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PRIVACY

Last modified on September 14, 2024.

As noted in the policy below, the English language version of the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use will govern your relationship with the First Church of Druwayu ("the Church, Church us, our, we"). You can also use an automatic translation tool like Google Translate to view the documents in your language.

For the time being, the First Church of Druwayu at https://www.druwayu.com is the only recognized and authorized online Church website at the time of this publication.

Our over all privacy Policy is simple

We do not and will not sell your information to third parties.
Any information you publish is your sole responsibility.
We are in no way held liable for any information you publish or if you allow someone else to use your membership page.
Any privacy concerns in regards to third party services used are between you and those services so be sure to read their privacy policies and terms as we hold no control over those services.
Please refer to the privacy policies of our current host service for this website at Wix.com.
If you would like to provide information for other more reliable services that benefits the Church and its members you are welcome to do so.
We have added the Do Not Sell My Information option for your consideration.

First Church of Druwayu and the Drusidu (our council) understands that you care how information about you is used and shared. We appreciate your trust. We will protect your privacy using industry standard security practices, although no technology is entirely secure, and use any information submitted through our website carefully and sensibly.

We respect each site visitor's right to personal privacy. To that end, we collect and use information throughout our website only as disclosed in this Privacy Policy. This statement applies solely to information collected on this website.

How does First Church of Druwayu protect personal information?

The First Church of Druwayu collects your personal information, including user names, email addresses, IP addresses, other contact details, survey response, photos, payment information and cookie data. There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected. This can include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information will be used to fulfill contracts and process transactions or requests. We collect your information with your consent, indicated by your use of the website, and for the purposes of responding to legitimate requests from government or law enforcement authorities. Your information is retained for as long as it is needed to fulfill your request and to comply with legal obligations.

When you make a contribution or purchase, we offer the use of a secure server. We encrypt all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, all of the data we collect is protected against unauthorized access. This means that only authorized school staff or bank employees/systems will be able to read your information. Your credit card information is protected and secure when used on our site.

Our web server may automatically recognize information regarding your IP address, domain or e-mail address. This information is not viewed individually, but is used to automatically compile statistics through a software program. The statistical information we collect may be used to:

Improve the content and organization of our website.
Create new features and/or content on our site to meet the patterns of use indicated by statistical analysis.
Provide general statistical information, e.g. the number of visitors to the site and most-viewed pages.

Some features of this website may use cookies, a file deposited on your computer to record information for your next visit. This information is recorded if you choose to alter your page viewing preference (for example, to choose large type), so that when you return your viewing preferences are intact, or if you choose to keep log-in information on your computer. At any time you can clear these cookies in your browser’s preferences (or tools) menu. The First Church of Druwayu does not use cookies for any other purpose than to enhance your personal visit convenience.

Will The First Church of Druwayu disclose private information it collects to outside parties?

If you supply The First Church of Druwayu with your email address, you may receive periodic e-mail messages from us providing information and updates about the Church, our website, any future schools we create, or notice of upcoming events and activities. In each case, when you submit a form you will be given the option not to receive such communication. If you mistakenly receive any communication you do not want to receive, please click on the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of the communication or respond to the e-mail with a request to be removed from the list, and your request will be promptly fulfilled. We do not make the email addresses of those who access our site available to other organizations nor do we sell this information to anyone.

If you supply The First Church of Druwayu with your postal address on-line you may receive periodic postal mailings from us providing information on the Church, our website, or upcoming events or activities. If you do not wish to receive such postal mailings, please let us know by returning the mail to the originating department as “refused” and your name will be removed from the mailing list.

Persons who supply The First Church of Druwayu with telephone numbers online may be assured that his or her telephone number will be kept in confidence by The First Church of Druwayu and used only for the purpose for which you supplied it. Phone numbers will not be shared with other organizations.

What is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy relates solely to the information collected on this website.

All clergy (Warlocks and Witches), mental health professionals, educators and many employees of The First Church of Druwayu,,other Church institutions are legally mandated reporters of suspected sexual abuse, child abuse, child neglect and elder abuse. Oregon law requires such mandated reporters to report possible instances of these offenses to law enforcement agencies. Any disclosures of this nature are not covered by this Privacy Policy.

Requests by law enforcement agencies for information about site users deemed by The First Church of Druwayu to be legitimate and not in violation of constitutional principles will be supplied to law enforcement agencies.

