Terms of Service

Rules and guidelines for using our platform.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Welcome to ShommyX Church. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ShommyX Church platform, including the website at shommyxchurch.com and the ShommyX Church mobile application (collectively, the "Service"), operated by ShommyX Technologies Inc. ("ShommyX," "we," "us," or "our").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use the Service. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian. Church administrators are responsible for ensuring that their members meet these requirements.

2. Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Upload or share content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service
  • Upload malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications

4. Church Administrator Responsibilities

Church administrators who create and manage churches on the platform agree to:

  • Use the Service only for legitimate church management purposes
  • Ensure that member data is collected and used in compliance with applicable privacy laws
  • Not misuse member information for purposes unrelated to church operations
  • Manage access permissions responsibly and review member roles regularly
  • Be responsible for the content posted through their church's account (announcements, events, etc.)

5. Content Ownership

  • Your content: You retain ownership of content you create or upload (messages, photos, documents, notes). By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and transmit it as necessary to provide the Service.
  • Our content: The Service, including its design, code, features, and documentation, is owned by ShommyX Technologies Inc. and protected by intellectual property laws.
  • Church data: Data entered by church administrators and members belongs to the church and its members. We act as a data processor on behalf of the church.

6. Believers Dating Feature

The Believers Dating feature is an optional, opt-in service within the platform. By using it, you additionally agree to:

  • Provide truthful information in your dating profile
  • Treat other users with respect and dignity
  • Not use the feature for solicitation, scams, or any purpose other than genuine relationship seeking
  • Report any inappropriate behavior to church administrators or our support team

We do not conduct background checks on users. You are responsible for your own safety when interacting with other users.

7. Subscriptions and Payments

  • Churches may subscribe to paid plans for additional features and capacity.
  • Payments are processed through Stripe or Paystack. You agree to their respective terms of service.
  • Subscription fees are billed according to the selected billing cycle (monthly or annually).
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice.
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact [email protected] for refund requests.

8. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or experience outages. We are not liable for any losses resulting from service downtime. We do not provide any service-level agreement (SLA) unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.

9. Platform Access and Support

ShommyX may access customer data solely for the purpose of providing technical support, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring security. Such access is limited, monitored, and logged. ShommyX personnel will not access church or member data for any purpose beyond what is necessary to operate and support the Service.

10. Data Processing

Each church using the Service is the data controller for its member data. ShommyX Technologies Inc. acts as a data processor, processing data on behalf of churches solely to provide the Service. Church administrators are responsible for ensuring their use of member data complies with applicable privacy and data protection laws in their jurisdiction.

11. Termination

  • By you: You may delete your account at any time from your account settings or by contacting [email protected]. You may also export all your personal data before deletion.
  • By us: We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or for any reason with reasonable notice.
  • Effect of termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHOMMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING FROM USER INTERACTIONS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100), IF NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShommyX Technologies Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. User Content and Responsibility

The Service allows users, churches, and administrators to create, upload, and share content, including messages, documents, media, and communications. ShommyX does not control, monitor, or endorse user-generated content and is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of such content.

Each user and church is solely responsible for the content they create, upload, or distribute through the Service. We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these Terms or applicable laws.

18. Dating Feature Disclaimer

The Believers Dating feature is provided as a platform to connect users but does not facilitate or control interactions between individuals. ShommyX does not verify user identities beyond basic account validation and does not conduct background checks.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You interact with other users at your own risk
  • ShommyX is not responsible for the actions, conduct, or behavior of any user
  • Any offline meetings or relationships formed through the platform are solely your responsibility

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ShommyX disclaims all liability arising from interactions between users within or outside the platform.

19. Force Majeure

ShommyX shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Internet outages or infrastructure failures
  • Cloud provider downtime
  • Natural disasters
  • Acts of government
  • Cyberattacks or security incidents
  • Power outages or network disruptions

During such events, the Service may be unavailable or degraded without liability.

20. Data Loss and Backup Disclaimer

While we implement automated backups and reasonable safeguards, you acknowledge that:

  • No system is immune to data loss or corruption
  • You are responsible for maintaining copies of critical data where necessary

ShommyX shall not be liable for any loss of data, including but not limited to messages, documents, attendance records, or financial records.

21. Free Tier and Feature Limitations

Certain features of the Service may be provided free of charge. ShommyX reserves the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue free features at any time
  • Introduce usage limits or restrictions
  • Require paid subscriptions for continued access to certain features

We are not liable for any impact resulting from such changes.

22. Beta and Experimental Features

From time to time, we may offer features labeled as "beta," "preview," or "experimental." These features:

  • May be incomplete or unstable
  • May change or be discontinued at any time
  • Are provided without any guarantees of performance or availability

Use of such features is at your own risk.

23. Payment and Chargeback Policy

By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree not to initiate chargebacks or payment disputes without first contacting ShommyX support. We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts associated with fraudulent or abusive payment behavior
  • Recover any outstanding balances through legal means if necessary

Unauthorized chargebacks may result in permanent account suspension.

24. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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