Terms of Service — Family Church Van Alstyne
Effective Date: June 19, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website, communications, and SMS/text messaging program operated by Van Alstyne Community Family Church, doing business as Family Church Van Alstyne ("the Church," "we," "us," or "our"). By using our website, providing your information, or opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our website (familychurchvanalstyne.com), submitting your information through any of our forms, or opting in to our SMS program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. Accessing the Site, in any manner, whether automated or otherwise, constitutes use of the Site and your agreement to be bound by these Terms.
2. Use of Our Services
Our website and communications are provided for informational and ministry purposes, including sharing information about services, events, ministries, giving, and member care. You agree to use our services lawfully and not to misuse, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems. The Site is provided for your personal, non-commercial use.
3. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our privacy policy: https://www.familychurchvanalstyne.com/privacy
4. Intellectual Property
This Site and the materials available on it are the property of Van Alstyne Community Family Church and/or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unless explicitly authorized, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, sell, create derivative works from, or distribute any material from the Site, except that you may download or print individual pages for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact.
By submitting any material to us through the Site or our digital channels (including comments, photos, or videos), you represent that you own it or have permission to share it, and you grant us a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute that material in connection with our ministry.
5. Disclaimers
We may provide links to websites maintained by third parties. Linking to those sites does not imply our endorsement of them or their content, products, or services. The information and services offered on or through the Site are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Van Alstyne Community Family Church, its officers, directors, volunteers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms.
6. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, if we determine you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct we deem inappropriate or unlawful. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in the State of Texas.
8. Eligibility and Age Restriction
By accessing this Site, providing your information, or enrolling in our SMS/text messaging program, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age. Our SMS/text messaging program is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. You may not provide a mobile telephone number or consent to receive text messages from us unless you meet this age requirement.
If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to enroll in our SMS/text messaging program. A parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years of age may provide consent and enroll on behalf of a minor for communications related to youth or family ministries.
We do not knowingly collect mobile opt-in consent from any individual under the age of 18 without verified parental or legal guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected such consent from a person under 18 without the required authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with their information without parental or guardian consent, please contact us using the information provided in these Terms.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: Van Alstyne Community Family Church Phone: +1 903-627-2726 Email: jonathan@familychurchvanalstyne.com Website:https://www.familychurchvanalstyne.com
11. SMS/Text Messages
Program Name: Family Church Van Alstyne (operated by Van Alstyne Community Family Church, the legal business name operating the SMS messaging program).
11.1 SMS Program Description
Our SMS program provides text messages for church service reminders, events, receipts, customer service, and occasionally promotional messages when you opt in. Opt-in is collected via web forms with a dedicated checkbox for SMS consent. Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with our services.
11.2 Opting Out
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text "STOP" to the shortcode. Upon sending "STOP," we will confirm your unsubscribe status via SMS. Following this confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. To rejoin, sign up as you did initially, and we will resume sending SMS messages to you.
11.3 Help and Support
If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance or email jonathan@familychurchvanalstyne.com
11.4 Carrier Liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
11.5 Message and Data Rates
As always, message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
11.6 Recurring Messages Disclosure
By opting into our SMS program, you authorize us to send recurring text messages to the mobile phone number you provide. Depending on your service selection, you may receive regular recurring messages. You are not required to agree to receive recurring messages as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
11.7 Prohibited Content
Our SMS messages will never contain: phishing attempts, smishing, or social engineering to manipulate you into sharing private information; illegal content (all content complies with federal and state laws); SHAFT content (sex, hate, alcohol, firearms, and tobacco) that does not follow federal and state law and regulations.
11.8 SMS Opt-In Data Protection
All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services necessary to deliver the SMS service. Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
11.9 Privacy for SMS Services
For privacy-related inquiries regarding our SMS service, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://www.familychurchvanalstyne.com/privacy
11.10 Supported Carriers
Our SMS program works with all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, as well as most regional carriers.
11.11 Compliance with Industry Standards
Our SMS program complies with the messaging guidelines and standards established by the CTIA and all applicable mobile carrier requirements.
11.12 Legal Compliance
Our SMS program complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We obtain express consent before sending messages and honor all opt-out requests promptly.