Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ChurchLinks.io ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

ChurchLinks.io provides URL shortening, QR code generation, and digital outreach tools designed for churches and ministries. Our services allow you to:

• Create shortened, memorable URLs
• Generate QR codes for links and resources
• Track link analytics and engagement
• Manage and organize your links
• Share resources with your community

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and identification
• Accept all responsibility for activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Engage in spam, phishing, or other fraudulent activities
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

5.2 Our Content

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by ChurchLinks.io and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6. Payment and Billing

If you purchase a subscription or paid service:

• You agree to pay all fees associated with your subscription
• Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days' notice
• Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues or failures
• Circumstances beyond our control

We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from Service unavailability.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and associated data
• You remain responsible for any fees incurred before termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHURCHLINKS.IO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChurchLinks.io, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit through the Service

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ChurchLinks.io operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ChurchLinks.io regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: ryan@churchlinks.io