Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Church of South Texas website (churchofstx.com) or the Seek First mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Services

Church of South Texas provides:

• Website: Information about our church, ministries, events, and resources
• Seek First App: A free Bible study and devotional mobile application
• Resources: Children's ministry materials, study guides, and faith resources
• Contact Services: Communication channels for inquiries and prayer requests

User Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Use the services for lawful purposes only
• Respect the rights and dignity of others
• Not attempt to harm, hack, or disrupt our services
• Not use our services to spread false information or spam
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Seek First App Terms

Free Access

The Seek First app is free to download and use. Core features including Bible study tools, devotionals, and prayer tracking are available at no cost.

Premium Features

Some advanced features may require a premium subscription. Pricing and features are clearly displayed within the app. Premium subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website and app, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Church of South Texas or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Access and use the website and app for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download resources for personal ministry use
• Share content with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or trademark notices
• Reverse engineer or decompile our software

User-Generated Content

If you submit content through our contact form, prayer requests, or app features:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use it for ministry purposes
• You confirm the content does not violate any rights
• We may remove content that violates these terms

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of content. Event times, locations, and details may change without notice.

Spiritual Advice

Content provided through our services is for informational and devotional purposes. It should not replace personal Bible study, pastoral counseling, or professional advice.

Third-Party Links

Our website and app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Church of South Texas and its staff shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Children's Use

Our website and app are intended for general audiences. Children under 13 should use our services only with parental supervision and consent. Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of our services.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through the website or app. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the modified terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Technical or security concerns

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between parties
2. Mediation if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration in accordance with Texas law

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Church of South Texas regarding the use of our services.