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These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of University of Torah's Website at https://universityoftorah.org

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The nature of the University of Torah is as a private, mission-Torah Heavenly Kingdom driven institution. As it is written:

2 Chr 16:9 כִּ֣י יְהוָ֗ה עֵינָ֞יו מְשֹׁטְט֤וֹת בְּכָל־הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ לְ֠הִתְחַזֵּק עִם־לְבָבָ֥ם שָׁלֵ֛ם אֵלָ֖יו נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ עַל־זֹ֑את כִּ֣י מֵעַ֔תָּה יֵ֥שׁ עִמְּךָ֖ מִלְחָמֽוֹת ׃ BHS

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly... KJV

I. JURISDICTIONAL PRIMACY: All participants acknowledge and consent the University of Torah operates as an embassy of the Kingdom of Heaven and Trustees operate as lawful ambassadors. By accessing this site, you perpetually consent *I believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob and the laws of man are subordinate to the Law of the Most High (Torah) in all matters of faith, conduct, and ecclesiastical dispute. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS & TAX CLASSIFICATION University of Torah™ (“U of T” or “the Ministry”) operates as an integrated auxiliary and educational ministry of the private Beth Jacob Hebrew Trust (which is in the “Heavenly Kingdom YHVH Trust”), a Heaven Trust organized exclusively for spiritual, religious, charitable, and educational purposes. Tax Status Disclosure: The Trust operates as a spiritual religious organization qualifying for the Mandatory Exception under IRC § 508©(1)(A) and 26 CFR § 1.508‑1(a)(3)(ii). The private Trust does not solicit tax-deductible charitable contributions. All financial contributions are received as tithes, offerings, or gifts consistent with Biblical and Heavenly stewardship principles. Religious Bona Fides: UofT is a bona fide spiritual religious organization within the meaning of the First Amendment, operating with: A recognized creed and form of worship grounded in the Hebrew Scriptures and Messianic Biblical theology. A definite and distinct ecclesiastical government and community of believers. A formal code of doctrine and religious instruction. Regular convocations for worship, teaching, and spiritual formation. II. FIRST AMENDMENT & ECCLESIASTICAL AUTONOMY. Constitutional Protections: U of T operates under the protections of: The Heavenly YHVH Kingdom Law; The Free Exercise Clause (U.S. Const. amend. I), The Establishment Clause (U.S. Const. amend. I) Florida Constitution Article I, Section 3 (Religious Freedom) The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 bb et seq., Exec. Order No. 13798 § 4, 82 Fed. Reg. 21675 (May 4, 2017), and Equity Law. Church Autonomy Doctrine: U of T’s internal governance, ministerial employment decisions, ecclesiastical discipline, doctrinal Torah instruction, and religious Torah curriculum are protected by the ministerial exception and church autonomy doctrine as articulated in:Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School v. EEOC, 565 U.S. 171 (2012)Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, 140 S. Ct. 2049 (2020) Serbian Eastern Orthodox Diocese v. Milivojevich, 426 U.S. 696 (1976. Scope of Autonomy: This constitutional protection applies specifically to: Selection, supervision, and discipline of ministry leaders and instructors. Development and teaching of religious curriculum and Torah doctrine. Internal Torah ecclesiastical governance and dispute resolution. Criteria for membership and participation in the Torah Fire Faith community. Acknowledgment of Limits: Church autonomy does not exempt U of T from neutral laws of general applicability, including but not limited to: fire safety codes, building codes, criminal law, and laws prohibiting fraud in commercial transactions, Equity Law or Torah Laws. III. EDUCATIONAL DESIGNATION & NON-ACCREDITATION: "University" as Ecclesiastical Designation: The term “University of Torah” is used exclusively in its original historical, ecclesiastical, spiritual and religious sense, denoting a “gathering of scholars and students devoted to the study of the Word of God.” This designation does not imply, represent, or claim: Status as a statutorily licensed or accredited academic institution under Florida Statutes Chapter 1005 or federal Higher Education Act regulations (20 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.) Authority to confer degrees recognized by secular employers, professional licensing boards, or accredited educational institutions or Participation in federal student financial aid programs (Title IV.) Non-Accreditation Statement: U of T is not accredited by any regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. U of T does not seek such accreditation - futhermore we are not willing to compromise the originality or quality of our spiritual education or Torah to meet the requirements of ideologically or spirit compromised “expert” body of men. U of T is not a “school” or “college” as defined under Florida Statutes § 1002.01 or § 1005.02. Educational Programs: All instructional programs offered by U of T are exclusively holy spiritual in nature, designed for: Spiritual formation and sanctification, Biblical Torah literacy and theological understanding, Ministerial training and Torah faith community leadership, Religious instruction grounded in Hebrew Scripture and Messianic Biblical theology. U of T does not offer: Academic credit transferable to accredited institutions, Professional licensure preparation, Secular vocational training degree programs recognized for secular employment purposes. Completion Certificates: Certificates of completion issued by U of T represent religious and spiritual achievement within the faith community and do not constitute academic credentials recognized outside the ecclesiastical context of this kingdom ministry. IV. MEMBERSHIP, PARTICIPATION & BINDING COVENANTAL AGREEMENT Voluntary Religious Participation: Enrollment in, participation in, or access to U of T programs, content, materials, or services constitutes:1. Voluntary entry into a private religious community governed by the Ruah Hakodesh spirit and Biblical covenant principles. 2. Acknowledgment of the exclusively religious nature of all instruction, materials, and community interaction. 3. Agreement to submit to the spiritual authority and ecclesiastical governance of the Trust’s leadership. Express Agreement to Terms: BY ACCESSING, VIEWING, DOWNLOADING, OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY U of T CONTENT, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES, YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING BINDING TERMS: A. Religious and Spiritual Nature of Content: You acknowledge and agree that all U ofT materials, curriculum, teachings, and instruction represent the theological perspectives of the Hebrew Scriptural tradition and Messianic Biblical theology. These materials are: Not subject to revision, modification, or censorship based on external secular standards, academic peer review, or governmental regulation. Protected religious speech under the First Amendment. Presented from a position of faith conviction, not secular academic neutrality. Doctrinal standard: “All theological interpretation, curriculum, and discourse within this Ministry is governed by the Masoretic tradition, the Ruah Hakodesh, Holy Spirit and the text of the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, the NA28 and BEN ASHER Protocol. Any dispute regarding the ‘validity’ or ‘meaning’ of a teaching shall be settled by reference to these primary sources, rather than modern translations or secular academic commentaries. You agree that the Ministry is the final and sole interpreter of its own doctrinal standards. B. Supersession of Secular Standards: You acknowledge and agree that participation in UofT constitutes entry into a religious covenant community where: Secular standards of “academic freedom” as applied in state-regulated educational institutions do not apply only Kingdom Law. Consumer protection statutes applicable to commercial educational services are superseded by First Amendment religious liberty protections. Doctrinal instruction is governed by Biblical truth claims and laws, not secular epistemological frameworks. C. Non-Commercial Religious Activity: You acknowledge and agree that: Your participation is spiritual / religious activity, not a consumer transaction for secular educational services. Any financial contributions (tuition, tithes, offerings, donations) are voluntary religious gifts supporting ministry operations. You are not purchasing academic credit, professional credentials, or state-regulated educational services. Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) consumer protections do not apply to your participation in this spiritual religious ministry unless they fully agree with Torah Kingdom Law. V. BINDING RELIGIOUS ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Mandatory Ecclesiastical Arbitration: YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE that any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to:Your participation in UofT programs, Access to or use of UofT materials, content, or services, Interpretation of these terms or UofT policies, Allegations of breach of covenant, financial disputes, or other grievance SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY through binding ecclesiastical arbitration conducted by a tribunal of three (3) elders appointed by the leadership of Beth Jacob Hebrew Trust, whose decision shall be final and binding. The arbitration tribunal shall apply Biblical Law and Kingdom covenant principles as the governing substantive law for all ecclesiastical and doctrinal questions. For procedural and evidentiary matters, the tribunal may, in its discretion, refer to the Federal Arbitration Act and Florida law in Equity as supplemental guidance where and if the highly unlikely case Kingdom Biblical law is silent. Parties retain all substantive defenses available under applicable law, to be evaluated by the arbitrator through a Biblical Holy spirit lens.” Arbitration Procedures: 1. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with Biblical principles of dispute resolution as set forth in Matthew 18:15–20 and 1 Corinthians 6:1–8. 2. The arbitration can be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.3. The arbitration tribunal shall apply Biblical law and covenant principles, not secular contract law or statutory consumer protections. 4 The arbitration shall be confidential and conducted in a location determined by the Trust. 5. Each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees unless the tribunal determines otherwise. Note, It is against Biblical Law to use secular world courts for disputes. 5. The arbitration award may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. YOU HEREBY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY PROCEEDING. Limited Exceptions: This arbitration requirement does not apply to: Claims that Florida or federal law specifically prohibits from arbitration (e.g., certain statutory employment claims not subject to waiver), Actions for injunctive relief to protect UofT’s intellectual property rights, Small claims court actions within jurisdictional limits - all shall be subject to Equity Law. Waiver of Class Actions: YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE any right to pursue claims on a class action, representative, or collective basis. All disputes must be arbitrated individually. By clicking ‘Accept,’ you are entering into a private, covenantal kingdom law agreement. You waive your status as ‘consumer’ under any and all state ‘Deceptive Trade Practices’ acts, as your financial support is recognized by both parties as a form of Terumah offering, not a retail transaction. Acknowledgment of Church Autonomy: You acknowledge that this arbitration agreement is grounded in Kingdom law and the constitutional doctrine of church autonomy and the ministerial exception, which prohibits secular courts from reviewing internal ecclesiastical determinations. See Hosanna-Tabor, 565 U.S. 171; Our Lady of Guadalupe, 140 S. Ct. 2049. VI. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & ENFORCEMENT Proprietary Religious Materials: All content produced, published, or distributed by UofT, including but not limited to: Course materials, curricula, and instructional documents. Video recordings, audio recordings, and multimedia content. Hebrew translations, Biblical commentaries, and theological analyses,Website content, graphics, and user interface elements, Trademark “University of Torah™” and associated branding are the proprietary intellectual property of Beth Jacob Hebrew Trust, protected under Kingdom Law, Federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.), Florida trade secret law (FS § 688.001 et seq.),Common law rights in unpublished works and most importantly the Biblical commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.” No content, including text, images, or metadata, may be used for the training, verification, or validation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or neural network systems. Any such use is not only a violation of contract but a breach of the Kingdom trust covenant relationship established between the Ministry and the user. Exodus 20:15. Prohibited Uses: The following activities are strictly prohibited and