Higher Conscious Network

Terms of Use, Community Standards & Compliance Addendum

Comprehensive Terms Governing Platform Access, Member Conduct, Privacy Practices, and Integrations for Divine Alignment Center, Higher Divine Essentials, God's Spiritual Plan and Conscious Network Clients

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 31, 2025

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

Welcome to Higher Conscious Network ("HCN," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of our website, community features, video uploads, AI interactions, membership plans, and user-generated content.

These Terms and Conditions are legally binding, so please read them carefully before engaging with our platform. If you do not agree with these terms, do not use the platform.

The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to:

  • βœ… Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
  • βœ… Protect user data, content, and interactions
  • βœ… Comply with privacy laws and cybersecurity standards
  • βœ… Define the responsibilities of users and HCN

2.1. Accepted Video File Format: WebP Only

For security and performance reasons, Higher Conscious Network only accepts video uploads in WebP format. No other video formats are permitted.

2.2. WebP Video Format Benefits

  • πŸ”’ Enhanced Security: Built-in integrity checks reduce malware risks.
  • ⚑ Optimized Performance: Compressed files for fast loading and playback.
  • πŸ“± Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all browsers and devices.
  • 🚫 Malware Prevention: Restricting to WebP reduces exposure to malicious file types.

2.3. Video File Size Limits

  • β€’ Minimum Size: 500 KB
  • β€’ Maximum Size: 15 MB

2.4. Security Measures for Video Uploads

  • βœ… Scan uploaded videos for potential security threats.
  • βœ… Reject any file that appears suspicious or fails integrity checks.
  • βœ… Suspend or ban accounts that attempt to upload malicious or non-compliant files.

🚨 Legal Disclaimer:

If any video is flagged as potentially harmful, HCN reserves the right to conduct further security testing on a non-production environment. Attempting to upload malware, phishing attempts, or malicious files may result in account termination and legal action, including criminal charges and civil lawsuits.

HCN offers four membership tiers, each with different access levels:

Membership Tier Features Subscription
Free Limited access to basic features. $0
Essential Access to expanded community features. Monthly Subscription
Premium Full platform access, premium features. Monthly Subscription
Sponsor Exclusive perks, platform recognition. Monthly Subscription

3.1. Payment Processing

  • β€’ All payments are securely processed via Stripe.
  • β€’ Subscriptions are billed monthly.
  • β€’ No prorated upgrades or refunds are available.

By subscribing, you authorize automatic payments until cancellation. It is your responsibility to manage your subscription settings through your account.

4.1. Content Submission & Non-Deletion Policy

  • βœ… By posting content on Higher Conscious Network, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute your content within the platform.
  • βœ… Submitted posts, videos, and discussions cannot be deleted unless they violate platform policies.
  • βœ… This policy ensures transparency, accountability, and prevents content manipulation.

🚨 Caution: Think before you post. HCN does not allow post deletion to maintain the integrity of discussions and community trust.

4.2. Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

  • ❌ Contains hate speech, harassment, or discrimination.
  • ❌ Promotes illegal activities or misinformation.
  • ❌ Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyrighted or trademarked materials).
  • ❌ Includes pornographic, violent, or explicit material.
  • ❌ Attempts to doxx, impersonate, or mislead other users.

🚨 Enforcement Actions:

  • βœ… Content removal
  • βœ… Account suspension or termination
  • βœ… Legal action if applicable

Higher Conscious Network uses AI technology (ChatGPT) to enhance user experience. By engaging with AI-powered tools, you acknowledge the following:

  • πŸ”Ή AI responses are for informational purposes only.
  • πŸ”Ή AI interactions do NOT replace professional advice.
  • πŸ”Ή HCN does NOT store, sell, or share AI chat data with third parties.

🚨 Mental Health & AI Disclaimer

If you are a client of Divine Alignment Center (DAC), do NOT use AI chat for therapy-related discussions. AI is NOT HIPAA-compliant and should NOT be used for confidential mental health interactions.

🚨 You must be at least 18 years old to use Higher Conscious Network.

By signing up, you confirm that you meet this requirement. If we discover that a user is under 18, their account will be terminated immediately.

HCN follows strict security and compliance guidelines, including:

  • βœ… NIST Cybersecurity Framework for platform security
  • βœ… GDPR & CCPA compliance for user data protection
  • βœ… No third-party sales of personal data
  • βœ… Regular security audits & breach prevention protocols

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

HCN reserves the right to suspend, ban, or terminate any account that violates:

  • ❌ Platform policies (fraud, abuse, misinformation)
  • ❌ Local, national, or international laws
  • ❌ Community standards or ethical guidelines

🚨 Legal Action Clause

  • β€’ HCN reserves the right to pursue legal action against individuals or entities engaging in malicious activities, hacking, or unauthorized access attempts.
  • β€’ Compliance with U.S. and international laws is strictly enforced.

