Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of Open Door Evangelical Church (“ODEC”) at odec.live, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of the Website

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes and for lawful communication with our church. You agree not to use the site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or disruptive, or that infringes the rights of others.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the content on this site—including text, sermons, images, and logos—belongs to Open Door Evangelical Church and is provided for personal and ministry use. Please do not reproduce it for commercial purposes without permission.

Messages and Prayer Requests

When you send us a message or prayer request, you confirm that the information is accurate and that you have the right to share it. You allow us to use it for the purpose you sent it (for example, to reply to you or to pray for your request). Please do not share another person’s private information without their permission.

Comments

You are responsible for the comments you post. Please keep them respectful and on topic, and do not post anything unlawful, abusive, or misleading, or anyone’s private information. Comments may be reviewed before they appear, and we may decline or remove any comment at our discretion.

Services, Events, and Live Streams

We work to keep service times, events, and live-stream information accurate, but they may change or be unavailable from time to time. Please contact us if you need to confirm details before visiting.

Online Giving

Secure online giving through PayPal is coming soon. When it is available, gifts are processed by PayPal under its own terms, and we do not store your payment details. Donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable; if you believe an error has occurred, please contact us promptly and we will do our best to help.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our site links to or embeds third-party services such as YouTube, PayPal, and Google Maps. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external services.

Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided “as is” for information and spiritual encouragement. Nothing on this site is professional legal, financial, medical, or counseling advice. Prayer requests sent through this site are not monitored around the clock: if you or someone else is in danger or facing an emergency, call 911.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Door Evangelical Church is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:

Open Door Evangelical Church
283 Chestnut Street, Lynn, MA 01902
Phone: 781 480 1929
Email: Odec1God@live.com

Some materials, such as our doctrinal statement (the Baptist Faith and Message 2000), originate with the Southern Baptist Convention and remain the property of their respective owners.