Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Welcome to First Artesia Christian Reformed Church

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

1. Website Purpose

This website is provided for informational, ministry, worship, communication, outreach, and charitable purposes related to First Artesia Christian Reformed Church.

Content may include:

Worship service information

Sermons and livestreams

Event registrations

Ministry updates

Volunteer opportunities

Prayer requests

Online giving

Educational or devotional materials

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

Violate applicable laws or regulations

Interfere with website functionality or security

Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

Distribute malicious software or harmful content

Harass, abuse, or disrupt other users

Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these terms.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content including:

Text

Graphics

Logos

Sermons

Videos

Livestreams

Audio recordings

Images

Website design elements are the property of First Artesia Christian Reformed Church or are used with permission and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

View and print content for personal, non-commercial use

Share links to publicly available content

You may not:

Reproduce content for commercial purposes

Modify or republish materials without permission

Use church branding or logos without authorization

4. Sermons, Livestreams & Media Content

Sermons, livestreams, videos, and ministry content are provided for personal worship, educational, and ministry use.

We may record or livestream church services and events where attendees may appear incidentally in photographs or video recordings. By attending public church events, you acknowledge and consent to such recording unless otherwise prohibited by law.

If you have concerns regarding media usage, please contact the church directly.

5. Online Giving & Donations

Online donations made through this website are voluntary charitable contributions.

We utilize secure third-party payment processors to handle financial transactions. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of payment services and are not responsible for errors caused by third-party processors.

Unless otherwise required by law, donations are generally non-refundable.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding charitable contribution deductibility.

6. Third-Party Services & Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, embedded content, social media platforms, livestream providers, or external services.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

Third-party content

External website availability

Privacy practices

Security policies

Accuracy of external information

Accessing third-party services is done at your own discretion and risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

Continuous website availability

Error-free operation

Accuracy or completeness of content

Compatibility with all devices or browsers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, First Artesia disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, First Artesia Christian Reformed Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

Website use

Inability to access the website

Reliance on website content

Third-party services

Technical interruptions

Unauthorized access to data

Use of this website is at your own risk.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how information may be collected and used.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

First Artesia Christian Reformed Church

Website: www.firstartesia.org