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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Welcome to the Graceway Fellowship website. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of gracewayfellowship.org (the “Website”) and certain services, features, content, registrations, donations, purchases, and other activities made available through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

 

1. About Graceway Fellowship
Graceway Fellowship is a Christian church located in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

The Website provides information and resources relating to Graceway Fellowship, including church services, ministries, events, sermons, worship, community outreach, children's and youth ministries, giving opportunities, registrations, resources, and other church activities.

Information provided through the Website is for general informational and ministry purposes.

 

2. Use of the Website
You may use the Website for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes consistent with these Terms.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in violation of applicable law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its systems, or accounts
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
  • Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful technology
  • Use automated systems to improperly access, scrape, copy, or interfere with the Website
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
  • Use Website content in a manner that infringes the rights of Graceway Fellowship or others

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website when reasonably necessary to protect Graceway Fellowship, Website visitors, our systems, or others.

 

3. Donations and Giving
The Website may provide opportunities to make donations, offerings, sponsorships, or other financial contributions to Graceway Fellowship and its ministries.

Donations may be processed through third-party payment providers.

By submitting a donation, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and authorize the applicable payment processor to complete the transaction.

Unless otherwise stated, donations are considered charitable contributions to Graceway Fellowship and will be used to support the church's ministries, programs, operations, outreach, and mission.

When a donation is associated with a particular ministry, campaign, event, project, missionary, youth activity, or other designated purpose, Graceway Fellowship will make reasonable efforts to honor that designation. However, unless otherwise required by law, Graceway Fellowship retains appropriate discretion and control over donated funds to ensure they are used in furtherance of the church's charitable and ministry purposes.

The availability and tax deductibility of any contribution depends on applicable law and the circumstances of the contribution. Donors should consult their own tax advisor regarding their individual circumstances.

 

4. Recurring Donations
If recurring giving is available and you choose to establish a recurring donation, you authorize the applicable payment provider to charge your selected payment method according to the frequency and amount you select.

You may cancel or modify recurring giving through the applicable giving platform or by contacting Graceway Fellowship.

Cancellation of recurring giving will apply to future transactions and may not reverse transactions that have already been processed.

 

5. Refunds and Donation Errors
Charitable donations are generally non-refundable.

If you believe a donation was made in error, was duplicated, or was processed for an incorrect amount, please contact Graceway Fellowship as soon as possible.

We will review refund requests individually and may issue a refund when appropriate.

Payments for merchandise, events, retreats, conferences, registrations, or other activities may be subject to separate refund or cancellation terms disclosed at the time of registration or purchase.

 

6. Events and Registrations
The Website may allow individuals to register or pay for church services, conferences, retreats, children's or youth activities, community events, meals, classes, or other activities.

Event dates, times, locations, speakers, activities, pricing, and other details may change when reasonably necessary.

Certain activities may require additional forms, permissions, releases, waivers, medical information, or parental/guardian consent before participation.

Submitting an online registration does not replace any additional consent, permission, or waiver required for participation.

 

7. Children and Youth Activities
Graceway Fellowship provides ministries, events, and activities for children and teenagers.

Parents or legal guardians may be required to provide information and consent on behalf of a minor participating in certain activities.

By registering a minor for an activity, the person completing the registration represents that they are the minor's parent or legal guardian or otherwise have appropriate authorization to provide the requested information and permissions.

Additional policies, permission forms, medical authorizations, transportation agreements, media releases, or liability waivers may apply to particular children's or youth activities.

 

8. Merchandise and Other Purchases
Graceway Fellowship may occasionally offer merchandise, food, beverages, event materials, registrations, or other items through the Website or related payment services.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Additional terms concerning pickup, delivery, cancellations, exchanges, or refunds may be provided at the time of purchase.

 

9. Ministry, Spiritual, and Pastoral Content
The Website may contain sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, prayer resources, testimonies, articles, videos, livestreams, or other ministry content.

This content is provided for religious, educational, and informational purposes and reflects the Christian beliefs and ministry of Graceway Fellowship.

Ministry or pastoral content available through the Website is not intended to substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other licensed professional advice when such services are needed.

 

10. Prayer Requests and Communications
The Website may allow visitors to submit prayer requests, questions, testimonies, contact requests, or other communications.

Please use discretion when submitting sensitive or confidential information through online forms.

Although we seek to handle personal and ministry communications with appropriate care, information submitted through general Website forms should not be considered a guaranteed confidential or privileged communication.

If there is an emergency or an immediate threat to someone's health or safety, please contact the appropriate emergency services rather than relying on a Website form or church email.

 

11. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content created and owned by Graceway Fellowship and displayed on the Website—including text, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, audio recordings, sermons, and other original materials—is owned by or licensed to Graceway Fellowship and may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, print, or share Website content for personal, noncommercial, church, or ministry purposes when reasonable and when attribution is maintained.

You may not sell, commercially reproduce, modify, republish, or distribute substantial portions of Graceway Fellowship's proprietary content without permission.

Certain music, videos, images, Bible translations, trademarks, and other materials appearing on the Website may belong to third parties and remain subject to their respective rights and licenses.

 

12. Livestreams, Photos, Video, and Media
Graceway Fellowship may photograph, record, livestream, or otherwise document public church services, worship gatherings, and events.

Separate notices, permissions, or media releases may apply to certain activities, particularly those involving children and youth.

Content appearing in livestreams or recordings may also be subject to the rights of third parties, including music publishers, songwriters, artists, speakers, or licensing organizations.

 

13. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may use or link to third-party services for functions such as:

  • Donations and payment processing
  • Event registration
  • Video and livestreaming
  • Social media
  • Maps and directions
  • Email and communications
  • Website forms
  • Analytics
  • Other online services

Graceway Fellowship does not control all third-party websites or services.

Your use of a third-party service may be governed by that provider's own terms, privacy policy, and practices.

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content, products, services, or opinions available through those websites.

 

14. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information through the Website is described in our Privacy Policy.

Please review the Privacy Policy for additional information about how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected.

 

15. Website Availability and Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information through the Website.

However, church schedules, events, ministry information, pricing, availability, speakers, locations, and other information may occasionally change or contain errors.

We reserve the right to correct errors and update Website information without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

 

16. Disclaimer
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Graceway Fellowship makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability of the Website or its content for a particular purpose.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any warranty, right, or responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

 

17. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Graceway Fellowship and its pastors, elders, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or relating to use of, or inability to use, the Website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.

 

18. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Graceway Fellowship and its pastors, elders, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents from claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the Website or material violation of these Terms.

 

19. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to our Website, ministries, services, practices, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

Your continued use of the Website following an update will be subject to the then-current Terms.

 

20. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute concerning these Terms will be handled in accordance with applicable law and subject to the jurisdiction of courts having proper jurisdiction in Massachusetts.

 

21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

 

22. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Graceway Fellowship
601 Donald Lynch Blvd
Marlborough, MA 01752

Phone: (774) 260-6400
Email: office@gracewayfellowship.org
Website: gracewayfellowship.org