Terms and Conditions for ub.org
Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Welcome to ub.org, the official website of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA (“Church,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using ub.org (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully to understand our practices regarding personal information.
2. Privacy
Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in that policy.
3. Nature of Service
The content provided on ub.org is for informational and ecclesiastical purposes. While we strive for accuracy regarding event dates, denominational news, and leadership resources, we do not warrant that all content is error-free or up-to-date.
Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. Leadership resources and ministry materials are provided for general guidance and should be evaluated in the context of your local church and applicable laws.
4. User Accounts (Pastor/Leader Portal)
To access certain restricted areas of the site:
- Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Authorized Use: Portal access is intended strictly for authorized pastors and church leaders. Access may require approval by the National Office and verification of ministry role. Sharing login credentials with unauthorized parties is prohibited.
- Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the portal at our discretion if these terms are violated.
5. User-Generated Content & Comments
By posting comments or content on ub.org, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display that content. You agree not to post:
- Defamatory, obscene, or harassing language.
- Spam, commercial solicitations, or links to malicious software.
- Information that violates the privacy or intellectual property of others.
Note: We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any comments that we deem inconsistent with our community standards or mission.
6. Intellectual Property
All original content, logos, and materials on ub.org are the property of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. You may download materials intended for church use (e.g., leadership resources) for ministry purposes, but unauthorized commercial reproduction is prohibited.
The name “United Brethren,” the UB logo, and other marks displayed on this site are trademarks or service marks of the Church and may not be used without prior written permission.
Materials may not be altered, rebranded, or redistributed outside of United Brethren ministry contexts without written permission.
7. Limitation of Liability
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ provides this site on an "as-is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to technical errors or the temporary unavailability of the website.
8. Third Party Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those external sites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
9. Payments and Refunds
Certain events or resources may require payment. Refund policies for events will be communicated at the time of registration. We reserve the right to modify pricing or cancel events as necessary.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, USA. Any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be resolved in the courts located in Huntington County, Indiana.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the site or violation of these terms.
Contact Us:
If you have questions regarding these terms, please contact the National Office in Huntington, Indiana.
302 Lake Street
Huntington, IN 46750
260-356-2312
[email protected]