Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 3, 2024

Introduction to Our Terms of Use

We offer a variety of opportunities to engage with Crossings Community Church and its affiliated legal entities ("Crossings", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") represent our digital platforms, including crossings.church, resources.crossings.church, and clinic.crossings.church (collectively referred to as our "Websites"), as well as the array of services and tools associated with these Websites (encompassing any mobile applications and software downloaded from our Websites or obtained elsewhere) (referred to collectively as the "Services").

Access to the Websites and Services is EXCLUSIVELY GRANTED TO INDIVIDUALS AGED 13 YEARS OR OLDER. We encourage you to review these Terms of Use carefully. While we've endeavored to keep this document straightforward, please contact our dedicated Web Support Team if you have any questions. By accessing this Website or utilizing our Services, you implicitly agree to adhere to our Terms of Use, including our Privacy Policy seamlessly incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

NOTICE REGARDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Aligned with the principles of 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, these Terms of Use encompass provisions necessitating the mediation of all disputes that may arise between you and Crossings. Additionally, the Terms include an arbitration agreement, mandating that, with limited exception, claims against us must be submitted to binding and conclusive arbitration if mediation fails to resolve the dispute. Unless you choose to opt-out, your pursuit of claims against Crossings will be limited to an individual basis, precluding participation in any class or representative action or proceeding. Moreover, you will solely be entitled to seek relief, including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief, on an individual basis.

Modification of the Terms of Use.

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, these Terms of Use are subject to periodic revisions, and your continued use of this Website or our Services following such changes signifies your acceptance thereof. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates. Any modifications to the Terms of Use will be promptly posted on this page. In the event of material alterations, we will notify you via email (if we have your email address on file) and through a notice on the Websites. The date of the last revision to the Terms of Use will be clearly indicated at the top of this page.

 

Access, License, and Privacy.

1. Admission and Usage Rights.

A. Your Entrance and Privileges. As long as you are not below the age of thirteen (13), we grant you a personal, non-transferable, revocable license to access our Websites and utilize the Services solely for your personal and noncommercial purposes (the "License").

 

B. Terms of General Use. All content available on the Websites and Services, including text, visuals, icons, databases, recordings (audio, visual, or otherwise), media, and general information, is either owned by us or licensed to us. You are allowed to view, download, and print material from the Websites and Services only for your personal, noncommercial use, unless stated otherwise.

 

C. Media Permissions. Media personnel may reproduce materials for traditional public news forums unless stated otherwise.

 

D. Usage Restrictions. Without our permission, you may not post material from the Websites or Services on other platforms. Distributing material from the Websites or Services to other sites or services is prohibited. The Websites and Services and any information obtained from them may not be used for commercial purposes, including soliciting clients or promoting products or services.

In the rare event of non-compliance with these Terms of Use, we reserve the right to terminate the License without notice, thereby revoking your access to the Websites and Services. Upon suspicion of violations, we may initiate investigations and take appropriate actions, including suspension of Services, removal of material, or termination of access. We will cooperate fully with law enforcement to investigate suspected violations.

2. Data Confidentiality. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your information. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs your use of the Websites and Services, to understand our privacy practices fully. By using the Websites or Services, you consent to our actions concerning your information in accordance with the Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that any information collected by Crossings may be transferred to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing, and use by Crossings and its affiliates.

 

Registration Policy and Account Security

To utilize the Websites or Services and access their resources, you may need to create a Crossings Account and provide registration details. It's important to ensure that you (i) furnish accurate, up-to-date, and complete information as prompted by any registration form (referred to as "Registration Data"), and (ii) regularly update the Registration Data to maintain its accuracy.

 

We will utilize the email address in your Registration Data to send you notices, statements, and other communications. Therefore, it's crucial to keep this email address current.

 

If you receive or create a username, password, or any other security information, please keep it confidential and do not share it with others. Your Crossings Account is strictly for your use, and you must not allow others to access the Websites or Services using your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access or usage of your username or password, or any breach of security. Exercise caution when accessing your account from public or shared computers to prevent others from viewing or recording your password or personal information.

 

We reserve the right to deactivate any username, password, or identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at our discretion and without prior notice, if we believe you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Within our Websites or Services, you may encounter links directing you to third-party websites ("Linked Sites"). We do not oversee these Linked Sites and, therefore, cannot be held accountable for their content, stability, or any transmissions to or from them. Crossings offers these links solely for your convenience, and their inclusion does not signify our endorsement or affiliation with the operators of the linked sites. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained within the linked content. We advise you to review the privacy statements and terms of use provided by each LinkedIn site before engaging with them.

 

 

Intellectual Property Rights; Content; Copyright Infringement Notification Process

1. Intellectual Property Rights. The materials, services, and content available on or through the Websites and Services are safeguarded by intellectual property rights (referred to as "Intellectual Property Rights"), and any unauthorized usage of the Websites and Services may infringe upon such Intellectual Property Rights laws and these Terms of Use. Crossings and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property Rights of the materials, services, and content provided on or through the Websites and Services. These Terms of Use do not transfer or convey any ownership rights to you. The trademarks, logos, and service marks exhibited on the Websites or Services, including but not limited to "Crossings Community Church" belong to Crossings. You are prohibited from using these marks without prior written consent from Crossings or the respective third party. Any removal or obscuring of copyright notices or other proprietary notices from the Websites, Services, or any materials, services, or content obtained through the Websites or Services is strictly prohibited.

