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Terms of Service
Last updated: April 3, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church website located at buenpastorlutheran.figma.site. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. About Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a faith-based nonprofit organization located in Brooklyn, New York. Our website is provided as a public resource to share information about our worship services, community programs, events, and ministry. It is not intended for commercial use.

3. Use of the Website
Permitted use

You may use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You may browse, download, and print content for personal or educational use, provided you retain all copyright and attribution notices.

Prohibited conduct

You agree not to: • Use the website in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations • Transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation with a person or entity • Upload or transmit any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, audio clips, and software — is the property of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Limited license

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content without our express written permission.

Denominational materials

Some content may include materials from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) or other denominational sources. Such materials remain the property of their respective owners and are used with permission.

5. Donations and Financial Transactions

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a registered nonprofit organization. Donations made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. By making a donation, you confirm that:

Authorization

You are the authorized account holder of the payment method used, and you authorize us to charge the specified amount.

Tax deductibility

Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide donation receipts upon request. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

Refund policy

We are grateful for all contributions. If a donation was made in error, please contact us within 30 days at revjcruizgoodshepherd@gmail.com and we will work with you to resolve the matter.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience and information. These links do not signify our endorsement of those websites or their content. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

7. Community Programs and Events

Information about our community programs, events, and services is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Participation in any program or event may be subject to additional terms, registration requirements, or eligibility criteria communicated at the time of registration.

Photo and media release

By attending church events and programs, participants consent to being photographed or recorded for use in church publications, social media, and promotional materials. If you wish to opt out, please notify church staff.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and its representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, or your violation of these Terms of Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kings County, New York.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

7420 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Phone: (347) 369-1959

Email: revjcruizgoodshepherd@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM