Terms of Use
Effective date: {{DATE}}
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the New Jerusalem City of God — Church Without Walls website (“Site”). They align with industry best practices outlined by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, TermsFeed guidance, Apple and Google platform policies, and other applicable standards.
1. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You may not attempt unauthorized access, transmit malware, harass others, or engage in any activity that disrupts or damages the Site or its services.
2. Worship & Community Content
All sermons, devotionals, videos, images, and other materials are owned by or licensed to New Jerusalem City of God. You may share content for personal, non-commercial worship use with proper attribution. Any other use requires our written permission.
3. User Submissions
When you submit prayer requests, testimonies, or comments, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, modify, and share that content for ministry purposes (e.g., responding to requests, encouraging the community). Do not submit confidential or sensitive information you do not want shared.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site links to third-party platforms such as Zoom, donation processors, or social networks. Their terms and privacy policies govern your interactions with them; we are not responsible for third-party content or practices.
5. Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, or specific outcomes from worship, counseling, or pastoral care.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, New Jerusalem City of God and its leaders are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site. In no event will liability exceed the amount you paid (if any) for Site access.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of another’s rights.
8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to first attempt good-faith resolution. If unresolved, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration or a court of competent jurisdiction in Washington, D.C.
9. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect new guidance or operational needs. The “Effective date” above will note the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, email info@newjerusalemcog.org or write to New Jerusalem City of God — Church Without Walls, P.O. Box {{number}}, Washington, D.C., USA.