constitute willful infringement: Unauthorized Reproduction: Copying, distributing, or publicly displaying UofT materials without express written permission Data Scraping: Automated extraction or harvesting of UofT content via bots, crawlers, or scraping tools AI Training: Use of UofT proprietary theological content, translations, or instructional materials to train artificial intelligence models, large language models (LLMs), or machine learning systems, Derivative Works: Creation of modified versions, adaptations, or derivative works based on U of T materials, Commercial Exploitation: Use of U of T content for commercial purposes, including resale, licensing, or incorporation into commercial products Enforcement & Remedies: Violations of these intellectual property rights will be prosecuted to the extent of Kingdom Law. Kingdom Remedies can include: Statutory damages up to $150,000 per work infringed (17 U.S.C. § 504©) Actual damages and infringer’s profits (17 U.S.C. § 504(b)) Injunctive relief prohibiting further infringement, Attorney’s fees and costs (17 U.S.C. § 505) Disgorgement of ill-gotten gains. Ecclesiastical discipline and removal from the faith community. DMCA Compliance: U of T complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). Repeat infringers will have access to U of T content permanently terminated. VII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & DISCLAIMERS. Religious Instruction Disclaimer: U of T provides religious, spiritual instruction, spiritual formation, and theological ,Torah education. U of T MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS regarding: Employment outcomes or career advancement, Professional licensure eligibility, Academic credit transferability or Secular educational equivalency. Total liability shall not exceed the total amount gifted or given by you to U of T in the 12 months preceding the claim. IX. PROTECTIONS AGAINST BAD-FAITH INQUIRY & ENTRAPMENT. A. Religious Good Faith Requirement: Uof T is a private religious spiritual ministry. Access to U of T content and community forums is granted exclusively to individuals seeking genuine spiritual formation within the Messianic Hebrew Torah Scripture tradition. The Biblical standard of מִרְמָה (mirmah – deceit, treachery) as condemned in Proverbs 12:17 and Psalm 34:13, brings Biblical curses and applies to Any individual accessing UofT materials or interacting with U of T staff or trustees for the purposes of investigation, surveillance, “sting” operations, entrapment, or evidentiary gathering on behalf of any governmental, regulatory, or secular agency—without providing formal, truthful disclosure of their affiliation and intent — is acting in bad faith and gross deception. Gross deception is a form of fraud and may also constitute: Fraud in the inducement (voiding any consent given); Violation of state deceptive trade practices acts (e.g., Florida’s FDUTPA, Fla. Stat. § 501.201 et seq.) – though UofT expressly disclaims application of FDUTPA to its religious activities except where mandated by law; Tortious interference with contractual or covenantal relations; Computer fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(4) (accessing a protected computer with intent to defraud and obtain something of value); Wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, if electronic communications are used in furtherance of the deception. B. Revocation of Consent: Participants who enter UofT with the intent to entrap the Ministry, fabricate evidence, or provoke statements for the purpose of regulatory harassment fully acknowledge that their access is obtained through clear fraud. Such individuals expressly waive any right to claim "official immunity," “due process, “privacy” during their interactions, as their entry into this Kingdom covenantal space was predicated on fraudulent motives. C. Prohibition of Electronic Monitoring: Unauthorized audio/video recording, telephonic intercept, or electronic monitoring of UofT ministerial briefings, private community discussions, or counseling sessions by any individual, including undercover agents or representatives of a state agency, is strictly prohibited. Engaging in such monitoring outside of a valid, court-issued warrant is a violation of these terms, a breach of the covenantal agreement, and will be treated as an actionable tort of intrusion upon seclusion. The act of accessing our site constitutes a strictly limited, revocable license which is immediately voided upon any attempt to monitor or bait content. ignoring terms exposes Liability for Computer Fraud and Abuse Act” (CFAA) Violations under CFAA (18 U.S.C. § 1030) exceeding authorized access. D. Non-Recognition of Regulatory “Baited” Statements: UofT explicitly rejects the validity or admissibility of statements obtained through investigative entrapment or bad-faith inquiries and will pursue Section 1983 Claims (42 U.S.C. § 1983 for actors who violate "under the color of law, " to seek damages and injunctive relief. AS-IS Religious Content: All UofT content is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, U of T and the Trust shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to participation in UofT programs or use of UofT materials. Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge that participation in religious study and covenant community involves spiritual, emotional, and intellectual challenges. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with your participation. VIII. GOVERNING LAW & SEVERABILITY Governing Law: These Terms shall be construed in accordance with KINGDOM LAW: (1) the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Church Autonomy Doctrine; (2) the internal ecclesiastical law of Beth Jacob Hebrew Trust as it relates to The Heavenly Kingdom Trust; and (3) to the extent a secular court requires a choice of law for non-ecclesiastical matters, the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. Biblical covenant law shall govern all ecclesiastical questions; Florida law can govern all purely procedural questions not implicating religious doctrine or contradicting kingdom law.” Severability: “If any portion of this arbitration agreement is held unenforceable, the parties agree that the dispute shall be resolved exclusively through ecclesiastical adjudication by the Trust’s appointed elders, applying Biblical law, with no right of appeal to secular courts except as required by 9 U.S.C. § 10 for vacatur on narrow FAA grounds.” Entire Agreement: These terms, together with UofT’s Privacy Policy and any program-specific enrollment agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and UofT regarding your participation in UofT programs. For trusted lawful information see www.sedm.org.

