Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 23 October 2026

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of New Life Fellowship Sydney (NLFS).

 

We are a Christian church based in Marsden Park, Sydney, New South Wales, committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ, strengthening faith and building a welcoming community through worship, fellowship, prayer and ministry.

 

These Terms & Conditions outline the guidelines for using our website and its online services.

 

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions to the extent applicable and enforceable by law. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.

 

These terms apply primarily to our website and online services. Participation in church activities may also be subject to separate registration conditions, safeguarding policies and other applicable guidelines.

 

2. Purpose of Our Website

Our website provides information about New Life Fellowship Sydney, including:

 

• Church service times and locations.

• Worship services, sermons and biblical teachings.

• Church ministries and fellowship activities.

• Upcoming events and special programmes.

• Prayer meetings and community outreach.

• Donations and opportunities to support church ministries.

• Contact information and ways to connect with our church.

 

Information on this website is provided for general information, spiritual encouragement and church-related communication.

 

3. Website Use

Visitors are welcome to access and use our website for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes.

 

When using our website, you agree not to:

 

• Engage in unlawful, fraudulent or harmful activities.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website or systems.

• Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful content.

• Copy or distribute protected website materials without appropriate permission.

• Misrepresent your identity or provide intentionally misleading information.

• Use our website in a manner that interferes with its security, functionality or availability.

 

We reserve the right to take reasonable action to protect our website, visitors and church community from misuse.

 

4. Christian Content and Spiritual Guidance

Our website may contain sermons, biblical teachings, devotionals, testimonies, prayer resources and other faith-based materials.

 

These resources are provided for spiritual encouragement, education and general religious purposes.

 

Pastoral care, spiritual guidance and prayer support are not intended to replace professional medical, psychological, financial or legal advice where such services are necessary.

 

Visitors are encouraged to seek appropriately qualified professional assistance for matters requiring specialist support.

 

5. Church Services and Events

NLFS welcomes individuals and families to participate in our church services, events, prayer gatherings and fellowship activities.

 

Service times, event schedules, venues and programme details may change due to operational requirements or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

 

We will endeavour to communicate significant changes through our website or official church communication channels.

 

Certain activities may require prior registration, parental permission or compliance with additional event-specific conditions.

 

Where an event involves a fee, the relevant booking, cancellation and refund conditions will be communicated before payment.

 

Nothing in these terms excludes rights or remedies available under applicable Australian law.

 

6. Donations and Contributions

NLFS may provide opportunities for individuals to contribute financially towards church operations, ministries, outreach programmes and other church-related purposes.

 

All donations are voluntary and should be made without pressure or coercion.

 

Donations will be managed in accordance with applicable Australian and NSW laws and relevant financial accountability requirements.

 

Where donations are collected for a specific appeal or purpose, the applicable fundraising information will explain how contributions are intended to be used.

 

Donations are generally treated as voluntary gifts. Any refund request will be considered according to the circumstances, including payment errors, unauthorised transactions and applicable legal obligations.

 

Donations are not necessarily tax-deductible. A donation will only be represented as tax-deductible where the relevant legal requirements are satisfied.

 

For donation-related enquiries, please contact NLFS through our official website.

 

7. Children and Youth Ministries

NLFS is committed to providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment for children and young people participating in church activities.

 

Parents and guardians may be required to provide relevant information and consent before their children participate in certain programmes.

 

Children's personal information will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

 

NLFS expects all participants, volunteers and ministry leaders to comply with relevant child safety procedures and safeguarding requirements.

 

Any child safety concerns should be promptly reported through appropriate church safeguarding channels or to relevant authorities where necessary.

 

8. Photography, Video Recording and Livestreaming

NLFS may photograph, film or livestream worship services, church events and ministry activities for church communications, outreach and educational purposes.

 

Content may appear on our official website or social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

We aim to respect the privacy and dignity of individuals appearing in church media and will obtain appropriate consent where required, particularly for identifiable children and young people.

 

Visitors may contact us regarding privacy concerns or requests relating to published photographs or recordings.

 

Photography, recording and publication must also comply with our Privacy Policy and any applicable church safeguarding procedures.

 

9. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, original website content created and owned by NLFS, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos and other materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

 

You may access and share publicly available church resources for personal, non-commercial and spiritual purposes, provided you respect applicable copyright restrictions.

 

You must not commercially reproduce, modify or distribute NLFS-owned content without permission.

 

Certain materials, including worship songs, Bible translations, photographs and third-party videos, may be subject to separate copyright licences or permissions.

 

Nothing in these terms grants rights to third-party intellectual property beyond those permitted by the relevant rights holders or applicable law.

 

10. Privacy and Personal Information

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information shared with our church.

 

Personal information submitted through our website, including enquiries, registrations and prayer requests, will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws.

 

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details about information collection, use, storage, disclosure and your privacy rights.

 

11. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, payment providers, social media platforms and other third-party services.

 

These links are provided for convenience and information.

 

NLFS does not control the content, security, availability or privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.

 

Visitors are encouraged to review the relevant terms and privacy policies before using external services.

 

12. Website Availability and Accuracy

We endeavour to ensure that information published on our website is accurate, relevant and up to date.

 

However, occasional errors, technical interruptions or outdated information may occur.

 

NLFS may update website content, change available features or temporarily suspend access for maintenance or security purposes.

 

We do not guarantee uninterrupted website availability or that all information will remain current at all times.

 

Visitors are encouraged to contact us directly to confirm important information, including service locations, event schedules and registrations.

 

13. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, NLFS is not responsible for losses arising solely from circumstances outside its reasonable control, such as external website outages, third-party service interruptions or misuse of website information.

 

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee, remedy or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian law, including applicable provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.

 

These terms do not limit any legal responsibility NLFS may have concerning negligence, personal injury, child safety or other matters where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

 

14. Respectful Communication and Community Conduct

NLFS seeks to maintain a welcoming and respectful Christian environment.

 

Visitors using our online communication channels are expected to interact respectfully with others.

 

Threatening, abusive, discriminatory, harassing or otherwise unlawful behaviour is not permitted through our website or official online platforms.

 

We may remove inappropriate content or restrict misuse of church-operated online communication services where reasonably necessary, subject to applicable law.

 

15. Changes to These Terms

NLFS may review and update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in website functionality, church operations or applicable legal requirements.

 

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

 

Changes will apply prospectively from their stated effective date, except where otherwise permitted by law.

 

Any separate agreement or event booking will remain subject to its applicable terms and legal requirements.

 

16. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws applicable in New South Wales, Australia, together with relevant Commonwealth legislation.

 

Any legal disputes relating to these terms will be addressed in accordance with applicable Australian law and the jurisdiction of courts or tribunals legally authorised to determine the matter.

 

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, website information, church activities or related enquiries, please contact:

 

New Life Fellowship Sydney (NLFS)

 

Marsden Park, New South Wales, Australia

 

Contact: Through the Contact page on our official website.

 

Thank you for visiting New Life Fellowship Sydney. We look forward to welcoming you as we grow together in faith, fellowship and service to our community.