1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the School of Ministries website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

2. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and application
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Not use our services for any unlawful purpose

3. Academic Programs & Enrollment

3.1 Admission

Admission to School of Ministries is subject to:

• Submission of a complete application form
• Payment of the non-refundable GH₵ 100 application fee
• Review and approval by our Admissions team
• Verification of submitted documents

Submitting an application does not guarantee admission. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application at our sole discretion.

3.2 Approval & Account Activation

After approval, you will receive an email with a secure link to set your own password. Your account will only become active after you set your password. Until then, you will not have access to the student dashboard.

3.3 Program Duration

Program durations are as stated on each program page. Durations may be adjusted by the institution with reasonable notice to enrolled students.

3.4 Course Access

Once enrolled, you will have access only to the courses within your chosen program. You may not access courses from other programs unless you enroll in them separately.

4. Fees & Payments

4.1 Application Fee

The GH₵ 100 application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including if your application is rejected or you choose not to proceed.

4.2 Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are as stated on the Tuition & Fees page. Payment plans may be available at the discretion of the institution.

4.3 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Paystack. We do not store your card details. By making a payment, you agree to Paystack’s terms of service.

4.4 Refunds

Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy. In general:

• Application fees are non-refundable
• Tuition refunds may be granted within a specified period after enrollment, minus administrative fees
• Refund requests must be submitted in writing to admission@schoolofministries.com

5. User Accounts

5.1 Account Creation

You may not create an account through public signup. Accounts are created:

• For students: upon submission of an admission application and approval by Admin
• For tutors: upon submission of a tutor application and approval by Admin
• For admins: by invitation only

5.2 Password Security

You are responsible for:

• Creating a strong password (minimum 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, number, and symbol)
• Keeping your password confidential
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

5.3 Account Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, impersonation)
• Harass or abuse other students, tutors, or staff
• Attempt to access data or courses you are not authorized to access
• Use our services for unlawful purposes
• Provide false or misleading information

6. Academic Integrity

All students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. The following are strictly prohibited:

• Plagiarism: Presenting another person’s work as your own
• Cheating: Using unauthorized materials or assistance during exams
• Impersonation: Having someone else complete your work
• Collusion: Unauthorized collaboration on individual assignments
• Misrepresentation: Falsifying documents or credentials

Violations may result in failing grades, suspension, or permanent expulsion.

7. Tutor Responsibilities

Tutors are expected to:

• Teach only the courses assigned to them by Admin
• Maintain professional conduct at all times
• Grade student work fairly and promptly
• Respect student confidentiality
• Not share course materials with unauthorized persons
• Not engage in any form of harassment or discrimination

Tutors who violate these responsibilities may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

All content on the School of Ministries website — including course materials, text, graphics, logos, videos, and software — is the property of School of Ministries or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal educational purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• Modify or create derivative works
• Sell, rent, or sublicense our content
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

8.3 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit (assignments, forum posts, etc.). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use it for educational and administrative purposes.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data
• Impersonate another user or staff member
• Use our services to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

10. Disclaimers

Our services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• Our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information provided is complete, accurate, or current
• Any errors will be corrected
• The results of using our services will meet your expectations

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, School of Ministries shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or interruption of service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless School of Ministries, its staff, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of our services.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ghana.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Notify registered users via email
• Post a notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

16. Contact Us

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

By using our website, submitting an application, or enrolling in our programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.