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Do you want to know what it feels like to Walk With God as a leader?

I’ll tell you in 3 words: “Nothing bothers you”. The cranky boss, the belligerent customer, the condescending colleagues – you name the situation – “Nothing bothers you”.

How do you develop this feeling? You constantly think in your mind that you are holding God’s hand through every moment of the day, whether that moment is painful or joyous.

Learn leadership skills for Moving Up – How to manage up, down, and sideways.
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Welcome To Stoic Matchmaker. I’m Lori Stith, The Stoicess®, Your Christian Life Coach.

Join my journey to Peace and Tranquility While Growing into a True Leader
as you Walk with God  

 

My Goal:

Improve Your LEADERSHIP.

My Method:

Develop Your MENTAL PERSPECTIVE using my S-T-O-I-C method to address Any situation.

My Timeframe:

4 months. It takes 4 months to learn my method whether a Guest or Member. Be that Superior Leader.

 

Train with “The Stoicess & The Professor” for 4 months to advance your career. The Professor is Steve Blackwell, Ph.D., Lawyer, Pharmacist – My COO.

 

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Purpose: FEEL SIGNIFICANT.
Have WISDOM for the leadership challenges you’ll face.
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.” Book of Proverbs

Vision: COMMAND DIGNITY.
Be that Problem Solver, CAN-DO person.
“The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution.” Seneca

Value: SHOW CERTAINTY.
Gain RESPECT from Senior Leadership.
“You will gain the respect of all men if you begin by earning the respect of yourself.” Musonius Rufus.

 

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  • Want to be a great Leader? Did you know that improving your Common Sense – that ability to know how to use the knowledge you have at the right place and time – is considered more valuable than having a college degree or high IQ?
  • Join me to develop your Common Sense with  a “ROCK OF GOD MIND“. As your Life Coach, your mind will be strengthened. My team and I pride ourselves in helping you build a MENTAL FOUNDATION on the ROCK OF GOD that gives you 24-hour coverage as you lead others!
    • Do you worry about uncertainty?
    • Do you worry about failing on the job?
    • Do you seek dignity?
    • Do you have difficulty finding the right people to befriend – those who will stand by you on your life journey?
    • Do you want to feel significant?
    • Do you worry about people picking on you – trying to shame you at work or in public?
    • Do you worry about making mistakes or letting other colleagues down?
    • Do you experience anxiety over your work, current situation, or personal circumstances?
    • How about guilt over the things you’ve done or said?
    • Do you have difficulty keeping that clear head and remaining in control/focused during difficult situations?
    • Do you want to develop confidence in yourself, gain the respect of your management, be a confidant to your peers, as they view you as a strong Endearing Leader – authentic, great self belief, tremendous self confidence, trustworthy, consistent in vision, and offering encouragement and sound direction to them?
    • Do you want to grow in wisdom, and have a purpose in this world of helping others “think like the new YOU – a Strong Christian” who is trusted and followed when addressing difficult situations?
  • Are you struggling for a promotion on the job?
    • What if you could win over each obstacle blocking your advancement by seeing it as an opponent – a challenge – to overcome? I know you’re thinking, “Is this possible?” The answer is YES! But you must train daily.
    • Train with me NOW. What do you have to gain? God’s Magnificent Wisdom!

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  • I offer you Significance, Dignity, and a sense of Certainty so you can advance in your Career. Through my training, you will Master the use of My S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation Tool — The Weapon for your Achievement!
  • HOW DOES MY TEACHING METHOD DIFFER FROM OTHERS?
    • I teach Biblical Meditation.
    • Whereas most modern meditation practices are based on Eastern mediation which focuses on clearing the mind to reach enlightenment, Biblical Meditation is an active, problem-solving process to improve your leadership skills.
    • Biblical Meditation aims to create time to contemplate scripture for self-improvement. Biblical meditation is a powerful tool for an intentional, deep, and personal connection with God as you seek His knowledge.
    • When you use my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method, you’ll connect with the divine, get in touch with God’s Wisdom, and improve your earthly journey.

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Your Transformation:

  • Are you ready for a unique experience as you improve your leadership skills? A safe environment where you can build your confidence and talents? A place where you can grow and become that sought after person management wants to promote because you are a true leader – an Endearing Leader? A leader that knows how to help others with their training. A strong, but caring leader at the job.
  • You already have the right heart to be a great leader! You Care – And that’s a tremendous character trait that successful leaders embrace. You just need to apply God’s Wisdom when under great pressure. So, let me help you learn how embrace immediately His Wisdom when caught off guard and can’t think straight. I promise, others will notice your strength and desire to associate with you. Why? You have tremendous Common Sense.
  • Your training begins by learning to write “Love Notes to God”. Our counseling sessions build on that compassion you have for others and redirect that strength to caring for yourself as well. A member told me his mother said, “When you write with ‘God in Mind’, you’re writing a ‘Love Note to God'”. And every difficult situation you face, your mind reflects on your Love Notes and gives you an immediate answer on how to handle the tense situation as you take care of yourself. Think about David and Moses who wrote passages published in the Book of Psalms that show their constant connection with God every step they took. And have you read the story of Deborah? During the season of judges, Deborah is the only named female judge (see Judges 4 and 5). Deborah’s story shows us that God calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things that can only be accomplished through the Holy Spirit. David, Moses, and Deborah were Endearing Leaders – Their hearts were constantly connected with God. And what a tremendous partnership they had with God!  God Empowered Them. Whether female or male, this same path to being a great leader exists for you! Isn’t it time you learn to write YOUR “Love Notes to God”?
  • You’ll evolve into a different type of leader — an Endearing Leader! As I said, you have the right heart. And I want you to Learn Your Strength – to Feel Empowered – Becoming Confident with yourself – while continuing to be Caring and Compassionate!
  • No more Bandages needed! Have you found a meditation method that Empowers You 24 hours a day? Or do you feel you are merely putting on a bandage to soothe pain following your meditation sessions — a temporary process that works until you face another Mean One or a difficult task? My meditation method Empowers You 24 hours a day. No longer will you feel you are merely putting on a bandage to soothe pain.
  • Your Superhero Weapon will be self-made. Transform into the Hero – that Endearing Leader – you were meant to be for your colleagues, your employer, by implementing my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method to develop Your Mental Superhero Weapon – the Tool You Need to Win the Day- Any direction that someone attempting to hold you back, a Mean One, that tries to move the conversation to hurt you, you have them mentally pinned down. You’ll now hold yourself in high regard as they look dumbfounded! And their next encounter with you – that unpleasant, obnoxious person at the job – will be based on Mutual Respect.
  • Be Different! Demonstrate to those who don’t know the power  you have because you have God’s Wisdom!

