Terms of Service for Springfield Fellowship Church

Last Updated: 12-9-2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Springfield Fellowship Church ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website (sfcakron.com), mobile application, or online services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way 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 to any person.

Transmitting obscene, offensive, or hateful content.

Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our interactive features (e.g., prayer walls, blog comments).

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers or user accounts.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website—including but not limited to sermon audio/video, blog posts, logos, graphics, text, and images—is the property of Springfield Fellowship Church or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages or sermon media for your personal, non-commercial, and spiritual use.

Restrictions: You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or sell any content from this site without prior written consent from Springfield Fellowship Church.

4. User-Generated Content & Prayer Requests

If you submit content to our website, such as public prayer requests, testimonies, or comments:

License: You grant Springfield Fellowship Church a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our ministry activities (e.g., sharing a praise report during a service).

Moderation: We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is inconsistent with our church’s values and beliefs.

Confidentiality: Please refer to our Privacy Policy regarding how we handle confidential prayer requests versus public ones.

5. Online Giving and Donations

Springfield Fellowship Church accepts donations through our website via third-party payment processors (Stripe).

Finality: All gifts and donations made to Springfield Fellowship Church are considered final and non-refundable, except in specific instances required by law or under exceptional circumstances approved by the Church Board/Elders.

Tax Receipts: While we aim to provide accurate records for tax purposes, you are responsible for verifying your contribution data. Annual giving statements will be distributed by January 31st of the following year.

6. Event Registration and Payments

For events requiring a fee (e.g., retreats, conferences, camps):

Cancellations: Refund policies vary by event. Please check the specific registration page for the cancellation deadline and refund eligibility.

Changes: We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather, low enrollment). In such cases, we will communicate options for refunds or credits.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

A. General Disclaimer This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

B. Spiritual and Medical Disclaimer The content provided on this website, including sermons, articles, and counseling resources, is for spiritual and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or psychiatric treatment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a medical professional immediately.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Springfield Fellowship Church, its leadership, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

Your use or inability to use the website.

Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

Statements or conduct of any third party on the website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., missionary organizations, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Summit County, Ohio.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

Springfield Fellowship Church, 830 Ewart Rd, Akron, OH 44312 (330) 628-2545