Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the National Catholic Church website ("Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Website Services

Our Website provides various services and content, including but not limited to:

• Information about our church and its mission
• Daily scripture readings and reflections
• Church documents and pastoral letters
• Information about sacraments and services
• Church news and announcements

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of the National Catholic Church or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view the content on our Website for personal, non-commercial use
• Print reasonable portions of the content for personal reference
• Share links to our content through social media or email

4. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Website may include:

• Content from the Bible API and other scripture sources
• Links to third-party websites
• Social media integration features

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Links to such websites do not constitute an endorsement.

5. User Responsibilities

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when submitting forms
• Use the Website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the rights of other users and the church
• Not attempt to circumvent any security features

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the National Catholic Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the National Catholic Church, its clergy, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these terms.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.