Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Welcome to VIVE Church. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the VIVE Church website, forms, communications, and related services, including our SMS/text messaging program.
By using our website, submitting a form, registering for an event, or opting in to receive communications from VIVE Church, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
1. About VIVE Church
VIVE Church is a Christian church serving Houston and the surrounding community.
VIVE Church
5203 Fulton St
Houston, TX 77009
Website: www.vivehouston.org
2. Website Use
The VIVE Church website is provided to share information about our church, ministries, events, services, giving opportunities, and other church-related activities.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Information provided on this website may be updated or changed at any time without notice.
3. SMS/Text Messaging Terms
VIVE Church offers SMS/text messaging to individuals who choose to receive communications from us.
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from VIVE Church, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from VIVE Church at the mobile number you provided.
Messages may include:
- Church announcements and updates
- Service information and reminders
- Event information and registration reminders
- Plan Your Visit follow-up messages
- Ministry and volunteer communications
- Prayer, encouragement, and church-related information
- Other communications related to your involvement with VIVE Church
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation, attending VIVE Church, participating in an event, or receiving services from VIVE Church.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS/text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from VIVE Church.
After you send STOP, you may receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive SMS messages from that messaging program unless you opt in again.
Help
For assistance with our SMS messaging program, reply HELP to any message or contact VIVE Church through our website at www.vivehouston.org.
Supported Carriers
SMS delivery is subject to your mobile carrier and network availability. VIVE Church and participating mobile carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. SMS Consent and Privacy
VIVE Church respects your privacy.
Mobile information, including phone numbers, SMS consent, and SMS opt-in data, will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information collected through our SMS program will be used to provide the communications and services you requested and to administer our messaging program.
Your SMS consent is specific to VIVE Church and is not transferred to outside organizations for their own marketing or promotional use.
For additional information regarding how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
5. How You May Opt In
Individuals may opt in to receive SMS messages from VIVE Church through methods such as:
- Completing a Plan Your Visit form
- Completing a church connection or information form
- Registering for an event or ministry
- Requesting information from VIVE Church
- Submitting another form that clearly provides an option to consent to SMS communications
Where SMS consent is requested, the form will disclose that message frequency may vary, message and data rates may apply, and that users may reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.
Submitting a phone number alone does not constitute SMS consent unless the individual has been clearly presented with and agreed to the applicable SMS opt-in disclosure.
6. Email Communications
If you provide your email address and consent to receive communications from VIVE Church, we may send church announcements, event information, ministry updates, follow-up communications, and other church-related messages.
You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in applicable emails.
7. Donations and Online Giving
Donations made to VIVE Church may be processed through third-party payment providers. By making an online donation, you may also be subject to the terms and privacy policies of the applicable payment processor.
VIVE Church does not guarantee that every contribution is refundable. Questions regarding donations should be directed to VIVE Church.
8. Event Registrations
Registration for VIVE Church events may be subject to additional requirements, deadlines, capacity limitations, or event-specific policies.
VIVE Church reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel events when necessary.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for functions such as giving, registration, forms, media, or other church-related activities.
VIVE Church is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or terms of independently operated third-party websites.
For clarity, SMS opt-in information and consent collected by VIVE Church will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, and other materials appearing on the VIVE Church website are owned by or used with permission by VIVE Church.
Content may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without permission.
11. Disclaimer
The information provided through the VIVE Church website and communications is provided for general church and informational purposes.
Nothing on our website is intended to constitute legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.
12. Changes to These Terms
VIVE Church may update these Terms & Conditions periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or the VIVE Church SMS messaging program, please contact us through:
VIVE Church
5203 Fulton St
Houston, TX 77009
www.vivehouston.org