Membership Agreement - Terms and Conditions (Step 1 of 9)
The CONNECTING CHRISTIANS Membership Agreement describes and sets out the Terms and Conditions of this PERSONALISED one-on-one Christian Introduction/Dating Service/Agency for UNATTACHED (born-again) Christian men and women looking for a relationship, love, romance and yes, even marriage!! The aim of this service is to assist as many unattached Believers as possible, to this end we would appreciate that you kindly adhere to the following:
Once you have read and fully understood the Terms and Conditions
as set out in the Membership Agreement
scroll down to access MEMBERSHIP FEES
and thereafter follow easy steps to access Membership Form.
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Terms and Conditions - PLEASE READ
YOU CANNOT UTILISE THIS SERVICE UNLESS YOU ARE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE!
- The attached membership form must be completed in FULL.
- Kindly supply a recent photograph of yourself - in a SEPARATE email
- You welcome to submit (photograph) after we have received your form.
- There is no provision for photographs to be uploaded on our website as this is not Internet Dating!
- Photographs are not posted on our website or any other Internet Service.
- Members have the choice and therefore would indicate (where applicable) on form :
- to submit photograph just for RECORD purposes -
- thereafter members are welcome to exchange photos between themselves.
- To attach photograph with their profile -
- which is then forwarded to select members once you have activated your membership.
- No sexual, PhotoShop or explicit photographs permitted.
- One photo is suffice.
- HEAD and SHOULDERS size if possible.
- Photo should not be older than 12 months.
- Without sunglasses please!
- Membership is reserved for UNMARRIED Christians only (i.e. divorced / widowed / not yet married).
- Membership is reserved EXCLUSIVELY to Committed (born-again) Christians.
- Membership fees are not refundable or transferable for any reason whatsoever.
- Membership is for a period of 6, 9, 12 or 18 months from date
of joining.
- Eleven packages including a LIFE package offered.
- The Membership fee is payable before contact names/profiles are provided.
- Membership fees must be paid in full. Instalments just create more administration. Thus, we do offer a reduced fee (solely at our discretion). We have a heart for Single Moms and other unattached Believers who are experiencing "financial hard times" and if you believe that you fall into this category then we will gladly offer (a reduced fee).
- All information given is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. We do not divulge member's home addresses. Only certain information will be given out to fellow members.
- Members are welcome to compile their own profiles, however, we do reserve the right to edit/shorten/amend profiles.
- Should it become necessary, we do reserve the right to "check" members credentials including (but not limited to) member's church ministers, but only in the most extreme cases.
Having said the latter ...
- We are not responsible for investigating individuals and therefore we make no representation as to their character.
- We assume all applicants/members are (born-again) Christians with a basic belief based on John 3:16
(For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal Life).
- To avoid possible gossip and slander, members are requested not to discuss (with other members) details of who they have met previously, how many people they have met thus far or similar. If questions of this nature are put to you simply change the subject. The Bible is clear and speaks against gossip and slander which can bring discention into the Body of Christ. Lets make a difference.....
Because we are different!
- Regret cheques not accepted. For security reasons, kindly do not send cheque/money order or similar through the mail.
- Upon joining, we provide (via email) profiles of select members as close to their specifications as possible and thereafter members are kindly requested to contact us monthly for further profiles (introductions). Thus you will be updated regularly with profiles.
- The onus is on members to personally keep in touch with us on a regular basis requesting profiles and simultaneously providing feedback.
- To this end, kindly email for profiles and not text (sms) me.. as I cannot then file the request.
- All members can also expect to receive contact from other members, thus when receiving profiles, we urge members to make contact SOONEST.
- Profiles include name, age, marital status, church, brief description as well as mobile no and email address.
- There is no limit as to the amount of profiles you receive at any given time
- Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders/facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates will under NO circumstances become embroiled in ANY kind of dispute over any members' race / colour / ethnicity choice or preference. It is a members constitutional right to chose whom so ever they wish and whilst
Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders/facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates may or may not agree with such a choice / preference -
Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders/facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates will NOT be held responsible in any way should any member or members request a particular race / colour / ethnicity of another member.
- Please note that this is not a marriage bureau and therefore we cannot be held responsible if members do not meet their "soul mate"! To this end, anything more than friendship will be a bonus from God! Furthermore, we will not be held responsible in the event of any other member not connecting/communicating/ceases communication with another member for whatever reason. Membership is continually on the increase, and therefore we believe there is somebody for everyone. PLEASE BE PATIENT!! In the (unlikely) event of a member not connecting with any other member (including whose profile(s) they may have received) during duration of their membership we will gladly extend membership (at our discretion) FREE OF CHARGE.
- Best form of communication is to e-mail us however members are welcome to call in. KINDLY NOTE: Hours (to call in) are STRICTLY (unless urgent) MON-FRI 09h00-20h00; SAT 09h00-14h00.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS and SUNDAYS excluded.
- We reserve the right to terminate membership at ANY time, should any member be found to be married, dishonest in supplying wrong information on the Membership form or whose conduct we find unbecoming or unethical.
- As mature Christians we are all aware of the biblical principals regarding relationships, therefore please do not embark on anything that could harm the BODY OF CHRIST.
- When contacting another member and a meeting is arranged between two parties, if for some reason the appointment cannot be kept, the other party must be notified accordingly and as soon as possible, so as to prevent any inconvenience or embarrassment. MEMBERS are personally responsible for making and cancelling appointments; therefore we urge members to have contact numbers on hand.
- Personal details of members are EXCLUSIVE and CONFIDENTIAL and will UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES be given out to NON members (i.e. friends, family etc.)
