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Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Website: https://www.gladtidingscogicflint.org
Welcome to the official website of Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ (“Glad Tidings,” “we,” “our,” or “the church”), located in Flint, Michigan. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Use of Website
This website is provided for your personal, spiritual, and informational use. You agree not to misuse or disrupt the website, attempt unauthorized access, or engage in any behavior that would impair the website’s functionality or integrity.
You agree not to reproduce, distribute, or exploit any portion of the site for commercial purposes without express written permission from Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, photos, audio, video, sermon recordings, and downloadable materials—is the property of Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ or its content providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Use of any material from this site without permission for reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited.
3. Online Giving
We offer secure digital giving through trusted third-party platforms such as Givelify. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable. By using these services, you agree to their respective terms of use and privacy policies.
Glad Tidings is not responsible for processing delays, service outages, or data breaches that occur on third-party giving platforms.
4. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., giving platforms, social media, or event platforms). These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement. Glad Tidings is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
5. Privacy
We respect your privacy. Any personal information voluntarily submitted through our forms (e.g., contact, prayer requests, sign-ups) will be used solely for ministry communication and will not be sold or shared without consent. For more, please review our Privacy Policy [link to Privacy Policy page].
6. Disclaimer
All content on this website is provided “as-is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or free from error.
Glad Tidings reserves the right to modify, remove, or update website content at any time.
7. Limitation of Liability
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website, including but not limited to performance delays, technical failures, or content inaccuracies.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought in the courts of Genesee County, Michigan.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ
Flint, Michigan
PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Website: https://www.gladtidingscogicflint.org
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ (“Glad Tidings,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website.
By visiting or interacting with this site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1.What We Collect
We may collect and store the following information when you voluntarily provide it:
Name, phone number, and email address (e.g., through contact or prayer request forms)
Donation/payment information (processed securely through third-party services like Givelify)
Any message or inquiry you submit
IP address and browser information (for basic analytics and site security)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
Communicate about services, events, or church updates
Process online donations (via secure third-party platforms)
Improve website performance and visitor experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with outside parties, except where required by law or as necessary to process donations.
3. Third-Party Services
Glad Tidings uses secure third-party platforms for online giving, analytics, and form submissions. These may include:
Givelify (for giving)
Google Workspace (email communication)
Embedded media (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
We encourage you to review their privacy policies when using those services.
4.Security
We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information, including SSL encryption on our website and secure giving portals. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use discretion when submitting personal information.
5. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If such information is inadvertently submitted, it will be deleted upon discovery.
6. Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving email communications from us at any time. Simply reply with “unsubscribe” or email [email protected].
7. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
For questions about this policy, or to update or request removal of your personal data, contact us:
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ
Disclosure Statement
Transparency & Purpose
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ is a nonprofit religious organization committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This website exists for informational, spiritual, and outreach purposes.
All sermons, images, videos, and written content shared on this site are intended for edification, encouragement, and ministry growth. Occasionally, external platforms such as YouTube or Givelify may be embedded or linked, and we may receive insights (but not private information) based on usage data.
We do not receive compensation for promoting any third-party products or services. All giving links (e.g., Givelify) are purely for ministry donations and are processed securely through their respective platforms.
DMCA Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Website: https://www.gladtidingscogicflint.org
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ (“Glad Tidings,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of this website to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we will respond to valid notices of copyright infringement and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to content.
1. Copyright Infringement Notifications
If you believe that material on our website infringes your copyright, you must send us a written notification that includes the following:
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or person authorized to act on their behalf
Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to allow us to locate it on the site
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
2. Submit DMCA Notices To:
Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ
Attn: DMCA Compliance
📧 Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “DMCA Notice – Copyright Infringement”
We reserve the right to request additional information before removing content or taking further action.
3. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to the same contact above. Your counter-notification must include:
Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the content removed or disabled and its location prior to removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, phone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Genesee County, Michigan, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice
4. Repeat Infringer Policy
We may, at our discretion, terminate access for users who are repeat infringers of copyright.
5. Protecting Our Content
All content on this website—including sermon recordings, images, videos, written devotionals, and church media—is protected under U.S. copyright law. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution may be subject to legal action.
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