Welcome to the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.
1. About Our Website
The Website is provided by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church to share information about our parish, ministries, worship services, sacraments, events, faith formation, charitable activities, and other parish resources.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Permitted Use
You may use this Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes, including:
- Learning about parish life and ministries
- Viewing Mass schedules and event information
- Registering for parish events
- Making online donations
- Accessing faith formation resources
- Contacting parish staff
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
- Interfere with the operation or security of the Website.
- Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code.
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect information from the Website without permission.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio, downloadable materials, and design elements—is owned by or licensed to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided you do not modify or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.
Commercial use or reproduction without written permission is prohibited.
5. User Submissions
If you submit information through forms, email, event registrations, prayer requests, volunteer applications, or other communications, you agree that:
- The information you provide is accurate.
- You have the authority to submit the information.
- Your submissions do not violate the rights of others.
- Your submissions do not contain unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or harmful material.
We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission that we determine is inappropriate.
6. Online Donations
Online donations made through our Website are voluntary charitable contributions.
We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.
Please carefully review donation amounts before submitting your contribution. Questions regarding donations may be directed to the parish office.
7. Event Registration
Some parish activities require registration.
By registering for an event, you agree to provide accurate information and understand that event schedules, availability, and participation requirements may change.
The parish reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify events as necessary.
8. Disclaimer
This Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
While we strive to keep information accurate and current, we do not guarantee that:
- Website content is always complete or up to date.
- The Website will operate without interruption.
- The Website will always be free from errors or security vulnerabilities.
Mass schedules, event times, and parish activities may change without notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, its clergy, employees, volunteers, ministries, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located within the State of Florida, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
11. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
12. SMS and Email Communications
If you choose to receive parish emails or text messages, you consent to receive communications regarding parish announcements, events, ministries, worship services, and other parish-related information.
You may unsubscribe from emails using the unsubscribe link provided or opt out of text messages by following the instructions included in the message.
Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended for general audiences. Children under the age required by applicable law should use this Website only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children’s online activities.
14. Website Availability
We may update, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time without prior notice.
We are not responsible for temporary interruptions caused by maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
700 Brown Chapel Road
St. Cloud, FL 34769
Phone: (321) 355-3411
Email: info@stacatholic.org
Thank you for visiting St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. We are grateful for your interest in our parish and pray that this Website serves as a welcoming resource for our faith community.
This version is tailored for a parish website and aligns with the church’s public contact information and services. (stacatholic.org)
SMS Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (“the Church”) uses SMS text messaging services to contact our members and vendors informed about church events, services, projects and other relevant updates. By opting into our SMS services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Opting In and Out
- By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from the Church.
- To opt out of SMS messages, Reply STOP to the number from which you received the message. You will receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed.
- For assistance, text HELP or view our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms and Conditions at stacatholic.org.
3. Message and Data Rates
- Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates will be charged by your mobile service provider.
- The Church is not responsible for any charges incurred by your mobile provider.
4. Privacy and Data Security
- Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and protect your data.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Service Availability
- SMS messaging may not be available on all mobile carriers and is subject to carrier limitations.
- The Church does not guarantee the delivery or timeliness of SMS messages and is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
6. Changes to Terms
- The Church reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
- Continued use of our SMS service after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
7. Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding these SMS Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
321-355-3411
info@stacatholic.org