Photo & Video Policy

Vertical Church Photo & Video Policy

At Vertical Church, we value the way in which photos, videos and other media help share our faith and bring encouragement. Photos and videos tell our story, provide guests with an idea of what to expect when they attend our gatherings/events, highlight the work of those who serve, and allow us to communicate our mission as a church via our website and other digital and print media. 

Accordingly, photography, videography, live streaming and other recording may be in progress at Vertical Church's Weekend Gatherings, ministry activities, classes, programs, and other events. Vertical Church may use the media recorded at these events in materials produced by or for the church, including but not limited to our bulletins, posters, brochures, newsletters, website, social media, and other printed and electronic materials. 

While we reserve the right to photograph and record church events, we strive to ensure that photography and videography are used in safe and positive ways. We will not knowingly and intentionally post any photo, video or other recording that would be embarrassing, objectionable or hurtful to any clearly, personally identifiable individual in the media. 

By participating in Vertical Church's Weekend Gatherings, ministry activities, classes, programs, and events: (i) you consent to be photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded; (ii) you grant your permission for Vertical Church to use recordings containing your image, likeness, voice or statements, without compensation, credit or other consideration to you, for Vertical Church’s promotional, publicity and other purposes, throughout the world and in perpetuity; and (iii) you agree to release Vertical Church from any and all liabilities and claims involving the use of your image, likeness, voice or statements. 

Additionally, if you see a photo on a Vertical Church website or social media page that includes you or a family member and would like it removed, please contact us, at info@vcotm.org with a link to the media. Please understand that we cannot remove your image from our live streams as this kind of media does not allow for us to edit the contents. Please understand that Vertical Church has no control over the recording, use, and posting of images or other media by non-church staff (i.e. by church members, news outlets, etc.) and no ability to remove such media from publications, including internet or social media sites, that are not run by Vertical Church. 

 If you have any questions, please reach out to us so we can provide clarity.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!