Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Welcome to the Community of Grace Member Portal (the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Service, operated by Community of Grace, ELCA Inc. ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Eligibility and Membership

1.1. The Service is exclusively available to members of Community of Grace, ELCA Inc. ("Members"). By accessing or using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are a current Member of Community of Grace. Non-members are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the Service.

1.2. You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under the age of 18, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

1.3. We reserve the right to verify your membership status at any time. If we determine that you are not a Member, your access to the Service will be terminated immediately.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1. To access the Service, you must create an account using a valid email address and password or by utilizing Single Sign-On (SSO) through third-party providers such as Google or Facebook. By using SSO, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the respective third-party provider.

2.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

2.3. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any unauthorized use, breach of these Terms, or other misuse of the Service.

3. Prohibited Activities

3.1. You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to:

• Impersonating another person or entity.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts.
• Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Service or its associated servers and networks.
• Using the Service in a manner that violates any applicable laws or regulations.

3.2. Any violation of this section may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account and may subject you to legal action.

4. Privacy and Data Collection

4.1. Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

4.2. The Service utilizes Single Sign-On (SSO) through third-party providers such as Google and Facebook. By using SSO, you acknowledge and agree that your personal information may be shared with these third-party providers in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party providers.

5. Termination of Access

5.1. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms.
• Provide false or misleading information during the account registration process.
• Engage in any activity that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be abusive, harmful, or detrimental to the Service or its users.

5.2. Upon termination of your account, your access to the Service will be revoked, and any data associated with your account may be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to its availability, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

6.2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to:

• Unauthorized access to or use of your account.
• Interruption or cessation of the Service.
• Errors, bugs, or inaccuracies in the Service.

6.3. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you have paid to us for use of the Service (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Service.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

8.2. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.

8.3. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

9. Changes to These Terms

9.1. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

9.2. We will notify you of any material changes to these Terms by email or through a prominent notice on the Service.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us:

• By email: help@transformlives.org
• By phone: 770.972.4304