Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website (serbianorthodoxchurch.co.za), you accept these Terms of Use in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of Website

This website is provided for informational and educational purposes related to St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church parish activities, services, and Orthodox Christian faith. You may:

• View and navigate the website for personal, non-commercial use
• Contact us using the provided forms and contact information
• Share links to our website on social media

You may not:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website without permission

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. This includes but is not limited to:

• Text content, articles, and written materials
• Photographs and images (parish events, icons, interior)
• Videos and multimedia content
• Website design and layout
• Serbian Orthodox cross logo and branding

Liturgical texts, icons, and sacred imagery may be subject to separate copyright or canonical restrictions. For permission to reproduce any content, contact serborthchurchsa@gmail.com.

Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:

• Information on the website is always current, complete, or accurate
• Service times or event details will not change without notice
• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Links to external websites are accurate or maintained

For confirmation of service times, events, or parish activities, please contact the church directly at +27 63 296 3862.

Limitation of Liability

St Thomas Serbian Orthodox Church, its clergy, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use this website
• Errors or omissions in website content
• Third-party websites linked from our site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites including:

• Facebook group and social media
• Google Maps for location
• YouTube for video content
• Serbian Orthodox Church official resources

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Religious Content

This website presents the teachings and practices of the Serbian Orthodox Church as understood and practiced by our parish. While we welcome visitors of all backgrounds, the content reflects our faith tradition and may not align with all perspectives. We respect the religious freedom of all visitors.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms or permissions:

• Email: serborthchurchsa@gmail.com
• Phone: +27 63 296 3862 (Fr Isajlo)
• Address: Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa