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Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

Welcome to the website of Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church (“the Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, members, and users of the Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

This Site exists to provide information about Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church, livestream and archived worship services, ministry updates, events, and opportunities for giving.
No products or services are sold directly through this Site.

2. Use of Content

All content on the Site—including livestreams, sermons, videos, graphics, logos, photos, and written materials—is the property of Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church unless otherwise noted.

You may:

  • View and share livestreams and sermons for personal, non-commercial use.

  • Share links to our pages or media without modification.

You may not:

  • Sell, redistribute, modify, or publicly display our content for commercial purposes without written permission.

  • Claim ownership of any Church content.

3. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Interfere with the security, functionality, or integrity of the Site

  • Upload or transmit harmful code

  • Use the Site for unlawful, abusive, or inappropriate purposes

We reserve the right to restrict access if misuse is detected.

4. Donations and Third-Party Services

Donations made through the Site are processed through secure, third-party payment platforms such as eGiving.

  • We do not store, process, or have access to your full payment information.

  • All financial transactions are subject to the third-party processor’s terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

  • The Church is not responsible for errors, breaches, or issues arising from third-party platforms.

5. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for streaming, giving, or additional information.
These external sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

You acknowledge that your use of external links is at your own discretion.

6. Livestreaming and Recorded Services

By attending onsite or participating in church events, you may appear in livestreams or recorded videos.
We strive to avoid focusing on individuals without consent, but group appearances may occur.

If you have concerns about being recorded, please contact the Church office at 478-892-8353.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Site will always be available or free from errors

  • Livestreams will be uninterrupted

  • Content will be free from inaccuracies

We make no warranties regarding the reliability, security, or completeness of the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church is not liable for:

  • Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site

  • Errors or omissions in content

  • Issues related to third-party services

  • Technical problems, viruses, or data loss

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church, its leaders, staff, and volunteers from any claims arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Hawkinsville First United Methodist Church
44 Merritt St. - P.O. Box 434

Hawkinsville, GA 31036
hawkinsvilleumc@gmail.com
478-893-8353

Last Update: 11/15/2025​

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