Hope Church NW Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Hope Church NW. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, online services, forms, resources, and digital communication tools.

By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Our Website

The Hope Church NW website exists to help people learn about our church, connect with our community, participate in ministry, register for events, access resources, communicate with our team, and take steps toward hope in Jesus.

Our mission is Loving and Serving People Toward Hope in Jesus.

2. Appropriate Use

You agree to use our website and digital services respectfully and lawfully.

You may not:

• Use our website for unlawful purposes.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or accounts.

• Interfere with the security or operation of our website.

• Submit false or fraudulent information.

• Use our services to harass, threaten, abuse, or harm others.

• Upload malicious software or harmful content.

• Misuse information obtained through our website or church services.

3. Forms, Accounts, and Registrations

Our website and Planning Center services may allow you to create an account, register for events, volunteer, give financially, submit a prayer request, or communicate with Hope Church NW.

You agree to provide accurate information when completing forms or creating an account.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

4. Communications

When you provide your contact information, you may receive communications related to church services, events, ministry opportunities, registrations, administrative matters, or other services you have requested.

Where applicable, you may opt out of certain communications.

Opting out of informational or promotional communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending important administrative or transactional messages.

5. Text Messaging

Hope Church NW may communicate with you through text messaging when you have opted in to receive text messages.

You may stop receiving text messages at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in the message.

Message and data rates may apply.

6. Online Giving

Online donations are processed through Planning Center and applicable payment-processing partners.

By submitting a donation, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.

7. Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, content published by Hope Church NW—including text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, and other materials—is owned by or used with permission by Hope Church NW.

You may view and share publicly available content for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not modify the content or misrepresent its source.

8. Third-Party Services

Hope Church NW uses third-party services, including Planning Center and Squarespace, to operate portions of our website and church ministry.

Those services may have their own terms and privacy policies.

Your use of a third-party service may also be subject to that provider's terms.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Hope Church NW is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.

10. Website Availability

We work to keep our website and digital services available and accurate, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or that the website will always be free from errors or technical problems.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website or its services at any time.

11. Disclaimer

Information provided through our website is intended for general informational and ministry purposes.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal, medical, financial, mental-health, or other professional advice.

12. Changes to These Terms

Hope Church NW may update these Terms of Service from time to time.

Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact Hope Church NW through our website.

Hope Church NW
Renton, Washington

Last Updated: September 2, 2026