1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the website of Our Church(the “Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website or services.
2. Use of Website
Permitted Uses
You may use our Website for lawful purposes related to:
- Learning about our church and ministries
- Registering for events and programs
- Making online donations
- Submitting prayer requests
- Accessing spiritual resources
- Contacting church staff
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Website to:
- Engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activity
- Harass, threaten, or defame others
- Upload malicious code or viruses
- Impersonate church staff or members
- Collect information about other users
- Interfere with website security or performance
- Post inappropriate or offensive content
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to:
- Sermons, teachings, and Bible studies
- Church logos, graphics, and designs
- Photographs and videos
- Written content and resources
- Audio recordings and podcasts
is the property of Our Church and is protected by copyright laws. You may download and use content for personal, non-commercial use but may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission.
4. Online Donations
Donation Policy
- All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
- Donations are non-refundable
- We provide electronic receipts for all donations
- Donation processing is handled by secure third-party providers
- We maintain confidentiality of all donation records
Recurring Donations
For recurring donations, you may cancel or modify your donation schedule at any time by contacting our church office or through your donor portal.
5. User Content
When you submit content to our Website (prayer requests, event registrations, contact forms, etc.):
- You grant us permission to use the content for ministry purposes
- You confirm you have the right to share the information
- Prayer requests may be shared with prayer team members
- We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content
- Content should be respectful and aligned with Christian values
6. Event Registrations
When registering for church events:
- Registration may require payment or deposits
- Cancellation policies vary by event
- Refunds are subject to event-specific terms
- We may photograph or video events for ministry use
- Participants agree to follow event guidelines and codes of conduct
Specific event terms will be provided during registration.
7. Privacy
Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it only for ministry purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Bible study resources
- Christian ministry websites
- Payment processors
- Event registration platforms
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Links do not imply endorsement.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Website and content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy of all information
- Completeness of content
- Results from using our resources
Spiritual guidance provided through our Website is for educational purposes and should not replace professional counseling or medical advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
Our Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Use or inability to use our Website
- Unauthorized access to your information
- Errors or omissions in content
- Interruption of service
- Conduct of other users
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Our Church, its staff, volunteers, and members from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our Website or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of our Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We will notify users of significant changes through website announcements.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Website at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in behavior harmful to our church community.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of your statewithout regard to conflict of law principles.