🚨 Use at Your Own Risk:

Higher Conscious Network is not liable for:

  • βœ… Any data loss, hacking, or unauthorized access beyond our control.
  • βœ… Any interactions between users that occur within the community.
  • βœ… Any third-party services or plugins used within the platform.

By using HCN, you acknowledge that all participation is voluntary, and you assume full responsibility for your actions and engagements.

We may update these Terms and Conditions as needed to reflect new policies, security updates, or legal requirements. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via:

  • πŸ“§ Email notification
  • πŸ“Œ Website announcement

Your continued use of Higher Conscious Network after updates take effect signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

HIPAA Compliance Addendum for Divine Alignment Center Clients Using Higher Conscious Network

1. Purpose of This Addendum

This HIPAA Compliance Addendum applies to clients of Divine Alignment Center ("DAC") who also use Higher Conscious Network ("HCN").

  • β€’ Higher Conscious Network is NOT a healthcare provider and does not process, store, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
  • β€’ Divine Alignment Center operates separately as a licensed mental health service provider.

Key Takeaways

  • 🚨 Therapy clients who use HCN do so voluntarily, and HCN is not responsible for their clinical care.
  • 🚨 HCN forums, AI interactions, and community discussions are NOT therapy.
  • 🚨 HCN does NOT store confidential mental health records.

2. How This Addendum Affects Divine Alignment Center Clients

  • βœ… Your therapy sessions and records are confidential under HIPAA and are not shared with HCN.
  • βœ… Your therapist will not engage in HCN community discussions in a clinical capacity.
  • βœ… If you post personal information in public forums, this is your responsibility.

3. AI & Chatbot Interactions (ChatGPT Disclaimer)

  • 🚨 AI is NOT a licensed therapist.
  • 🚨 AI responses are for informational purposes only.
  • 🚨 Do NOT enter confidential health information into AI chat.

4. Limitation of Liability

  • β€’ HCN is not responsible for therapy-related issues or mental health crises.
  • β€’ HCN does not provide professional medical or psychological advice.
  • β€’ HCN is not liable for any consequences resulting from user discussions or AI interactions.

If you need mental health support, please contact your licensed therapist at Divine Alignment Center or emergency services if in crisis.

YouTube Integration Clause

Effective Date: January 31, 2025
Last Updated: February 4, 2025

1. Use of YouTube Services on Higher Conscious Network

Higher Conscious Network ("HCN") integrates with YouTube to allow users to embed, share, and interact with video content. By using YouTube features on HCN, you agree to comply with:

2. User Responsibility & Liability

  • βœ… HCN does not own or control YouTube content. Any videos, channels, or playlists displayed through YouTube remain the responsibility of their original creators.
  • βœ… You assume all risks when interacting with YouTube videos, including data collection, advertisements, or algorithmic recommendations by YouTube.
  • βœ… HCN is not responsible for copyright violations. If you upload or embed copyrighted YouTube content without permission, you assume full legal liability for any infringement.
  • βœ… HCN does not moderate or control YouTube recommendations. Any ads, video suggestions, or autoplay content appearing within YouTube embeds are controlled by YouTube’s algorithm, not HCN.

3. Content Restrictions & Copyright Compliance

❌ Prohibited Actions when using YouTube on HCN:

  • β€’ Embedding videos that violate YouTube’s Community Guidelines.
  • β€’ Uploading or linking to pirated, copyrighted, or unauthorized content.
  • β€’ Circumventing YouTube’s API restrictions or modifying embedded video functionality.

🚨 DMCA & Copyright Enforcement

  • β€’ If HCN receives a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice, we may remove or disable access to infringing content.
  • β€’ Users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without authorization may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

4. YouTube Data Collection & Privacy

  • πŸ”Ή HCN does NOT store or process YouTube user data. However, when engaging with YouTube content:
  • βœ… YouTube may collect and track user interactions per their Privacy Policy.
  • βœ… You are subject to YouTube’s data collection practices when watching videos or engaging with embedded content.

HCN has no control over how YouTube collects, stores, or processes your data.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • 🚨 HCN is NOT responsible for:
  • ❌ Any copyright disputes, DMCA claims, or legal actions resulting from YouTube content shared on HCN.
  • ❌ Any misinformation, harmful content, or external links found in YouTube videos embedded on HCN.
  • ❌ Any advertisements, tracking, or third-party data collection initiated by YouTube.

By using YouTube integrations on Higher Conscious Network, you assume full responsibility for any interactions, agree to comply with YouTube’s policies, and release HCN from all liability related to YouTube services.