Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Welcome to bethumc.org, the official website of Bethany United Methodist Church ("Bethany UMC," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of This Website

This website is provided to share information about Bethany United Methodist Church, including worship services, ministries, events, preschool information, community outreach, and other church-related activities.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the site or the ability of others to use it.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, artwork, documents, and other materials—is the property of Bethany United Methodist Church or is used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, or print material from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

User Submissions

If you submit information through this website, including contact forms, prayer requests, event registrations, or other online forms, you agree that the information you provide is accurate and does not violate the rights of others.

You are responsible for any content you submit and should avoid including confidential or highly sensitive personal information unless specifically requested.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, online giving providers, Google Forms, YouTube, and other organizations.

These links are provided for your convenience. Bethany UMC does not control or endorse third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability, or terms of use.

No Warranties

We strive to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, all content is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bethany United Methodist Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

We may also update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted through the website.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Bethany United Methodist Church
100 West Main Street
PO Box 487
Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: 540-338-7648
Email: office@bethumc.org