HotSpot 2.0

Terms of use

Last updated November 13, 2026

These terms are an agreement between you and [the data controller, to be confirmed before launch] (“we”), which operates HotSpot 2.0. By creating an account you agree to them, to our community guidelines, and to how we handle information as described in our privacy policy.

What HotSpot is, and isn't

HotSpot is a tool to help people who hope for a CREC church find one another and show where interest exists. It is not itself a church, it does not start churches, and appearing on the map doesn't commit you, or anyone else, to anything. New CREC churches are formed under the oversight of CREC churches, elders and presbyteries according to the CREC's own constitution.

Who can use HotSpot

You must be at least 18, live in the United States or Canada, and give accurate information. One account per person or household, please.

Members are not vetted

We don't check members' identities, beliefs or backgrounds, and we don't endorse anyone who uses HotSpot. Use your own judgment when you correspond with or meet people. Please read our advice on meeting safely.

Your conduct

Follow the community guidelines. Don't use HotSpot to harass anyone, to sell or solicit, to collect other members' information, to send spam, or for anything unlawful. Don't try to get around our security, rate limits or privacy protections.

Your content

You keep ownership of what you write. You give us permission to store and display it as needed to run HotSpot (for example, to deliver your messages). You're responsible for what you send.

Moderation

We may review reported conversations, remove content, and warn, suspend or remove accounts that break these terms or the guidelines, or that put others at risk. We'll try to be fair and to explain our decisions, but we aren't obliged to host anyone.

Ending your account

You can delete your account at any time from your account page. We may close accounts as described above, or if we stop operating HotSpot.

No warranties

HotSpot is provided free of charge, “as is” and “as available”. We don't promise it will always be available, error-free, or that a church will be started anywhere. Area boundaries and church information are approximate.

Limitation of liability

To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for the conduct of any member, arising from your use of HotSpot.

Changes

We may update these terms. If the changes are significant, we'll let members know before they take effect.

Contact

Questions about these terms: [privacy contact address, to be confirmed before launch].