Terms of Use
Effective Date: September 25, 2026
Welcome to the Grace Bible Church Houston website, https://www.gbchouston.org/ (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. About the Website
The Website is operated by Grace Bible Church Houston (“GBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) to provide information about our church, ministries, events, programs, resources, and other activities.
The content on the Website is provided for general informational and church-related purposes.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms.
You may not:
Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Use automated systems to access or collect information from the Website in a manner that could interfere with its operation
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through a Website form
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with another person or organization
Use Website content in a way that infringes the rights of GBC or others
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been violated.
3. Website Content
Unless otherwise stated, the content on the Website—including text, graphics, photographs, logos, videos, audio, downloadable materials, and other content—is owned by or licensed to GBC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and use Website content for personal, non-commercial, and church-related purposes.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, sell, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
Certain content may be provided by third parties and may be subject to separate copyright or licensing terms.
4. Church Resources and Information
GBC may provide sermons, teaching materials, articles, videos, announcements, event information, and other resources through the Website.
These materials are provided for informational and educational purposes. While we seek to keep information accurate and current, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.
Event dates, times, locations, registration requirements, availability, fees, and other details may change. GBC reserves the right to modify or cancel events, programs, or activities as circumstances require.
5. Forms and Registrations
Certain features of the Website may allow you to submit information, register for events, request information, volunteer, participate in church activities, or otherwise communicate with GBC.
You agree to provide information that is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Submitting information through a Website form does not necessarily create a contractual relationship between you and GBC unless expressly stated otherwise.
Additional terms may apply to particular events, registrations, donations, or other activities.
6. Payments and Donations
Certain portions of the Website may allow users to make payments, donations, registrations, or other financial transactions.
Where applicable, payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. GBC may not have access to or control over all aspects of those third-party payment systems.
You agree to provide accurate payment and billing information and to comply with the terms and conditions of any third-party payment provider used to complete a transaction.
Any applicable fees, refund policies, cancellation policies, or other terms associated with a particular transaction may be presented at the time of registration or payment.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to websites, applications, social media platforms, registration systems, payment providers, or other services operated by third parties.
These third-party services are not controlled by GBC, and GBC is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of use.
Your use of third-party websites or services is subject to the terms and policies established by those third parties.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through the Website.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to review our Privacy Policy.
9. Photos, Videos, and Other Media
GBC may publish photographs, videos, recordings, or other media featuring individuals participating in church services, events, programs, or activities.
Where appropriate, GBC will follow its applicable practices and procedures regarding the use of photographs and recordings, including any permissions or restrictions required by law or church policy.
If you have a concern about a photograph, video, or other media appearing on the Website, please contact us using the information below.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GBC makes no warranties or representations regarding the Website or its content, including warranties that the Website will:
Always be available or uninterrupted
Be free from errors or defects
Be free from viruses or other harmful components
Always contain accurate, complete, or current information
GBC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time without notice.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GBC and its pastors, employees, volunteers, officers, directors, and representatives will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
12. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GBC and its pastors, employees, volunteers, officers, directors, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.
13. Intellectual Property and Trademarks
The name “Grace Bible Church Houston,” the GBC name and logo, and other church names, logos, graphics, and identifying marks displayed on the Website may be trademarks or other protected property of GBC or their respective owners.
Nothing in these Terms grants you a license or other right to use GBC's trademarks, logos, or other intellectual property without prior written permission.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except to the extent applicable law requires otherwise.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Website will be subject to the applicable courts located in Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms specifically applicable to particular Website features or activities, constitute the agreement between you and GBC concerning your use of the Website, unless otherwise stated.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Grace Bible Church Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
Website: https://www.gbchouston.org/
Contact Email: [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL]
Last Updated: September 25, 2026