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WEBSITE TERMS OF SERVICE 

Emmanuel Episcopal Church · emmanuelstaunton.org · Last Updated: August 17, 2026

Acceptance of Terms 

By accessing emmanuelstaunton.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the site. Emmanuel Episcopal Church reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. 

Intellectual Property 

All content on this site — including but not limited to text, photographs, sermon recordings, bulletins, logos, graphics, and video — is the property of Emmanuel Episcopal Church or its contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission from the Church Administrator. Content from The Episcopal Church or other denominational sources remains the property of those respective organizations. 

Online Giving and Third-Party Transactions

Online offerings and donations are processed through Realm, a third-party platform operated by ACS Technologies. Text-to-give services are provided through a separate third-party carrier service. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is not responsible for errors, interruptions, or security incidents occurring within those third-party platforms. By using these services, you also agree to the terms of service of the applicable platform.

Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter through Constant Contact, you consent to receive weekly news updates and special announcements from Emmanuel Episcopal Church. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email. We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes. 

User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to: 

  • Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through any contact form or interactive feature

  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, or federal law

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or related systems

  • Transmit spam, unsolicited communications, malware, or malicious code of any kind 

  • Use the site in any way that could damage the reputation, mission, or ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church 

Disclaimer of Warranties 

This website is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. While Emmanuel Episcopal Church strives for accuracy in all content, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content — including sermon summaries, event listings, or linked documents. Event details, service times, and staff information are subject to change. Your use of this site is at your own risk. 

Limitation of Liability 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, its clergy, staff, vestry, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this site or its content, including any third-party platforms linked from this site. 

Religious Organization and Faith Content 

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a parish of The Episcopal Church, a religious institution. Content on this site reflects the faith, values, and teachings of the Episcopal tradition. Nothing on this site constitutes professional legal, financial, medical, or psychological advice. Pastoral care inquiries submitted through the contact form are received in confidence; however, clergy are mandatory reporters under Virginia law and are bound by applicable legal obligations. 

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content 

This site links to and embeds content from third-party platforms including YouTube (livestreaming), Facebook, Instagram, Realm, Constant Contact, SignUpGenius, The Episcopal Church website, and Lectionary Pages. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of those platforms. The inclusion of any link or embed does not constitute an endorsement. 

Governing Law 

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and, where applicable, the canons of The Episcopal Church. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Augusta County, Virginia. 

Contact Us 

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:​

  • Organization: Emmanuel Episcopal Church 

  • Contact: Church Administrator 

  • Email: office@emmanuelstaunton.org 

  • Phone: (540) 886-8172 

  • Mailing Address: 300 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401 

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