Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: March 01, 2025
Welcome to the Open Heaven Christian Church Online Community (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using our website at https://openheavenchristianchurch.com, you agree to follow these Terms and Conditions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By registering or using any part of our platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please do not use this website.
2. Christian Conduct and Community Guidelines
As a member of our global Christian Church community, please remember:
- This is a place where believers in Jesus Christ come together for fellowship, prayer, worship, Bible study, and teaching.
- Be respectful to others in speech and behavior, following Christian values as described in the Bible (Ephesians 4:29).
- Zero tolerance for profanity, hate speech, character attacks, gossip, or inappropriate content (Hebrews 12:14, James 4:1-2, Proverbs 6:19).
- Do not promote false doctrine that denies the deity of Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:3).
- Idolatry is not allowed. Only Jesus Christ is recognized as our Savior (Acts 4:12, Exodus 20:3).
- No spam: Users who spam will be banned, and their IP address blocked.
- Be respectful in chats: Both audio/video chat and instant messages should be used to encourage fellowship and positivity.
3. Support for the Ministry
While using the platform is free, optional donations and the purchase of a colored nickname are available to help support the ministry. Donations, big or small, are appreciated and help us maintain the site. Google Ads may also appear to assist with funding; if our community donations consistently meet needs, we will remove ads for a cleaner experience.
Please note, no one from our staff or community will ask you for money directly. If this happens, report it to us immediately. We want to keep our community safe.
4. Safety and Privacy
- Dress appropriately: Nudity is prohibited in video chats and posts.
- Protect your personal information: Don’t share details like your home address, phone number, or financial info. This helps protect everyone’s privacy and safety.
- Avoid asking personal questions: Keep the focus on faith and avoid probing others about their personal lives (1 Peter 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:11).
5. Respectful Communication
- Blocking: You can block other users if needed. If you experience harassment, please report it immediately.
- Discord and Conflict: Please avoid creating conflict. Respectful disagreements are fine, but any behavior that causes strife may result in a warning or ban (James 4:1, Proverbs 6:19).
6. Bible Downloads and Legal Notices
Bibles available for download are provided only in jurisdictions where their possession and use are legal. By downloading, you confirm that doing so does not violate the laws of your country.
7. Eligibility
To use this platform, you must be at least 13 years old. If you’re under 18, parental guidance is recommended.
8. User Accounts
- Responsibility: You’re responsible for your account and activity.
- No impersonating: Don’t share your login information or impersonate others.
- Accurate information: Please provide true details when registering.
- By registering, you agree to receive notifications and updates. You can opt out at any time by deleting your account.
9. Use of Chat Rooms and Content
Our chat rooms are designed for Christian fellowship, Bible discussion, and spiritual growth. We may remove content or warn users if they violate the guidelines. Severe misconduct may result in suspension or termination of your account.
10. Privacy and Data
We respect your privacy. Personal data is only collected as necessary to operate the site. For more information, visit our Privacy Policy.
11. Prohibited Uses
- Illegal activities: No harmful behavior, viruses, hacking, harassment, or stalking.
- Violations will result in account termination or blocking.
12. Intellectual Property
All content and logos on this website are owned by Open Heaven Christian Church™ and cannot be copied without permission. Members are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to any content they share.
13. Third-Party Services
We use third-party tools (e.g., Google Adsense, Google Analytics) for website features. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
14. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. By continuing to use the platform, you accept the changes. The most current version of these terms will always be posted on this page.
15. Termination of Access
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms. We reserve the right to delete any posts or accounts without prior notice.
16. Disclaimer of Warranties
This platform is provided “as is.” We don’t guarantee it will always be available or error-free.
17. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this platform.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where our ministry is based.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact us at 📧 Contact Us