 

2. Your Content. The Websites and Services may permit or require you to upload data, text, images, videos, recordings, or other materials and information accessible by visitors to the Websites or users of the Services ("Public Content"), or limited to you or those designated by you ("Private Content") (Public Content and Private Content collectively referred to as "Your Content"). You retain sole ownership and responsibility for Your Content. Crossings does not claim ownership of Your Content, but by submitting Your Content, you grant Crossings a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, irrevocable, perpetual right and license to utilize Your Content, including reproducing, distributing, adapting, promoting, displaying, and sublicensing Your Content, including its use in Crossings' marketing materials (e.g., photos from your Public Group Profile). While we retain these rights, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you if Your Content will be used for marketing purposes. Crossings does not endorse, guarantee, or assume any liability relating to Your Content, including liability for third-party claims arising from defamation, infringement, invasion of privacy, or other legal claims. Crossings reserves the right to remove any of Your Content at any time, without notice, if we believe such removal is appropriate in good faith.

 

3. Prohibited Content. We aim to maintain Websites and Services that offer a positive, healthy experience for all users. Therefore, you agree not to upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available any Public Content or Private Content that (i) is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, infringing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of privacy, hateful, or otherwise objectionable; (ii) poses a risk of harm, loss, or damage to any person, property, or animal; (iii) seeks to harm or exploit minors, including exposing them to inappropriate content or soliciting personally identifiable information; (iv) violates laws or regulations, or contains illegal content; or (v) infringes upon third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other personal or proprietary rights.

 

4. Prohibited Conduct. While using the Websites and Services, you agree not to engage in prohibited activities including, but not limited to: (i) unauthorized use, display, or framing of the Websites or Services or any part thereof without express written consent from Crossings; (ii) accessing the Websites or Services through unauthorized means or interfaces; (iii) tampering with non-public areas of the Websites or Services, Crossings' computer systems, or technical delivery systems; (iv) circumventing technological measures implemented by Crossings or its providers; (v) forging headers or manipulating identifiers to disguise the origin of Your Content; (vi) attempting to access or scrape content from the Websites or Services using automated tools or software not provided by Crossings; (vii) sending unsolicited or unauthorized spam, advertising messages, or other solicitations; (viii) using Crossings' trademarks or URLs without express written consent; (ix) attempting to reverse engineer or decipher the Websites or Services' software; (x) interfering with network access or service delivery; (xi) reproducing, selling, or exploiting any portion of the Websites or Services for commercial purposes; (xii) collecting personally identifiable information from other users without consent; (xiii) harassing or stalking others; (xiv) impersonating any person or entity; (xv) violating applicable laws or regulations; or (xvi) encouraging others to engage in prohibited activities.

 

5. Transmission of Your Content. "Your Content" includes registration details, business and financial information, electronic transmissions, and all other data submitted or entered electronically during your use of the Websites or Services. You acknowledge that transmitting Your Content, including personal data, over the Internet and various networks may be necessary for your use of the Websites or Services, and you consent to Crossings intercepting and storing Your Content. Crossings is not liable for any unauthorized interception, loss, alteration, or storage of Your Content during transmission across networks not owned and operated by Crossings.

 

 

6. Copyright Infringement Notification Process. In compliance with the Federal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the "DMCA"), Crossings adheres to a strict copyright infringement notification process. If you suspect that any content featured on the Websites or Services constitutes an infringement of your copyrighted work, kindly inform Crossings promptly. Likewise, if you believe that Your Content has been unjustly removed, you have the option to submit a counter-notification. To initiate either process, please send a written notice to our designated agent using the following contact information:

 

DMCA Complaints
Crossings Community Church
Attn Jennifer Ayotte
14600 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Telephone: (405) 755-2227
Email: jayotte@crossings.church

Please also note that under the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing or was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability. All reports and inquiries will be kept confidential, except to the extent necessary, to investigate any alleged violation and enforce the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use. Before sending either a copyright infringement notification or counter-notification, you may contact a lawyer to understand better your rights and obligations under the DMCA and other applicable laws. The following notice requirements are intended to comply with Crossings' rights and obligations under the DMCA and do not constitute legal advice. Crossings will remove the infringing content, subject to the procedures outlined in the DMCA.

A. Copyright Infringement Notification. To file a copyright infringement notification with us, you will need to send a written communication that includes substantially the following (please consult your legal counsel or see 17 U.S.C. Section 512(c)(3) to confirm these requirements):

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if a single notification covers multiple copyrighted works at a single online site, a representative list of such works at that site.

3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material. Providing URLs is the best way to help us locate content quickly.

4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.

5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

B. Counter-Notification. You may send us a counter-notice if your content has been taken down. To be effective, your counter notice must be a written communication provided to our designated agent that includes substantially the following (please consult your legal counsel or see 17 U.S.C. Section 512(g)(3) to confirm these requirements):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the subscriber.

