Legal Guidance for Responsible Platform Use
SWAPP is designed to help churches manage communication, giving, outreach, and member engagement efficiently. These legal terms help define what is expected from every user and what you can expect from us.
Terms of Use
Rules that govern access to the platform, account creation, service usage, and user responsibilities.
Privacy
How personal data, ministry data, and account information are handled, stored, and protected.
Acceptable Use
Guidelines that prohibit misuse, abuse, unauthorized access, and unlawful activity on the platform.
Disclaimers
Important notices about service availability, software functionality, and limitations of warranties.
Contact & Support
Need clarification? Our team can help you understand the legal policies that apply to your account.
1. Agreement to These Legal Terms
By accessing or using SWAPP, you agree to be bound by these legal terms and any referenced policies. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the platform immediately.
Who This Applies To
These terms apply to visitors, trial users, account holders, churches, administrators, staff members, and anyone who uses the SWAPP website or application.
Binding Acceptance
Using the platform, creating an account, or continuing to access SWAPP after updates are published constitutes acceptance of the current terms.
Updates and Revisions
We may revise these terms from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or product changes. The effective date should be reviewed regularly.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
SWAPP and its related content are protected by intellectual property laws. This includes software, interfaces, branding, written content, design elements, and all proprietary technology.
Our Ownership
All original SWAPP content, trademarks, logos, source code, and software architecture remain the property of SWAPP or its licensors.
Limited License
You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the platform strictly in accordance with these terms.
Restrictions
You may not copy, reverse engineer, modify, distribute, resell, or exploit any portion of the service without written permission.
3. Acceptable Use and Platform Security
To protect churches, members, and the integrity of the platform, users must follow acceptable use rules and take appropriate steps to safeguard account access.
Prohibited Conduct
Do not upload malicious code, attempt unauthorized access, interfere with services, impersonate others, or use the platform for unlawful purposes.
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
Church Data Responsibility
Administrators are responsible for ensuring that content uploaded to the platform, including member and ministry data, is lawful and accurate.
4. Service Availability, Fees, and Trial Use
Availability, feature access, billing terms, and trial conditions may vary depending on your plan. Please review your account details carefully before making changes.
Trial Access
Free trial terms, length, feature limits, and eligibility requirements may apply and can change based on account configuration.
Subscription Billing
If you choose a paid plan, recurring charges, renewal schedules, and payment responsibilities are governed by your plan and checkout terms.
Service Modifications
We may enhance, remove, or adjust features to improve performance, security, compliance, or user experience.
5. Warranties, Disclaimers, and Limitation of Liability
Like most software services, SWAPP is provided with important legal limitations. These provisions help define the scope of responsibility for both the provider and the user.
No Guaranteed Uptime
While we strive for reliability and continuity, uninterrupted or error-free service cannot be guaranteed at all times.
As-Is Service
SWAPP is offered on an as-is and as-available basis, subject to the terms in your agreement and applicable law.
Liability Caps
To the fullest extent allowed by law, our liability for claims related to the service may be limited as described in the governing terms.
6. Termination and Data Handling
Either party may have rights to suspend, terminate, or end access under specific conditions. Data retention, export, and deletion may depend on account status and legal obligations.
Suspension Rights
We may suspend access to protect the platform, users, or our legal interests if suspicious or harmful activity is detected.
Account Closure
If your account is closed, certain data may be retained for backups, accounting, legal, or security reasons where required or permitted by law.
Export Requests
Where available, you may request export assistance for your content and records according to your plan and applicable obligations.
7. Governing Law and Contact Information
These legal terms are intended to be interpreted in accordance with the governing law specified in the full agreement or applicable purchase terms. If you have questions, reach out to our team for clarification.
Questions About Terms
Need help understanding a clause or policy? Our support team can direct you to the appropriate resource.
Policy Hierarchy
If there is a conflict between summaries and full legal documents, the authoritative written agreement controls.
Contact Us
For legal or compliance inquiries, use our contact page so the request can be routed correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I read the full legal terms?
The full legal terms should be reviewed in the official agreement, policy pages, or any contract documents provided during signup or onboarding.
Do these terms apply to free trial users?
Yes. Trial users are generally subject to the same legal obligations, acceptable use rules, and confidentiality expectations as paying users.
Can SWAPP change these legal terms?
Yes. Terms may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, security, or product changes. Always check for the latest version.
What should my church do before uploading data?
Make sure your team has permission to store and process the data, especially personal information, giving records, and member communications.
How do I ask a legal question?
Use the contact page to submit your question, and our team will direct it to the appropriate person or resource for review.
Is this page legal advice?
No. This page is an informational summary and does not replace formal legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for advice on your specific situation.