1. The Membership Covenant
J.O.B. Church (“J.O.B.,” “the Church,” “we,” or “us”) is a religious nonprofit organization incorporated under Section 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. By becoming a member, you enter into a voluntary spiritual covenant with J.O.B. and its community.
What you commit to:
- Engaging honestly with the J.O.B. Doctrine and its 12 beliefs as a framework for personal exploration — not as dogma, but as living practice
- Participating in community life: your Braid (small group of three), Sunday Night Live gatherings, and/or Deprogramming tracks as you are able
- Contributing financially through voluntary, recurring donations at a level that feels honest and sustainable to you
- Treating fellow members, Elders, and staff with respect, honesty, and care
- Honoring the confidentiality of what is shared in Braids, tracks, Elder sessions, and community spaces
- Taking responsibility for your own wellbeing, seeking professional support (therapy, medical care, crisis services) when needed
What J.O.B. commits to you:
- Providing a community grounded in the 12 beliefs, dedicated to the work of being human
- Offering programming (gatherings, tracks, Braid facilitation, Elder sessions) with care and integrity
- Protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy
- Being transparent about how donations are used
- Never requiring specific financial contributions as a condition of spiritual participation — the suggested amounts are invitations, not mandates
- Creating and maintaining safer spaces for vulnerability, grief, play, and transformation
2. Nature of Services
J.O.B. provides religious, spiritual, educational, and experiential programming. J.O.B. is not a licensed mental health provider, medical provider, or therapeutic practice.Our offerings — including Deprogramming tracks, Elder sessions, Braid groups, Magic Shows, and gatherings — are spiritual and educational in nature.
Elders are spiritual guides and mentors, not licensed therapists or counselors. Elder sessions are spiritual mentorship, not therapy. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed professional or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988).
Our programming may involve emotional exploration, somatic practices, creative expression, group sharing, and immersive experiences. These activities may surface difficult emotions, memories, or physical sensations. You participate voluntarily and at your own discretion.
3. Membership & Donations
Membership in J.O.B. begins when you affirm the Doctrine (“I AM”) and create an account. Committed membership begins when you cross the Membership Threshold and make your first donation.
Donations:
- All donations to J.O.B. Church are voluntary contributions to a 508(c)(1)(A) church
- Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
- Recurring donations may be modified or cancelled at any time through your Donorbox account
- We suggest sliding-scale amounts as a guide, but the specific amount is always your choice
- Donations are non-refundable once processed, except at J.O.B.’s sole discretion or as required by law
- Access to certain programming (Deprogramming tracks, Elder sessions) is available to Committed Members — those who have made the membership commitment and an active donation of any amount
- No one will be turned away from J.O.B. solely for inability to pay. If the suggested amounts are beyond your means, contact us
Elder session fees:
- Elder sessions may involve separate fees or suggested donations beyond your membership contribution
- These fees compensate Elders for their time and are processed through J.O.B.’s platform
- Session fees are non-refundable if cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time
Magic Shows & ticketed events:
- Magic Shows and other experiential events may carry separate registration fees
- Event fees are considered program fees, not charitable donations, and may not be tax-deductible. J.O.B. will clearly indicate the tax status of each payment at the time of purchase
- Refund policies for specific events will be communicated at the time of registration
4. Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver
By participating in J.O.B. programming, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Voluntary participation.Your participation in all J.O.B. activities — including but not limited to Deprogramming tracks, Braid groups, Elder sessions, Sunday Night Live gatherings, Magic Shows, and any in-person or virtual events — is entirely voluntary.
- Assumption of risk. You understand that spiritual, emotional, and experiential programming may involve psychological discomfort, emotional intensity, physical movement, and interaction with other participants. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with your participation, including but not limited to emotional distress, physical injury, and re-emergence of past trauma.
- Release of liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, and discharge J.O.B. Church, its officers, directors, employees, Elders, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to your participation in any J.O.B. programming, including claims of negligence.
- Indemnification. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless J.O.B. Church and its representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your actions during J.O.B. programming or your breach of these terms.
- Magic Shows & immersive events. Magic Shows and other immersive experiential events may involve sensory stimulation, physical movement, emotional provocation, surprise elements, and unconventional environments. Specific risks and requirements will be communicated before each event. You may withdraw from any activity at any time without penalty.
5. Elder Sessions — Informed Consent
Before beginning Elder sessions, you acknowledge and agree:
- Elder sessions are spiritual mentorship and accompaniment, not licensed therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. Elders are spiritual guides, not licensed mental health professionals.
- You are encouraged to maintain your own professional support (therapist, doctor, etc.) alongside your participation in J.O.B. programming
- Sessions are confidential, with the following exceptions: an Elder is obligated to break confidentiality if there is imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or in cases of suspected abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult, as required by Colorado law
- You may end the Elder relationship at any time without penalty
- The Elder may also end the relationship if they believe continued sessions are not in your best interest, and will provide referrals when appropriate
6. Community Standards
J.O.B. is committed to creating spaces where people can be fully human. To protect that:
- Confidentiality.What is shared in Braids, Elder sessions, tracks, and community spaces stays in those spaces. Sharing another member’s personal disclosures outside of J.O.B. without their explicit consent is a violation of this covenant.
- Consent. All physical contact, emotional sharing, and participation in activities must be consensual. You may set boundaries and withdraw consent at any time.
- No harassment or abuse.J.O.B. has zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, abuse, manipulation, or exploitation of any kind — by members, Elders, or staff.
- No proselytizing or recruiting. J.O.B. is not a conversion tool. Members may not use J.O.B. spaces to recruit for other organizations, MLMs, or business ventures.
7. Membership Termination
- Voluntary withdrawal. You may end your membership at any time by cancelling your recurring donation and notifying us. There is no penalty for leaving.
- Removal by J.O.B. J.O.B. reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership for violations of community standards, including but not limited to: breaches of confidentiality, harassment, abuse, fraud, or conduct that endangers other members. We will attempt to address concerns through conversation before resorting to removal.
- Effect of termination. Upon termination, access to member-only programming (Deprogramming tracks, Elder sessions, the JOB Board) will be revoked. Donations already processed are non-refundable.
8. Intellectual Property
The J.O.B. Doctrine, Deprogramming track content, Magic Show formats, and all associated materials are the intellectual property of J.O.B. Church. Members may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from J.O.B. content without written permission.
Content you create during your participation (journal entries, reflections, creative works) remains yours.
9. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from your membership or participation in J.O.B. programming will be resolved as follows:
- Conversation first.We believe in the J.O.B. way — truth-telling moves things. Bring concerns directly to J.O.B. leadership.
- Mediation. If direct conversation does not resolve the dispute, both parties agree to participate in good-faith mediation with a mutually agreed-upon mediator before pursuing any legal action.
- Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of Colorado.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, J.O.B. Church’s total liability to you for any claims arising from your membership or participation shall not exceed the total amount of donations you have made to J.O.B. in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
11. Changes to These Terms
J.O.B. may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to members via email. Continued participation after changes are communicated constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.