Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you", "your", "user", "client") and Start My Business Inc., doing business as 508ministry.com ("we", "us", "our", "Company"), concerning your access to and use of the 508ministry.com website and the ministerial management software platform and related services (collectively, the "Services").
1.2 Supplemental Terms
You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Service. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Services, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, ministry administrators, and/or contributors of content.
1.3 Legal Capacity
By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, possess the legal authority to enter into these Terms, and are fully able and competent to satisfy the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms.
2. Service Description
2.1 Platform Overview
508ministry.com provides a comprehensive ministry management software platform specifically designed for 508(c)(1)(A) religious organizations. Our Services include, but are not limited to:
- Customized ministry dashboard and administrative portal
- Member and donor management systems
- Financial tracking and reporting tools compliant with IRS Publication 1828
- Communication and engagement platforms
- Document management and secure storage
- Event planning and coordination tools
- Donation processing and acknowledgment systems
- Compliance monitoring and reporting features
2.2 Service Availability
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our Services, excluding scheduled maintenance windows. However, we do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice.
2.3 Technical Requirements
Access to our Services requires a compatible device with internet connectivity, a modern web browser, and compliance with our minimum technical specifications. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all equipment, software, and services needed for access to and use of the Services.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to:
- Choose a strong, unique password and change it regularly
- Not share your account credentials with any third party
- Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
- Ensure that you log out from your account at the end of each session
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
3.2 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You specifically agree NOT to:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Services
- Transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, another user, or any other person or entity
- Use the Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Services
- Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious material
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any systems or networks
- Use the Services to store, process, or transmit any content that infringes upon intellectual property rights
- Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Services
3.3 Data Accuracy
You are responsible for the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, and reliability of all data you input into the Services. You represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary permissions and consents for the collection, use, and processing of data through our Services, including but not limited to personal information of ministry members and donors.
3.4 Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to laws governing charitable organizations, privacy laws (including CCPA, GDPR where applicable), and IRS regulations pertaining to 508(c)(1)(A) organizations as outlined in IRS Publication 1828.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Ownership and Copyright
All content, features, and functionality of the Services, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement, are owned by 508ministry.com, Start My Business Inc., our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
4.2 Trademarks
The 508ministry.com name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Start My Business Inc. or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Services are the trademarks of their respective owners.
4.3 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services solely for your internal ministry management purposes. This license does not include any right to:
- Resell or make commercial use of the Services or their contents
- Download or copy account information for the benefit of another entity
- Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or exploit any portion of the Services without express written permission
4.4 User Content
You retain all rights to the content you upload, store, or transmit through the Services ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing the Services to you.
4.5 No Infringement Permitted
We take intellectual property rights seriously and expect our users to do the same. Any use of the Services that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of 508ministry.com, Start My Business Inc., or any third party is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of your account and Services, as well as legal action to protect our rights and the rights of others.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
5.2 Limitation of Damages
IN NO EVENT SHALL 508MINISTRY.COM, START MY BUSINESS INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:
- ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- ANY BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF GOODWILL
- DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES
- ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT
- PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES
- ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
5.3 Maximum Liability Cap
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING.
5.4 Jurisdictional Variations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
6. Indemnification
6.1 Your Indemnification Obligations
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 508ministry.com, Start My Business Inc., and our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, contractors, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Services
- Your violation of any term of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
- Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party
- Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our Services using your account credentials
- Any data or content you submit, post, or transmit through the Services
6.2 Defense and Settlement
This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Services. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any claim without our prior written consent.
6.3 Notice Requirement
We will provide you with prompt written notice of any claim, suit, or proceeding for which we seek indemnification. However, our failure to provide such notice shall not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent that you are materially prejudiced by such failure.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
7.1 Applicable Law
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
7.2 Venue and Jurisdiction
You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and 508ministry.com or Start My Business Inc. for any purpose concerning these Terms or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the State of Delaware. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.
