Terms

Terms of Use

Effective September 23, 2026.

These terms govern your use of chaplainmzizi.com, operated by Dr. Themba M. Mzizi, Ph.D. By using the site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Educational content, not professional advice

Articles, guides, tools, and resources on this site are educational. They are not legal, medical, psychological, or clinical advice, and reading them does not create a counseling, pastoral, or professional relationship. Agency policies, state requirements, and credentialing rules vary; confirm what applies to you with your agency, endorsing body, or a qualified professional. If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988.

Ownership

The site's text, design, frameworks, and downloadable materials are owned by Dr. Themba M. Mzizi and protected by copyright. The books referenced here are separately copyrighted works. Brief quotations with attribution and a link back are welcome.

Using the templates and resources

You may download, adapt, and use the templates and resources on this site within your own agency, ministry, or organization, including editing them to fit your policies. You may not sell them, republish them as your own product, or distribute them in bulk without written permission.

Assessments and quizzes

The site's self-assessments and quizzes give general, automated results for reflection and planning. They are not evaluations of any person, program, or agency and should not be used as the sole basis for decisions.

Books and other offerings

Books are sold through third-party retailers under their terms. Any other offering sold in the future will state its own price, refund policy, and terms at the time of purchase, and those terms will govern that purchase.

Acceptable use

Do not misuse the site: no attempts to disrupt it, gain unauthorized access, scrape it at scale, or submit forms with false, abusive, or unlawful content.

Links to other sites

The site links to other websites for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Mzizi is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or its materials.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms; the effective date above shows the latest version. Questions: use the contact page. See also our Privacy Policy.