Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Silver Creek ("FBCSC," "the Church," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and the resources and services we offer through it ("Services").

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Our Website

Our website is provided as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Silver Creek to share information and serve our congregation and community. Through our website you can, among other things: learn about our church history, beliefs, and staff; find information about upcoming services, events, and ministries; and make online donations and offerings. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website at any time without prior notice.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website in a lawful and respectful manner. You must not use it for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems, interfere with or disrupt the website or its security, or upload or transmit any harmful, offensive, or malicious content.

3. Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number — for example, by subscribing to updates or filling out a form — you consent to receive communications from us related to church services, events, and ministries. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in an email or by contacting the church office. Standard message and data rates may apply to any text messages. We are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

4. Online Giving and Donations

Donations made through our website are voluntary gifts to support the ministry of First Baptist Church of Silver Creek. Online payments are processed through a third-party payment provider, and by giving online you also agree to that provider's terms and privacy practices. Please review your donation details carefully before submitting. Donations are generally non-refundable; however, if you believe a gift was made in error or in an incorrect amount, please contact the church office and we will work with you in good faith to resolve it. FBCSC will provide giving records or receipts consistent with applicable tax laws.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and the church's name and marks — is the property of First Baptist Church of Silver Creek or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the life of the church. You may not otherwise copy, reproduce, distribute, or use our content without our prior written permission.

6. Privacy

We respect your privacy and handle any personal information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by FBCSC. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites, and providing a link does not imply our endorsement.

8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Our website and its content are 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, First Baptist Church of Silver Creek is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our website.

9. Termination of Access

We may restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]