Legal Terms That Support Confident Use
SWAPP is built to help churches streamline ministry operations. These legal terms are designed to set expectations, protect users and the platform, and provide a transparent basis for responsible use.
Acceptable Use
Guidelines for lawful, respectful, and secure use of SWAPP services and features.
Ownership
Clarifies SWAPP’s rights in the platform, software, branding, and related content.
Disclaimers
Explains service limitations, availability expectations, and non-legal, non-financial advice boundaries.
Liability
Defines the limits of responsibility where permitted by applicable law.
Compliance
Supports secure workflows, privacy awareness, and operational accountability for ministry teams.
Terms and Conditions of Use
By accessing or using SWAPP, you agree to the following legal terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the platform and related services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Accessing SWAPP, creating an account, or using any associated services constitutes your acceptance of these legal terms. If you are using SWAPP on behalf of a church, nonprofit, or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be legally capable of entering into binding agreements to use SWAPP. If your organization includes minors or youth volunteers, account access and administrative permissions should be managed by authorized adults.
3. Authorized Use
SWAPP is intended for churches, ministries, and related organizations that need a mobile-first app and lightweight CRM functionality. You may use the platform only for lawful ministry, administrative, and communication purposes in accordance with these terms and applicable law.
4. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to misuse SWAPP, interfere with platform security, attempt unauthorized access, reverse engineer the software where prohibited, upload malicious content, or use the service in a way that violates law, regulation, or third-party rights.
5. Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity conducted under your account. You should notify SWAPP promptly of any suspected unauthorized access or security incident.
6. Service Modifications
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue features, integrations, or service components at any time to improve performance, maintain security, or support business and technical requirements.
Intellectual Property and Content Rights
SWAPP and all related materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. This section explains what belongs to us, what belongs to you, and how content should be handled.
Platform Ownership
The SWAPP name, logo, website design, software architecture, source code, feature set, documentation, and related branding are owned by or licensed to SWAPP and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
Content you submit to SWAPP, including text, images, event details, notes, messages, and ministry records, remains your responsibility. You represent that you have the rights necessary to upload, share, and process that content through the platform.
License to Operate
We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use SWAPP solely for your internal ministry or organizational purposes under these legal terms.
Disclaimers, Warranties, and Liability
This section explains the boundaries of SWAPP’s responsibility and the limits that apply to your use of the service, to the extent permitted by law.
Service Disclaimer
SWAPP is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we work to maintain reliable performance, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or compatibility with every device, browser, or third-party system.
No Professional Advice
Content made available through SWAPP is intended for general informational and operational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax, pastoral, or other professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals when needed.
Third-Party Services
SWAPP may integrate with third-party tools, payment processors, hosting providers, or analytics services. We are not responsible for the terms, policies, or practices of third-party services, and your use of them may be subject to separate agreements.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SWAPP and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, revenue, goodwill, or business interruption arising from use of the platform.
Compliance, Security, and Acceptable Operational Use
Churches and ministries often handle sensitive information. SWAPP is designed to support secure, responsible administration, but your organization remains responsible for policy decisions, access control, and operational compliance.
Data Governance
Use role-based permissions, strong passwords, and appropriate internal policies to protect member and ministry data.
Ministry Communications
Use messaging, outreach, and event tools in a lawful, respectful manner that reflects your organizational standards and local requirements.
Content Moderation
You are responsible for reviewing user-submitted content, published information, and administrative updates before they are shared widely.
Incident Response
If you suspect misuse, unauthorized access, or a security event, notify the appropriate internal leaders and SWAPP promptly so corrective action can be evaluated.
Termination, Governing Law, and Contact
These terms may be updated over time. Continued use of SWAPP after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated legal terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to SWAPP if you violate these terms, if required by law, or if necessary to protect the platform, users, or other third parties. You may stop using the service at any time.
Updates to These Terms
We may revise this page periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When updates are posted, the revised version supersedes prior versions as of the stated effective date.
Governing Law
Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, these terms will be governed by the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which SWAPP operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Legal Contact
If you have legal questions, concerns about these terms, or need to request clarification, please contact us at our contact page or call (616) 914-8392.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to agree to these legal terms to use SWAPP?
Yes. By accessing, registering for, or using SWAPP, you agree to comply with the legal terms on this page. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the platform.
Can my church share one account among staff members?
We recommend assigning access carefully and using the account structure that best fits your organization’s internal governance. You are responsible for maintaining control over credentials and permissions.
Does SWAPP provide legal or compliance advice?
No. SWAPP provides software tools for communication, outreach, events, giving, and CRM workflows. It does not provide legal, tax, or compliance advice. You should consult qualified professionals for those matters.
What happens if SWAPP changes a feature or service?
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features as needed for maintenance, security, performance, or product improvement. Where appropriate, we will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes.
How do I contact SWAPP about a legal issue?
You can contact us through the contact page or by phone at (616) 914-8392 for legal-related inquiries and support.