Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: December 8, 2024

Welcome to ChurchNavigator.com. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ChurchNavigator.com, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

ChurchNavigator.com provides an online platform that helps users discover churches, pastors, and Christian events. We gather and organize information from Christian ministries to create a searchable directory.

Our Services Include:

• Church profiles and ministry information
• Pastor listings and leadership details
• Christian event calendars and programs
• Search and discovery tools
• Contact information and directions

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use ChurchNavigator.com only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate ChurchNavigator.com, our employees, or other users
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the service
• Use any automated system to access the service without our permission
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the service

3.2 User Content

If you submit content to our platform (such as reviews, comments, or church information), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our services.

4. Church and Ministry Listings

4.1 Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about churches, pastors, and events. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our platform. Churches and ministries are responsible for keeping their information current.

4.2 Listing Requirements

Churches and ministries listed on our platform must:

• Be legitimate Christian organizations
• Provide accurate contact and location information
• Update their information regularly
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4.3 Right to Remove Listings

We reserve the right to remove any listing at our discretion, including listings that violate our terms, contain inaccurate information, or are reported for inappropriate content.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The content, features, and functionality of ChurchNavigator.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by ChurchNavigator.com and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

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

6. Third-Party Links and Content

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ChurchNavigator.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChurchNavigator.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the service
• Any information obtained through the service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to the service

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ChurchNavigator.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of ChurchNavigator.com is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

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

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ChurchNavigator.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@churchnavigator.com