These Terms of Use ("Terms" or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of this website (the "Site"), which is owned and operated by New Prospect Baptist Church ("the Church," "we," "us," or "our").
By visiting or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.
Headings are provided for convenience only.
1.1. The Site is operated for the purpose of providing information about New Prospect Baptist Church, its ministries, events, worship services, and related activities, and may also enable the making of donations or contributions and, where applicable, the purchase of physical goods, digital resources, and services (collectively, "Church Resources").
1.2. These Terms apply to the use of the Site, any donations or contributions made through or in connection with the Site, any purchases of Church Resources made through or in connection with the Site, and the relationship between visitors, donors, supporters, and the Church.
1.3. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1.4. Any account access (if provided) is personal and non-transferable.
2.1. The Site provides information, contact forms, options to submit prayer requests or inquiries, options to make donations or contributions, and access to Church Resources.
2.2. Information may be collected automatically or voluntarily when interacting with the Site, as described in the Privacy Policy available on the Site.
3.1. If registration or account creation is required to access certain Church Resources or services, accurate and complete information must be provided.
3.2. Registration is optional unless it is specifically required for a particular resource or service.
4.1. The Church may update, modify, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time.
4.2. Certain services offered through the Site may depend on third-party providers. The Church is not responsible for the performance, reliability, or availability of any third-party service.
4.3. Access to digital resources may require internet connectivity and compatible devices. Access to physical goods depends on shipping conditions. These factors are outside the Church's control.
4.4. The Church is not responsible for delays, interruptions, or failures caused by events beyond its control.
4.5. Technical issues may occur, and the Church is not responsible for losses resulting from such issues.
4.6. The Site and all Church Resources are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, except where required by law.
4.7. To the extent permitted by law, the Church is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site or Church Resources.
5.1. All content on the Site, including text, graphics, images, audio, video, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Church.
5.2. Visitors may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or create derivative works based on any content from the Site without prior written permission, except as otherwise permitted under applicable law (for example, limited personal or congregational use for worship and study, where expressly allowed on the Site).
5.3. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
6.1. The Site or Church Resources may include general information or educational and spiritual materials, including but not limited to content related to faith, personal growth, family life, health, wellness, finances, or similar areas.
6.2. Such information is provided for general and spiritual guidance only and does not constitute professional advice (including but not limited to medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice).
6.3. Visitors are responsible for seeking appropriate professional guidance for their personal circumstances when needed.
6.4. The Church is not responsible for decisions or actions taken based on content found on the Site or in the Church Resources.
7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Church is not liable for:
7.2. If liability is established in connection with a purchased Church Resource, the total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for that specific resource.
8.1. The Site may include external links, embedded content, analytics tools, marketing technologies, donation processors, or other third-party services.
8.2. The Church is not responsible for third-party content, performance, accessibility, privacy practices, or security.
8.3. Use of third-party services is at the visitor's own risk.
9.1. Users with accounts must maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials.
9.2. Any unauthorized access or suspected breach must be reported immediately.
9.3. The Church may suspend or terminate account access if misuse, fraud, or violations of these Terms are suspected.
10.1. The Church is not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, government actions, network outages, public health emergencies, or other extraordinary events.
(Applies to donations, physical goods, digital resources, and services)
11.1. The Site may allow visitors to make voluntary donations or contributions in support of the ministries and activities of New Prospect Baptist Church, and may also facilitate the purchase of physical goods, digital resources, online content, or services related to the Church's mission.
11.2. Where applicable, prices or suggested donation amounts displayed on the Site may include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.
11.3. Suggested donation amounts, prices, Church Resources, and offerings may change without prior notice.
11.4. Payment or donations may be processed on the Site or via external systems. Donors and purchasers must provide accurate billing and contact information.
11.5. Delivery:
11.6. Risk of loss for physical goods transfers to the recipient once the item is handed to the shipping provider, unless otherwise required by law.
11.7. If a Church Resource becomes unavailable after purchase, the purchaser will be notified and either refunded or offered an alternative, as required by law.
12.1. Cancellations, returns, and refunds are handled in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws and, where relevant, applicable charitable giving regulations.
12.2. When no specific legal requirements apply, the following general terms are used:
Digital Resources
Cancellation is allowed within 14 days if the resource has not been accessed, downloaded, or used, unless otherwise stated at the time of contribution or purchase.
Physical Goods
Cancellation is allowed within 14 days of receiving the item, provided it is unused and in its original condition, unless otherwise stated at the time of contribution or purchase.
Return shipping may be the recipient's responsibility unless otherwise required by law.
Defective or incorrect goods will be replaced or refunded according to applicable legal obligations.
Services or Events
Cancellation is allowed within 14 days unless the service, event, or activity has already begun or been completed, or unless a different policy is specified at the time of registration or purchase.
Donations
Donations and contributions to the Church are generally voluntary and non-refundable, except where a refund is required by law or is granted at the Church's discretion in exceptional circumstances.
12.3. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise required by law or agreed in writing.
Visitors, donors, and purchasers agree to the following:
The Church may suspend or terminate access to the Site or cancel orders under the following circumstances:
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where New Prospect Baptist Church is based (Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States), unless otherwise required by law.
Disputes must be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
16.1. If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
16.2. The Church may assign or delegate its rights and obligations under these Terms to third parties where appropriate to support its ministries and Site operations, without restriction, and subject to applicable law.
16.3. These Terms constitute the entire agreement governing the use of the Site.
16.4. For inquiries, visitors may use the contact details provided on the Site's contact page or may contact New Prospect Baptist Church at its physical location at 691 Hwy 84 West, Brookhaven, MS.
