Terms of Service
Effective Date: September 16, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton (“FPC East Hampton,” “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms.
1. Website Use
This website is provided to share information about the life, worship, ministries, programs, events, and mission of First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton and to provide ways for members, friends, visitors, and the wider community to communicate with and support the Church.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or the ability of others to use it.
2. Information Provided on This Website
We make reasonable efforts to keep information on this website accurate and current. However, worship times, events, programs, staff information, policies, and other content may change without notice.
Information provided through this website is for general informational purposes and should not be understood as professional legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice.
3. Email Communications
If you voluntarily subscribe to our email communications, we may send you newsletters, church announcements, worship information, event information, ministry updates, and other communications related to the life and work of the Church.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
4. SMS/Text Message Communications
If you voluntarily opt in to receive text messages from First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton, you consent to receive SMS or other text messages at the mobile telephone number you provide.
Messages may include church announcements, worship and event reminders, schedule changes, ministry information, and other updates concerning the life and activities of the Church.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of participating in the worship, ministries, programs, services, or activities of the Church.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a message. For assistance, reply HELP.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Your consent to receive SMS communications applies to communications from First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton and does not constitute consent to receive marketing or promotional text messages from unrelated third parties.
5. Donations and Online Transactions
If the website permits online donations or other financial transactions, those transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. The Church does not necessarily receive or retain complete payment-card or banking information submitted through those services.
Donations to the Church are subject to applicable law and Church policies. Nothing on this website constitutes a guarantee concerning the tax treatment or deductibility of a contribution. Donors should consult their own tax advisers regarding their individual circumstances.
6. Forms and Communications
Information submitted through website forms may be used to respond to your request, register you for activities, maintain Church records, provide pastoral or administrative follow-up, or communicate with you as described at the point where the information is collected.
Please exercise appropriate discretion when submitting sensitive or confidential information through ordinary website forms or email.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, text, photographs, graphics, recordings, sermons, logos, and other original materials appearing on this website are owned by or used with permission of First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton.
Church materials may be viewed and shared for personal, educational, or noncommercial purposes where otherwise permitted by law. They may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without appropriate permission.
Third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or use services provided by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of websites or services that we do not control.
9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, the Church makes no warranties concerning uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or the accuracy or completeness of website content.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton is not liable for damages arising solely from your use of, or inability to use, this website or third-party services linked from it.
10. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how information collected through the website may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were most recently updated. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
13. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
First Presbyterian Church of East Hampton
120 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
