Last Updated: 03/22/2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a confessional Lutheran church located at 238 Columbia Ave, Cliffside Park, New Jersey.

By accessing or using our website, www.trinityevangelicallutheran.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

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2. Use of Website

This website is provided for lawful purposes only. By using this website, you agree not to:

* Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities
* Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
* Distribute spam, malware, or harmful code
* Scrape, harvest, or collect data without authorization
* Use the website in any way that may impair its functionality or availability

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these terms.

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3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and logos, is the property of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church unless otherwise stated.

Live-capture photographs of the church, its property, and its congregants are owned by the church.

Content may be shared or distributed only with proper attribution to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Unauthorized commercial use or reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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4. User Submissions

By submitting information through contact forms or other means on this website, you agree that:

* The information may be used by church staff to respond to inquiries and administer church-related activities
* You will not submit unlawful, offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content

We reserve the right to disregard or remove any submissions that violate these standards.

For confidential or sensitive matters, including personal or pastoral concerns, users are encouraged to contact the appropriate church staff member directly via personal phone or email rather than using website forms.

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5. Website Content and Accuracy

We strive to ensure that the information provided on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.

Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and may be subject to change without notice.

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6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. While we seek to reference trustworthy sources, we do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Accessing such websites is done at your own discretion and risk.

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7. Donations and Payments

Donations to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church are voluntary and non-refundable.

Donations are accepted via bank transfer through Zelle. We do not collect, process, or store any financial or banking information.

If a donation is intended for a specific purpose or fund, donors are encouraged to communicate this intention to church staff in advance or include a note with the transaction specifying the intended use.

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

* Use of or inability to use this website
* Reliance on any information provided on this website
* Unauthorized access to or alteration of user data

Use of this website is at your own risk.

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9. User Conduct and Communication

Users are expected to engage respectfully in all communications with church staff and through website submissions.

Any abusive, harmful, or inappropriate behavior may result in restricted access to the website or communication channels.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States of America.

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11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

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12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
238 Columbia Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

Phone: (201) 943-0088
Email: office@trinityevangelicallutheran.com

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