Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 14, 2025

Esoteric Interfaith Fellowship, a 501(c)(3) public charity and religious organization, operates under the assumed names Dallas Wedding Officiants and The Courthouse Wedding Chapel. We are dedicated to providing sacred rites and ceremonies, including holy matrimony, in accordance with our interfaith mission and ecclesiastical law.

This policy governs the use of our website, booking platform, and ceremonial services. By accessing DallasWeddingOfficiants.com, CourthouseWeddingChapel.org, or scheduling a service, you agree to the terms below.

 

1. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Authority

All weddings are performed under the authority and supervision of the Office of the Matrimony Magistrate, a division of the Marriage Tribunal of the Esoteric Interfaith Fellowship. Our officiants, judges, and vicars operate solely under ecclesiastical jurisdiction and not as civil employees or representatives of the state.

Our officiants and ecclesiastical officiers are authorized under Texas Family Code § 2.202, and empowered to solemnize marriages that are fully valid under Texas law.

 

2. Information We Collect and Use

To deliver our services, we collect limited personal information:

  • Contact Details: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Ceremony Information: Date, time, location, preferences, and booking data

  • Payment Data: Processed via Stripe; we do not store any financial information

  • Photos and Media: Used for nonprofit promotional purposes with client consent

We do not sell, share, or disclose personal information beyond what is necessary to fulfill our mission.

 

3. Clergy-Communicant Privilege

We observe and uphold the Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505, which protects confidential communications between clergy and communicants:

  • Spiritual conversations with our officiants are legally privileged.

  • The communicant may assert this privilege or prevent disclosure.

  • Our clergy may assert this privilege on behalf of the communicant.

 

4. Data Retention and Protection

  • Personal records are retained for no longer than 90 days after the ceremony.

  • We do not keep copies of marriage licenses or government-issued documents.

  • All payments are processed through Stripe, and we do not retain cardholder data.

 

5. Use of Photos and Media

Photographs taken by our team may be used to share and promote our charitable and religious mission across platforms such as:

  • Our websites and social media

  • Printed materials and Google Ads

If you wish to opt out, you must notify us in writing prior to the ceremony.

 

6. Bookings, Payment, and Cancellations

  • All bookings are made through our scheduling system (TidyCal).

  • Payment is due in full at the time of booking and processed via Stripe.

  • Cancellations within 72 hours of booking are eligible for a refund, minus processing fees.

  • Canellations after 72 hours of booking are NOT eligible for a refund

  • Rescheduling is allowed in advance, subject to availability.

Your booking constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

 

7. Public Statements and Dispute Resolution

You agree to communicate any concerns or disputes with us directly prior to posting reviews or public commentary.

You further agree to refrain from:

  • Publishing false, defamatory, or misleading statements

  • Posting negative reviews regarding cancellations or unfulfilled expectations outside the scope of your selected package

  • Making public claims without first allowing us an opportunity to resolve the issue

Legal Framework:

  • Texas Defamation Mitigation Act: Requires a retraction request before litigation.

  • Texas Citizens Participation Act: Protects free speech, but not knowingly false or injurious content.

We reserve the right to seek legal remedies if our religious operations, clergy, or reputation are harmed by false or defamatory claims.

 

8. Legal and Religious Protections

As a religious public charity, our services and officials are protected under:

  • First Amendment, U.S. Constitution – Protects religious liberty and ministry

  • Texas Family Code § 2.202 – Authorizes clergy to perform legally recognized marriages

  • Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) – Prevents burdens on religious use of property

  • Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505 – Protects spiritual communications

  • Texas Charitable Immunity and Liability Act (Chapter 84) – Limits liability for clergy and nonprofit agents acting in good faith

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the current version.

 By using this website or booking a ceremony, you acknowledge that our services are religious in nature, conducted solely under ecclesiastical authority, and that you have read and agreed to these terms.

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