Website Terms and Conditions
Foursquare Church Australia
- Effective date: 27 March 2026
- Entity: Church of the Foursquare Gospel (Australia) Limited (ACN 000 195 960)
1. Acceptance of these Terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Website Terms and
Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must not use this website.
2. About This Website
This website is operated by Church of the Foursquare Gospel (Australia) Limited, trading as
Foursquare Church Australia (“we”, “us”, “our”).
The website provides information about our beliefs, governance, churches, ministries, youth
programs, events, livestreams, resources, and opportunities for giving and participation.
3. Lawful and Appropriate Use
You agree to use this website:
- Lawfully and respectfully
- In a manner consistent with Christian values and community wellbeing
- Without interfering with website operation, security, or accessibility
- You must not:
- Reproduce or exploit website content for commercial purposes without permission
- Upload malicious, misleading, or unlawful material
- Attempt unauthorised access to systems or data
4. Intellectual Property
All website content – including text, images, sermons, logos, graphics, videos, livestream
recordings, and downloadable resources – is owned by or licensed to Foursquare Church
Australia unless otherwise stated.
- You may:
- Access and download content for personal, noncommercial, faithbased use
- You must not:
- Modify, distribute, or reproduce content without written permission
- Use Foursquare branding or logos without authorisation
5. Donations and Online Giving
Online donations are voluntary and support the religious, charitable, and ministry purposes
of Foursquare Church Australia.
By making a donation, you acknowledge that:
- Donations are generally nonrefundable, except where required by law
- Donations may be processed using secure thirdparty providers
- No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations
We take reasonable steps to ensure security but are not responsible for third party payment
system outages or failures.
6. Event Registrations
The website may allow registration for events, conferences, camps, training, or programs.
Conditions may include:
- Accurate provision of registration details
- Payment of fees where applicable
- Eventspecific cancellation or refund terms
We reserve the right to amend, postpone, relocate, or cancel events where necessary.
7. Livestreams, Photography, and Recordings
Church services, youth programs, conferences, and events may be livestreamed,
photographed, or recorded.
By attending or participating:
- You acknowledge that audio, video, or images may be captured
- Recordings may be streamed live or archived for ministry purposes
Reasonable steps are taken to notify attendees where recording occurs. If you have
concerns, you may contact us prior to participation.
8. Resources and Ministry Content
Resources provided through this website are offered for faith encouragement, education,
and ministry support only.
They are not intended to replace:
- Medical, legal, financial, counselling, or professional advice
- Individual pastoral care or decisionmaking support
Use of resources is entirely at your discretion.
9. Safeguarding and Child Safety
Foursquare Church Australia is committed to the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of children,
young people, and vulnerable persons.
Where the website references or features youth or children’s ministries:
- We operate within a Safe Church framework
- Ministers, staff, and volunteers are required to comply with safeguarding policies
- Working With Children Checks / Working With Vulnerable People clearances are mandatory where required by law (as reflected in the Constitution)
Parents and carers remain responsible for supervising children’s online engagement.
Safeguarding concerns should be reported promptly via our designated contact channels.
10. User Submissions
If you submit information via contact forms, registrations, or communications:
- You warrant that the information is accurate and lawful
- You must not submit inappropriate, harmful, or misleading content
- We reserve the right to moderate or refuse submissions
11. Privacy
Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of
these Terms.
By using this website, you acknowledge that:
- Personal information may be collected, used, and disclosed as outlined in the Privacy Policy
- Specific childrelated information is handled with heightened care and consent requirements
12. ThirdParty Websites
Links to external websites are provided for convenience only.
We do not:
- Control thirdparty content
- Endorse linked websites
- Accept responsibility for external privacy or security practices
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We disclaim liability for loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from website use
- Website access is provided on an “as is” basis
Nothing in these Terms limits rights under Australian Consumer Law that cannot be
excluded.
14. Availability and Updates
We may update website content or these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the
updated Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, and disputes are subject to Australian
courts.
16. Contact
For queries regarding these Website Terms and Conditions:
- Foursquare Church Australia
- admin@4sq.org.au
- 110 Mort Street, Blacktown NSW
