terms of use

Welcome

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church website ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

Throughout these Terms, "Pacific Northwest Conference,” “PNWC," "we," "our," or "us" refers to the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church.


Religious Organization Acknowledgment

The Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt religious organization. This Website is operated in furtherance of the Pacific Northwest Conference's religious mission and ministry activities. The content provided on this Website reflects the beliefs, values, and mission of the Pacific Northwest Conference, which are protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.


Website Purpose

This Website exists to provide information about the Pacific Northwest Conference, our ministries, worship services, events, resources, and opportunities to engage with our faith community.

The information provided on this Website is for general informational and ministry purposes only.


Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Infringe on the rights of others

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

• Disrupt or interfere with the operation or security of the Website

• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code

• Use automated tools to collect information from the Website without permission

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio recordings, sermon media, designs, and other materials—is owned by or licensed to the Pacific Northwest Conference and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and download content for your personal, non-commercial use.

• Share links to our Website or publicly available content.

You may not:

• Reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or publicly display our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

• Remove copyright or attribution notices from downloaded materials.

Certain content available on or through this Website—including worship music, song lyrics, and other materials—may be subject to third-party licenses (e.g., CCLI, ASCAP, BMI). The personal, non-commercial use license granted to you under these Terms of Use does not extend to third-party-owned or third-party-licensed content. You are responsible for ensuring your use of any such content complies with applicable licensing terms.


User-Generated Content

By submitting any content to the Pacific Northwest Conference through this Website—including but not limited to prayer requests, testimonials, event registration responses, comments, or other materials—you grant the Pacific Northwest Conference a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content in connection with the Pacific Northwest Conference’s ministry activities and operations. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that such content does not infringe the rights of any third party.


Online Giving

Donations made through our Website are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

The Pacific Northwest Conference does not store your complete payment card information on our servers.

All donations are voluntary and are generally considered non-refundable unless required by law or due to an administrative error.

If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly.

Requests for refunds of erroneous or duplicate donations must be submitted to the Pacific Northwest Conference within thirty (30) days of the transaction by contacting us at office@pwnc.org or 206.281.5003. Please note that charitable donations to the Pacific Northwest Conference may qualify as tax-deductible contributions under 26 U.S.C. § 170, and a refund of a previously deducted donation may affect your tax obligations. Consult your tax advisor regarding any tax implications.


Event Registrations

Some events, classes, camps, or activities may require registration.

By registering, you agree to provide accurate information and understand that certain events may have additional participation requirements, deadlines, or fees.

The Pacific Northwest Conference reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel events when necessary.


Links to Other Websites

Our Website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or availability of websites operated by third parties.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.


Disclaimer

We strive to keep the information on this Website accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.

The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.


Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF—OR INABILITY TO USE—THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTIONS, TECHNICAL ISSUES, VIRUSES, OR INACCURACIES IN WEBSITE CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE). IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS OF USE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE AND THAT PWNC WOULD NOT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE WITHOUT THIS LIMITATION.


Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Pacific Northwest Conference, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of or access to this Website; (b) your violation of these Terms of Use; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (d) any content you submit, post, or transmit through or to the Website.


Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.


Accessibility

The Pacific Northwest Conference is committed to making this Website accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to applicable accessibility standards and welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of our Website. If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this Website, please contact us at office@pnwc.org or 206.281.5003, and we will work to provide the information you need in an alternative format.


Use by Minors

This Website is intended for use by individuals 13 years of age or older. If you are under 13, you should use this Website only with the supervision and consent of a parent or guardian. For more information about how we collect and protect the information of minors, please review our Privacy Policy.


Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

The Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Terms of Use shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.


Changes to These Terms

We may update the Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.


Severability

If any provision of the Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.


Entire Agreement

The Terms of Use, together with the Pacific Northwest Conference's SMS Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy (available at pnwc.org), constitute the entire agreement between you and the Pacific Northwest Conference and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.


Changes to These Terms

The Pacific Northwest Conference may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

We will use reasonable efforts to provide notice of material changes to the Terms of Use, such as by posting a banner notification on the Website or by sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.


Governing Law and Forum Selection

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of this Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. You waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts and any claim that any such action has been brought in an inconvenient forum.


Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.


Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with The Pacific Northwest Conference's Privacy Policy and SMS Terms & Conditions (each available at pnwc.org), constitute the entire agreement between you and The Pacific Northwest Conference with respect to your use of this Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Related Policies

These Terms of Use should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and our SMS Terms & Conditions, both of which are available at pnwc.org and are incorporated herein by reference.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the Terms of Use or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church

PO Box 1639 Snohomish, WA 98291

206.281.5003

Email: office@pnwc.org

Website: pnwc.org

The Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt religious organization. EIN: 910675533.