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IX. CONTACT & LEGAL NOTICES Designated Agent for Legal Notices: Beth Jacob Hebrew Trust, 603 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Email: info@universityoftorah.org

X. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE: BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE, VIEWING University of Torah™ CONTENT, ENROLLING IN PROGRAMS, OR PARTICIPATING IN THE University of Torah™ COMMUNITY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease all access to and use of University of Torah™ content and services.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026; Tevet 12, 5786

Last Updated: July 9, 2026; Tammuz' 24, 5786

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X. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE: BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE, VIEWING University of Torah™ CONTENT, ENROLLING IN Courses or PROGRAMS, OR PARTICIPATING IN THE University of Torah™ COMMUNITY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN.

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Errata et Emendationes - Corrections - Updates

The University of Torah™ is committed to the pursuit of truth. We recognize no human work is beyond improvement, especially when dealing with the subtleties of language drift in Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek.

If you discover an error in our materials—whether textual, grammatical, translational, or interpretive — please bring it to our attention with the relevant evidence from the critical texts (BHS, NA28, LXX, Dead Sea Scrolls, or other primary sources). We will review your submission, and if a correction is warranted, we will update the material publicly with a notation of the emendation.

KIndly Submit corrections to; info@universityoftorah.org

BHS: סוֹף דָּבָר הַכֹּל נִשְׁמָע אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִים יְרָא וְאֶת־מִצְוֺתָיו שְׁמוֹר כִּי־זֶה כָּל־הָאָדָֽם׃

כִּי אֶת־כָּל־מַעֲשֶׂה הָאֱלֹהִים יָבִא בְמִשְׁפָּט עַל כָּל־נֶעְלָם אִם־טוֹב וְאִם־רָֽע

Fear God and Keep His Commandment, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil."

Eccl. 12:13-14, NKJV

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