- Should any member meet someone special through Connecting Christians and request their membership to be placed "on hold", BOTH parties must personally inform (via email) this service/agency SOONEST - and if for any other reason members wish to be placed "on hold" the same would apply. Including if members meet someone outside of
Connecting Christians or are away on holiday/business for a lengthy period of time. Members may re-instate their membership at any time during duration of membership or are welcome to re-join (if their membership date has expired). Kindly notify us accordingly (via email). Once you have signed up as a member there are NO REFUNDS.
- It is imperative that members inform Connecting Christians soonest of their request to be placed “on hold” for any reason especially if members meet someone through the service/agency or even if its not anyone through Connecting Christians - to avoid any embarrassment for the person (i.e. a member) who may have been given another member’s e-mail/contact number by either one of the facilitators. Remember, for some people (in particular some ladies – even men who are shy!) it is difficult enough to e-mail/make that all important call. Now imagine how that person feels when they are told “Sorry I’ve met someone!” Please make our (i.e. the leaders/facilitators) “jobs” easier by adhering to this simple, but all important request.
- Please notify us accordingly of any change of address/phone numbers etc.
- We will do all in our power to maintain your privacy and anonymity while using our service/agency. However, you acknowledge the following:
- We cannot ensure the security or privacy of any information you provide through the Internet from the efforts of determined hackers or crackers who may or may not be members of our Service. Having said this, we are not internet dating and the possibility of hackers getting through our system and obtaining your information is unlikely. Our security system is of the highest standard. In any event once membership forms are submitted, they are downloaded and forms are transferred to a special folder.
- We cannot protect you from yourself, if you should disclose any private information with other members.
- We may include links to other sites or resources on the World Wide Web from our Service. We are not responsible for availability or content of such links. Having said this, the likelihood of linking with other sites would be done with extreme caution and research.
- We are not responsible for any damage (monetary, physical, or psychological), including, but not limited to, direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, resulting from your use of the Service. We disclaim responsibility from any damage from any cause, including, but not limited to, computer viruses, worms, "Trojan horses" or other destructive software. We also disclaim responsibility for any damage of any sort caused by other subscribers/members whether in content of their messages or in person. In no event will we be responsible for damages resulting from your inability to access the Service.
- You agree NOT use this Service to engage in solicitation for commercial activities or sexual activities or any other activity other than for its intended purpose..
- If you choose to terminate membership at any stage, please send us an e-mail to
debbie@connectingchristians.co.za and in the subject line type CANCEL
and please state reason. KINDLY DO NOT TEXT (SMS). You will continue to have membership until your membership expires. If you cancel your membership for any reason, we will NOT refund any prepaid fees, regardless of whether you give us notice to cancel your membership or not.
- You agree to indemnify Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders / facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates harmless from any claims of damage resulting from any introduction. Connecting Christians will also NOT be held responsible or liable for any problems that may arise from friendships or relationships formed and thus indemnifies itself against any such incidents. Connecting Christians will not be liable for ANY legal fees under any circumstances.
- Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders/facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates will NOT in any way whatsoever be held responsible should a third party jokingly/in jest/seriously or for any other reason "apply" for membership without the prior knowledge/on behalf of another party/person. Even if the third party pays the membership fee without the prior knowledge/on behalf of another party/person and this person declines membership - the onus is on said person/party to take action with the third party - Connecting Christians will NOT be held responsible or liable in ANY way whatsoever. Membership fees will NOT be refundable or transferable. Furthermore, Connecting Christians will not be responsible or liable for any legal costs that might incur.
- Members do not necessarily have to own a personal computer or laptop in order to be a member including gaining internet access via their mobile phone. Utilising your private office email, someone else's pc/laptop or internet cafe is perfectly acceptable, however, in the interest of confidentiality, members are requested to create their own personal email address and not utilise another person's address.
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It is vital that we operate this service according to a Code of Conduct (i.e. Terms and Conditions) and thus it is our desire to uphold this service to the best of our ability (according) to Christian principles (which is why we ask certain questions on the form!).
- You agree to take every precaution when meeting individuals through this service / agency.
- We may modify this Agreement at any time at our sole option and discretion. We will notify you of changes by posting them on our website or sending you a direct email, at our sole option and discretion. Your sole option shall be to accept such modifications or to discontinue using our service / agency.
- By joining you understand that you become a member of Connecting Christians - a
personalised one-on-one Christian Introduction/Dating Service and not a member of the site per sé.
- You understand that Connecting Christians is NOT a social club. We do not organise or host social activities/workshops/church events or the like. Having said this, at any given time, should any
Connecting Christians member/Organisation/Group/Individual or the like organise or host a social activity - please note - these gatherings would be run independently from
Connecting Christians and therefore we would not be held responsible in ANY way for the organisation thereof. Furthermore, Connecting Christians, its parent company, its leaders/facilitators, employees, agents and affiliates will not be held liable for any problems that may arise from friendships or relationships formed and thus indemnifies itself against any such incidents. Upon receiving schedules of socials/church workshops and the like, we would forward onto relevant members be it Gauteng/Cape Town or KZN or elsewhere or post on our website (at our discretion). Attendance would therefore be the individual's own
responsibility and discretion.
- YOU MUST AGREE TO AND ABIDE BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT IN ORDER TO BECOME AND TO REMAIN AN AUTHORIZED MEMBER OF
CONNECTING CHRISTIANS
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 "And He will give to you, if you place Him first in your life and live as He wants you to live"
(The Living Bible)
Matthew 6 vs 33
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