Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Church Hire website and its services (“Services”). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully as they define your rights, obligations, and legal remedies.

1. Eligible Users

To use Church Hire, you must meet the following requirements:

Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements.
Registration Requirements: All users must provide accurate and truthful information during registration. False information or impersonation will result in account termination.
Legal Compliance: You affirm that your use of Church Hire complies with all local, state, and federal laws. Violating these laws or engaging in unlawful activities while using the platform will result in immediate suspension or termination.
Church Hire retains the right to modify eligibility criteria or deny access to any user at its sole discretion.

2. Eligible Uses of Church Hire

Church Hire accounts are intended solely for use by authorized representatives of a church or ministry unless permission is given to share an account. Misuse of accounts, including unauthorized sharing, is strictly prohibited and may lead to immediate termination of your account without a refund. Church Hire reserves the right to monitor account usage to ensure compliance.

3. Password and Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Sharing your login details with others is prohibited. Church Hire is not liable for any unauthorized access or activity resulting from compromised passwords. If you suspect your account has been accessed without authorization, you must notify Church Hire immediately. Any disputes over account ownership will not be mediated by Church Hire.

4. Conduct and User Responsibilities

Users agree to act lawfully and ethically while using Church Hire. Prohibited activities include:

Sharing offensive, obscene, or copyrighted material without authorization.
Engaging in fraudulent, defamatory, or harmful behavior.
Misusing the platform to disrupt other users or contractors.

Violations may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action.

5. Membership Fees and Payments

Billing: Membership fees are due upon subscription and renew automatically based on the selected billing cycle (monthly or yearly).
Payment Method: Users authorize Church Hire to charge the credit card or payment method provided during registration. You agree to maintain a valid payment method on file.
Late Payments: If your payment is declined, your account may be suspended until payment is received. Church Hire may charge penalties or late fees for overdue balances.

6. Refund Policy

Church Hire offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied within this period, you may request a refund. No refunds will be issued for unused portions of paid terms resulting from user-initiated cancellations.

7. Free and Promotional Plans

Church Hire may provide free plans or promotional codes at its discretion. Free plans may include limited features and are subject to availability. Church Hire can discontinue free plans or promotional offers at any time with a 30-day notice. Users on free plans may upgrade to paid memberships to access full features.

8. Changes to Terms

Church Hire may amend these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email and platform notifications. Users have 10 days to review changes and may close their account if they do not agree to the updates. Continued use of the platform beyond this period constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contractor Engagements

Church Hire connects churches with vetted independent contractors such as administrative assistants, media professionals, and other ministry support providers. These contractors are engaged directly by Church Hire on an independent basis and are not employees of Church Hire or of the church.

Churches may delegate tasks and communicate directly with their assigned contractor. Church Hire monitors contractor activity for professionalism, reliability, and adherence to general performance standards; however, churches are solely responsible for:

Defining and communicating tasks, deadlines, and expectations.
Evaluating the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of completed work.

Church Hire is not responsible for disputes, non-performance, or other issues related to contractor engagements. Church Hire is not liable for the performance, quality, or results of contractor deliverables. Responsibility for day-to-day direction and satisfaction with output rests with the church. Any issues arising from unclear instructions, task scope, or quality concerns must be addressed directly by the church with the assigned contractor.

Engaging contractors outside the Church Hire platform is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination.

10. Privacy and Confidentiality

Users agree to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal and church-related information shared on the platform. Church Hire will adhere to its Privacy Policy when collecting, storing, and processing user data. Misuse of user data by other parties is outside Church Hire’s control and liability.

11. Security Notifications

If Church Hire identifies a security breach, impacted users will be notified promptly. Notifications will include a description of the breach, potential risks, and measures to mitigate harm. Security alerts will be issued via email and platform notifications.

12. Liability Limitations

In the event of a default by Church Hire, the parties agree that the user’s damages shall be limited to the fees paid to Church Hire pursuant to this Agreement. Users will not be entitled to any further, incidental, or consequential damages, regardless of the nature of the claim or the circumstances. While Church Hire strives to provide reliable and high-quality services, users assume full responsibility for their interactions and decisions on the platform, including engagements with contractors or reliance on the platform’s features. This limitation of liability also extends to and protects Church Hire’s employees, owners, affiliates, and independent contractors.

13. Attorneys’ Fees and Costs

If a user defaults under these Terms, Church Hire is entitled to recover reasonable costs associated with enforcing this Agreement, including attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, and travel expenses.

14. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Church Hire, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from their actions. This includes negligence, wrongful acts, or violations of applicable laws. Users will defend Church Hire against such claims at their own expense and cover any legal costs incurred.

15. No Warranty or Guarantee

Church Hire makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding the outcomes or performance of its services. The platform and its features are provided “as is” and “as available.” Users acknowledge that Church Hire does not guarantee ministry growth, staff performance, or project outcomes. All risks associated with using the platform are assumed by the user.

16. Force Majeure

If any event occurs that materially hampers Church Hire’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and the event is beyond its reasonable control, Church Hire’s performance will be suspended for the duration of the event. Such events include, but are not limited to, Acts of God (e.g., fire, flood, earthquake), acts of terrorism or war, labor strikes, work stoppages, boycotts, government actions, or technical failures.

17. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. All disputes will be resolved exclusively in McLean County, Illinois. Users agree to submit to this jurisdiction and venue.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

19. Amendments

Church Hire reserves the right to update these Terms. Changes apply universally and will not accommodate individual user requests. Notifications will be issued for significant amendments.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and Church Hire, superseding all prior agreements. Any modifications must be made in writing and communicated by Church Hire.