Terms of Service
Last updated: June 24, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using StewardMAX ("the Service"), operated by StewardMAX LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. These terms apply to all users, including ministry administrators, staff, and members.
2. Description of Service
StewardMAX is a cloud-based ministry management platform that provides tools for people management, giving, worship planning, website building, accounting, communications, and AI-powered features for churches and faith-based organizations.
3. Account Registration
To use the Service, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an administrative account. Member accounts for minors may only be created by a ministry administrator on their behalf.
4. Subscription Plans and Billing
StewardMAX offers several subscription tiers. By selecting a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law or as described in our refund policy.
We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any regulations
- Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or fraudulent content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service without written permission
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Service
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
6. Data and Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. You retain ownership of all data you input into the Service. We process your data only as necessary to provide the Service and as described in our Privacy Policy.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have appropriate authorization to upload any personal data about your congregation members and that your use complies with applicable privacy laws.
7. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by StewardMAX LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our written consent.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may cancel your account at any time from your account settings. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease. We will retain your data for 90 days after termination to allow for data export before permanent deletion.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, StewardMAX LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which StewardMAX LLC is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@stewardmax.com.