Legal Framework Built for Trust
SWAPP is designed to help churches and organizations manage communication, giving, events, and follow-ups in a secure, transparent, and accountable environment. This page summarizes the legal principles that apply when you use our services.
Terms of Use
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Privacy Practices
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IP Rights
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Disclaimers
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Contact
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Key Legal Terms
The following sections provide a high-level summary of the legal terms that typically govern access to and use of SWAPP services. These summaries are provided for convenience and do not replace the formal agreements, notices, or policies that may apply to your account.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing the platform, or using any SWAPP feature, you agree to comply with the then-current Terms of Service and any incorporated policies. If you use the platform on behalf of a church, nonprofit, or business, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
2. Permitted Use
You may use SWAPP only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the intended operation of the software. Prohibited activities include unauthorized access, attempting to disrupt service, reverse engineering, scraping, data exfiltration, or using the platform to transmit unlawful, harmful, or misleading content.
3. Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for safeguarding usernames, passwords, device access, and authentication methods associated with your account. You must notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access, account compromise, or any security incident involving your workspace or users.
4. Content and Data Ownership
Organizations generally retain ownership of the content, media, messages, records, and donor information they upload or generate within SWAPP, subject to the limited rights necessary for us to operate, host, process, secure, and support the service.
5. Intellectual Property
SWAPP, including its software, workflows, branding, interfaces, documentation, and underlying technology, is protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly authorized in writing, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our platform or brand assets.
6. Third-Party Services
Some features may rely on third-party providers for payment processing, messaging, hosting, analytics, or integrations. Those services are governed by their own terms and privacy practices, and we are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or policies.
7. Service Availability
We strive to maintain reliable uptime, but the platform may occasionally be interrupted by maintenance, security updates, infrastructure issues, or events outside our control. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features when reasonably necessary to protect the platform or improve service.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Unless otherwise required by law, SWAPP is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or fully compatible with every device, browser, workflow, or integration scenario.
Compliance, Security, and Data Handling
For organizations handling member information, giving records, prayer requests, and ministry communications, strong governance matters. SWAPP includes practical controls and policy language intended to support responsible stewardship of sensitive data.
Data Minimization
We aim to collect only the information needed to deliver, secure, and improve the service, while allowing administrators to manage their workspace responsibly.
Security Safeguards
Access controls, secure transmission practices, and administrative oversight are used to help protect account data and reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosure.
Retention and Deletion
Data retention periods may depend on service configuration, legal requirements, and the organization’s own account lifecycle. Deletion requests are handled according to applicable policies and procedures.
Donations and Financial Records
When payment or giving features are used, transaction processing may involve third-party providers and additional compliance obligations. Organizations are responsible for accurate reporting, receipting, and adherence to applicable charitable, tax, and accounting rules.
Minors and Sensitive Information
Organizations should use appropriate safeguards when storing information involving minors, pastoral counseling, prayer requests, or other sensitive records. If your use case requires specialized compliance review, consult qualified legal counsel.
Limitations of Liability and Indemnity
Legal terms for software platforms commonly include limitations on damages and responsibility. The following summary explains the general framework that may apply when using SWAPP.
Liability Allocation
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SWAPP and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, business interruption, or goodwill arising from or related to use of the platform. Any liability cap, where applicable, is typically limited to fees paid for the relevant service period or another amount specified in the governing agreement.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SWAPP from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the service, violation of applicable law, infringement of third-party rights, or breach of your organizational obligations.
Governing Law
Unless a separate written agreement states otherwise, legal disputes are typically governed by the applicable laws identified in the formal service terms. Venue, arbitration, and dispute-resolution provisions may also apply depending on your account arrangement.
Changes to Legal Terms
We may update legal terms, notices, or policies from time to time to reflect product changes, legal requirements, or operational improvements. When changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice where required by law or contract.
Questions About the Legal Page?
If you need clarification on any legal term, want to request a copy of governing agreements, or would like to discuss how the platform supports your organization’s compliance needs, our team is here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this page the full legal agreement?
No. This page is a summary of key legal concepts and service expectations. The binding terms are contained in the applicable service agreements, policies, and notices associated with your account.
Does SWAPP own the content I upload?
In general, your organization retains ownership of its content and data, subject to the permissions needed for SWAPP to host, process, transmit, secure, and support the service.
How does SWAPP handle privacy?
We use privacy and security practices intended to protect account information and support responsible data use. For full details, please review our Privacy Policy and any related processing disclosures.
Can SWAPP change its terms?
Yes. We may update legal terms and policies as the platform evolves or as legal requirements change. Material updates are communicated when appropriate, and continued use may indicate acceptance where permitted by law.
Who should I contact with legal questions?
You can contact SWAPP through the contact page to request clarification about terms, privacy practices, or compliance-related concerns.