Terms of Service

Last updated: May 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to New Wine Church. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the New Wine Church website (newwine.io), associated services, and content (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Use of Our Website

You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with the mission of New Wine Church. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms or registering for events.
  • Use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of other users and our community.
  • Not interfere with the security or operation of our website.

3. Eligibility & Account

You must be at least 13 years old to submit any form or share information through our Services without parental involvement. Parents or guardians are responsible for any submissions made on behalf of minors, including kids ministry registrations and youth event sign-ups.

Some features (such as volunteer applications and giving statements) may require additional verification or background screening. We reserve the right to deny or revoke access to these features at our discretion to safeguard our community.

4. User Content & Submissions

When you submit content to us — including prayer requests, testimonies, comments, photographs, or any other material ("User Content") — you represent that:

  • You own the content or have the right to share it.
  • The content does not violate any third party's rights or applicable law.
  • You grant New Wine Church a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute the content for ministry purposes (e.g., sharing testimonies in services, publications, or social media), unless you specifically request otherwise.

We may, at our discretion, refuse, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine is inappropriate, unlawful, or inconsistent with our mission and values.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our Services — including sermons, written articles, images, videos, logos, branding, and design — is owned by New Wine Church or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may download, view, and share sermons and articles for personal, non-commercial, edification purposes. You may not reproduce, modify, sell, or commercially distribute any content without our prior written permission.

The "New Wine Church" name, logo, and grape mark are trademarks of New Wine Church.

6. Donations & Giving

Donations made through our Services are processed by our third-party giving partner, Zeffy. By giving, you agree to Zeffy's terms and confirm that:

  • The donation is voluntary and not made in exchange for goods or services.
  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided.
  • Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 30 days.

New Wine Church is a religious nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide an annual giving statement upon request. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

7. Events & Registration

When you register for a service, conference, retreat, or other event:

  • Registration is subject to availability and may close once capacity is reached.
  • Refund and cancellation policies vary by event and will be communicated at registration.
  • By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional and ministry purposes unless you notify us in writing in advance.
  • We reserve the right to remove anyone whose conduct is disruptive or inconsistent with the safety and edification of attendees.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Harass, threaten, defame, or harm any other user, member, staff, or volunteer.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or entity.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form.
  • Upload viruses, malicious code, or attempt to disrupt the Services.
  • Use automated tools (scrapers, bots) to access the Services in a manner that imposes an undue load.
  • Use our Services in a way that violates anyone's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
  • Engage in any activity that contradicts the biblical values and mission of New Wine Church.

9. Disclaimers

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. Sermons, articles, and ministry content reflect biblical teaching and pastoral perspectives — they are not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. Always consult qualified professionals for matters requiring such expertise.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, New Wine Church, its officers, staff, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability for any claim arising out of these Terms or the Services shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) or the amount you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the claim, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless New Wine Church and its officers, staff, volunteers, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your User Content; or (c) your violation of any law or third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, without prior notice, for any reason — including violation of these Terms. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law) will continue to apply after termination.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

Before initiating any legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly. We are committed to resolving concerns through prayerful, good-faith conversation whenever possible.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top and, where appropriate, notify you through our website or by email. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us: