Terms & Conditions
Welcome to First Step Ministry. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
General Information
First Step Ministry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and communities through mission outreach, church planting, and discipleship.
Our website provides information about our programs, events, donations, and opportunities to get involved.
By accessing this website, you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
Use of Website
You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site.
You agree not to:
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Misuse or attempt to hack or disrupt the site.
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Upload or transmit viruses, spam, or malicious code.
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Use the website for commercial solicitation or political activity without written permission.
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Copy, reproduce, or distribute content from the site without authorization.
Intellectual Property Rights
All materials on this site—including text, graphics, images, logos, videos, and design—are the property of First Step Ministry or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print portions of the site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the content or remove copyright notices.
Donations
All financial donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable.
We take reasonable measures to ensure that online giving is secure. However, we cannot guarantee complete security of electronic transactions due to risks inherent in internet communication.
Receipts will be provided for all donations as required by applicable nonprofit reporting standards. If you have questions regarding your donation, please contact us directly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience or reference. First Step Ministry is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those websites and encourages you to review their terms before using them.
Privacy and Data Collection
We value your privacy. Any personal information collected through contact forms, newsletter signups, or donation pages will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except as required by law or to complete transactions you authorize.
Mission Trips and Volunteering
If you register for a mission trip or volunteer activity through our website, additional terms may apply regarding travel, safety, liability, and conduct. Participants agree to act respectfully and in alignment with the ministry’s values while representing First Step Ministry.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, First Step Ministry and its directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use this site.
All information on the website is provided “as is,” without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless First Step Ministry and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms or need assistance, please contact us at:
📧 info@firststepministry.org
🌐 www.firststepministry.org