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Benefits:

  1. Develop a “Rock of God Mind“™. Look forward to a Mean One (a troubling colleague who is interfering with your advancement) approaching so they can Feel God’s Power and leave with their “Tail Between Their Legs” as you teach them to have respect for you. Learn how to “size them up” quickly and methodically address them. Develop the attitude of “It’s Your Call; Bring It On!”  Become known as a Gentle but Wise Force To Be Reckoned With!   Imagine… YOU’RE David versus that Mean One – Goliath. Or YOU’RE Moses versus Pharaoh. Or YOU’RE Deborah ruthlessly purifying the Israeli nation of those evil actors who were interested in keeping Israel spiritually complacent and under slavery to the Canaanites. You are simply unfazed by any adversary you face. In control, calm, and unimpressed by their antics. Never the aggressor but an impenetrable defender of Your Mind. As Jesus said, “The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the ROCK.” Matthew 7:25
  2. Address your current tragedy – Stop agonizing over a situation at work for days on end. I’m here to walk through the tragedy with you. Avoid future tragedies by learning God’s Wisdom. A brighter future awaits you.
  3. Be Empowered. In Control. Feel Your Strength. Walk with your Head High and Confidence in Your Step.  Become a Better Person. Reach Your Dreams. Remember, your management, your colleagues, are watching and your strength inspires them to want to have you on their team to learn from you.
  4. Increase your Faith in God as you grow closer to Him. Faith WILL shield you from the common struggles of mankind which includes the workplace. Let me help you learn my method on How to Take Your Situation to the Bible and Find Your Answer.
  5. Improve your Common Sense. Stay Focused. Remain Level Headed. Be Productive. Never be rattled again by another as you mature into a stronger Christian leader.
  6. Learn how to write Your Daily Love Notes To God by integrating the Bible into your daily life through Biblical meditation using my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method. No one else will teach you this method. Build Your Impenetrable Mental Foundation – Your “Rock of God Mind”. I have a Method that Works:  S-T-O-I-C Storytelling!
  7. Enhance Your Life – Enhance Your Mental Beauty with God’s Help. Look amazing to others. Become that compassionate leader other’s seek and admire. Connect with my online community for support in your journey
  8. Teach your children and grandchildren my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method to improve their lives and keep your closeness with them always. You’ll be their Trusted Friend and Mentor. I promise, there will always be a situation to discuss as you and your children grow closer to one another and God by working through “That Problem” together. I’ve found that the ability to work with my children using my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method has been one of my greatest achievements — My children seek my help to work with them as they find their answers to life. I couldn’t ask God for anything more! The love we share is tremendous. So, now it’s your turn. Learn my method and begin working with your children. You’ll be glad you did.
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“When your MIND needs a helping hand, I’m here to help YOU, retake command.” The Stoicess

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Hot Mess

So let me ask you this

Are Daily Situations, Those Unprepared-For Disruptions Caused by Another, Making it Difficult to Stay Connected With God? When I Discovered What I’m About To Share, Everything Changed In My Life! I discovered we must be connected with God – every moment of our existence – to develop a “Rock of God Mind” that maintains our shrewdness when facing a Mean-One!

  • “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore Wise as serpents.” Jesus Christ

Allow me to share with you a problem faced by a member, Steve B. He was having a problem with how he viewed gift-giving with family and work-related friends. The birthdays of others have always been quite a difficult time for me. I find that birthdays are very significant to many people I know and, in the past, I spent a tremendous amount of time trying to find the right present for the person for their special day. However, many times I appeared to have failed in my selection. It’s not that the gift was outright rejected, but I could see in the recipient’s eyes that I just didn’t “hit the mark”. And many times afterward, I learned that the gift was discarded or placed somewhere in the corner.” Steve needed to develop a New Skill. He needed to Become Empowered. By working with me in our counseling sessions, Steve found his answer. Steve continues, “Nowadays, I focus on my own birthday when thinking about my giving to others.” Steve decided to make his own birthday a day to honor others. And how did Steve change his mind for his good? How did he use that constant connection to God to improve his situation? Steve worked through his issue as we used my S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method. And is Steve happy now? Steve found much happiness after finding his answer. Listen to his closing words, “You see, I use my birthday to give gifts to others that share the day with me. So, when I give you a gift for your birthday, and you are not completely satisfied with my selection, I suggest you spend some time with me on my birthday for the gift you receive from me on my special day will be most satisfying to both You and Me.”

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It’s now your turn. Begin your Journey on a New Way of Life to address a Mean-One. Train with me to Learn my tool, the S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method.

I understand how it feels to have a Mean-One play mind games with you. A Mean-One should Never be allowed to Win control over Your Mind! No Mind; No Life!

And What If You Don’t Train With Me STARTING NOW?

You’ll WASTE what PRECIOUS TIME you have left on Earth by Continuing to Be That Hot Mess Every Time A Mean-One Rattles Your Cage. Fulfill Your Dreams – Train With Me – START NOW – KEEP your continuous Personal Connection with God. Maintain that Clear Head and Increased Productivity as God’s soldier. FEEL YOUR STRENGTH!  IMAGINE THE NEW, IMPENETRABLE YOU…

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HI EVERYONE. I’M THE STOICESS, LORI STITH, CEO OF STOIC MATHMAKER, LLC.

I’ve spent my life mentoring individuals for self-improvement. Over the last decade, my time has been spent with the most highly educated individuals giving them advice on how to manage their minds while dealing with the chaotic world in which we now live.

Like you, everyone faces daily challenges that they feel are insurmountable. However, my training method gives peace of mind when facing such daily issues. God is at the center of your success.

When you’re ready to learn to think like me, I’ll be here.

I am a Christian Life Coach. I Look Forward to the Opportunity to Help You Grow Mentally.
Four Months With Me and You’ll Never Be Your Old Self Again.
I guarantee it!

