Last updated: january 5, 2026

Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Hearthmother Ministries website and related public content. By accessing or using this site, you agree to engage with it responsibly and in accordance with the terms below.


1. Educational Use Only

Rooted in Eden operates as an Unincorporated Ministry, founded as a (PMMA) Private Ministerial and Membership Association. It is created as a separate, lawful, spiritual, and Private Organization operating as a Faith-Based Ministry under Title 26 USC section 508 (c)(1)(a).   
We are not  licensed or registered Midwives, nor do we  hold any degrees that we are not completely transparent about. All communications are made while wearing our  Ministry hat. 
By making use of email correspondence, engaging with the  website, using any of our services or products, taking a class, course or training, and/or using any advice, suggestions, or information we may provide, you are agreeing to take full responsibility for your own experience and results.    
The information taught, shared, and discussed is intended for members only of Rooted in Eden and by corresponding, you are agreeing to the "Bylaws of the Association" now and in the future. 
Nothing on this site is intended to replace professional medical, legal, or mental health advice. You are responsible for how you interpret and apply any information shared.

2. No Provider–Client Relationship

Your use of this website, listening to the podcast, subscribing to emails, or contacting us does not establish:
a medical or midwifery care relationship
a provider–patient relationship
a pastoral counseling relationship
Hearthmother Ministries does not provide medical care or clinical services through this website.


3. Personal Responsibility & Discernment

By engaging with this site, you acknowledge that:
You are responsible for your own decisions and actions
You agree to exercise discernment and seek appropriate professional support when needed
You assume responsibility for how you engage with the information shared

4. Faith-Based Perspective

Content shared through Hearthmother Ministries reflects a Christian worldview rooted in Scripture and faith-based discernment. Perspectives offered may not align with all belief systems. Engagement with this content is voluntary.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, graphics, audio, video, downloads, and original materials—is the property of Hearthmother Ministries unless otherwise noted.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or sell any content without express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links & Resources

This website may include links to third-party websites, resources, or services. Hearthmother Ministries is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party sites.

7. Limitation of Liability

Hearthmother Ministries is not liable for any direct or indirect loss, injury, or damages arising from the use or misuse of information shared through this website or related content.
Use of this site is at your own risk.

8. Private Membership Association Notice

Offerings associated with Hearthmother Ministries operate within a Private Membership Association (PMA).
Participation in those offerings requires a separate Membership Agreement, which outlines additional terms, responsibilities, and protections.
👉 PMA Membership Terms & Agreement: https://www.rootedineden.org/terms-of-membership


9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of any changes.


10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you may reach out to us at I know
[email protected]


Hearthmother Ministries is held under the umbrella of The Rooted in Eden Private Membership Association is an extension of Rooted in Eden, a Private Society.

Rooted In Eden Private Membership Association ("PMA") is a membership organization established under the right of private contract and free association and within a private jurisdiction not subject to corporate statutes or codes. We associate with others, via private contract, to further the progress of our Vision and Mission. Member affirms and acknowledges that:

Member has read and agrees with the Articles of Association below; and

Member has read and aligns with the Vision, Beliefs and Mission ; and

Member is applying for membership in the Association; and

Member agrees to abide by all terms and conditions in this Agreement.

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

1. Rooted In Eden PMA exists for the mutual benefit of all its members, and can only serve those that are united in the common purpose to claim our birthright of and for self-determination and to fulfill our Vision and Mission. All members agree that all living beings are created equal and to not purposely harm any other being in pursuit of these goals.

2. Members understand and agree that all activities of Rooted In Eden PMA are of a private nature, and the PMA does not operate in commerce or in the public system. This means the PMA and its relationship with its members are not subject to the codes and statutes of the public system, nor of any jurisdiction other than our supporting organization FreedomWorks.

3.Rooted In Eden PMA offers membership education and developmental tools and resources which are intended but not guaranteed to improve the lives of its members. It does NOT provide legal, tax or medical advice or instruction of any kind. All members enter Rooted In Eden PMA of their own voluntary expression of Will and are fully responsible for the results of their involvement.

4. Members agree to hold all proprietary materials of the PMA in the strictest of confidence and never distribute such materials outside the confines of membership.

5. Any and all amounts conveyed to the PMA are private membership donations.

6. All members agree and affirm that:

a. No work of the PMA should be construed as legal, medical or tax advice or instruction of any kind, and that members of the PMA are NOT attorneys, CPAs, or licensed medical professionals and have no formal training in law, accounting, or medicine unless specifically noted otherwise for a particular member.

b. All materials, education, and instruction are based solely on the beliefs, understanding, and experience of other members of the association, and are offered at the voluntary request of each member for their own benefit and use in their own private affairs.

c. All members that choose to engage with or take action based on the resources of the association do so with full self-responsibility under their own voluntary expression of Will and without any implied guarantee of results.

d. All members agree to hold harmless and indemnify the PMA and all of its Members against any and all claims, decisions, or judgments as a result of their involvement in the association.

GOVERNING LAW

The governing law of this Agreement shall be the Private Law created by this Agreement. The contents herein constitute the terms of a binding contract that shall govern and control its own application. Venue and jurisdiction are the private venue within the FreedomWorks Ecclesiastical Court, which adheres to the Common law principles of Courts of Record and recognizes the principles of Equity Law and the long-standing Maxims of Equity as paramount.

In the event of a need to settle any dispute of a substantial nature, any member may petition the Rooted In Eden PMA to an arbitration hearing pursuant to rules of arbitration as specified by the International Chamber of Commerce and the American Arbitration Association. Any such board of arbitration shall be chosen from a pool of other members of the Rooted In Eden PMA with the intent of achieving a satisfactory resolution of the issue(s Each Party shall choose one member for the arbitration board and these two shall in turn choose a mutually acceptable third member. If such initial board selected from PMA members does not find a satisfactory resolution then the parties shall present their dispute to FreedomWorks Ecclesiastical Court and be bound by the decisions thereof.

PRIVATE SERVICES AGREEMENT

1. This Private Services Agreement is only valid for existing members in good standing of the Rooted In Eden Private Membership Association (“PMA”).

2. This Agreement governs the sharing of tools, knowledge, advice, support, and other services offered by First Party. This Agreement is a binding agreement between you (“Second Party”) and Rooted In Eden PMA (“First Party”).

3. The purpose of this Agreement is to describe the contractual relationship between the parties and to enumerate details as to the tasks and goals to be undertaken and achieved.

4. At no time does this Agreement or any actions undertaken there from confer, institute, or convey any form of medical advice, nor prepara?on or applica?on of tax or legal services, and is strictly private between the parties.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms constitute the basis of agreement in this contract between the Parties:

First Party through its members, designated agents or service providers shall provide consultation and guidance for Second Party to assist in various life-enriching offerings. 

Any conveyance of consideration for this specific private service shall be considered a non-recourse donation to First Party.

By accepting this agreement, Second Party warrants and affirms that he/she accepts the jurisdiction of the FreedomWorks Ecclesiastical Court for any and all issues related this agreement; said Court is entrusted to settle any and all disputes in a peaceful and equitable manner.  Members agree that the conclusions of this Court are binding and cannot be overturned or superseded by any external court or entity.

The specific application of resources, guidance and education intended by and for this contract agreement shall be detailed in full within a unique Service Addendum(s) specific to the Second Party.

Second Party understands and agrees that there may be other optional services they wish to avail of themselves that might require an additional donation and addendum. 

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