2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.

3. A statement under penalty of perjury that the subscriber has a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.

4. The subscriber's name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that the subscriber consents to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if the subscriber's address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which the service provider may be found, and that the subscriber will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under subsection (c)(1)(C) or an agent of such person.

Disclaimer of Warranties/Limitation of Liability

While we strive to deliver the websites and services to the standard we would expect from similar providers, it's essential to acknowledge that perfection is unattainable. Therefore, THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CROSSINGS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, PARTNERS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS (REFERRED TO COLLECTIVELY AS "CROSSINGS PARTIES") DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. CROSSINGS PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SERVICE OR SERVERS MAKING THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY CONTENT OFFERED AS PART OF THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, OR COMPLETE.

 

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. IF YOU DOWNLOAD ANY CONTENT FROM THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES, YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA RESULTING FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH CONTENT. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RESTRICT OR TERMINATE YOUR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES OR ANY FEATURE OR PART THEREOF AT ANY TIME. CROSSINGS PARTIES ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DELETION, MISDELIVERY, OR FAILURE TO STORE ANY CONTENT OR PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS.

 

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT CROSSINGS PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF A CROSSINGS PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR ACCESS OF, OR INABILITY TO USE OR ACCESS, THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES.

Indemnification

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crossings Parties from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from any breach of these Terms of Use by you or any other actions associated with your utilization of the Websites or Services. Your indemnification obligations extend to claims arising from Your Content, as well as any claims arising from the acts or omissions of your agents, and any other individual or entity who accesses Crossings' materials, services, or content using your identity, whether with your explicit consent or due to your failure to implement reasonable security measures.

Injunctive Relief

In the event of your breach of these Terms of Use, it may cause immediate and irreparable harm to us, for which monetary damages may be insufficient to remedy. Hence, you acknowledge and agree that we are entitled to seek equitable relief to compel you to cease and desist all unauthorized use, evaluation, and disclosure of information obtained through the Websites or Services. This right to equitable relief is in addition to any other remedies available to us at law or in equity.

Arbitration Agreement and Waiver of Class Action

Save for the following exceptions, ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE, INCLUDING THE PRIVACY POLICY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES WILL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION, INSTEAD OF IN COURT; notwithstanding, our agreement to arbitrate disputes includes the following exemptions:

a) Any claim eligible as a small claim in a court of limited subject matter jurisdiction must be brought in such court and

b) Any claim for injunctive relief may be initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain intellectual property infringement or misuse.

Any dispute or claim arising under these Terms of Use, including the Privacy Policy incorporated herein by reference, or relating in any way to your use of the Websites or Services will initially seek resolution through mediation by one mediator. If not resolved by mediation, you may commence arbitration proceedings by one arbitrator by adhering to the Institute for Christian Conciliation's filing requirements and sending a request for arbitration and description of your claim to the Web Support Team, 1 Linwa Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621. The Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation, Institute for Christian Conciliation, will be applicable (accessible at http://www.peacemaker.net or by calling 406-256-1583). The arbitrator shall have the authority to adjudicate on any challenge to its own jurisdiction or to the validity or enforceability of any part of this agreement to arbitrate. However, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL NOT BE EMPOWERED NOR HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO HEAR OR DECIDE ANY CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, TO AWARD PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR TO AWARD ATTORNEYS’ FEES TO THE PREVAILING PARTY. If the Institute for Christian Conciliation ceases to exist during the term of this Agreement, arbitration pursuant to this section shall be conducted according to the Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You retain the option to opt out of this arbitration agreement by providing written notice of your intent to do so to Crossings within 60 days of the earlier of your initial use of the Websites or Services or your creation of a Crossings Account.

By utilizing the Websites or Services, you consent that the Federal Arbitration Act, applicable federal law, and the laws of the state of South Carolina, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, shall govern these Terms of Use (including the Privacy Policy incorporated herein by reference) and any dispute or claim of any nature that may arise between you and Crossings.

No Waiver; Severability

An exemption of any breach of any provision of these Terms of Use does not constitute an exemption of any recurrence of such breach and will not in any way impact any other terms or conditions of these Terms of Use. We do not forfeit any rights by failing to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use in every circumstance in which it might be applicable. Should any provision of these Terms of Use be deemed unenforceable, it will not invalidate or impede the enforceability of the remaining provisions and will be substituted by an enforceable provision that aligns closest with the intention underlying the unenforceable provision.

 

 

Geographic Restrictions

Crossings is headquartered in Oklahoma, within the United States. We do not warrant that Crossings sites or their content are accessible or suitable outside the United States. Accessing crossings.church sites from locations outside the United States may not be permissible for certain individuals or within certain jurisdictions. If you choose to access our sites from outside the United States, you do so voluntarily and are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws.

 

Assignability

We reserve the right to transfer our rights and responsibilities under these Terms of Use, either wholly or partially, at any time without prior notice. However, you are not permitted to transfer, sublicense, or otherwise delegate your rights or obligations, either wholly or partially, under these Terms of Use to any third party without obtaining our prior written consent.


Relationship

This Agreement does not create any partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency relationship between you and us.