Here’s the thing… Have you ever dreaded waking up tomorrow because of a situation you know you must face? Anxiety, fear, or insecurity present? Or have you been caught off-guard by an immediate situation and your heart sinks? I know, a Mean-One set you up for failure. And for each of these events, did you forget about God and miss a daily prayer to our Lord when you needed Him most? I know your feeling. I’ve spent many mornings hidden under the covers, dreading the day, and want to be “left alone”. But I peek out the covers and see my notepad on the nightstand and remember I wrote down a situation the night before that I told myself I must address this morning. So, I sit up in bed, reach for the notepad and see the (S) Situation with (T) (O) (I) (C) underneath. I grab my Bible and cellphone and begin the process of looking up “wisdom and understanding” to address the (T) Teachings followed by completing the (O) (I) (C) sections. And you know what? After that 10 minutes, I feel God in me again. My strength is renewed. I say my morning prayer to Him and give thanks for my renewed empowerment. I then look at the website and see how others have responded to this (S) Situation and smile knowing my people and I are connected to Him. My spirit is now fully charged and I hop out of bed, ready to face those Mean Ones today. For My God and My People are with me every step of the way! So know that there is Hope. Contentment is just around the corner. Your Dignity is no longer at risk. Hiding under the covers all day is no longer needed.  God and My People are waiting to help! Let me show you the way out — Your way up. I will teach you My Secret to becoming an Endearing Leader. You’ll improve your Common Sense. Through Faith, YOU WILL Prevail with Tremendous Strength

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Stoic Matchmaker is a Biblical Meditation and Education Website where difficult real-life situations are used to teach you to overcome daily disruptions head-on by keeping a constant connection to God – at home, work, among friends, and family – Any Situation – you name it!  YOU develop a faith-based mindset to OVERCOME ANXIETY and WORRY. And as You Grow Mentally Stronger, Others will Notice and be Amazed. They will Seek Your Wisdom.

  • And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” Daniel 12:3
So What’s Stopping You From Accepting My Offer When You Need Additional Help?

Your Comment: How does your Guided Meditation differ? My Response: I have a tool, the S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method, for use during your meditation. However, a tool alone is insufficient. One must know how to master the tool to achieve the desired result. As you train,  you’ll learn my Unique Secrets on how to Master my S-T-O-I-C tool that will make your meditation sessions come alive for meaning in your life.  My method lets you spend time with God as you think through your problem with His help. I find I’m having a conversation with God and working with Him to answer my problem.

  • “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” Psalm 128:2
  • “Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.” Romans 12:11

It’s Time To Build Your MENTAL FOUNDATION on the ROCK OF GOD! Be that Confident Hero – Tame the Mean-Ones Be that STAR – Amaze Others with Your Wisdom and Leadership Walk With Your Head Held High – With Confidence in Your Step Peace of mind is Priceless – Gain control over your life.  I’m here to help you mentally transform into that Empowered You !

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Live With A Faith-Based Mindset That Can Overcome Anxiety And Worry

Within my community, you will learn a method that allows you to make a positive difference, not just within yourself, but also the people around you. Your training with other Christians who are on a journey of Biblical success, allows you to address worries and anxieties head-on and win! It's a Christian partnership where Christians are walking by faith to tackle their ongoing issues together. My S-T-O-I-C STORYTELLING MEDITATION METHOD Helps YOU To OVERCOME:

  • Worries and anxieties
  • Stress and depression
  • Walking with No armor of God

HOW DOES STOIC MATCHMAKER COMPARE TO COMPETITORS?

Money Back “PLUS” Guarantee: For paying members, if you are not satisfied within 25 days of purchase, let me know and your cost will be Zero (I’ll refund you 100%). PLUS, even with the 100% refund, I’ll still make a 10 cent donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Who else would make a donation to charity for a membership that gave no financial gain? My response is that I believe God’s Little Ones will be helped by your training with my method – the donation is your and my gift to God's Little ones given in His Name, so we both know we succeeded. The Stoicess

Cheerful Giver: Be God’s “Cheerful Giver” as a portion of your membership fee is given to His “Little Ones” at St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Remember, $1 for each paying member is donated each month. (For companies of similar size, the average is $6 donated for every $100 of profit).

Website Security: Stoic Matchmaker, LLC (D-U-N-S Number: 117057101) collects minimal membership information. Data elements such as date of birth, address, financial data, or credit card information are NOT collected by the website. To protect members’ information and to provide the best experience on the website the following services, considered to be among the “best in class”, are used (listed in alphabetical order): Echods, Liquid Web, Paypal, Sucuri, Trend Micro, and WP Buffs.

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S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Method

It’s simple – write 5 sentences reminiscing your success

  • Situation: What you faced
  • Teaching: Apostle Paul and Stoic Virtues
  • Outcome: What you felt immediately following the event
  • Illuminate: What you felt later about yourself after thinking about the event (an understanding or spiritual awareness)
  • Character: Trait you improved.

Better your mind 10 minutes at a time
Stoic Storytelling – Your Writing Matters!

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You and I Working Together Will ALWAYS Help God’s Little Ones

  • “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Jesus Christ
  • “[F]or God loveth the cheerful giver.” Apostle Paul

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EXAMPLE OF A MEMBER'S S-T-0-I-C WRITING

  • How do I balance life’s responsibilities when the job is contacting me after hours?

  • “Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for the calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea.” – Anonymous
    "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Book of Proverbs
  • I communicated my concerns and established agreed-upon boundaries with Leadership.
  • I realized this situation would only continue if I did not show concern.
  • I improved my self-worth to stand up and say something while using wisdom.

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Need More Convincing? Biblical Meditation Does Work!

Meditating requires the reflection of our souls to see what we keep in our thoughts and our hearts. When we read the word of God slowly, as well as become absorbed in our prayers, we can humbly request for God to reveal all there is to understand of His Word. Of course, all of this can only be done by relying on the work of the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, MEDITATING on the HOLY SCRIPTURES is an ESSENTIAL part of Christian living, and should always be part of your daily life. The S-T-O-I-C Storytelling Meditation method follows this premise as you use SITUATION by SITUATION to STAY CONNECTED WITH GOD constantly! Note that there are plenty of texts from the Bible that make it clear that meditation is essential. Some examples of this can be found in the book of Psalms, where it says:

  • “I will fix my mind on your principles, and meditate on your ways.” PSALM 119:15
  • “That I will not sin against you, I have placed your words in my heart.” PSALM 119:11

Other examples can also be found in other texts, such as Joshua (1:8) “This book and its words of law will not leave your mouth, but you will instead meditate on it night and day. You will be careful to follow all that is written inside. This will allow you to live prosperously, and you will be happy in your success.”

