Terms of Service

Domus Formation, Inc. Last Updated: February 5, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of all websites and services operated by Domus Formation, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), including:

  • WeAreDomus.com (Domus Formation)
  • HearthAndAltar.com (Hearth & Altar)
  • HogarYAltar.com (Hogar y Altar)
  • EventideAndAltar.com (Eventide & Altar)
  • OcasoYAltar.com (Ocaso y Altar)
  • YoungDisciplesSociety.com (Young Disciples Society)
  • EmmausDisciples.com (Emmaus Disciples)
  • DeaconLife.com (Deacon Life)
  • ParishPrayers.com (Parish Prayers)

These sites and offerings are collectively referred to as the "Services." By creating an account, subscribing, or using any of the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Description of Services

Domus Formation provides Catholic formation content, resources, and community through its family of properties. Depending on the property, our Services may include daily Scripture reflections, family prayers, saint stories, Universal Prayers for parishes, small-group resources, formation content for permanent deacons, youth ministry materials, and other Catholic educational and devotional content. Content may be available through our websites, downloadable documents, newsletters, and other formats.

The specific content and features available vary by property. We may modify, expand, or discontinue any Service or feature at any time.

2. User Accounts

To access most of our Services, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use at contact@WeAreDomus.com

Your account is for your personal use or, for parish-facing Services such as Parish Prayers, for use within your parish. Accounts may not be shared with other individuals, parishes, or organizations beyond their intended scope.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that appear to be sharing access inappropriately.

3. Subscription and Payment

Pricing

Our Services are offered at various price points depending on the property and subscription tier. Current pricing is listed on each property's subscription page. Prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change with notice to existing subscribers.

Free Trial

Some Services may offer a free trial period. At the end of the trial period, your payment method will be automatically charged unless you cancel before the trial ends.

Billing

Subscriptions are billed through Stripe on a recurring basis (annually, unless otherwise noted on the specific property). Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account page or by contacting us at contact@WeAreDomus.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access to paid features through the end of the period you have already paid for. We do not provide prorated refunds for partial subscription periods.

Refunds

If you are unsatisfied with your subscription, please contact us within 30 days of your initial purchase or most recent renewal for a full refund. Refund requests after the 30-day window are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to contact@WeAreDomus.com.

Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices. We will notify existing subscribers before any price increase takes effect. Your continued subscription after the price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

4. Content Ownership and Permitted Use

All content provided through the Services - including text, prayers, images, graphics, audio, video, and other materials - is owned by Domus Formation, Inc. or our licensors and is protected by copyright law. Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the content as described below.

You May

  • Access and view content for personal and family use
  • Share limited content with friends and family for non-commercial purposes
  • Download and print content where download features are provided (such as Parish Prayers Word documents)
  • For parish-facing Services: use, adapt, and include content in your parish's liturgical celebrations, worship aids, and bulletins

You May Not

  • Redistribute, resell, or republish our content to other parishes, organizations, or individuals outside the scope of your subscription
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Create derivative works from our content (except where parish adaptation is expressly permitted, as with Parish Prayers)
  • Share your account credentials with individuals outside your household or parish
  • Use automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk
  • Remove any attribution or copyright notices from downloaded materials

5. Trademarks

"Domus Formation," "Hearth & Altar," "Hogar y Altar," "Eventide & Altar," "Ocaso y Altar," "Young Disciples Society," "Emmaus Disciples," "Deacon Life," "Parish Prayers," and associated logos are trademarks or service marks of Domus Formation, Inc. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Services
  • Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or other accounts
  • Use the Services to harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate others
  • Use the Services to transmit spam or unsolicited communications
  • Use the Services in any manner that contradicts the mission and values of Domus Formation

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these guidelines.

7. User-Generated Content

Some of our Services may allow you to submit comments, forum posts, discussion contributions, prayer requests, or other content ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit. By submitting User Content, you grant Domus Formation a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with the operation of the Services. We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove User Content at our discretion.

8. Disclaimers

Service Availability

We strive to maintain consistent availability of our Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will attempt to provide notice of planned maintenance when possible.

Not Professional Advice

Domus Formation provides Catholic formation content for educational and devotional purposes. Our content does not constitute professional theological, spiritual direction, counseling, legal, financial, or medical advice. While our content is prepared with care and fidelity to Catholic teaching, parish clergy and ministry leaders are responsible for reviewing and approving any content used in their pastoral settings. We encourage you to consult appropriate professionals for specific concerns.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Domus Formation, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Services. Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to Domus Formation in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some of the above limitations may not apply.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Domus Formation, Inc. from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account page or by contacting us. You may also request account deletion by emailing contact@WeAreDomus.com. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our websites. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved in the courts of Illinois.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Domus Formation, Inc. PO Box 43 Granite City, IL 62040 Email: contact@WeAreDomus.com

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