Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 06.29.2026
Welcome to the website of Salem Grace United Methodist Church (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, located at graceumcsalem.org (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.
1. Purpose and Scope
This Site is intended to provide information about our church services, beliefs, ministries, and events, as well as to offer resources, sermons, and opportunities for community engagement and digital giving.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, audio clips, video sermons, photographs, and software—is the property of Salem Grace United Methodist Church or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
Permitted Use: You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages or media from the website for your own personal, non-commercial, and spiritual use, subject to the restrictions below.
Prohibited Use: You must not republish, sell, rent, or sub-license material from this Site, or reproduce, duplicate, or copy material for a commercial purpose without our express written consent.
3. Acceptable Use and Community Standards
We expect all visitors to interact with our Site and community features (such as prayer request boards, blog comments, or forums) in a manner consistent with our values of respect, kindness, and grace. You agree not to use the Site to: Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. Infringe upon the privacy or intellectual property rights of others. Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other software that may damage the operation of another's computer. Conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including scraping or data mining).We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.
4. Online Giving and Donations
If you choose to make a financial contribution or tithe through our Site, please note: Online donations are processed securely through our third-party payment processor. You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information. Charitable contributions are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error has been made in your transaction, please contact us immediately at salemgraceumc@gmail.com.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or third-party services (such as event registration systems or video streaming platforms) that are not owned or controlled by Salem Grace United Methodist Church. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, Salem Grace United Methodist Church makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site, the accuracy of the information, or the availability of the services.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Salem Grace United Methodist Church, its pastors, staff, leadership, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this Site.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information (such as email addresses for newsletters or prayer requests).
You can view our Privacy Policy here.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Salem Grace United Methodist Church
116 E Schwartz St, Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2810