 

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A Little History on “Biblical Meditation”

Would you believe that the word “meditate” is mentioned in two different Hebrew words in the Old Testament? While one meaning is translated as a low pitch, muttering noise, the other meaning is translated as “to be absorbed in thought.” When combined, these two meanings can provide the idea of a person, such as yourself, quietly vocalizing the thoughts you have of the biblical texts. Meditation is an activity that calls your mind to think things over and apply the works, ways, and promises of the Lord. As such, the focus of your meditation will always be on God, His majesty and glory, as well as all His works in this world. This results in creating the intention of changing your behavior, your speech, your goals, and ultimately, your life. If this is your first time exploring meditation and what it can do for you, know that it is an activity used for the cultivation of holy thought. It is done consciously in front of God, through the help of God as a means of communicating with Him. As your teacher, my goal is to teach you in the devotional practice that allows you to KNOW GOD better, LOVE GOD better, and come into CLOSER COMMUNION with Him. You’ll LEARN a path to GOD’S WISDOM and understanding that you seek as you FREE YOURSELF of ANXIETY and WORRY! Remember: It’s the Situation Keeping My Connection with Him. Keep Dating God!

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Why Do You Need My Training? To Succeed In Making Those Crucial Decisions That AVOID An Enduring TRAGEDY FOR YOU.

So, who should you date when you’re in your 20s? Or 30s? Will that loving flame still be burning when you reach your 30th anniversary? Did you know that “GRAY DIVORCES”, those amongst adults aged 50+, the national divorce rate has roughly doubled since 1990 with researchers predicting such “gray divorces” will triple by 2030? And for those aged 65+, it has TRIPLED! Think about the SPIRITUAL (AND FINANCIAL) UPHEAVAL a divorce will cause to your life during your golden years. Talk about ENDURING STRESS and ANXIETY for most of your adulthood.  And the TRAGEDY ALL STARTED… when you were making those crucial decisions of DECIDING on WHO TO DATE! Dating sites are typically providing you with a picture and some kind of description about a person on your screen, and your decisions about whether to include another in your life were being based on these things alone. Conventional beauty and worldly gain is one thing, but finding an individual that you can truly depend on – a Trusted Friend – for a lifetime is a rarity. With my training, you will LEARN how TO EVALUATE that special SOMEONE while you gain more understanding about their life through quality time spent together. Moreover, know that those I teach have already started on the right path toward becoming the best version of themselves. I encourage authenticity in my students by asking them to focus on the needs and concerns of everyone in the community, so we can all grow and thrive together. In this way, we all benefit from a lasting change, build genuine relationships and offer valuable lessons to one another. By drawing from common interests, such as self-development and growth, you begin to see and feel yourself achieving your personal goal – a change in your mindset as you draw closer to God. I strive to highlight these amazing opportunities for every Christian, whether you’re single or married.

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To Avoid a Lifelong Tragedy, One Must Choose Their Spouse And Friends WISELY…

Continuing with our dating example, you must LEARN how to “intentionally date”. INTENTIONAL DATING is commonly defined as the process of purposefully getting to know a person romantically. It refers to two people who want to explore the possibility of getting into a LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP. Moreover, intentional dating isn’t based just on superficial things such as financial status, physical attraction, or the convenience of having someone around. Intentional dating is an ACTIVE way of DATING, rather than a passive one — both individuals will take conscious steps to advance their relationship, rather than waiting for a development to happen. Christians are COMMITTED to GOD. If you are a Christian, this means that you need to seek actively the Lord’s guidance in everything you do, including romance. Ever have to make a  CRUCIAL DECISION and you didn’t know what to do, so you “FLIPPED THE COIN” in your mind and made a DECISION you REGRETTED for years to come?  My training will teach your mind how to MAKE SOUND DECISIONS! As you learn God’s wisdom from your training with me, your mind will change and as a Christian looking to date, you will now have the mindset to DATE for MARRIAGE. Your subsequent selection of a spouse will have a huge impact on your life, and if you have a calling in your church and community, you now know that your choice of a spouse will influence you immensely in these aspects. Due to this, God’s wisdom will reset your mind and your goal for dating will be focused on the future, rather than the present time. And, by the way, God’s wisdom will help you SELECT those ‘TRUSTED FRIENDS” you can depend on in life, reset your mind to make difficult financial decisions correctly, and give you that needed insight for how to address those who attempt to “Stress You Out” in your daily life. BE GOD’S HERO, wear His Armor — YOU’VE GOT THIS!

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Stoic Matchmaker uses a storytelling method based on Apostle Paul’s teachings and the Stoic Virtues. It uses Bible study, reflection, and application to shape your mind into Christian thought as you grow closer to God.

  • How You View Yourself
  • How You View Relationships
  • How You View Situations
  • How You Deal with Stress
  • How You Control Anxiety

Join us in this beautiful journey toward a more hopeful tomorrow, and find comfort in the meditation of our God. His Wisdom and Understanding await you.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Stoic Matchmaker, LLC; 
P.O. Box 1702; 
10821 Red Run Blvd; 
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IMPORTANT:   Minimum Age AND Jurisdictions!

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The words “we”, “us”, and “our” used in this Terms & Conditions refer to StoicMatchmaker.

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This Terms & Conditions may be amended by StoicMatchmaker from time to time at our sole discretion.  These modifications become effective once posted by StoicMatchmaker as indicated by the “Revision Date” at the end of this Terms & Conditions. Your continued use of any portion of our Services following posting of the updated Terms & Conditions will constitute your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with any modifications made in the new Terms & Conditions, then you must cease to use the services.

Introduction: 

This Agreement sets out the legally binding terms for your use of the Services. The terms are subject to change by us at any time, effective upon publication on the “Terms and Use” page on the Website; The most current publication is the version that applies. We are not required to provide you with notification that any such modification has been made. It is your responsibility to review these Terms & Conditions, Privacy & Cookie Policy, and Training Page from time to time. Each time you use the Services, you are agreeing to have accepted any such modifications. 

By using any aspect the Services, you agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions of this agreement. These “Terms” apply to all users of the Services, whether or not they are a registered member (an example is Guest Membership). If you do not agree to the terms set forth in the Terms & Conditions, Privacy & Cookie Policy, and/or Training page, please do not use the Services. 

This Agreement together with the Privacy Policy and Training Page, constitutes the entire Agreement between you and StoicMatchmaker concerning the use of the Services. If any section or clause within this Agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that section or clause will be severed from this Agreement, and the remainder of this Agreement will be given full force and effect. This Agreement shall survive the termination of your use of the Services.

The terms of this Agreement are personal to you. You may transfer, assign or delegate them only with our prior written permission. Any and all other attempts to transfer, assign or delegate the terms of this Agreement shall be null and void.

Violation of this Agreement may cause StoicMatchmaker irreparable harm, and therefore you agree that StoicMatchmaker will be entitled to seek extraordinary relief in court, including but not limited to temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions without the necessity of posting a bond or other security, in addition to and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that StoicMatchmaker may have for a breach of this Agreement.

The failure of StoicMatchmaker to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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Stoic Matchmaker®, Stoic Storytelling®, and The Stoicess® are registered trademarks of Stoic Matchmaker, LLC. 

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All title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights, including the rights to copyrights, trademarks, service marks and logos (collectively, the “Intellectual Property”) of the Services, such as the phrase “Take the chance that tomorrow will bring you Peace” shall remain vested in StoicMatchmaker. Nothing contained in the Services should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppels or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the Intellectual Property without the written permission of StoicMatchmaker, or the applicable third party owner.

You acknowledge and agree that StoicMatchmaker is the owner of highly valuable proprietary information, including without limitation, the Advance Search questionnaires (collectively, “Confidential Information”). StoicMatchmaker owns and hereby retains all proprietary rights in the Services, including but not limited to, all Confidential Information.

You acknowledge and agree that you will abide by all copyright notices and restrictions pertaining to the unique Services, including but not limited to the unique term, ‘Stoic Matchmaker”, "Stoic Storytelling", and "Stoicess".

Your Use of the Services: 

You will only use the Services in a manner consistent with this Agreement and any and all applicable local, state, and national, and international laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, United States export control laws. By using the Services, you represent that you have not been designated by the United States government as a “Specially Designated National” or other person to whom the provisions of the Services are prohibited. Registration for, and use of, the Services are void where prohibited. You are responsible for determining whether the user and/or use of the Services is legal in your jurisdiction.

You are granted access to make personal use of the Services and you are not allowed to download other than page caching, modify or create a hyperlink to the Services, or any portion thereof, except with the express prior written consent of StoicMatchmaker, as applicable.

You acknowledge and agree that you will not post, copy, modify, transmit, disclose, show in public, create any derivative works from, distribute, make commercial use of, or reproduce in any way any (i) Confidential Information, (ii) Intellectual Property or (iii) other copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information accessible via the Services, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.

Note that other Registered Users may post copyrighted information, which has copyright protection whether or not it is identified as copyrighted. You acknowledge and agree that you will not copy, modify, publish, transmit, distribute, perform, display, commercially use, or sell any StoicMatchmaker or third party proprietary information available via the Services.

By posting information or content to any profile pages, blogs, or public area of the Services, or making it accessible to us by linking your StoicMatchmaker account to any of your social network accounts, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to StoicMatchmaker and its users, an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, fully-paid, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such information and content, and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such information and content, and to grant and authorize sub-licenses of the foregoing. From time to time, we may create, test or implement new features or programs with the Services in which you may voluntarily choose to participate or may be a part of a test group with special access, in accordance with the additional Terms & Conditions of such features or programs. By your participation in such features or programs, you grant us the rights stated in this subsection in connection with the additional Terms & Conditions (if any) of such features or programs. 

You agree that you will not post any e-mail addresses, personal website address or profile page you may have on a third-party website, or other contact information with the Services or in any other communications you may have with other users.

You acknowledge and agree that StoicMatchmaker may disclose information you provide if required to do so by law, at the request of a third party, or if we, in our sole discretion, believe that disclosure is reasonable to (1) comply with the law, requests or orders from law enforcement, or any legal process (whether or not such disclosure is required by applicable law); (2) protect or defend StoicMatchmaker’s, or a third party’s, rights or property; or (3) protect someone’s health or safety, such as when harm or violence against any person (including the user) is threatened.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or the Privacy Statement or the Training Page information, StoicMatchmaker reserves the right, but has no obligation, to disclose any information that you submit to the Services, if in its sole opinion, StoicMatchmaker suspects or has reason to suspect, that the information involves a party who may be the victim of abuse in any form. Abuse may include, without limitation, elder abuse, child abuse, spousal abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. Information may be disclosed to authorities that StoicMatchmaker, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate to handle such disclosure. Appropriate authorities may include, without limitation, law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies, or court officials. You hereby acknowledge and agree that StoicMatchmaker is permitted to make such disclosure.

By using the Services, you agree to allow StoicMatchmaker to anonymously use the information from you and your experiences through the Services to continue StoicMatchmaker’s research into successful relationships and to improve the Services. This research, conducted by psychologists and/or behavior research scientists, may be published in academic journals. However, all of your responses will be anonymous, and StoicMatchmaker will not publish research containing your personal identifying information.

You agree to promptly report to Stoicmatchmaker any violation of the Agreement by others, including but not limited to, Registered Users. 

You agree to be courteous and respectful in your dealings with other users of the Services.

You agree to be courteous and respectful in your dealings with StoicMatchmaker, its business partners, or such applicable third parties.

You agree that the Services are based on Christian Principles and that the Services include Religious Activity discussions and that you will conduct yourself in a Christian Manner accordingly during your use of the Services. You agree that your failure to conduct yourself as a Christian (at the sole discretion of StoicMatchmaker) will lead to StoicMatchmker removing you from the website and refunding the current monthly membership fee. Additionally, you agree that StoicMatchmaker retains the right (in StoicMatchmaker's sole discretion) to ban you henceforward from the website.

