Terms & Conditions

Understand how we protect your privacy, manage online giving, and provide access to our website and services.

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms govern your use of the Echo.Church website and all related content, features, and services. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Use of the Site

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes related to exploring or participating in the ministries, teachings, events, and services of Echo.Church.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its servers.
  • Upload or transmit harmful code, spam, or disruptive content.
  • Copy, distribute, modify, or reproduce any content without permission.

Echo.Church reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for anyone who violates these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, sermons, teaching materials, videos, photos, worship music, and design elements—is the property of Echo.Church or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view or download content only for personal use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display content without express written consent from Echo.Church.

Echo.Church trademarks (including the Echo.Church name and logo) may not be used without permission.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit content—such as forms, prayer requests, comments, testimonies, or media—you grant Echo.Church a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content for ministry purposes.

You agree that your submissions will not:

  • Violate the rights of others,
  • Contain offensive, harmful, or unlawful material, or
  • Include confidential or sensitive information you do not wish to be shared.

Prayer requests may be shared with staff or volunteer teams unless otherwise indicated.

5. Online Giving & Donations

Echo.Church partners with third-party services (including Overflow and others) to process online donations. By giving through the Site, you agree to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party processors. Please note:

  • All donations are voluntary.
  • Refunds may be issued only under limited circumstances at the discretion of Echo.Church.
  • Echo.Church is a registered nonprofit organization; donors are responsible for confirming tax-deductibility with a tax professional.

Echo.Church is not responsible for errors or security issues related to third-party giving platforms.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. Echo.Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of any external sites.

Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and is governed by their respective terms and policies.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. Echo.Church does not guarantee that:

  • The Site will be error-free or uninterrupted,
  • Content will be accurate or up to date, or
  • The Site will be free from viruses or harmful components.

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Echo.Church and its staff, volunteers, officers, contractors, and affiliates are not liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the Site,
  • Reliance on any information provided on the Site,
  • Technical failures,
  • Unauthorized access or alterations to your submissions,
  • Issues arising from third-party services.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

9. Privacy & Data Use

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Children’s Use

Echo.Church is committed to protecting children’s privacy. If you are under 13, you may only use this Site with the involvement of a parent or guardian. Certain forms or activities may require parental consent.

11. Media Use at Echo.Church Events

Echo.Church may capture photos, video, or audio at events and services. By attending an Echo.Church event or participating in on-site activities, you grant permission for Echo.Church to use your likeness in promotional materials unless you request otherwise.

12. Changes to These Terms

Echo.Church may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Echo.Church
Email: info@echo.church
1172 Murphy Ave. Ste 130

San Jose, CA 95131

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