1. Acceptance of Terms

 

Welcome to the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center - A Ministry of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association website. By accessing or using this website, its content, products, and services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"), the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center Privacy Policy, and all other policies or operating rules posted on this site. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Service.

The Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center ("ABCRC," "we," "us," or "our") is a non-profit Christian organization and a ministry of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association.

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2. Changes to the Terms

 

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on the Service and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to the Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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3. Mission and Statement of Faith

 

ABCRC is a Christian organization dedicated to providing a place for spiritual renewal and Christian fellowship. Our mission is foundational to all activities, content, and use of our facilities.

User Acknowledgment: By using the Service and/or our facilities, you acknowledge and agree that our ministry is governed by our Christian values and Statement of Faith (available upon request or on our website). We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse service, registration, or facility use, or to dismiss any individual or group whose conduct or stated beliefs are materially contrary to our Statement of Faith or Christian mission.

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4. User Conduct and Code of Conduct

 

You agree to use the Service only for lawful, non-commercial, and ministry-related purposes.

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• Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:​​

  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate any other users of the Service or ABCRC staff/guests.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service.

  • Post or transmit any material that infringes upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of others.

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• Post or transmit any content that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, deceptive, or otherwise objectionable or unlawful.

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• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.

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• On-Site Code of Conduct (Applies to Facility Guests): All guests, registrants, and groups using the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center facilities agree to abide by the facility's specific Code of Conduct and policies, which may cover matters such as:​

  • Use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs (typically prohibited or restricted).

  • Quiet hours, use of recreational equipment, and proper care of facilities.

  • Policies regarding firearms, weapons, and open flames.

  • Policies for the supervision of minors.

  • Violation of the On-Site Code of Conduct may result in immediate dismissal from the premises without a refund.

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• Respectful and appropriate behavior consistent with a Christian environment.

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5. Reservations, Payments, and Cancellations

 

These terms apply to all registrations, reservations, and donations made through the Service:

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• Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate registration, reservation, and payment information for all transactions and registrations.

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• Financial Transactions: All payments for reservations, events, and donations are processed through secure, third-party payment processors. We are not responsible for any fees or actions taken by these third-party processors.

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• Cancellation and Refund Policy: Specific cancellation and refund policies for events, retreats, and lodging are detailed on the respective registration forms and reservation contracts. By completing a transaction, you agree to the terms of the applicable cancellation and refund policy.

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6. Intellectual Property Rights

 

The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio) are owned by the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center, its 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.

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• Limited License: You may access and use the content on the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial, educational, and ministry-related use, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

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• Prohibited Use: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service without the prior written consent of ABCRC.

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7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

 

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." ABCRC makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability: In no event shall ABCRC, the Alton Bay Campmeeting Associating, or its directors, employees, agents, or volunteers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; or (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

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8. Indemnification

 

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center, the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Service's content, products, and services other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

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9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

 

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire (NH), without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Service shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Belknap County, New Hampshire (NH), although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

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10. Contact Information

 

Questions about these Terms of Use should be sent to us at:

Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center - A Ministry of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association

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5 Broadway Blvd,

Alton, NH 03810

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Email: info@altonbay.org

Phone: (603) 875-6161