Start/Stop Free SMS Message Notice Service

You can text message to start/stop our free appointment message service

You will receive up to five messages per day. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to (833)323-0001 for help. Text STOP to (833)323-0001 to cancel. Supported carriers: AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, UScellular, and Virgin Mobile. See our SMS Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

text START to (833)323-0001 now

Promo Code Appointment Notice

How to stop message service

Reply Keyword: STOP

You will no longer receive messages. Reply START to resume services.

Carriers insist that specific language must be present in your publicly available terms and conditions and privacy policy documents. Both of these documents are required as part of your short code application. Here are eight things you must include in your terms and conditions to be compliant with regulations.  

  1. A brief description of what you're using the short code for

Example: We send job alerts to users who register on our site and opt in to receive SMS job alerts.

  1. The opt-in process for new users: a short description of how new users can opt in to your services. The opt-in process may include any of the following methods:
  • Keyword opt-in: Text START to 75486 to subscribe to our notifications services.
  • Web opt-in: Sign up through a web form. Users can subscribe to our notifications services while registering an account through the website or changing your notifications preferences in the account settings.
  • Paper opt-in: Sign up by filling out a paper form at a store or kiosk. Users can subscribe to our notification services by completing the membership form at XYZ stores.
  1. Opt-out and help keywords in BOLD including the short code digits

Example: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to XXXXX. When we receive a "STOP" message, we will send one last confirmation SMS to confirm the subscription status, after which no more SMS messages will be sent.

For more information, text "HELP" to xxxx. When we receive a “HELP” message, we will provide instructions on how to use this service and how to unsubscribe. 

  1. List of participating carriers

Example: Participating carriers include: AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, UScellular, and Virgin Mobile.

  1. The following statement, verbatim: T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. 
  1. A “message and data rate” statement, accompanied by a “message frequency” statement

Example: As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent or received. You will receive approximately three messages per week. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, please contact your wireless provider. 

  1. A link to your privacy policy
  2. A support email address and phone number that short code message recipients can use to contact you

A complete messaging policy section for a terms and conditions page might read as follows. 

Messaging policy

Plivo offers an SMS messaging service. You can opt-in to our services by texting “START” to 75486. You may choose to opt-in to our SMS messaging service at your own discretion, and you may opt-out at any time. We will communicate with you via SMS for the purposes of service alerts and notifications. We may also send promotional messages. 

Participating carriers include AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, UScellular, and Virgin Mobile. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

As always, message and data rates may apply. You will receive an average of five messages per week, but we may occasionally exceed this number in certain circumstances. If you have questions about your text plan or data plan, please contact your wireless provider.

You can cancel your SMS service at any time. To cancel, text "STOP" to 75486. We will respond with a single SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. 

You may, at any time, text "HELP" to 75486 for a brief help message. We will respond with instructions on how to use our service as well as how to unsubscribe. You may also contact Plivo support at +1 (877) 555-1212 or email us at sms_support@plivo.com. You can view our privacy policy here.