use of our Services
•Sections that should survive termination will remain in effect
13. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to attempt to resolve the matter informally.
Binding Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for:
•Small claims court matters
•Intellectual property disputes
•Injunctive relief requests
Arbitration Rules
•Governing Rules: American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules
•Location: State of Wisconsin
•Language: English
•Costs: Each party bears their own costs unless otherwise awarded
Class Action Waiver
You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against us.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the courts of [Your jurisdiction].
15. Changes to Terms
Modification Rights
We may modify these Terms at any time to:
•Reflect changes in our Services
•Comply with legal requirements
•Address security or operational issues
•Improve user experience
Notice of Changes
We will provide notice of material changes by:
•Email Notification: Sending notice to your registered email address
•Website Notice: Posting prominent notice on our Site
•In-Service Notice: Displaying notice when you access our Services
Effective Date
Changes take effect 30 days after notice is provided. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Disagreement with Changes
If you disagree with changes, you may:
•Cancel your subscription before the effective date
•Contact us to discuss your concerns
•Stop using our Services
16. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Hebrew Scholar regarding our Services.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party without restriction.
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government actions.
Survival
Provisions that should survive termination (including intellectual property, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) will continue to apply after these Terms end.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us:
The Hebrew Scholar
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Support: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: https://thehebrewscholar.com
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Your Time Zone]
Response Time: We respond to inquiries within 2-3 business days.
18. Accessibility
We are committed to making our Services accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
19. International Users
Our Services are operated from the USA and are intended for users worldwide. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the USA for processing and storage.
International users should be aware that:
•Local laws may apply to your use of our Services
•Currency conversions may apply to subscription fees
•Customer support may be provided in English
•Content is primarily in English with cultural context
20. Acknowledgment
By using The Hebrew Scholar's Services, you acknowledge that:
•You have read and understood these Terms
•You agree to be bound by these Terms
•You are at least 18 years old or have parental consent
•You have the authority to enter into this agreement
The Hebrew Scholar Magazine
Authentic African Hebrew Scholarship & Culture
Building Community Through Knowledge
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Version: 1.0
Thank you for being part of The Hebrew Scholar community. Together, we preserve and celebrate our rich African Hebrew heritage through authentic scholarship and cultural education.