You agree that by submitting a "Helpline Situation" via StoicMatchmaker's Contact Us page, StoicMatchmaker is under no obligation to provide you a response to your situation submitted. To reiterate, you agree that a response will be solely at StoicMatchmaker's discretion.

You agree that by submitting a "Helpline Situation" via StoicMatchmaker's Contact Us page, the situation becomes the property of StoicMatchmaker whether (or not) StoicMatchmaker provides you with a response. You agree that by submitting a "Helpline Situation" via StoicMatchmaker's Contact Us page, the situation becomes the property of StoicMatchmaker.

 

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You may not use the Services or its contents for any resale or commercial use; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices if applicable; any derivative use of the Services or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant or yourself; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools; attempt to reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure and content of the Services; use the Services in any way that could negatively impact the Services, or servers/networks used in connection with the Services; upload viruses or any code that could negatively impact the Services; use any product or application that interacts with the Services or other user’s information/content; scan or test our Services or servers/networks fused in connection with the Services for vulnerability; attempt any form of ‘profile scraping’ or other forms of data ‘harvesting” of any content contained in the Services; send or solicit any content that relates to any commercial activities; promote yourself as it relates to any other website or redirect users to another website; or send chain letters, junk mail or spam.

You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information including images, text, page layout, or forms that belong to StoicMatchmaker, its affiliates or any third party, without the prior written consent of StoicMatchmaker, its business partners, or such applicable third party.

You may not use any tags or any other “hidden text” utilizing the name or trademarks of StoicMatchmaker, its business partners, or its third party providers and distributors, without each of their express prior written consents.

You are prohibited from any illegal purpose or for any harmful purpose including harm or damage to another or Stoicmatchmaker. Example purpose(s) include posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, harassing, indecent, inflammatory, pornographic or profane material or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered illegal, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise be in violation of any law.

You are prohibited from posting information of another or impersonating another.

You are prohibited from creating more than one registration.

You are prohibited from creating another registration if your registration has been terminated.

You are prohibited from authorizing others to use your account, and you may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity. You acknowledge that StoicMatchmaker is not responsible for third party access to your account that results from theft or misappropriation of your user names and passwords. 

You are prohibited from providing any inaccurate, misleading or false information to StoicMatchmaker or to any other user.

You are prohibited from performing acts of social media trolling.

You are prohibited from advertising or soliciting any user to buy or sell any products or services through the Services. You agree not to transmit any chain letters, junk or spam e-mail to other users; send or post unsolicited bulk email to other users; or send or post other unsolicited communications of any kind through the Services to other users. Further, you will not use any information obtained from the Services in order to contact, advertise to, solicit, or sell to any user. If you breach the terms of this subsection, you acknowledge that you will have caused substantial harm to StoicMatchmaker, but that the amount of such harm would be extremely difficult to ascertain. As a reasonable estimation of such harm, you agree to pay StoicMatchmaker $75 for each such unsolicited communication you send through the Services.

Cancellation and Suspension of Account: 

StoicMatchmaker reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to our service, without notice, upon any breach of this agreement by you which is brought to our attention. Until such time though, this Agreement will remain in full force and effect while you use the Services.

StoicMatchmaker reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor the information or material you submit to the Services or post in the public areas of the Services. StoicMatchmaker will have the right to remove any such information or material that in its sole opinion violates, or may violate, any applicable law or either the letter or spirit of this Agreement or upon the request of any third party.

Either you or StoicMatchmaker may terminate your account at any time, for any reason or no reason, without explanation. You may terminate your account by accessing the “Delete Account” option under “Settings” from the member’s page Header. StoicMatchmaker also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to any of the Services, without notice, for any reason or no reason. We furthermore reserve the right to remove your account information or data from the Services and any other records at any time at our sole discretion. In the event your access to any of the Services is suspended due to the breach of this Agreement, you agree that all fees, if any, then paid to StoicMatchmaker by you will be nonrefundable.

By using our services, you agree to the use of the auto-renewal payment feature from PayPal for payment to StoicMatchmaker if StoicMatchmaker has activated this feature. Upon termination of your account by either you or StoicMatchmaker, it is your responsibility to remove the auto-renewal payment feature from your PayPal account. Stoicmatchmaker will not be liable for your failure to remove the auto-renewal payment feature from your PayPal account.

At the present time, Stoic Matchmaker’s website can accommodate 1,000 (one thousand) members per month (i.e., 1,000 memberships per month). As this number is approached, Stoic Matchmaker will use reasonable means to stop the website from accepting applications from new memberships. However, you agree that if your application for new membership is one that exceeds the 1,000 memberships per month limit, Stoic Matchmaker has the right to refund your payment without any legal recourse by you against Stoic Matchmaker. You further agree that Stoic Matchmaker always reserves the sole right to determine whether a new membership is accepted.

Refund Policy:
For paying members, if you are not satisfied with our service, notify StoicMatchmaker at contact@stoicmatchmaker.com within 25 days of purchase, and your cost will be Zero (StoicMatchmaker will refund you 100%).

 

Personal Profiles: 

You agree that your account is for your personal use only.

You agree to be solely responsible for all activities that occur under your username and password.

You are prohibited from creating more than one unique profile as a Registered User. 

You agree to complete your User Profile in its entirety immediately following clicking on the Register button; this includes posting a recent photo of yourself.

Blog Posts and Posting on Group Pages:
By posting information or content to any blogs, including Group Pages, on the Services, you agree to allow Stomatchmaker to add or remove words from such information or content posted or delete the entire posting or a portion thereof at any time.

Virtual Meetings:

For virtual meetings using Zoom® you agree that only authenticated members will be allowed to join. You also agree that as an authenticated member you will obtain a Zoom account and use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app to “sign in to join” the meetings. You further agree that members will not be able to join using the web client.

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL STOICMATCHMAKER, ITS OWNERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, AGENTS AND ATTORNEYS AND THEIR SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, RESULTING FROM ANYONE’S USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE CONDUCT OF ANY USER OR OF ANY USER INTERACTIONS OCCURRING DURING EITHER ON OR OFF USE OF THE SERVICES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, STOICMATCHMAKER’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO STOICMATCHMAKER IN SUBSCRIPTION FEES, IF ANY, FOR THE SERVICES IN THE PRECEDING TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD.

StoicMatchmaker reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, discontinue, or restrict the use of or access to the Services, or any portion of the Services, at any time and without notice or liability.

We make no representation that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, and we are not liable for any interruptions or errors contained within.

You assume all risk when using the Services. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users during and following use of the Services. StoicMatchmaker does not perform background checks on or screen any individuals who use the Services. Stoicmatchmaker is not responsible for any conduct by any user (yourself or others) during use or following use of the Services. StoicMatchmaker makes no warranties or representations of the conduct of any user of the Services. By registering with the Services, you are agreeing that StoicMatchmaker is not liable for any damages, direct or indirect, that may in any way arise to you or against you out of your use of the Services. Therefore, in the event that you suffer damages of any kind through your use of the Services, you agree to release StoicMatchmaker from any liability with respect thereof.  

Despite users of the service agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, StoicMatchmaker cannot guarantee that each user is at least the required minimum age, nor does StoicMatchmaker accept any responsibility for any content or other use of the Services by anyone under the minimum age in direct violation of these Terms & Conditions. It is possible for other users (including unauthorized users or ‘hackers’) to gain access to personal information about you through your use of the Services and to use your personal information for purposes other than those intended by you when you signed up to the Services. StoicMatchmaker is not responsible for the use of any personal information that you disclose on use of the Services.

STOICMATCHMAKER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF OTHER USERS (INCLUDING UNAUTHORIZED USERS), WHETHER THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OCCUR DURING THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE.

StoicMatchmaker is not responsible for any interruption, delay in operation or transmission, error, deletion, omission, communications failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to any user, member or subscriber communications. StoicMatchmaker is not responsible for any problems or technical errors of any telephone network, online service, servers or providers, software, computer equipment, email systems, technical problems or congestion or service interruptions on the internet or the Services or combination thereof.

ALL INFORMATION OR MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED VIA YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS ACCESSED AT YOUR OWN RISK AND DISCRETION AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL STOICMATCHMAKER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM, MOBILE DEVICE, INTERNET ACCESS, OR ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA THAT RESULTS OR MAY RESULT FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH CONTENT OR MATERIALS. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY DAMAGE OF SUCH A NATURE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DOWNLOAD OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIAL FROM THE SERVICES.

Any advice or content posted with the Services is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not designed to replace any form of professional advice. StoicMatchmaker makes no representations or warranties and hereby disclaims all liability for any actions or effects on any person following the information offered or provided with the Services.

StoicMatchmaker shall not be held responsible for any service interruption or performance failure caused by acts of God (or natural disasters), strikes, power outages, terrorism, embargoes, war, fires or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected party.

The Services may contain links to websites of third-parties, including without limitation, advertisers, which are not under the control of StoicMatchmaker, and StoicMatchmaker is not responsible for the content of any linked website or any link contained in a linked website, or any changes or updates to such websites. StoicMatchmaker provides these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply that StoicMatchmaker endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content on such third-party websites. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers or sweepstakes sponsors found on or through the Services (including payment and delivery of related goods or services, any personal information or opt-in contact information voluntarily given to advertisers and sweepstake sponsors, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings) are solely between you and such advertiser or sweepstakes sponsor. You agree that StoicMatchmaker will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings, including the sharing of the information you supply to StoicMatchmaker with advertisers or sweepstakes sponsors, or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the Services. Please visit our Privacy Policy to learn more about how we use your information.

Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the Services, but not directly by StoicMatchmaker, are those of their respective authors, and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content.

STOICMATCHMAKER DOES NOT: (i) GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE SERVICES, OR (ii) ADOPT, ENDORSE OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT MADE BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN STOICMATCHMAKER. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL STOICMATCHMAKER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANYONE’S RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT POSTED ON THE SERVICES, OR TRANSMITTED TO OR BY ANY USERS.

Disputes Between Members

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Services and that StoicMatchmaker shall have no responsibility concerning such interactions. StoicMatchmaker reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to monitor any disputes between you and other users.

Should you have any claim or action against another user you hereby agree to pursue said claim or action independently of StoicMatchmaker and you hereby release StoicMatchmaker from any claims, liability and damages associated with such a claim or action.

If you believe that your work has been infringed and posted with the Services, please contact us in writing with the following information:

  • a physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
  • identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been copied or infringed;
  • a description of where the claimed copyrighted material is to be found with the Services (of sufficient detail to allow StoicMatchmaker to locate it);
  • a written statement by the complaining party that you have a good faith, belief that the disputed material is not authorized for use by the copyright owner;
  • a written statement by the complaining party, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in this notification is accurate and truthful and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner; and
  • your contact details: name, address, telephone number and email address.

The above information must be submitted to the following address:

StoicMatchmaker, LLC
P.O. Box 1702;
10821 Red Run Blvd;
Attn: Copyright Agent
Owings Mills, MD 21117 USA

Please be aware that you might be liable for damages (including attorney’s fees and other costs) if you misrepresent any notification or claim that content is infringing upon your copyright.

Indemnity from Users:

User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless StoicMatchmaker, its officers, agents, employees, partners, affiliates, licensees and subsidiaries from any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including reasonable fees, disbursements, and other charges of Counsel), actions, proceedings, liabilities or investigations (whether formal or informal), or threats thereof, based upon, relating to, or arising in connection with any and all of the Services that StoicMatchmaker provides or claims to provide, as well as communications or meetings that you arrange on your own volition and on your own time with others who use the Services. You agree that you take sole and complete responsibility for any and all actions that might occur during any meeting, communication, or date.

You acknowledge and agree that you will indemnify and hold StoicMatchmaker, its owners, directors, shareholders, employees, affiliates, suppliers, agents and attorneys, and their successors and assigns, harmless from any and all liability, loss, demand or claim in connection with the content and all other information, material, messaging and communication you may receive from the Services and other users of the Service.

