SMS Terms & Conditions

Last updated: August 2026

These Terms & Conditions govern all SMS text message programs operated by Idlewild Baptist Church (IBC). Phone: (813) 264-1515  |  Email: ibc@idlewild.org.

By opting in to any IBC text message program, you accept these Terms & Conditions.


Message Types

IBC staff may contact you via individual SMS text message using Microsoft Teams-enabled phone numbers. These are person-to-person conversational messages sent by IBC employees — not bulk or automated messages.

Message Frequency & Rates

Message frequency: Msg frequency varies based on staff communication needs. Msg & data rates may apply.

Opt-In

By providing your mobile phone number to an IBC staff member and consenting to receive text messages, you agree to receive 1-to-1 SMS messages from that staff member's IBC phone number.

Opt-Out

Reply STOP to any message to opt out of further messages from that specific IBC number. You may also reply QUIT, END, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE. You will receive a confirmation and no further messages will be sent from that number. Reply START to resume.

Help & Support

Reply HELP to any message for support information. You may also contact us at (813) 264-1515 or ibc@idlewild.org.


General Provisions

Supported Carriers

These programs are supported by all major US wireless carriers. Message delivery is not guaranteed by carriers.

Embedded Links

Some messages may include links to IBC website pages or resources. A web browser and internet connection are required to access linked content.

Changes to These Terms

IBC reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued participation in any IBC SMS program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Privacy

Your use of IBC SMS programs is also subject to our SMS Privacy Policy (https://www.idlewild.org/sms-privacy).