City Wave Church - Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 2025

Welcome to City Wave Church! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of thecitywavechurch.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

1. General Information

City Wave Church ("we," "us," or "our") is a faith-based organization dedicated to spreading the message of Jesus Christ through various ministries, online content, and community outreach.

2. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to sermons, videos, images, text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is the property of City Wave Church or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use Website content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Sharing sermons, teachings, and other materials is encouraged but must be done without modification and with proper attribution to City Wave Church.

2.2 Prohibited Use

No content may be copied, modified, republished, or distributed for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
Unauthorized use of any materials may result in legal action.
No content may be copied, modified, republished, or distributed for slander use for example to use online to discredit the church or used in sermons to discredit the church. May result in legal action.

3. Donations, Tithing, and Giving

City Wave Church accepts tithes, offerings, and other donations to support its ministry and outreach efforts. By making a donation, you acknowledge the following:

No Refunds: All donations are considered final and non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, contact us at Info@thecitywavechurch.com.
Tax Deductibility: City Wave Church is a registered nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible; however, donors should consult their tax advisors for specifics.
Tithe.ly and Payment Processing: Online giving is processed through Tithe.ly or other secure third-party payment providers. We do not store or process your payment details directly.

4. User Accounts and Profiles

If you create an account on our Website (e.g., for prayer requests, event sign-ups, or media access), you agree to:

Provide accurate and current information.
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in inappropriate activity.

5. Online Community and Social Media Engagement

When engaging in discussions, comments, or social media interactions related to City Wave Church, you agree to:

Use respectful and appropriate language.
Refrain from posting offensive, defamatory, or misleading content.
Not spam, solicit, or promote unauthorized products/services.

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or ban users who violate these guidelines.

6. Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described therein.

7. Third-Party Links and External Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media, or ministry partners). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

City Wave Church, its pastors, staff, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of this Website or reliance on its content.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.