Terms of Service
Terms and conditions for using our website
Last Updated: January 21, 2026
Welcome to the BLD SF Bay Area website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
2. Description of Services
BLD SF Bay Area is a Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community under the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Our website provides information about our community, events, ministries, and encounters. We also offer the ability to:
- Learn about our community, mission, and values
- View upcoming events, retreats, and encounters
- Contact our community and ministry leaders
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make donations to support our mission
- Access community resources and videos
3. Use of Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
- Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
- Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
- Use the website to send spam or unsolicited communications
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
4. User Content
When you submit information through our contact forms, prayer requests, or other interactive features, you grant us permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry and provide our services. You represent that any information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it.
We respect the confidentiality of prayer requests and personal communications. Such information will be handled with discretion and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Donations and Payments
BLD SF Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 27-3613950). When you make a donation through our website:
- Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.
- Donation Policy: All donations are final and generally non-refundable, as they are used to support our community's mission and operations. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at [email protected] within 7 days.
- Tax Receipts: Donation receipts are provided for all contributions. Annual giving statements are issued by January 31st for the previous year's donations.
- Use of Funds: Donations are used to support our community's mission, including events, retreats, ministry activities, and charitable works.
6. Intellectual Property
The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of BLD SF Bay Area or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
- Modify or copy the materials for commercial purposes
- Use the materials for any public display or commercial purpose
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
- Transfer the materials to another person or mirror the materials on any other server
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment processors, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
The spiritual guidance and information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling, medical advice, or other professional services.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BLD SF Bay Area, its officers, directors, volunteers, and members shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BLD SF Bay Area, its officers, directors, volunteers, and members from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Francisco County, California.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
BLD SF Bay Area
Email: [email protected]
Meeting Location: St. Gregory Catholic Church
2715 Hacienda St, San Mateo, CA 94403
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.