Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 31, 2025

Welcome to girbc.org. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church (referred to as “GIRBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website at girbc.org and any services provided through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our website.

1. Use of Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, audio, and video, is the property of GIRBC or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from this website without our prior written permission.

2. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by, any third party. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person.

  • Transmitting obscene or offensive content.

  • Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this website is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, GIRBC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

4. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall GIRBC be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, our website or materials on this site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. SMS Terms of Service

By providing your phone number and opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to these Terms.

  • Message Types: You can expect to receive informational and service-related messages from GIRBC, such as event updates, volunteer reminders, and important announcements. We will not send promotional or marketing messages without your explicit consent.

  • Frequency: Messaging frequency may vary.

  • Rates: Message and data rates may apply.

  • Opt-Out: To opt out at any time, text STOP to the number from which you received the message.

  • Help: For assistance, text HELP to the number from which you received the message or visit our website at www.girbc.org.

  • Policy Links: For more information on how we handle your data, visit our privacy policy at https://www.girbc.org/privacy-policy/. For a full list of terms and conditions, visit https://www.girbc.org/terms-conditions/.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

8. Contact Information

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

  • By Phone: (616) 742-1137

  • By mail: 860 Peachcrest Ct. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505