Website Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Welcome to the website of Oklahoma Baptist University (“Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our websites, online services, digital communications, forms, and related online resources that link to or reference these Terms.
By accessing or using this website, submitting information through our forms, or engaging with our online services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Purpose of the Website
Oklahoma Baptist University provides this website and related online services to share information about the organization, including programs, services, admissions or enrollment opportunities, constituent engagement, donor relations, events, resources, and other organization-related activities.
The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes. While Oklahoma Baptist University endeavors to keep information accurate and up to date, the organization does not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free.
2. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at:
https://www.okbu.edu/about/privacy-policy
Oklahoma Baptist University endeavors to practice responsible stewardship in how it collects, stores, uses, and protects personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how Oklahoma Baptist University collects information automatically, receives information you provide, may obtain information from outside sources, and uses that information for purposes such as recruitment, service delivery, constituent engagement, alumni or member communication, donor engagement, website personalization, analytics, advertising, and related organizational objectives.
Oklahoma Baptist University does not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Information You Provide
Certain website features may ask you to provide personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, program interests, donation information, event registration details, or other information relevant to your interaction with Oklahoma Baptist University.
By submitting information through our websites or online forms, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. You also understand that some website features, services, or opportunities may not be available if you choose not to provide certain information.
4. Communications from Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University may use contact information you provide, including email addresses and phone numbers, to communicate with you for organization-related purposes. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Program, service, admissions, or enrollment communications;
- Constituent, member, student, client, or participant engagement;
- Event reminders and updates;
- Alumni, member, or community engagement;
- Donor and fundraising communications;
- Announcements and updates;
- Volunteer opportunities;
- Program updates;
- Other organization-related outreach.
Oklahoma Baptist University may use analytics tools to determine whether messages are viewed or whether links are visited, as described in the Privacy Policy.
5. SMS/Mobile Messaging Terms
5.1 Consent to Receive Text Messages
By providing your mobile phone number to Oklahoma Baptist University and affirmatively opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive recurring SMS/text messages from Oklahoma Baptist University. These messages may be sent using automated technology and may include messages related to programs, services, admissions, recruitment, enrollment, constituent engagement, member relations, student engagement, alumni relations, donor engagement, event reminders, announcements, volunteer opportunities, or other organization-related communications.
Oklahoma Baptist University will send text messages only with your explicit permission.
Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of admission, enrollment, donation, purchase, service, or participation in Oklahoma Baptist University programs or activities, unless specifically necessary for a particular communication or service you request.
5.2 Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your relationship with Oklahoma Baptist University, the programs or services you engage with, and the communication preferences or permissions you provide.
5.3 Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply to SMS/text communications. Charges are determined by your mobile carrier and your mobile service plan. Oklahoma Baptist University is not responsible for any messaging or data charges incurred through your carrier.
5.4 Opting Out
You may revoke your permission to receive text messages from Oklahoma Baptist University at any time.
To stop receiving text messages, reply STOP to any text message from Oklahoma Baptist University. After you send STOP, you may receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. After that, you should no longer receive messages from that SMS program unless you opt in again.
You may also contact Oklahoma Baptist University by email to request removal from text communications.
5.5 Help
For help with text messages from Oklahoma Baptist University, reply HELP to a message, if available, or contact us at:
info@okbu.edu
405.585.5400
If Oklahoma Baptist University maintains different texting programs for different departments, programs, services, campaigns, or audiences, users may need to contact the office, department, or program associated with the specific message they received.
5.6 Supported Carriers
SMS/text messaging may not be available through all mobile carriers or in all areas. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5.7 Privacy and SMS Data
Our use of information collected through SMS/text messaging is governed by our Privacy Policy. Oklahoma Baptist University may use mobile numbers you provide to communicate directly with you and may use analytics tools to determine whether you viewed a message or visited links.
Oklahoma Baptist University does not sell your personal information to third parties. Oklahoma Baptist University may work with third-party service providers to support communication, recruitment, engagement, analytics, advertising, fundraising, or related organizational objectives. When applicable, such providers are expected to follow the same policies and procedures as Oklahoma Baptist University regarding the collection, security, and use of personal information.
Mobile numbers are not shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
5.8 Changes to SMS Terms
Oklahoma Baptist University may modify or terminate its SMS/mobile messaging programs at any time. Oklahoma Baptist University may also update these SMS/Mobile Messaging Terms from time to time. Continued participation in an SMS program after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
6. Cookies, Analytics, and Website Personalization
Oklahoma Baptist University may use cookies and similar technologies to identify users anonymously or individually, personalize website experiences, analyze website activity, support recruitment and engagement objectives, and improve organizational communications.
By using our websites, you understand that cookies and analytics tools may be used as described in our Privacy Policy. Your browser or device may allow you to manage cookie preferences, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
Oklahoma Baptist University may use third-party services to support website operations, communications, recruitment, analytics, advertising, payment processing, forms, event management, fundraising, or other organizational objectives.
Our websites may also contain links to third-party websites or services. Oklahoma Baptist University is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, terms, or security of third-party websites that are not controlled by the organization. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
8. Remarketing and Advertising
Oklahoma Baptist University may use information collected through its websites or provided by users to serve advertising or outreach to users on other websites or platforms, including through remarketing technologies. These activities are described further in our Privacy Policy.
9. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our websites or online services in any way that:
- Violates applicable law or regulation;
- Interferes with website security or functionality;
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, accounts, or networks;
- Submits false, misleading, harmful, or unlawful information;
- Uploads or transmits malware, harmful code, or disruptive content;
- Uses our names, marks, systems, or content for unauthorized commercial purposes;
- Infringes the rights of Oklahoma Baptist University or others.
Oklahoma Baptist University may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to website features or services if it believes these Terms have been violated.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on our websites, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Oklahoma Baptist University and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and use website content for personal, educational, informational, or organization-related purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
11. Trademarks
The names, logos, seals, designs, and marks of Oklahoma Baptist University are the property of Oklahoma Baptist University. Use of these marks without prior written authorization is prohibited.
12. Donations and Payments
Certain websites or online services may allow users to make donations, pay fees, register for events, or complete other transactions. Payment processing may be handled by third-party service providers.
By submitting a payment or donation, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize the applicable transaction. Additional terms may apply to particular transactions, events, gifts, or services.
13. No Warranty
Our websites and online services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Oklahoma Baptist University makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or security of the website or its content.
Oklahoma Baptist University does not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oklahoma Baptist University shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, our websites, online services, content, links, communications, or third-party services.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some limitations may not apply to you.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Oklahoma Baptist University, its trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, affiliates, volunteers, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of our websites or online services.
16. Changes to These Terms
Oklahoma Baptist University may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our websites or online services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
18. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, or our communications, please contact:
Oklahoma Baptist University
Office of Marketing and Communications
500 W. University St., Shawnee, OK 74804
Email: info@okbu.edu
Phone: 405.585.5400