Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ChurchGate (the "Service"), operated by Maxsys International Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including visitors, registered users, churches, ministries, and organizations.

Description of Service

ChurchGate is a platform designed to connect Christians across all denominations and traditions. Our Service includes:

• Social networking features for believers
• Church and ministry directory
• Mission opportunity matching
• Resource sharing and access
• Prayer networks and support groups
• Event promotion and coordination
• Communication and messaging tools

User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. Users under 18 should have parental guidance. By using our Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Connect with other believers and churches
• Share appropriate Christian content and resources
• Participate in discussions and groups
• Find and promote ministry opportunities
• Organize and attend Christian events
• Seek and offer prayer support

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use our Service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post false, misleading, or deceptive content
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or non-Christian content
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Attempt to hack or disrupt our systems
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Engage in commercial activities without permission
• Promote non-Christian religions or anti-Christian content

Content Guidelines

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post on our Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our Service.

Content Standards

All content must:

• Be respectful and edifying
• Align with Christian values and principles
• Be truthful and accurate
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Comply with applicable laws

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service, including its design, functionality, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by Maxsys International Inc. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Respect for Others' Rights

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with a detailed notice.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

User-Generated Content

We are not responsible for user-generated content or the actions of other users. You interact with other users at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Maxsys International Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maxsys International Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you post or share

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Service ends immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying notices on our platform

Your continued use of our Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Maxsys International Inc. regarding your use of our Service.

Contact Information

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