Saddleback Church San Diego Terms of Service
Effective Date: 8/25/2025

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the services, website, and communications provided by Saddleback Church San Diego ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or engaging with our church, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Services

We provide church-related services, including worship gatherings, events, community programs, and digital communications ("Services"). We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any Services at any time without notice.

3. Account Registration

In some cases, you may create an account or submit your information to engage with certain Services (such as event registrations or online forms). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your information and for all activity associated with your submissions.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services in a respectful and lawful manner. You must not:

Use the Services for any unlawful purpose

Interfere with or disrupt the Services or related systems

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems or data

5. Fees and Payments

Most Services provided by Saddleback Church San Diego are offered free of charge. However, certain events, programs, or resources may involve fees. Any applicable fees will be clearly communicated in advance and are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

6. Intellectual Property

All content provided by Saddleback Church San Diego, including messages, media, branding, and materials, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use this content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7. Confidentiality

You agree to respect the confidentiality of any sensitive or private information shared within church environments, including personal, pastoral, or organizational matters.

8. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Saddleback Church San Diego will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your use or inability to use the Services

Unauthorized access to or use of our systems or data

Any interruption or disruption of Services

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Saddleback Church San Diego, its leaders, staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services at our discretion, without prior notice, if these Terms are violated or for any other reason deemed necessary. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of ________, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Saddleback Church San Diego.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in ________, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will provide notice where appropriate. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Contact Us

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

Email: bob.wood@saddleback.com
Phone: (702) 690-0268

By engaging with Saddleback Church San Diego, you agree to these Terms of Service.

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