Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: March 24, 2025
Welcome to the Greater Tabernacle MB Church website, mygtcc.org. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and the content and services provided through it.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
1. Use of the Website
This website is provided by Greater Tabernacle MB Church (“GTCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) for informational, educational, and spiritual purposes related to our church community, ministries, and activities.
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the website.
You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the website, including, without limitation:
- Accessing data not intended for you.
- Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the website or systems.
- Attempting to interfere with service to any user, host, or network.
- Sending unsolicited email, including promotions and/or advertising of products or services.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, video clips, and the selection and arrangement thereof, as well as sermons and other religious content, is the property of Greater Tabernacle MB Church or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of GTCC.
You may view, print, and download portions of the content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the content. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content on this website is strictly prohibited without the express prior written permission of GTCC.
The Greater Tabernacle MB Church name, logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of GTCC. They may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not GTCC’s, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages or discredits GTCC.
3. User Submissions (Contact Form)
Any information you provide to us through the “Contact Us” form on the website (such as name, email, phone, and message) is governed by our Privacy Policy. You agree that any information you submit is truthful and that you will not submit malicious, false, or unlawful content. We reserve the right to remove or reject any submissions that we deem inappropriate or in violation of these Terms.
4. Donations and Financial Transactions
The website provides links to external platforms (specifically ChurchTrac, which uses Stripe) to facilitate online donations. When you make a donation by clicking these links, you are redirected to and interacting with the third-party service provider’s platform.
Greater Tabernacle MB Church uses these third-party services for processing donations. We do not process or store your sensitive payment card information directly on our website. Your donation transaction, including the handling of payment information, is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policy of the third-party provider (ChurchTrac/Stripe).
GTCC is not responsible for any errors or issues that may arise during the donation process on the third-party platform.
5. Membership Management
The website provides links to external platforms (specifically ChurchTrac) for membership applications or management. When you use these links, you are redirected to and interacting with the third-party service provider’s platform.
Your interaction with the ChurchTrac membership system is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policy of ChurchTrac. GTCC is not responsible for the operation or any issues that may arise during the membership application or management process on the third-party platform.
6. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by Greater Tabernacle MB Church (e.g., ChurchTrac, Mailchimp, links to external articles or resources).
GTCC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or make any representations about these sites. You acknowledge and agree that Greater Tabernacle MB Church shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Greater Tabernacle MB Church makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on this website. You expressly agree that your use of this website is at your sole risk.
To the full extent permissible by applicable law, GTCC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. GTCC does not warrant that this website, its servers, or email sent from GTCC are free of viruses or other harmful components.
While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, the content on this website may not always be current or complete. The content is for informational and inspirational purposes and should not be considered professional advice (e.g., legal, financial, medical).
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Greater Tabernacle MB Church, its directors, officers, employees, or representatives be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website, any content obtained from the website, or any interactions with or reliance on third-party websites linked from our site.
This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if GTCC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, GTCC’s liability in such jurisdictions shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Greater Tabernacle MB Church, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least [7 days] notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Greater Tabernacle MB Church
1240 S Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois
Email: info@mygtcc.org
Phone: 773-928-7737