Any user of this site indicating, threatening, admitting to or representing an act in violation of the law on this site or through an e-mail link contained on this site will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Your Consent

Your access to and use of this website is subject to the Terms of Service. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service. If you do not consent, please do not use this website.

The First Church of Druwayu reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time without notice to its users. Please review this policy periodically, and especially before you provide any personally identifiable information. Your continued use of the website after any changes to this Privacy Policy will indicate your agreement with the terms of the revised Privacy Policy.

TERMS

Acceptance of these Terms

By using The First Church of Druwayu website you agree to our terms and privacy policies. The First Church of Druwayu provides this website for information, inspiration, education, participation in Church life and spiritual growth. Please read these Terms of Service carefully. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and by the website’s Privacy Policy. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service or this website’s Privacy Policy, please do not use the website.

How are users of this website expected to behave?

Your use of this site is not solely for your own purposes. Parts of this site may include interaction with other people. By visiting this website, users agree to adhere to certain standards of interactive conduct. These standards apply to use of interactive features including but not limited to discussion groups, chat, e-cards, calendar listings, news, blog comments and email to addresses contained in this website.

In any interaction with this website, visitors agree to refrain from:

Using language that can be generally construed as offensive, derogatory, judgmental, demeaning or humiliating.
“Flaming” or “spamming” or any practice that floods an individual with unwanted or derogatory communication.
Comments, statements or terminology that can be construed as disparaging towards another’s race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, presumed ideology (e.g., “conservative” or “liberal”), or religious affiliation.
Online shouting, that is, USE OF ALL CAPS IN ANY MESSAGE.
Linking to offensive sites, including those that are pornographic, racist or which advocate violence or prejudice against any group or individuals.
Disclosing private information about others.
Attacking or undermining another’s reputation or good name through calumny, libel, slander or so-called “fake news.”
Use of copyrighted material from this site without permission.

The First Church of Druwayu website exists solely to advance the Druwayu religion and create a means for those around the world to meet, interact and communicate with one another as a global community and encourage participation and shared goals for the betterment of all without imposing Druwayu upon anyone or being imposed upon.

Therefore, The First Church of Druwayu retains the right, in its sole discretion, to remove or block communications from anyone whom it determines to be detrimental to that purpose, whether or not such communications violate the prohibitions enumerated above. Such action by The First Church of Druwayu is not meant to disparage the intent, faith, character, or reputation of individual whose communications are removed or blocked.

If any violation of the above standards represents, indicates or suggests an intent or threat to break the law, the violator’s information, including ISP and IP address, will be provided to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Although they may not use site features, hackers who interfere with the operation of The First Church of Druwayu site or obtain information from the site without permission or spammers who harvest e-mail addresses from this site are also subject to criminal prosecution.

Exclusion of Warranties and Reservation of Rights

The First Church of Druwayu follows accepted standards in regard to information technology but cannot warrant that the website will operate error-free or that this website, its server or its content are free of computer viruses or similar contamination or destructive features. If your use of the website or the content results in the need for service or replacing equipment or data, The First Church of Druwayu will not be responsible for those costs.

The First Church of Druwayu also follows industry standards regarding transmissions of information made via the website, its content, or its server but cannot warrant that such transactions are fully secure. The First Church of Druwayu will not be responsible for theft or misappropriation of information transmitted via this website, its content or its server (for example, through identity theft or credit card fraud).

IN NO EVENT WILL THE FIRST CHURCH OF DRUWAYU BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABLILTY TO USE THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE FIRST CHURCH OF DRUWAYU HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In such states, the liability of The First Church of Druwayu shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Copyrights and Trademarks

The First Church of Druwayu owns the content (software, text, graphics, images and other material) on this website or uses it through arrangements with other entities. The content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use of the content may violate copyright, trademark or other laws unless otherwise and explicitly stated. No use other than that permitted under this agreement is acceptable without prior written consent from The First Church of Druwayu.

No content on this website may be used for a commercial or public purpose. Posting of content from this website on other sites or networks is strictly prohibited. The trademarks, service marks and logos of The First Church of Druwayu used on this website also belong to The First Church of Druwayu and may not be used without prior written permission of The First Church of Druwayu specifically for each use. The trademarks, service marks and logos may not be used to disparage The First Church of Druwayu or any third party or in any manner which could damage the good will of the marks or logos. Any good will generated by the approved use of trademarks, service marks or logos inures to the benefit of The First Church of Druwayu.

