Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Welcome to the website of Calvary Baptist Church of Hollister. By accessing or using http://calvaryofhollister.org (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content featured on this website is owned by or licensed to Calvary Baptist Church of Hollister and is protected by United States copyright laws. This content includes, but is not limited to:

• Sermon audio files, video recordings, and transcript text.
• Ministry logos, graphics, and custom branding elements.
• Photographs, artwork, and visual design layouts.

You may stream, download, and share church media for personal, non-commercial, and devotional use. You must not alter the content and you must provide proper attribution to the church.

2. Acceptable Use of the Site

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes related to church fellowship, ministry engagement, and community building. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Using our contact or prayer request forms to distribute spam or commercial advertisements.
• Submitting defamatory, obscene, abusive, or unlawful text through site forms.
• Uploading files that contain software viruses, corrupted files, or any malicious tracking software.

3. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site includes links to external platforms that are not operated by our ministry. These may include online giving portals, denomination resources, or church management software. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, tracking policies, or security terms of any third-party websites.

4. Online Giving and Donations

All voluntary financial tithes and contributions made through the Site are handled by a secure, PCI-compliant payment processor. Donations are non-refundable once processed. Calvary Baptist Church of Hollister is a registered 501(c)(3) religious organization, and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

5. Limitation of Liability

The information and media on this website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any express or implied warranties. Calvary Baptist Church of Hollister does not promise that this website will remain error-free, uninterrupted, or completely free of technical bugs. Under no circumstances shall the church be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of this Site.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.