Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of websites, pages, forms, online services, and other digital resources owned or operated by Saalem Church (“Saalem Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will become effective when the revised Terms are posted on our website.
Use of Our Website
The Saalem Church website is provided to help people learn about our church, ministries, beliefs, services, events, groups, programs, resources, and opportunities to participate in the life of our church.
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the website, its operation, or another person's ability to use it.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, accounts, databases, or other systems connected to the website.
Website Content
Unless otherwise indicated, content created and published by Saalem Church, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, audio recordings, sermon recordings, documents, designs, and other materials, is owned by Saalem Church or used with permission from the applicable rights holder.
Content may be viewed, shared, downloaded, or printed for personal, non-commercial use where appropriate.
You may not reproduce, sell, commercially distribute, modify, republish, or otherwise exploit Saalem Church content without permission from Saalem Church or the applicable copyright holder.
Some content appearing on our website may belong to third parties and remains the property of its respective owners.
Trademarks & Branding
The Saalem Church name, logos, graphics, and other identifying materials may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Use of Saalem Church branding in a way that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation with Saalem Church is prohibited without prior permission.
User Information & Privacy
When using our website, you may choose to provide personal information through registrations, Connect Cards, ministry forms, volunteer applications, prayer requests, giving platforms, event registrations, or other services.
Our Privacy Policy governs our collection and use of personal information.
You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and that you have the authority to provide it.
Registrations & Events
Our website may allow you to register for church services, events, camps, groups, classes, ministry programs, or other activities.
Individual events or programs may have additional requirements, policies, fees, waivers, consent forms, age restrictions, or cancellation policies.
By registering, you agree to any additional terms or requirements presented during the registration process.
Registration does not necessarily guarantee participation if eligibility, capacity, payment, consent, safety, or other program requirements are not met.
Children & Youth
Certain Saalem Church ministries, events, and programs are intended for children or youth.
Where required, registration, consent, waivers, medical information, transportation permission, photo/video permission, or other information concerning a minor must be provided or authorized by a parent or legal guardian.
Parents and guardians are responsible for reviewing the applicable requirements before registering a minor for a Saalem Church activity.
Additional safety policies and participation requirements may apply to children and youth ministries.
Event Fees & Payments
Some Saalem Church events, camps, programs, or activities may require payment.
Any applicable price, registration fee, payment schedule, cancellation policy, or refund policy will normally be communicated as part of the applicable registration or event information.
Payments made through third-party payment processors may also be subject to that provider's terms and conditions.
Donations
Our website may provide opportunities to make donations to Saalem Church.
Donations are processed through Saalem Church and/or authorized third-party giving and payment providers.
Unless otherwise indicated or required by applicable law, donations are considered voluntary contributions to support the charitable purposes, ministries, programs, and operations of Saalem Church.
Official donation receipts, where applicable, will be issued in accordance with applicable Canadian law requirements.
Submitted Information & Materials
When you voluntarily submit information or materials through our website, you confirm that you have the right to provide that information or material.
Please do not submit confidential, copyrighted, proprietary, or other material belonging to another person unless you have permission to do so.
Prayer requests, pastoral communications, registrations, personal information, and similar submissions will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable church practices.
User Conduct
When interacting with Saalem Church websites or online services, you agree not to:
Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems
Introduce viruses, malicious software, or other harmful technology
Collect personal information about other users without authorization
Impersonate another person or organization
Submit content that infringes another person's intellectual property or privacy rights
Harass, threaten, abuse, or intentionally harm another person
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Use automated systems to improperly scrape, collect, or extract information from the website
Saalem Church reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to our website or online services when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.
Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate with or link to third-party services for purposes such as:
Event registration
Church management
Online giving
Payment processing
Forms
Email communications
Video and media
Social media
Maps
Website analytics
Your use of third-party services may be governed by the terms and privacy policies of those providers.
Saalem Church is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of websites or services operated by third parties.
External Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.
Providing a link does not necessarily mean that Saalem Church endorses every statement, product, service, or piece of content available through that website.
You access third-party websites at your own discretion and should review their applicable terms and privacy policies.
Website Availability
We work to keep our website and online services available and accurate, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.
Saalem Church may change, update, suspend, remove, or discontinue portions of the website or its features at any time.
We may also correct errors or update information without prior notice.
Disclaimer
The Saalem Church website and its content are provided for general informational and ministry purposes.
While we seek to provide accurate and helpful information, we do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Information published on the website is not intended to replace professional medical, legal, financial, mental health, or other professional advice where such advice is appropriate.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Saalem Church and its pastors, board members, staff, volunteers, representatives, and service providers will not be responsible for losses or damages arising solely from your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the website or third-party services linked from it.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided through our website and related services.
The Privacy Policy forms part of these Terms & Conditions.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by and interpreted according to the applicable laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any dispute relating to these Terms or use of the website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.
Changes to These Terms
Saalem Church may update these Terms & Conditions as our website, ministries, services, or legal requirements change.
The current version will be made available on our website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Saalem Church website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to them.
Contact
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Saalem Church
21 Walkover Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 1L1
(807) 767-6938
office@saalem.com