This website may contain links to third-party websites which are provided as a convenience to users and do not constitute an endorsement by The First Church of Druwayu of the links or their content. Likewise, The First Church of Druwayu cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the content on external sites nor for destructive programs that may be on these sites. Any access of external links is done at the user’s own risk.

The First Church of Druwayu reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time and from time to time without notice to its users. Please review these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms of Use will indicate your agreement with such changes.

NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

OVERVIEW

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship between two parties which is the one party that holds sensitive information and the other party that will receive that sensitive information. The latter agrees that the information they receive won't be made available to others. An NDA may also be referred to as a confidentiality agreement.

AGREEMENT

By joining The First Church of Druwayu founded by Raymond S. G. Foster on October 11, 2014 in accordance with the tradition of Druwayu created and composed by the founder Raymond S. G. Foster on January 1, 2014, placed under the custodianship of the council also named the Drusidu the founder Raymond S. G. Foster for the administration of this so named Druish Tradition of members called Druans and of the clergy wherein the men are so named Warlocks, and the women are so named Witches as also officers of the Drusidu as the governance of the so named Church, all officers and or recognized representatives of the Church and religion are responsible for the security of any confidential information to which they have access. This agreement is not intended to impede normal church communications, but rather to specify individual discretion and confidentiality.

They shall have an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential and sensitive information, documents and data concerning the Church, its staff, members, organizations and clergy, as well as any other church specific activities and business. Church Officers will not discuss or divulge internal church business concerning any of the above entities except to (1) the extent necessary for the normal conduct of business and (2) those that are specifically authorized to receive such information, and (3) as required by subpoena by a recognized federal court judge of the United States of America. The same shall also respect our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Codes of Conduct on our website and or any means of communication or transference of communication and information.

Church officers will not discuss or divulge internal church business concerning any of the above entities except to (1) the extent necessary for the normal conduct of business and (2) those that are specifically authorized to receive such information.
Violation of this agreement constitutes grounds for removal from office and or membership and may also if deemed applicable and necessary by the Drusidu and or founder result in termination of such as employment and regarded as excommunication from the Church and religion locally and internationally.

NON DISCLOSURE TO THE PRESS

Unless you have been specifically chosen, such as an attorney for the Church, to be a recognized spokesperson for Druwayu and or the Church and its goals and activities, you are advised not to discuss anything with the media, especially if it pertains to any legal or other areas of concerns so as to avoid misrepresentation and to protect you from personal attacks and harassment. This includes any individual "journalists" or "podcasts" or any other such interviews. If anyone asks you as a Druan about Druwayu, direct them to this Church website and end the discussion.

You are also not allowed to divulge who is or isn't a member if you have access to such knowledge as that is trespassing on other members privacy and confidentiality. If anyone asks or demands for such information than end the conversation with it "is not your right or place to trespass on another's privacy or confidentiality." If you choose to make known your membership or identification as a Druan and your culture as Druish, that is at your own risk and on your own discretion yet should extend no further than that. The last thing you or anyone else needs and does not deserve is to have your words twisted.

FURTHER CLARIFICATION

BY JOINING AS A MEMBER, you agree that you will keep confidential any proprietary, confidential and/or sensitive information, documents or data concerning Church, its staff, members, organizations, and or clergy and other officers that you may have been given permitted access to as a result of necessity for carrying out your responsibilities as a church officer completely private and confidential as per this NDA, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service and in compliance with our Codes of Conduct.

CODES OF CONDUCT

BE KIND AND COURTEOUS

Our goal is to create, maintain and preserve a reasonably open and welcoming environment for visitors and members alike. Healthy debates and inquiries presented respectfully and without hostility is a must, however, general kindness is required. We come from all over the world, so not everyone is going to agree or want to see what is outside the descriptions of this culture, tradition and religion.

ALL ARE WELCOMED

This is clear and expected to be applied to everyone. This means any anti-newbie sentiments are not acceptable. It does not matter if you identify or reject the identities of Warlocks and Witches as we define them within our tradition or not. It does not matter if you are of any other religious or non-religious identity or of a different nation or culture. All are expected to welcome and respect one another and their differences and any anti whatever views, especially those outside of Druwayu, are not permitted here. Otherwise please feel free to continue to share what you love. We enjoy seeing what you create and share as members of this Church.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HATE SPEECH

Here, we are clear on what is defined as hate speech and will not acknowledge any other claims that are outside of this scope as so defined. We define hate speech as anything pertaining to sexist commentary, 'jokes" or passive aggressive commentary or insults that are intended to belittle, insult and disrespect men, boys, women, girls, a person's sexual orientation as in heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual, against one's skin color, race or ethnicity, or nationality, social or political status or affiliations, and or cultural, religious or non-religious identities. Simply put, you are to treat all fellow human beings as equals "full stop."