7.3 Multi-Jurisdictional Applicability
These Terms are designed to be enforceable in all jurisdictions within the United States. Where specific provisions may conflict with local law, such provisions shall be interpreted and applied to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law in that jurisdiction, while all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7.4 Federal Law Compliance
Both parties agree to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Internal Revenue Code provisions governing 508(c)(1)(A) organizations
- Federal privacy laws and data protection regulations
- Anti-discrimination laws applicable to religious organizations
- Federal copyright and intellectual property laws
- Electronic communications privacy laws
8. Dispute Resolution
8.1 Informal Resolution
In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising from or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof, the parties shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute through good faith negotiation. Either party may initiate informal resolution by providing written notice to the other party describing the nature of the dispute.
8.2 Mediation
If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within thirty (30) days of the initial notice, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation before a mutually agreed-upon mediator. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties unless otherwise agreed.
8.3 Binding Arbitration
If mediation does not resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days, either party may elect to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.
8.4 Exceptions to Arbitration
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations.
8.5 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You expressly waive your right to participate in any class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
8.6 Time Limitation on Claims
Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
9. Modifications to Terms
9.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
- Displaying a prominent notice within the Services dashboard
9.2 Notice Period
For material changes to these Terms, we will provide at least thirty (30) days' notice prior to the new terms taking effect. What constitutes a "material change" will be determined at our sole discretion, but generally includes changes that:
- Significantly alter the nature or scope of the Services
- Materially change pricing or payment terms
- Substantially modify user rights or obligations
- Affect data handling or privacy practices
9.3 Acceptance of Modified Terms
Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Services and notify us of your intent to terminate your account prior to the effective date of the modified Terms.
9.4 Version History
Previous versions of these Terms will be archived and available upon request. You may request a copy of prior versions by contacting our support team at legal@508ministry.com.
10. Termination
10.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account and discontinue use of the Services at any time by:
- Providing written notice to support@508ministry.com
- Using the account cancellation feature in your dashboard settings
- Allowing your subscription to lapse without renewal
10.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you:
- Breach any provision of these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Fail to pay fees when due
- Violate intellectual property rights
- Use the Services in a manner that may damage our reputation or operations
- Remain inactive for an extended period (as defined in our Service Level Agreement)
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your account:
- Your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease
- We will initiate our data retention and deletion procedures as outlined in our Privacy Policy
- You will have thirty (30) days to export your data using our data portability tools
- All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability
- Prepaid fees for unused portions of your subscription term will be handled according to our Refund Policy
10.4 Data Retrieval After Termination
Following the thirty (30) day data export window, we reserve the right to delete all User Content and account data. After deletion, we cannot guarantee data recovery. We recommend maintaining regular backups of critical ministry data independent of our Services.
11. Miscellaneous Provisions
11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, Payment Policies, Software Policy, and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Services, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and 508ministry.com concerning the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.
11.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced with an enforceable provision that most closely achieves the intent and economic effect of the original provision.
11.3 Waiver
No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure by the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
11.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
11.5 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms (other than payment obligations) due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
11.6 Relationship of Parties
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, sales representative, or employment relationship between the parties. You have no authority to make or accept any offers or representations on our behalf.
11.7 Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
11.8 Headings and Interpretation
The headings in these Terms are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of these Terms. The words "including" and "include" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation."
11.9 Electronic Communications
By using our Services, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Services. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.
11.10 Export Controls
The Services may be subject to export controls and economic sanctions laws and regulations of the United States and other countries. You agree to comply with all such laws and regulations and will not export, re-export, or transfer the Services to prohibited countries or individuals.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
508ministry.com Legal Department
Operated by: Start My Business Inc.
Email: legal@508ministry.com
Support Email: support@508ministry.com
Phone: Available through customer support portal
Mailing Address:
Start My Business Inc.
c/o 508ministry.com Legal Department
[Physical Address to be inserted]
Response Time: We strive to respond to all legal inquiries within three (3) business days. For urgent matters, please clearly mark your communication as "URGENT" in the subject line.