Terms of service

FORGE TRIBE COMMUNITY TERMS OF USE (Skool-Hosted)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Community: FORGE TRIBE on Skool (the “Community”)
Admin/Provider: Emberstone Ridge, LLC (“FORGE TRIBE,” “we,” “us,” “our”)

How these Terms work with Skool’s Terms

This Community is hosted on the Skool platform. Your use of Skool’s website/app and platform services is governed by Skool’s Terms and Conditions and policies (the “Skool Terms”).

These FORGE TRIBE Community Terms of Use (“Community Terms”) are a separate agreement between you and FORGE TRIBE that governs:

  • your access to and participation in this specific Community,

  • your relationship with FORGE TRIBE as the community admin/provider, and

  • Community-specific rules, content, conduct, and moderation.

Incorporation: By joining or using the Community, you agree to the Skool Terms and these Community Terms.

Conflict rule:

  • If a term in these Community Terms conflicts with the Skool Terms about Skool’s platform services, the Skool Terms control as to Skool.

  • If a term in these Community Terms sets stricter Community rules (e.g., eligibility, conduct), the stricter Community rule controls for participation in FORGE TRIBE.

Skool is not a party: Skool is not a party to these Community Terms and is not responsible for FORGE TRIBE content, programming, or member interactions.

1) Purpose and Nature of the Community

FORGE TRIBE is a faith-based men’s formation community focused on spiritual disciplines, devotionals, habit formation, accountability, and challenges (including the “CRUCIBLE” guide/challenge). The Community provides:

  • Daily devotionals and written content

  • CRUCIBLE guide review and supporting resources

  • Member discussion forums and member posts

  • Optional engagement prompts and group accountability

2) Eligibility (FORGE TRIBE Standard)

Even though Skool allows users 13+, FORGE TRIBE is 18+ only.
By joining the Community, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old; and

  • You are joining for personal participation and spiritual formation purposes.

We may remove members who do not meet eligibility requirements.

3) Account Access and Platform Use

You must maintain a Skool account in good standing and comply with the Skool Terms (including their acceptable use policy, content rules, and dispute provisions as they apply to Skool).

Your access to FORGE TRIBE content and features depends on:

  • an active Skool account,

  • an active subscription (if applicable), and

  • compliance with these Community Terms and the Community Guidelines (Section 6).

4) Payment and Subscription (Handled Through Skool)

4.1 Billing through Skool

Membership fees (if any) are processed through Skool’s subscription and payment system. You must use Skool’s checkout and billing processes to obtain access.

4.2 Your contract for membership

To the extent permitted by Skool’s Admin/Member Transaction terms, your paid membership is a contract between you and FORGE TRIBE for access to this Community, subject to:

  • these Community Terms,

  • our Billing/Refund Policy (posted in the Community or linked), and

  • any applicable Skool transaction terms and third-party payment processor terms.

4.3 Price changes, renewals, cancellations

Renewal cadence, cancellation mechanisms, and payment processing are controlled by Skool’s subscription tools and applicable Skool Terms. You are responsible for reviewing Skool’s billing settings and notices.

No circumvention: You may not circumvent Skool’s payment system to access paid areas of the Community.

5) Intellectual Property and Content Rules

5.1 FORGE TRIBE content

All FORGE TRIBE materials—devotionals, CRUCIBLE materials, templates, videos, graphics, and other resources—are owned by FORGE TRIBE or its licensors and are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not:

  • reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or sublicense Community content,

  • post Community content outside the Community (including screenshots), except limited excerpts for personal reflection without revealing other members’ content or private details.

5.2 Member posts (“User Content”) inside the Community

You retain ownership of the original content you post. However, you grant FORGE TRIBE and Skool the permissions necessary to host, display, and distribute your posts within the Community and on the Skool platform, consistent with Skool’s Terms and platform functionality.

5.3 Respect third-party rights

Do not upload copyrighted or proprietary materials you do not have rights to share. We may remove content that appears to violate copyright, privacy, or other rights.

6) Privacy 

We have adopted a Privacy Policy outlining our personal data collection and use practices. Please refer to it for details about how we collect and use your personal information. By agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, you are automatically agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

7) Community Conduct and Standards

You agree to participate in a manner consistent with:

  • biblical charity and respect,

  • healthy accountability,

  • personal responsibility,

  • and the Community Guidelines (posted and incorporated by reference).

