SMS Terms & Conditions

TCPA & CTIA Compliance Information

This page explains the terms and conditions for receiving SMS/text messages from Friendly Web Designs, including how to opt in, opt out, and manage your messaging preferences.

TCPA Compliant
CTIA Guidelines
Last Updated: January 2026

Quick Actions

To Stop Messages

Text STOP to any message

Need Help?

Text HELP for assistance

Overview

By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box on our website, you agree to receive text messages from Friendly Web Designs. These messages may include:

  • Appointment reminders and confirmations
  • Project status updates
  • Important service notifications
  • Responses to your inquiries

Important Notice

Consent to receive text messages is not required to purchase our services. You may opt out at any time.

What You'll Receive

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Friendly Web Designs, you may receive the following types of communications:

Transactional Messages

  • • Appointment confirmations
  • • Appointment reminders
  • • Project milestone updates
  • • Invoice notifications
  • • Support ticket updates

Promotional Messages

  • • Special offers (with separate consent)
  • • Service announcements
  • • New feature notifications
  • • Seasonal promotions

Message Frequency

~4

Messages Per Month (Average)

Message frequency varies based on your project activity

Typical message frequency: You will receive approximately 1-4 messages per month during active project phases. Message frequency may increase during critical project milestones or when you have scheduled appointments. You will never receive more than 10 messages per month unless you initiate a conversation.

Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates from your wireless carrier may be charged for each text message sent or received. Friendly Web Designs does not charge any additional fees for SMS messages.

Contact your wireless carrier for details about your text messaging plan. If you have questions about charges, please contact your mobile service provider.

How to Opt In

You can opt in to receive SMS messages from Friendly Web Designs by:

  1. 1

    Website Forms

    Check the SMS consent checkbox when submitting any form on our website (contact form, booking form, etc.)

  2. 2

    Text Keyword

    Text JOIN to our business number

  3. 3

    Verbal Consent

    Provide verbal consent during a phone call with our team (recorded for compliance)

Confirmation: After opting in, you will receive a confirmation message:
"Thank you for subscribing to Friendly Web Designs! You'll receive up to 4 msgs/month. Reply HELP for help, STOP to cancel. Msg&Data rates may apply."

How to Opt Out

You can stop receiving SMS messages at any time by using any of these methods:

Text STOP

Reply STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a confirmation: "You have been unsubscribed. You will not receive any more messages from Friendly Web Designs. Reply JOIN to resubscribe."

Call Us

Call (800) 555-1234 and request to be removed from SMS communications.

Online

Visit our Opt-Out page and submit your request.

Getting Help

If you need assistance with our SMS program, you have several options:

HELPText HELP to receive support information
INFOText INFO for program details

When you text HELP, you will receive: "Friendly Web Designs SMS Help: For support, call (800) 555-1234 or email hello@friendlywebdesigns.com. To opt out, reply STOP."

Privacy & Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we handle your information:

  • Your phone number is stored securely and encrypted
  • We never sell or share your phone number with third parties for marketing
  • Your consent preferences are recorded and can be audited
  • Opt-out requests are processed immediately

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our SMS Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Friendly Web Designs

2261 Market Street #5765
San Francisco, CA 94114