Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the FiveSixteen.church website and services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

2. Description of Services

FiveSixteen.church provides website design, development, communication, engagement, and digital ministry services specifically for churches and ministry-focused organizations.

Our services may include, but are not limited to:

• Church website redesign and enhancement
• Sermon and teaching engagement tools
• Visitor and member connection systems
• Custom ministry and communication solutions
• SMS and email communication systems
• AI-assisted ministry tools and workflows
• Free website reviews and consultations

3. Use of Our Services

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use our services in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our systems, servers, or services
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of our services
• Use our services to distribute spam, malicious software, or unauthorized promotional material
• Use our services in a manner that restricts or inhibits another user's use or enjoyment of the services
• Misrepresent your identity, church affiliation, or authority

4. SMS Communications

By providing your phone number to FiveSixteen.church, you consent to receive SMS messages related to church communications, ministry engagement, customer support, appointment scheduling, reminders, or related services.

• Message frequency may vary
• Message and data rates may apply
• You may reply STOP to opt out at any time
• You may reply HELP for assistance

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, branding, designs, and other materials ("Content"), is the property of FiveSixteen.church unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, republish, or exploit any portion of the Content without prior written permission from FiveSixteen.church.

For websites, media assets, and digital systems created specifically for your church or organization, ownership and intellectual property rights will be defined within your individual service agreement.

6. User Submissions

Any content, feedback, suggestions, media, sermon materials, or information submitted to us through our services remains your property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

By submitting content through our services, you grant FiveSixteen.church a limited license to use, host, store, reproduce, and process such content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the requested services.

7. Payment Terms

Payment terms for paid services will be outlined in individual agreements, invoices, or proposals.

Free website reviews and consultations are provided without obligation. For paid services, payment is due according to the terms specified in the applicable agreement or invoice.

Failure to make timely payments may result in suspension or termination of services.

8. User Data

We may collect and maintain certain information related to your use of our services, including submitted forms, communication records, and technical usage information necessary to operate and improve our services.

While we implement reasonable safeguards and backup procedures, you are responsible for maintaining copies of any critical content or data you submit through our systems.

9. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with or rely upon third-party providers, including hosting companies, communication providers, payment processors, analytics providers, AI systems, and messaging platforms.

FiveSixteen.church is not responsible for outages, interruptions, security incidents, or failures caused by third-party services outside our direct control.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or fully compatible with every device, platform, or ministry environment.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FiveSixteen.church shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, ministry interruption, or business opportunities arising from the use of our services.

Our total liability for any claim relating to the services shall not exceed the amount paid to us for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FiveSixteen.church and its affiliates, representatives, contractors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Content, communications, or materials submitted by you through our services

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services at any time, without prior notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or used our services improperly.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of our services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and applicable state laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and FiveSixteen.church regarding the use of our services.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:

FiveSixteen.church
Email: joe@fivesixteen.church