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Copyright Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Ownership of Content

All content published on this platform — including but not limited to sermon recordings, sermon notes, bulletins, announcements, images, graphics, text, and ministry materials — is the property of Round Grove United Church of Christ or its respective content creators, and is protected by applicable United States copyright law.

2. Permitted Personal Use

Members and visitors may access, download, and print content from this platform for personal, non-commercial, and spiritual growth purposes only. This includes saving sermon notes, bulletins, and ministry resources for individual or family use.

3. Restrictions

Without prior written permission from church leadership, you may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from this platform on external websites, social media, or publications.
  • Use sermon recordings, images, or ministry materials for commercial purposes.
  • Edit, adapt, or create derivative works from any platform content.
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices or attribution from downloaded materials.

4. Sermons & Media

Sermon audio, video, and written notes are provided for the edification of our congregation and the broader community. Sharing individual sermon links publicly is permitted and encouraged as a form of ministry outreach. However, reproducing sermon content in full, hosting recordings on third-party platforms, or using sermon content for profit is not permitted without written consent.

5. Third-Party Content

Some content on this platform may include materials licensed from third parties, including hymns, liturgical resources, or images. Such content remains the property of their respective copyright holders. We endeavor to use all third-party content in accordance with applicable licenses, including CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International) where applicable.

6. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to this platform (such as photos, testimonials, or event details), you grant Round Grove United Church of Christ a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with church ministry and communications. You represent that you own or have the right to submit any content you provide.

7. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

If you believe that content on this platform infringes upon your copyright, please contact church administration through our Contact page with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
  • The specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing content.
  • Your contact information (name, email, phone number).
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
  • A statement that the information provided is accurate, under penalty of perjury.

8. Permission Requests

To request permission to reproduce or use church content beyond what is permitted above, please contact church administration through ourContact page. We are happy to consider requests that support ministry and community outreach.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Copyright Policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.