RESPECT EVERYONE'S PRIVACY

Being part of Druwayu as a Druan and or Warlock or Witch requires a community mind set of complete mutually reliable trust, and that trust includes the respective of others privacy. Authentic and expressive discussions make communities stronger when all are being respectful, however this trust also includes not seeking or sharing private information of or about others without their permission or presumed permission. As such, what may or may not be shared within this community among members or in private confidence shall be kept private and all shall be expected to also maintain the same standards of our privacy policies.

Furthermore, at no point in time shall you or should you seek to submit or solicit any minors (persons under 18 years of age), especially if you intend to secure or coerce minors into providing you personally identifiable information. Furthermore, no aspect of Druwayu should be directed at or towards minors on purpose so as to set them up as "potential converts" into Druwayu and shall be left solely to the discretion of their parents and or legal guardians and no others to educate them about Druwayu. Otherwise, knowingly engaging in any communications with minors that are not your own children or in your legal care is strictly forbidden.

NO SPAMMING WHATSOEVER

Multiple posts, as long as they are different subjects and content, such as in the forum areas is not regarded as spamming. However, repeatedly submitting the same post or comment constantly and overloading the different areas for member communications is not tolerated and recognized as spamming.

To avoid being blocked from communications or potentially being banned as a member, keep posts different, consistent and specific to its particular topic, but do not simply plagiarizer or resubmit something that has already been placed in the forum from someone else. This will not be applied as spamming if you are simply updating and expanding or editing your own posts such as correcting spelling errors. Be mindful.

NO SPAMMING WHATSOEVER

NO SECONDARY SOLICITATIONS OR UNAUTHORIZED ADS

Simply put you are not permitted as either a member or visitor to advertise your third party private/public business to other members or visitors. Unauthorized ads are simply any attempt to provide links and visual content or notices about other products or services without clear and written permission from the founder or the Drusidu that is the council and administrative body of Druwayu and its church, or to present such content or communications to visitors or other members in violation of your membership as a 'back door" to submit such content. Doing so will result in an immediate ban and block, and you will be reported through our various network channels and locations to worn other members and visitors of such violations which will also be treated as scams.

DO NOT GIVE OR PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL ADVICE

Regardless if you happen to be an actual medical doctor or other medical professional, you are not authorized to give any medical advice of any kind to members or visitors. You can suggest someone seeks medical attention pending the situation in question and unless you are a recognized clergy member with an accredited therapist license that has been verified do not give any other such recommendations. Any other types of "advice" such as acts of fortune telling should only be considered for entertainment purposes only and not to be taken as medically or scientifically legitimate practices even in regards to such content as traditional medicines.

DO NOT GIVE OR PROVIDE ANY LEGAL ADVICE

Regardless if you happen to be an actual attorney or other legal professional you are not authorized to give any legal advice of any kind to members or visitors. You can request that your services be offered as a potential future list for members to refer to within your town, state or country that can be verified and proven, however it will also be made clear that we have no authority or control over the quality of such services proved or rendered and that the Church is in no way liable for any dissatisfaction. Should such be offered, end users will also be allowed to rate such legal service providers and that means pad for listings to support the church and its options for members. Just do not directly solicit and advertise without such permissions granted.

POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS

We do allow healthy and civilized, non-hostile political and religious discussions among members but will not tolerate anyone being attached, threatened or insulted for holding either popular or unpopular political and or religious views. There is no reason to tolerate otherwise uncivilized and hostile arguments or allow the perpetuation of mainstream weaponized mainstream media designed to distort, confuse and turn people against one another and prevent them from thinking before they react emotionally so as to perpetuate needless divisions and violence. Remember, they are fully aware that a divided people are a conquered people. We must not allow ourselves to succumb to such insanity.

No member or clergy shall seek to solicit any content pertaining to Druwayu without written permission by the Founder and/or successors within the Drusidu (council and custodianship of Druwayu and its Church.
No aspect of Druwayu or the Church shall be directed towards persons under 18 years of age (minors) intentionally and any illegal activities committed by members or clergy shall be their sole responsibility and for which Druwayu and the Church shall be held immune to liabilities and shall result in the revocation of membership and clergy status.
Acts of aggression such as but not limited to bullying or harassment are not acceptable and may result in excommunication.
All members, including clergy, are not to preach or teach Druwayu to any minors other than their own children if they are so inclined to do so but otherwise Druwayu shall not be directed towards minors.
No unwanted or unprovoked or forced physical contact between members or clergy shall be permitted at any point in time, including but not limited to hand shakes or hugging.
All acts of greet and welcoming of members and clergy and guests shall be kept as only verbal or by no contact gestures such as a nod or wave of the hand in observation of this custom.
All actions of discipline of such as minors shall be solely up to determination of the parents, legal guardians, or if necessary, law enforcement.
Members and clergy may defend themselves from assault by minors, such as teens or other adults if such becomes clear and necessary due to their own actions of physical aggression.
Verbal harassment or menacing of members or clergy through any of our online communication channels shall not be tolerated by adults or minors.
No one may seek to contact or acquire the personal identification of members without their permission and we shall maintain a rule that one only has to answer "no" once to such inquiry, otherwise repeated requests or even demands, shall be considered acts of cyber-stalking, bulling and harassment.
No adult members, including clergy are authorized to preach to or teach children and not authorized to communicate with minors other than in cases of a clear emergency.
If any minors do access under false credentials and pretense our online communication sources and attempt to solicit adults for adult based "private" communications of a sexual nature, it shall be regarded as entrapment, the communication will be entered into our legal archives and the proper authorities will be notified.
If any adults knowing engaged in or present themselves to be and therefore pretending to be a minor with the clear purpose to attempt some type of relationship with minors of an adult nature, including but not limited to seeking to encourage "private" communication, such shall be regarded as a sexual predator who will also be traced and reported to the proper authorities.

DMCA POLICY

Introduction

Druwayu ("we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have adopted the following policy concerning copyright infringement.

Notice of Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on our website, please Contact Us with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site.
Your address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

DMCA Agent Contact Information

Counter-Notice

If you believe that your material has been removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice and Contact Us. The counter-notice must include:

Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or disabled.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or an agent of such person.

Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to the website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Modifications to Policy

We reserve the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

ADULT CONTENT POLICY

Explicit content meant to be sexually gratifying is not allowed. While we consider heavy Metal Music and Stripping Sacred Arts, there are many reasons why we do not present actual graphically explicit content in this regards, especially in consideration of minors potentially coming across and reviewing our content.

Posting clearly open pornography anywhere on our website may result in content removal or account termination. Videos containing fetish content will be removed or age restricted. In most cases, violent, graphic, or humiliating fetishes are not allowed.

If you find content that violates this policy, report it. If you've found a few videos or comments that you would like to report, do so. Just use the Contact Us option to let us know where it is and why you think it's a violation. Be short and specific. Do not write it out as an essay.

Sexually explicit content featuring minors and content that sexually exploits minors is not allowed. We report content containing child sexual abuse imagery to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who work with global law enforcement agencies.

Explicit content that violates this policy could result in account termination. This policy applies to real-world, dramatized, illustrated, and animated content, including sex scenes, video games, and music.

Don’t post content if it shows for example:

The depiction of clothed or unclothed genitals, breasts, or buttocks that are meant for sexual gratification.
Pornography, the depiction of sexual acts, or fetishes that are meant for sexual gratification.
Content that depicts sexual acts, behaviors, or sex toys that’s meant for sexual gratification.
Clips extracted from non-pornographic films, shows, or other content in order to isolate sexual content (real world or artistic).
Groping, kissing, public masturbation, “upskirting”, voyeurism, predatory exhibitionism, or any other content that depicts someone in a sexualized manner without their consent.

If your content violates this policy, we will remove the content and send you an email to let you know. If we can’t verify that a link you post is safe, we may remove the link. Note that violating URLs posted within the video itself or in the video’s metadata may result in the video being removed.

If this is your first time violating our Community Guidelines, you'll likely get a warning with no penalty to your account. You will have the chance to take a policy training to allow the warning to expire after 90 days. The 90-day period starts from when the training is completed, not when the warning is issued. However, if the same policy is violated within that 90-day window, the warning will not expire, and your channel will be given a strike. If you violate a different policy after completing the training, you will get another warning.

If you get 2 strikes within 90 days, your account will be terminated.