Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 22, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LightUp Connect Online Platform. By accessing or using our website, mobile application, and online services (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Description of Service

LightUp Connect provides an online platform that enables you to:

  • Watch live and recorded church services
  • Participate in online chat and community discussions
  • Submit and view prayer requests
  • Take and manage service notes
  • Access Bible study resources
  • Receive church announcements and updates

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

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 use of your account.

3.3 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 should have parental or guardian consent to use the Platform.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Use the Platform for any commercial purposes without our express written consent
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform
  • Share content that infringes on intellectual property rights

5. Content and Conduct

5.1 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (prayer requests, notes, chat messages). However, by submitting content, you grant LightUp Connect a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Platform.

5.2 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, monitor, and remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.

5.3 Church Content

All sermons, teachings, videos, and other content provided by LightUp Connect remain the property of LightUp Connect and are protected by copyright laws. You may view and share this content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

7. Donations and Giving

If you choose to make donations through the Platform, all donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law. We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions. LightUp Connect is a registered religious organization, and donations may be tax-deductible where applicable.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LIGHTUP CONNECT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LightUp Connect, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

14. Contact Information

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

Email: info@lightupconnect.com

Address: LightUp Connect, Lagos, Nigeria

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LightUp Connect regarding the use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

By using the LightUp Connect Online Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.