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Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

Welcome to the official website of the Church of the Divine Patience (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.

Purpose of the Website

This website is intended to:

  • Share information about the Church of the Divine Patience

  • Offer spiritual resources, updates, and event details

  • Provide access to worship services, community activities, and outreach programs

  • Allow users to connect with or join the church

User Conduct

You agree to use this website:

  • Respectfully and lawfully

  • Without misrepresenting your identity or affiliations

  • Without uploading or sharing harmful, abusive, defamatory, or illegal content

Prohibited uses include:

  • Attempting unauthorized access to any part of the site or its backend

  • Using the site for commercial gain without written consent

  • Uploading malware or phishing content

Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, images, graphics, videos, logos, documents, and layout—is the property of the Church of the Divine Patience or its content partners and protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and international copyright laws (e.g., Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty).

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal data. By using our website, you agree to our data practices as outlined in our [Privacy Policy].

We comply with:

  • The Indian IT Act, 2000 (Amended 2008)

  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU)

  • Personal Data Protection Bill (India) (where applicable)

We do not sell, share, or misuse your information. Data submitted through forms (e.g., join our church/choir) is used solely for communication and ministry purposes.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

Donations and Online Payments

All donations made via the website are voluntary and non-refundable unless specified due to technical errors. The Church complies with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) for international donations and Income Tax Act, 1961 (India) for domestic charitable contributions.

Children’s Use

This website is family-friendly, but we advise that minors (under 18) use the website under parental guidance.

Disclaimers

  • The content is provided for spiritual and informational purposes only.

  • We make no warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a specific purpose.

  • Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues.

Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Church of the Divine Patience and its representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this website.

Jurisdiction & Governing Law

  • This website is operated from India. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be governed by the laws of the Republic of India, particularly under the jurisdiction of Madurai Courts.

  • We also adhere to applicable international internet laws in jurisdictions where our users may reside.

Changes to These Terms

  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

📧 helpdesk@thechurchofthedivinepatience.com
📍 Church of the Divine Patience, Railway Colony, Madurai, India

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