Terms of Use

Please read these terms before using this site. By reading or using this site, you agree to them.

What this site is

This site publishes essays examining Jehovah's Witness organizational history and doctrine, sourced from the organization's own publications and cross-referenced against scripture. It is an independent project, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, Jehovah's Witnesses, or any of their affiliated entities.

Accuracy and sourcing

We make a genuine effort to source every historical and doctrinal claim directly to original publications, with citations provided. That said:

• We are not infallible. If you find an error, please contact us — we want to correct it.
• Quoted material from Watchtower publications and other sources is used for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.
• Scriptural interpretation reflects the views of the site's authors and contributors. We encourage you to verify everything against the primary sources and scripture directly, rather than taking our word for it — that's the whole premise of this project.

Not professional advice

Nothing on this site constitutes legal, medical, psychological, or crisis counseling advice. If you are navigating decisions about your safety, family relationships, medical care, or mental health, please consult a qualified professional. If you are in crisis, contact a crisis line or emergency services in your area.

Intellectual property

Original essays, illustrations, and site design are the property of JW Cross Check, except where explicitly noted. Quoted excerpts from third-party sources (Watchtower publications, scripture translations, academic works) remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are used under fair use principles for commentary and criticism.

You may share links to this site and quote brief excerpts of our original content with attribution. Please don't republish full essays without permission.

Third-party links

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No warranty

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Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

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