Terms & Conditions

Last updated: February 25, 2024

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • Affiliate is a related entity or organization that operates in conjunction with the Church to further its mission and objectives, which may include but is not limited to subsidiaries, sister churches, ministry partners, or affiliated non-profit organizations. Affiliates collaborate with the Church to serve the community and advance shared goals, without necessarily involving commercial or ownership interests.

  • Country refers to: Ontario, Canada

  • Church (referred to as either “the Church”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Life Church GTA, 83 Commonwealth Ave, Toronto, ON M1K 4K4.

  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

  • Service refers to the Website.

  • Terms and Conditions (also referred as "Terms") mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Church regarding the use of the Service.

  • Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service.

  • Website refers to Life Church GTA, accessible from lifechurchgta.ca

  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the Church, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Church. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Church does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Church. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Church.

The Church has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Church shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Limitation of Liability

Regardless of any damages you might incur, the entire liability of the Church and its suppliers under any provision of these Terms, and your exclusive remedy for all such matters, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you, if any, through the Service. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Church or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, business interruption, personal injury, or loss of privacy, arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise related to any provision of these Terms. This limitation applies even if the Church or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Some jurisdictions, including certain provinces in Canada, may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such cases, the liability of the Church and its suppliers will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law in those jurisdictions.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The Service is provided to You "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE," with all faults and defects, without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, the Church, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, with respect to the Service.

This includes all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, as well as warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage, or trade practice. The Church makes no warranty or undertaking and provides no representation that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible with any other software, applications, systems, or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards, or be error-free, or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.

Additionally, neither the Church nor any of its providers make any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • The operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon.

  • The uninterrupted or error-free nature of the Service.

  • The accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service.

  • The absence of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs, or other harmful components in the Service, its servers, the content, or emails sent from or on behalf of the Church.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer. Therefore, some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. However, in such cases, the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities while using the Church's website:

  1. Violation of Laws: You shall not violate any applicable laws or regulations, including those related to copyright, trademark, privacy, and defamation.

  2. Infringement: You shall not infringe upon the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.

  3. Harassment or Abuse: You shall not engage in harassing, abusive, or threatening behavior towards other users of the Service or Church personnel.

  4. Unauthorized Access: You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or any other systems or networks connected to the Church's website.

  5. Interference: You shall not interfere with or disrupt the Church's website or servers, including transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code.

  6. Misuse of Content: You shall not use any content from the Church's website for unauthorized purposes, including reproduction, distribution, or modification without proper authorization.

  7. Solicitation: You shall not engage in unauthorized fundraising activities, commercial advertising, or promotion of goods or services without the express permission of the Church.

  8. Spamming: You shall not send unsolicited or unauthorized messages, advertisements, or other communications through the Service.

  9. Unauthorized Use of Personal Information: You shall not collect, use, or disclose personal information of other users without their consent, in violation of applicable privacy laws or Church policies.

  10. Defamation: You shall not engage in defamation, libel, or slander against the Church, its members, or any individuals or organizations associated with the Church.

  11. Violation of Community Standards: You shall not violate the community standards established by the Church for online behavior and interaction, including respectful discourse and promotion of inclusivity and diversity.

  12. Unauthorized Modification of Content: You shall not modify, alter, or tamper with any content on the Church website without proper authorization.

  13. Commercial Use: You shall not use the Service for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Church.

  14. Violation of Church Policies: You shall not violate any policies or guidelines established by the Church for the use of the Service or participation in Church activities.

The Church reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violations of these prohibited activities, including suspension or termination of access to the Service, content removal, and legal action.

User Generated Contributions

The Church welcomes and encourages contributions, including but not limited to comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content (“Contributions”), from users of the Service. However, please note that by submitting Contributions to the Church, You acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Ownership and Responsibility: You retain ownership of any Contributions You submit, but by providing Contributions to the Church, You grant the Church a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such Contributions in any form, media, or technology, whether now known or hereafter developed. You also grant the Church the right to use Your name in connection with any Contributions.

  2. Compliance with Laws: You agree that any Contributions provided by You will not violate any law, regulation, or rights of any third party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.

  3. No Obligation to Monitor: The Church does not actively monitor or control Contributions submitted by users, and therefore does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any Contributions. However, the Church reserves the right to remove or edit any Contributions that violate these Terms and Conditions or are otherwise objectionable, in the Church's sole discretion.

  4. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold the Church, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to Your Contributions, including but not limited to any claims of infringement of intellectual property rights or violation of privacy rights.

  5. Non-Endorsement: The inclusion of any Contributions on the Service does not imply endorsement by the Church. The Church disclaims any and all liability in connection with Contributions submitted by users.

By submitting Contributions to the Church, You acknowledge and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions regarding User Generated Contributions. If You do not agree with these terms, please do not submit any Contributions to the Church.

Governing Law

The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Church.

Legal Compliance Notice for Canadian Users

Our Service is intended for use by Canadian users, particularly those residing in Ontario. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. As a church based in Ontario, Canada, we are committed to ensuring compliance with relevant Canadian laws, including but not limited to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. We strive to protect the privacy and rights of our users, and we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle personal information. If you have any questions or concerns regarding legal compliance or data protection, please contact us.

For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which You are resident.

United States Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not affect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us by email: hello@lifechurchgta.ca.