Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (syromalabarchurchsalford.com) and the Catechist Safeguarding Portal, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable parish, diocesan, and UK statutory regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the services.

2. Catechist Portal & Authorized Access

Access to the Catechist Safeguarding Portal is restricted to authorized clergy, catechists, teaching assistants, and verified parish volunteers of St Euphrasia Mission.

• Account Registration: Volunteers and catechists may register using their official church Google account (@csmegb.net) or an approved personal Google account.
• Admin Approval: All new account registrations are subject to manual review and approval by parish leadership before full operational access is granted.
• Account Confidentiality: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials and securing access to any device used to view church or child records.

3. Safeguarding & Confidentiality Obligations

In accordance with the safeguarding policies of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Great Britain and the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA):

• All catechists and youth leaders must complete required DBS clearances and safeguarding training certifications.
• Any student attendance data, parent contact details, or pastoral records accessed via the portal must be treated with strict confidentiality and never disclosed or exported to unauthorized third parties.
• Any safeguarding concern regarding a child or vulnerable adult must be reported immediately to the Parish Safeguarding Officer or Priest in line with diocesan safeguarding procedures.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the portal or website for any unauthorized commercial, advertising, or unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to compromise system security, probe vulnerabilities, or bypass role-based access restrictions.
• Upload malicious files or misrepresent identity during registration or profile submission.

5. Termination & Suspension

Parish leadership reserves the right to suspend or terminate portal access for any user who violates these terms, ceases volunteer service with the mission, or fails to maintain mandatory safeguarding compliance.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact parish administration at: