Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Effective Date: Sept. 1, 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,” “our,” “us”). We provide sacred rites and ceremonies, including holy matrimony, consistent with our interfaith mission and ecclesiastical law.

By accessing DallasWeddingOfficiants.com, CourthouseWeddingChapel.org, or scheduling a service, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms.

1. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Authority

1.1 All weddings are performed under the authority of the Office of the Matrimony Magistrate, a division of the Esoteric Interfaith Fellowship.


1.2 Our officiants, judges, ministers, and vicars act exclusively under ecclesiastical jurisdiction and not as civil employees or representatives of the state.


1.3 Our officiants are authorized pursuant to Texas Family Code § 2.202 to solemnize marriages fully valid under Texas law.

2. Information We Collect and Use

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services:

  • Contact Information: Full name, email, phone, mailing address

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

  • Payment Information: Processed securely via Stripe (we do not store cardholder data)

  • Photos and Media: With client consent, used for nonprofit promotional purposes

We do not sell, rent, or disclose personal data.

3. Clergy-Communicant Privilege

3.1 Confidential communications with clergy are protected under Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505.


3.2 The communicant may assert this privilege or prevent disclosure.


3.3 Clergy may assert this privilege on behalf of the communicant.

4. Data Retention and Protection

  • Personal records are retained for no longer than 60 days after the ceremony.

  • Marriage licenses and government-issued documents are not stored.

  • All payments are processed through Stripe; no cardholder data is retained.

5. Photos and Media

We may use photographs and media to promote our charitable and religious mission via:

  • Our websites and social media platforms

  • Printed materials and digital advertising (e.g., Google Ads)

Opt-outs must be submitted in writing prior to the ceremony.

6. Bookings, Payment, and Cancellations

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

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

  • Cancellations within 72 hours of booking: Refund issued, minus processing fees.

  • Cancellations after 72 hours of booking: Non-refundable.

  • Rescheduling may be permitted in advance, subject to availability.

Your booking constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

7. Public Statements and Dispute Resolution


7.1 Clients agree to first communicate concerns or disputes directly with us before making public statements.


7.2 Clients agree not to:

  • Publish false, misleading, or defamatory statements

  • Post negative reviews regarding cancellations or package limitations already disclosed

  • Make public claims without giving us an opportunity to resolve the issue

Legal Framework:

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

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

We reserve the right to pursue legal remedies against defamatory or injurious conduct.

8. Legal and Religious Protections

Our services and officials are protected under:

  • First Amendment, U.S. Constitution – Religious liberty and ministry protections

  • Texas Family Code § 2.202 – Authority to solemnize legally recognized marriages

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

  • Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505 – Protection of clergy-communicant communications

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

9. Amendments

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

Acknowledgment:
By using our website or booking a ceremony, you acknowledge that our services are religious in nature, conducted solely under ecclesiastical authority, and you agree to be bound by these terms.

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