Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to 1427 Church. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. Use of Our Website

Our website provides information about 1427 Church, including sermon notes, devotionals, Bible verses, and ways to connect with our community. All interaction with the church through this website is voluntary and is not an exchange for services or products.

3. Donations and Giving

We use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, to facilitate donations and giving. When you make a donation through our website:

  • Your payment information is processed securely by Stripe
  • Donations are voluntary and not required for participation in church activities
  • All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise stated
  • You will receive a receipt for your donation via email

By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

4. Church Management Services

We use Planning Center for church management, including event registration, communication, and community engagement. When you interact with Planning Center services through our website or directly, your information is subject to Planning Center's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

5. Messaging Terms and Conditions

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from 1427 Church. Consent is not a condition of purchase, membership or any other tangible benefit. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.

You can opt-in to receive text messages from 1427 Church in two ways:

When you opt-in, you will receive church updates and event reminders via SMS.

  • Message frequency varies; expect up to 4 messages per month.
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP.
  • For help, reply HELP or contact us at 484-214-2500.

Message types include updates, reminders, and care messages. Message frequency and rates, as well as help and opt-out instructions, are disclosed at the point of opt-in. We confirm that no mobile opt-in information is shared with third parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including sermon notes, devotionals, images, logos, and text, is the property of 1427 Church or its content creators. You may:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices
  • Use our content in a way that misrepresents our church or its teachings

7. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Harass, threaten, or harm other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for any damages resulting from your use of the website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1427 Church shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Planning Center, Stripe, and other service providers. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their terms and policies before using their services.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: info@1427church.org
Phone: 484-214-2500
Address: Third Floor, 931 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.