Terms of Service

East Coast Christian Center DBA East Coast Church

Last Updated: May 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the websites, services, and platforms operated by East Coast Christian Center, doing business as East Coast Church ("Church," "We," "Us," or "Our"), including myeastcoast.church, helpparents.net, and any related services (collectively, the "Platforms"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Platforms.

Our Services

East Coast Church provides the following services through our Platforms:

- Church information, service times, and location details
- Online worship services and sermon archives
- Event registration and ministry sign-ups
- Parent Portal family ministry resources (via helpparents.net)
- Email newsletters and ministry communications
- Text messaging (SMS) communications
- Online giving and donation processing
- Small group and community resources

Text Messaging Terms and Conditions

Program Description

East Coast Church offers a text messaging program that delivers faith-based encouragement, family ministry resources, event reminders, and church updates to subscribers who opt in.

Consent and Opt-In

By checking the SMS consent checkbox on any of our forms or by texting a keyword to our phone number, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from East Coast Church. You understand that:

- Consent is not required as a condition of any purchase, donation, or participation in any church program or activity
- You are providing your consent freely and voluntarily
- You may revoke your consent at any time

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on church activities and the programs you have subscribed to. You may receive up to 8 messages per month, though frequency may increase during special events or seasonal church programs.

Costs

Standard message and data rates may apply. East Coast Church does not charge for sending or receiving text messages, but your mobile carrier may charge you based on your plan.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP, QUIT, END, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message from us. You will receive a single confirmation message after opting out and will not receive any further messages unless you re-subscribe.

Help

For assistance with our text messaging program, reply HELP to any message or contact us at info@eccc.us or (321) 452-1060.

Supported Carriers

Our text messaging program is supported by all major U.S. mobile carriers. East Coast Church is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages due to carrier network issues.

Liability Disclaimer

East Coast Church is not responsible for any delays, failures in delivery, or any other issues related to the transmission or receipt of text messages. Delivery of text messages is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed. By subscribing to our SMS program, you acknowledge that East Coast Church will not be liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from the use or failure to receive any text messages.

User Conduct

When using our Platforms, you agree to:

- Provide accurate and truthful information when completing forms or registrations
- Use our Platforms only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to interfere with the operation of our Platforms
- Not collect personal information of other users without their consent
- Respect the community guidelines of our online services

Intellectual Property

All content on our Platforms, including text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, sermon content, and ministry resources, is the property of East Coast Church or its content creators and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Redistribution or reproduction of our content for commercial purposes without written permission is prohibited.

Online Giving and Donations

Donations made through our Platforms are processed by secure third-party payment providers. East Coast Christian Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Receipts are provided for all donations.

Third-Party Links

Our Platforms may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Platforms and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. East Coast Church does not guarantee that our Platforms will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, East Coast Church shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our Platforms or services.

Privacy

Your use of our Platforms is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy at myeastcoast.church/privacy-policy.

Related Websites

East Coast Church operates the following websites, all of which are governed by these Terms of Service:

- myeastcoast.church — The official website of East Coast Church
- helpparents.net — A ministry of East Coast Church providing faith-based parenting resources

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Platforms after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our Platforms shall be resolved in Brevard County, Florida.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

East Coast Christian Center DBA East Coast Church 670 N Courtenay Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32953 Email: info@eccc.us Phone: (321) 452-1060