By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the Rend Social App ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Rend Social ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, if higher) and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
We may modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.
2. Description of Service
Rend Social App is a community platform designed to connect faith communities, churches, and individuals. Our Service includes:
Social networking features for faith-based communities
Church and ministry discovery and participation
Content creation and sharing (posts, stories, media)
Messaging and communication tools
Event management and calendar features
E-commerce capabilities for churches and ministries
Media library and resource sharing
Donation and payment processing
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors or interruptions.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation and Security:
You must create an account to access certain features of the Service
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
Account Information:
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
You must update your account information to keep it accurate and current
You may not share your account with others or transfer your account to another person
Age Requirements:
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
If you are under 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service
We reserve the right to request verification of age or parental consent
Account Termination:
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings
We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease
4. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
Prohibited Content:
Post, upload, or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy
Post content that infringes upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of others
Post content containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Post false, misleading, or deceptive information
Prohibited Conduct:
Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
Engage in stalking, bullying, or unwanted contact
Spam, send unsolicited messages, or engage in any form of automated communication
Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
Use the Service for commercial purposes not authorized by us
System Integrity:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, user accounts, or computer systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
Violations may result in immediate termination of your account and may subject you to legal action.
5. Content Ownership and Licensing
Your Content:
You retain all ownership rights to content you create, post, or share ("Your Content")
You are solely responsible for Your Content and represent that you have all necessary rights to post it
You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, and display Your Content in connection with providing the Service
Our Rights:
We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to display any content that violates these Terms
We are not obligated to monitor all content but may do so at our discretion
We may preserve and disclose content if required by law or to protect rights
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Service Ownership:
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Rend Social and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws
Our trademarks, service marks, and logos may not be used without our prior written permission
Limited License:
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
DMCA Policy:
We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices and may terminate accounts of repeat infringers
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please contact us at admin@rendsocial.com.
7. Payments and Transactions
Payment Processing:
The Service may include features that require payment, such as purchases, donations, or subscriptions
All payments are processed by third-party payment processors (Stripe, Shopify)
We do not store or process your payment card information directly
Refunds and Cancellations:
Refund policies vary by transaction type and are subject to the terms of the specific transaction
Church shop purchases are subject to the refund policies of the individual church
Donations are generally non-refundable unless required by law
Pricing:
We reserve the right to change pricing at any time with notice
Prices are displayed in the currency specified and may vary by location
Taxes may apply as required by applicable law
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Termination
Termination by You:
You may terminate your account at any time through the app settings or by contacting support
Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately
Termination by Us:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause or notice
We may terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful
Effect of Termination:
Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases
We may delete your account and content, subject to our data retention policies
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive
10. Disclaimers and Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR QUALITY OF THE SERVICE OR CONTENT
Content on the Service, including health, financial, or legal information, is for informational purposes only. You should seek professional advice for matters requiring expert knowledge.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, REND SOCIAL AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF YOUR ACCOUNT
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF THIRD PARTIES
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rend Social and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:
Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your Content and any claims related to Your Content
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
13. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law:
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Rend Social is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles
Informal Resolution:
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us first to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
We will try to resolve the dispute in good faith within 30 days
Binding Arbitration:
If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration
You waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in a class-action lawsuit
Class Action Waiver:
You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rend Social regarding the Service
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision
Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will:
Post the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date
Notify you through the Service or by email (for significant changes)
Provide notice through a prominent banner in the Service
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: