Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using the website at https://macclennycog.church, using our member portal, or opting in to receive SMS text messages from Macclenny Church of God, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, members, and users of our website and communications services.

Program Name: Macclenny Church of God SMS Alerts

Program Description: Macclenny Church of God operates an SMS messaging program to communicate church-related information to congregation members and visitors who have voluntarily opted in. Messages sent through this program may include:

• Service reminders and schedule changes
• Upcoming event announcements and RSVP confirmations
• Ministry updates and meeting reminders
• Prayer request acknowledgments
• Emergency church communications
• General church announcements and news

How to Opt In: You may opt in to receive SMS messages by registering an account on our church website and checking the consent box during registration, which states: "I agree to receive text messages from Macclenny Church of God about church updates, events, and announcements. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe."

No SMS messages will be sent without your explicit prior consent. Your phone number will never be used for commercial marketing, sold to third parties, or shared for advertising purposes.

Macclenny Church of God does not charge any fee for participation in the SMS messaging program. Any costs incurred are solely those imposed by your mobile carrier.

Message frequency varies. The number of messages you receive depends on church activity and your notification preferences. You may receive up to several messages per week during active periods (e.g., around major events or emergencies), and fewer messages during quieter periods.

Typical message categories and approximate frequency:

• Weekly service reminders: Up to 1–2 messages per week
• Event announcements: As events are scheduled
• Ministry updates: As needed by ministry leaders
• Emergency communications: Only when necessary

You can manage your notification preferences at any time through the member portal under Notification Settings.

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages from Macclenny Church of God at any time using any of the following methods:

After opting out via STOP, you will not receive any further SMS messages unless you re-subscribe. Opting out of SMS does not affect your church membership or access to the member portal.

If you need assistance with our SMS messaging program or have questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can reach us using any of the following methods:

By using our website and member portal, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when creating an account or submitting forms
• Use our services only for lawful, church-related purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
• Not use our services to harass, harm, or intimidate other members or staff
• Not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from our website without written permission
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials

Macclenny Church of God reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the member portal for any user who violates these terms.

All content on the Macclenny Church of God website and member portal — including text, images, logos, graphics, sermon recordings, and software — is the property of Macclenny Church of God or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may access and use content on our website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to your participation in church activities. Any other use requires prior written consent from Macclenny Church of God.

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Macclenny Church of God does not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Any defects will be corrected
• The website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Macclenny Church of God disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Macclenny Church of God, its leadership, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website, member portal, or SMS messaging services — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim (which, for free services, is zero).

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including details about our SMS messaging consent practices and opt-out procedures.

Macclenny Church of God reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also notify members via email or SMS.

Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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