Terms & Conditions
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
Introduction to Our Terms of Use
Welcome to Encounter Church! Thank you for visiting our website and app. These terms of use (the "Terms of Use") govern your access to and use of our digital platforms, including encounterchurch.org and our associated services and tools (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our website, app, or any of our Services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. Please take the time to read them carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Marketing Team.
NOTICE REGARDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION: In accordance with our principles, these Terms of Use include provisions for dispute resolution based on mediation, as inspired by 1 Corinthians 6:1-8. In case mediation does not resolve the dispute, arbitration will be the next step, with certain limitations. Unless you opt out, you agree to pursue claims against Encounter Church on an individual basis, not as part of any class or representative action or proceeding.
1. Modification of the Terms of Use
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time, and your continued use of our website, app, or Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will post any material changes on this page and, if necessary, notify you by email. Please check periodically for updates, and note the revision date at the top of the page.
2. Access, License, and Privacy
2.1 Access and License
As long as you are not under the age of thirteen (13), we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access our digital platforms and use the Services for personal and noncommercial purposes.
2.2 Privacy
We respect your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs your use of our website, app, and Services, to understand our privacy practices.
3. Registration Policy and Account Security
To access certain features, you may need to create an Encounter Church account. Please provide accurate and up-to-date information. Keep your account information confidential and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access. We reserve the right to disable any account at our discretion.
4. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website, app, or Services may contain links to third-party websites ("Linked Sites"). We are not responsible for the content of Linked Sites and provide these links for your convenience. Please review the terms and privacy policies of Linked Sites.
5. Intellectual Property Rights; Content; Copyright Infringement Notification Process
5.1 Intellectual Property Rights
Materials, content, and services on our digital platforms are protected by intellectual property rights. Encounter Church and its licensors own these rights, and these Terms of Use do not transfer any ownership to you.
5.2 Your Content
You may post content on our platforms ("Your Content"). You retain ownership, but by submitting Your Content, you grant Encounter Church a license to use, reproduce, and promote it.
5.3 Prohibited Content and Conduct
Please refrain from posting unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and refrain from engaging in prohibited activities outlined in these Terms of Use.
5.4 Transmission of Your Content
Understand that transmitting Your Content over the internet may be necessary for the use of our Services. You consent to Encounter Church's interception and storage of Your Content.
5.6 Copyright Infringement Notification Process
If you believe your copyright is infringed, follow our Copyright Infringement Notification Process. We will address infringement claims promptly.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties/Limitation of Liability
Our Services are provided "as is." Encounter Church and its affiliates disclaim all warranties, and we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. Your use of our Services is at your own risk.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Encounter Church harmless from any losses, expenses, or damages resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use or any related actions.
8. Injunctive Relief
Encounter Church may seek injunctive relief for breaches of these Terms of Use, in addition to other remedies.
9. Arbitration Agreement and Waiver of Class Action
Disputes will be resolved through arbitration, with limited exceptions. You may opt-out within 60 days of first using our Services. Federal law and Florida law govern these Terms of Use.
10. No Waiver; Severability
No waiver of breach constitutes a waiver of future breaches. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, it will be replaced with an enforceable provision closest to the original intent.
11. Assignability
Encounter Church may assign rights without notice. You may not transfer your rights without our written consent.
12. Relationship
These Terms of Use do not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency relationship between you and Encounter Church.