We have adopted a Community Guidelines and Moderation Policy outlining the conduct and standards expected of members of FORGE TRIBE. Please refer to it for details about how we moderate member conduct. By agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, you are automatically agreeing to our Community Guidelines and Moderation Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

8) Moderation, Enforcement, and Termination

FORGE TRIBE may, at its discretion:

  • remove or edit posts,

  • restrict posting privileges,

  • suspend or remove members,

  • terminate access for violations of these Community Terms, Community Guidelines, or Skool Terms.

8.1 No entitlement to continued access

Access to the Community is a privilege conditioned on compliance. We may remove members to protect the Community’s safety, mission, and integrity.

8.2 Termination and refunds

If you are removed for misconduct or repeated violations, you may lose access without refund, to the extent permitted by Skool’s systems and our posted Billing/Refund Policy.

 

9) Disclaimers

FORGE TRIBE and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Members consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.

FORGE TRIBE is a spiritual formation community, not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or financial care. Nothing in the Community creates a clergy-penitent, counselor-client, therapist-patient, attorney-client, or fiduciary relationship.If you are experiencing serious mental health issues, addiction, or marital crisis, seek qualified professional help.

10) Additional Physical & Health-Related Discipline Disclaimer

10.1 Voluntary Participation; Physical Disciplines.

Certain spiritual disciplines or challenges discussed or encouraged within the Community—such as fasting, dietary restriction, cold exposure (including cold showers or cold immersion), sleep modification, physical exertion, or other bodily practices—are entirely voluntary. Members are under no obligation to participate in any specific practice and are encouraged to exercise personal judgment and discernment in light of their own health, fitness level, medical history, and life circumstances.

10.2 No Medical Advice.

FORGE TRIBE does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Content discussing physical or bodily disciplines is offered for spiritual formation and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical guidance.

10.3 Consult a Qualified Professional.

Before engaging in fasting, cold exposure, or any physically demanding or restrictive practice—particularly if you have a medical condition, history of eating disorders, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, are taking medication, or are pregnant or recovering from injury—you should consult with a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

10.4 Assumption of Risk.

You acknowledge that participation in physical disciplines involves inherent risks and agree that you assume full responsibility for any physical, mental, or emotional effects resulting from your voluntary participation.

10.5 Personal Adaptation Encouraged.

Members are encouraged to modify, shorten, postpone, or abstain from any practice that is inappropriate for their personal condition. Choosing not to participate—or to participate in a modified form—is fully consistent with the goals of the Community.

11) Emergency and Crisis Policy

Do not use the Community for emergencies.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:

  • Call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number

  • Call or text 988 (U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

  • Contact local crisis resources or qualified professionals

We may take reasonable action if we become aware of credible threats of harm, including contacting platform support or emergency services where appropriate.

12) No Guarantees

Spiritual growth and life outcomes are personal and depend on individual effort, circumstances, and God’s work. We make no guarantees regarding results (spiritual, relational, psychological, physical, or otherwise) from participation in the Community.

13) Limitation of Liability (FORGE TRIBE)

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • FORGE TRIBE is not liable for member posts, member conduct, or third-party content.

  • FORGE TRIBE is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from participation in the Community.

  • Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the Community and cancel your subscription through Skool.

(Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those jurisdictions, limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted.)

14) Disputes

14.1 Skool disputes

Disputes with Skool about the platform are governed by the Skool Terms, including Skool’s dispute resolution and arbitration provisions.

14.2 Disputes with FORGE TRIBE

Disputes between you and FORGE TRIBE relating to the Community, FORGE TRIBE content, moderation, or your membership are between you and FORGE TRIBE. Any dispute with FORGE TRIBE will be resolved in a manner consistent with Skool’s dispute framework only to the extent it is applicable to Admin/Member Transactions, unless prohibited by law.

15) Changes to These Community Terms

We may update these Community Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we will provide notice in the Community. Continued participation after the effective date means you accept the updated Terms.

16) Contact

For Community questions (not Skool platform support): info@forgetribe.me
For Skool platform issues: help@skool.com