Limitation of Liability:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL STOICMATCHMAKER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR PROGRAMS, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS AND PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, EVEN IF STOICMATCHMAKER KNOWS OR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL STOICMATCHMAKER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY IN ANY FORM OF ACTION WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES INCLUDING CLAIMS SEEKING INDEMNITY, OR FOR ANY RECOVERABLE LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEED THE TOTAL ANNUAL REGISTRATION PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR ACCOUNT DURING ITS THEN-CURRENT CONTRACT YEAR AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY. IF NO REGISTRATION PRICE WAS PAID TO STOICMATCHMAER, STOICMATCHMAKER DOES NOT RETAIN ANY LIABILITY.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL STOICMATCHMAKER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, COMPENSATORY, CONSEQUENTIAL, AND/OR INCIDENTAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BODILY INJURY, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM COMMUNICATIONS OR MEETINGS WITH OTHER REGISTERED USERS OF THE SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF USERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED UNDER FALSE PRETENSES OR WHO ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD OR HARM YOU.

StoicMatchmaker and its contractors may use various ways of verifying information that users have provided. However, none of those ways are perfect, and you agree that StoicMatchmaker and its contractors will have no liability to you arising from any incorrectly verified information.

Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless StoicMatchmaker, its subsidiary and parent companies, and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents and related third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) relating to or arising out of any third party claim that (a) your use of or inability to use the Services, (b) any user postings made by you, (c) your violation of any terms of this Agreement or your violation of any rights of a third party, or (d) your violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations. StoicMatchmaker reserves the right, at its own cost, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with StoicMatchmaker in asserting any available defenses.

This indemnification also applies to group activities where we use software such as Zoom® and Skype® to record the activity for commercial purposes. You understand and agree that when software such as Zoom and/or Skype are used, that the activity is being recorded and by participating in the recorded activity, you agree to allow Stoic Matchmaker to use the recording for commercial purposes and for non-members (such as the member's family or friends who are shown or heard on the video momentarily), you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless StoicMatchmaker, its subsidiary and parent companies, and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents and related third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) relating to or arising out of any third party claim that may ensue from our use of software such as Zoom® and Skype®.

Law and Jurisdiction: 

This Agreement and any dispute between you and StoicMatchmaker arising out of your use of the Services shall be governed by the laws of Maryland and no other laws and shall be exclusively settled by means of binding arbitration / mediation using a neutral arbitrator (not a judge or jury) as follows:

  • The appointed arbitration / mediation authority will be nominated by StoicMatchmaker;
  • The arbitration / mediation proceedings shall be held in Baltimore, MD;
  • The number of arbitrators / mediators shall be one;
  • The language used in the proceedings shall be English;
  • The applicable substantive law shall be Maryland;
  • Any award granted shall be final and binding and there shall be no appeal; and
  • By using the Services and legally entering into the terms of this Agreement you hereby agree, accept, understand and warrant that you:
    • Irrevocably consent to the above arbitration / mediation agreement as the exclusive means to settle any dispute resolution between you and StoicMatchmaker;
    • Waive any objection you have now or in the future to its location, jurisdiction and terms;
    • Acknowledge and agree to give up your right to go to court to assert any dispute or claim (except for matters that may be taken to small claims court); and
    • Acknowledge and agree to give up your right to join or participate in any litigation on a class action or representative basis in a private attorney general capacity (or other similarly situated persons) with respect to any claim.

Refusal of Service

Stoicmatchmaker reserves the right to refuse service to any person for any reason. StoicMatchmaker reserves the right to terminate or suspend your registration at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, including but not limited to breach of this Agreement. Cases of fraudulent or illegal activities may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. After your Membership or Subscription is terminated for any reason, all terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

As a Member, you agree that at any time you delete your profile from the website, StoicMatchmaker is under no obligation to continue to provide services to you as a member for the remainder of the payment period for which you paid, and StoicMatchmaker also reserves the right, at it's sole discretion, to refuse to continue to provide, or provide in the future, any services to you.

Privacy:

StoicMatchmaker respects the privacy of its users and processes information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. By agreeing to the terms of this Agreement you give your consent to your information being processed according to our Privacy Policy and you warrant that the information you give is correct.

You understand and agree that although StoicMatchmaker endeavors to uphold the necessary safeguards concerning your personal data, StoicMatchmaker cannot ensure nor guarantee the safety, security or privacy of the information that you provide via the Internet or in email communications, and you hereby release us from any and all liability in connection with the use of this information by other parties.

Additional Information:

Please see our Privacy Policy page and Training Page for additional information.

Merger or Acquisition:

In order to ensure a smooth transition of the Services in the event of an acquisition, merger, reorganization, sale of any part of the Services owned by StoicMatchmaker, StoicMatchmaker may transfer your personally identifiable information to a third party as part of such acquisition, merger, reorganization or sale without notice to you, provided any such third party shall be liable to honor the terms of the Agreement.

Modifications to Service:

StoicMatchmaker will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the full operation of the Services, however StoicMatchmaker reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently the Services (or any part of the Services) with or without notice. You acknowledge and agree that StoicMatchmaker shall not be liable to you or any third party as a result of any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services that it makes.

Email Communications and Test Profiles:

By becoming a user of the Services, you hereby agree to receive email communications from StoicMatchmaker. The emails sent to you by StoicMatchmaker as part of the Services may be relationship or transactional in nature. These emails may include but are not limited to, user profile announcements, Service announcements, Service changes, administrative related communications, newsletters, or emails containing commercial offers or promotions from StoicMatchmaker as well as third parties. From time to time, StoicMatchmaker may create test dating profiles or test networking profiles for the purpose of checking and testing the functionality of our Services to improve the quality and user experience for its users.

Technical Support Policy:

StoicMatchmaker is under no obligation to provide technical support for users who do not pay for StoicMatchmaker's Services.

Data Retention Policy:

StoicMatchmaker’s Data Retention Policy is designed to help ensure compliance with legal obligations in relation to the retention and deletion of personal information. Personal information that is processed by StoicMatchmaker for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary to provide the member with our Services.

As part of our commitment to keeping users safe, we have adapted our retention policy to privately retain information on deleted profiles for a reasonable length of time as may be required to comply with the appropriate law enforcement bodies in the event of cases of harassment, bullying or other criminal acts.

Pricing of Services:

We reserve the right to change the price of our services at any time; notification to you will be made by either email (example MailChimp), the homepage of the website, the Training page of the website, or this Terms & Conditions page. 
The pricing of our services is currently on a monthly basis where one month equals 30 days.

Buying Members' Writings: The "Get Paid To Date God" Campaign:

This campaign ended on September 19, 2023. It is no longer being offered.

Revision date:

This Terms & Conditions was last revised on September 25, 2023.

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