Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using our website and services.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Bethel Apostolic Church website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Description of Service

Bethel Apostolic Church provides a website and online services that include:

  • Information about our church, services, and events
  • Online donation and giving capabilities
  • Prayer request submission forms
  • Volunteer opportunity applications
  • Event registration and information
  • Sermon and teaching content
  • Contact and communication forms
User Accounts and Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account information
  • Use our services for lawful purposes only
  • Respect the rights and privacy of others
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Not interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Not use our services to transmit harmful or offensive content
Intellectual Property Rights

The content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, audio, video, and software, is owned by Bethel Apostolic Church or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission.

Sermons, teachings, and other spiritual content may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to Bethel Apostolic Church.

Donations and Online Giving

When making donations through our website:

  • All donations are processed securely through our payment providers
  • Donation amounts are final and non-refundable
  • We will provide donation receipts for tax purposes
  • Your financial information is protected according to our Privacy Policy
  • We reserve the right to refuse or return donations if necessary
Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our website and services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend or discontinue services for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that all content on our website is accurate, complete, or current. Information may be subject to change without notice.

Limitation of Liability

Bethel Apostolic Church shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Use our services for commercial purposes without permission
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will 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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email

legal@bethelapostolic.ca

Phone

(416) 763-1231

Address

Bethel Apostolic Church
1831 Weston Rd
York, ON M9N 1X9

Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.