Terms Of Use
Effective Date: April 27, 2025
Legal Entity: 514 Grace Church Inc. (the “Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
“Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord…” – Colossians 3:23
Thank you for visiting the website of 514 Grace Church Inc. (the “Site”). Our desire is to create a Christ-honoring, safe, and uplifting online environment for all visitors. These Terms of Use help us steward this digital space with excellence, integrity, and wisdom.
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you have questions regarding any part of these Terms, our team is available to provide clarity.
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect improvements, legal requirements, or changes in ministry services. Your continued use of the Site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
1. Purpose of This Site
This Site exists to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provide biblical teaching, ministry resources, and enable visitors to connect with the mission, services, and ministries of 514 Grace Church Inc. We strive to operate online with integrity, excellence, and Christian character (Philippians 4:8).
2. Personal and Non-Commercial Use
As long as you comply with these Terms, 514 Grace Church Inc. grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Site for personal spiritual growth and ministry-related purposes only.
You agree not to use the Site or its Content for commercial purposes, resale, unauthorized distribution, or any use not expressly permitted in these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property & Use of Content
All content on this Site—including sermons, teachings, written materials, notes, graphics, videos, livestreams, audio, music, downloadable resources, logos, and images (collectively, “Content”)—is owned or licensed by 514 Grace Church Inc. and protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Unless prior written permission is granted, you may NOT:
Reproduce, repost, copy, modify, or distribute Content;
Upload, mirror, or host Content on another website, server, or platform;
Use the Church’s name, branding, or Content for teaching, commercial, or promotional purposes.
Permitted Use:
You may download or print Content for personal study, family devotion, or small-group ministry, provided all copyright notices remain intact and content is not altered.
4. Accounts, Passwords & Security
Certain features of the Site may allow or require account creation. If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to:
Provide accurate information when creating an account;
Notify us promptly of unauthorized access or security breaches;
Not use another person’s account without their permission.
5. Online Giving & Donations
Online giving is a form of worship and a voluntary act of generosity to support the mission and ministry of 514 Grace Church Inc. (2 Corinthians 9:7).
All donations are used to advance ministry, outreach, operations, and Gospel work.
Donations are generally non-refundable unless a processing error occurs.
514 Grace Church Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Donors are encouraged to retain receipts for tax purposes.
6. Minors & Parental Consent
This Site may provide resources suitable for children; however, users under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian consent to:
Submit personal information (including prayer requests);
Create an account or profile;
Make purchases or donations;
Participate in online groups or interactive features.
Parents are encouraged to supervise their children’s online activity (Proverbs 22:6).
7. Prayer Requests, Communications & Submitted Content
When you submit prayer requests, testimonies, comments, messages, or other content through the Site, you grant the Church permission to review, share with prayer or ministry teams, and respond as appropriate.
Personal or sensitive prayer details will not be publicly shared without your consent.
You agree that any content you submit will not:
Violate the rights of others;
Contain threatening, abusive, defamatory, or inappropriate material;
Include unauthorized personal information of others.
8. E-Commerce, Courses & Digital Resources
If the Site offers products, courses, digital downloads, or event registrations:
All sales are final unless otherwise stated in writing;
Digital materials are for personal use only unless written permission is granted;
Prices, offers, and availability are subject to change without notice.
9. Prohibited Conduct
To ensure a Christ-honoring environment, you agree you will not:
Use the Site for unlawful or harmful purposes;
Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, spam, or disruptive content;
Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your identity;
Interfere with the functioning, security, or accessibility of the Site;
Harass, defame, threaten, or harm others;
Use the Site in a way that damages the mission or reputation of the Church.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party sites for convenience or resource purposes. These links do not imply endorsement. 514 Grace Church Inc. is not responsible for the content, policies, practices, or security of external sites.
LEGAL PROTECTIONS SECTION
11. Disclaimers
The Site and all Content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. 514 Grace Church Inc. does not guarantee that:
the Site, Content, services, or features will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
defects will be corrected;
files or data downloaded from the Site will be free of viruses, malware, or harmful components;
use of the Site will produce any specific spiritual, financial, or personal outcome.
All information provided on the Site is subject to change without notice. 514 Grace Church Inc. disclaims all warranties—express or implied—including, but not limited to, accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and suitability for ministry or spiritual use.
The Church is not responsible for the acts, omissions, conduct, or content of any third parties in connection with your use of the Site.
You assume full responsibility for your use of the Site and any linked sites. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site or Content is to discontinue using the Site.
The above disclaimer applies to any damages, liability, or injuries caused by:
failure of performance;
error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, or delay;
computer virus or harmful code;
communication line failure;
theft, destruction, unauthorized access, or alteration;
use of the Site, whether for breach of contract, negligence, or any other cause of action.
12. Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, in no event shall 514 Grace Church Inc. be liable to you for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from your use of the Site, even if the Church has been advised of such possibility.
To the fullest extent permitted by Georgia law, the total liability of the Church for any claim arising out of or relating to your use of the Site shall not exceed one hundred dollars (USD $100).
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 514 Grace Church Inc., along with its officers, directors, pastors, ministers, employees, volunteers, representatives, contractors, agents, successors, and affiliates, from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
your use or misuse of the Site or its Content;
your violation of these Terms;
your violation of any applicable law; or
any content you submit that infringes upon the rights of others.
14. Rights to Monitor, Disclose & Preserve Information
514 Grace Church Inc. reserves the right to monitor use of the Site and to disclose any information deemed necessary to:
comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
enforce these Terms of Use;
respond to claims that submitted data violates the rights of others;
protect the rights, property, or safety of the Church, its staff, users, visitors, or the public.
The Church may preserve any communication or data you provide through the Site if required by law or if the Church determines preservation is reasonably necessary for the purposes listed above.
15. Termination of Access
The Church may, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Site (in whole or in part) if:
you violate these Terms;
law enforcement or government agencies request it;