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Calvary Chapel Villages

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: April 23, 2026

Welcome to the website of Calvary Chapel Villages (“Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of our website, including those who register for events, submit prayer requests, sign up for newsletters, or make donations online. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Our Website

This website is operated by Calvary Chapel Villages, a nonprofit religious organization located at 13563 County Rd 101, Oxford, FL 34484. Our website is provided as a ministry resource to share information about our church, facilitate online giving, enable event registration, and connect our community.

Our website is not intended to serve as a substitute for in-person pastoral care, counseling, or spiritual direction.

2. Use of Our Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with the mission of our church. Permitted uses include:

  • Viewing information about our church, ministries, and events
  • Registering for events and programs
  • Making donations online
  • Signing up for our newsletter or email communications
  • Submitting prayer requests
  • Accessing sermons, devotionals, or other ministry content we make available

Prohibited Use

You agree not to use our website to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law or regulation
  • Transmit spam, unsolicited messages, or any form of harassment
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or systems
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect information from our website without our express written permission
  • Impersonate any person, church staff member, or organization
  • Post or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
  • Use our website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation

3. Online Giving and Donations

We accept online donations to support the ministry and operations of our church. By submitting a donation through our website, you agree to the following:

  • All donations are voluntary and made in good faith
  • Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly and we will review the situation on a case-by-case basis
  • Recurring donations may be canceled at any time by contacting us or through the giving portal
  • Donation transactions are processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full payment card information
  • We are a tax-exempt religious organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Consult your tax advisor for guidance
  • Annual giving statements are available upon request for tax purposes

We reserve the right to decline or refund donations at our discretion.

4. Event Registration

When you register for events or programs through our website:

  • You agree to provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Registration does not guarantee participation if capacity is exceeded or eligibility requirements are not met
  • Some events may have fees; payment terms will be disclosed at the time of registration
  • Cancellation and refund policies, if any, will be specified for each event
  • We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events and will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants

For events involving minors, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and accurate emergency contact information.

5. Newsletter and Email Communications

By signing up for our newsletter or email list, you consent to receive communications from us including announcements, event information, devotionals, and ministry updates.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly
  • We will process unsubscribe requests promptly, though you may receive one or two additional emails while your request is being processed
  • We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes

6. Prayer Requests

We are honored to receive prayer requests through our website and take them seriously. By submitting a prayer request:

  • You understand that prayer requests may be shared with our pastoral staff and designated prayer team members
  • You agree not to submit prayer requests that contain harmful, threatening, or inappropriate content
  • We reserve the right to decline to act on submissions that contain offensive or inappropriate material

Prayer requests and pastoral interactions available through this website are not a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, or emergency services. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact emergency services (911) or a crisis helpline immediately.

7. Children’s Ministry and Minors

Portions of our website relate to programs for children and youth. The following terms apply:

  • Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising their minor children’s use of our website
  • Children under 13 may not independently submit personal information on our website without verifiable parental consent
  • Registration for children’s programs must be completed by a parent or legal guardian
  • By registering a child for a ministry program, you represent that you are that child’s parent or legal guardian and that all information provided is accurate

8. Intellectual Property

All content on our website — including text, sermons, devotionals, images, graphics, logos, audio, and video — is the property of Calvary Chapel Villages or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, download, and print content from our website for your personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content on social media or with others

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Modify or create derivative works from our content without permission
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from our content

To request permission to use our content, please contact us at info@ccvillages.org.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, online giving portals, and streaming services. These links are provided for your convenience.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties including:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the website

We make no representations or warranties about the suitability of information on our website for any purpose. Use of the website is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Calvary Chapel Villages, its leadership, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — our website or its content.

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Calvary Chapel Villages and its leadership, staff, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of or access to our website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party
  • Any content you submit through our website

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall first be addressed through good-faith communication with our church leadership. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Oxford, FL in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless otherwise required by law.

Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect intellectual property or prevent irreparable harm.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Contact Us

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

Calvary Chapel Villages

13563 County Road 101

Oxford, FL 34484

Phone: 352-350-1655

Email: info@ccvillages.org

Website: https://ccvillages.org

We will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable time, typically within 7 days.