Terms of Service
Last updated: September 21, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website of the Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
Use of Our Website
You may use our website for lawful purposes only, consistent with our mission to support local Global Methodist churches across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. You agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use of the website.
Content and Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and resources, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial, or ministry-related use within our conference, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
Forms, Applications, and Submissions
When you submit information through a form, application, story, or other submission on our website, you represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to share it. We may use submitted content, such as stories or testimonials, for ministry, communication, and promotional purposes related to our conference.
When applicable, you agree to receive information messages via SMS (appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church, Inc. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at info@greatlakesgmc.org. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner ministries, resources, and service providers. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Great Lakes Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our website.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date, and your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us through our Contact page.