SMS text messaging consent form

Welcome to Beauty MD Women's Spa & Wellness Center! We're committed to providing a rejuvenating experience while ensuring all our communications, especially SMS messages, are transparent, respectful, and fully compliant with U.S. regulations and industry best practices.

Below, you'll find information on the guidelines we adhere to for our SMS text messaging program, reflecting our dedication to your privacy and satisfaction.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy: TCPA Rules for SMS Texting

At Beauty MD, we strictly adhere to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a U.S. federal law designed to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls and text messages. Your trust is paramount to us, which is why we ensure the following for our SMS communications:

1. Prior Express Written Consent is Required:

   • We will only send you marketing or promotional text messages if you have explicitly given us "prior express written consent." This means you've taken a clear, affirmative action to opt-in, such as checking an unchecked box on a web form or texting a specific keyword to us.

   • When you opt-in, we will clearly disclose:

     • That you are agreeing to receive marketing text messages from Beauty MD Women's Spa & Wellness Center.

     • That messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system.

     • That your consent is not a condition of purchasing any of our services or products.

     • The approximate message frequency (e.g., "approx. 4 messages/month").

     • That message and data rates may apply.

     • How to opt-out (e.g., "Reply STOP to unsubscribe").

     • A link to our full Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

   • We maintain secure, timestamped records of your consent.

   • Note: Transactional messages (e.g., appointment confirmations, booking reminders) generally require prior express consent, which can be implied through your interaction with us, but they will never contain promotional content. Promotional messages always require the higher standard of written consent.

2. Easy Opt-Out Mechanism:

   • Every marketing text message you receive from us will include clear instructions on how to opt-out. You can typically reply "STOP" (or similar keywords like STOPALL, CANCEL, END, QUIT, UNSUBSCRIBE) at any time to discontinue receiving messages.

   • We process opt-out requests promptly, typically immediately, and within a maximum of 10 business days, after which no further marketing messages will be sent unless you explicitly opt back in. You may receive one final confirmation message (e.g., "You have successfully unsubscribed from Beauty MD messages.").

3. Respecting Quiet Hours:

   • We will not send you marketing text messages before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM in your local time zone. We use systems that account for time zone differences across the United States to ensure we respect these hours.

4. Clear Identification:

   • All our messages will clearly identify Beauty MD Women's Spa & Wellness Center as the sender.

5. Do Not Call (DNC) Registry & Internal Lists:

   • We respect the National Do Not Call Registry for text messages and maintain our own internal "Do Not Text" list for those who have opted out of our SMS program.

Content Guidelines: S.H.A.F.T. Compliance

Mobile carriers and industry associations adhere to strict content guidelines known as S.H.A.F.T. (Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco). While Beauty MD Women's Spa & Wellness Center is focused on promoting wellness, beauty, and relaxation, we are fully aware of and comply with these guidelines to ensure message deliverability and maintain a respectful communication environment.

As a spa and wellness center, our services and promotions naturally avoid prohibited S.H.A.F.T. content. Specifically:

• Sex: We do not engage in or promote any sexually explicit or suggestive content. Our communications focus on professional beauty, health, and relaxation services for women.

• Hate: We absolutely do not tolerate or promote hate speech, discriminatory language, or content that incites violence against any individual or group.

• Alcohol: While some spa experiences might include a complimentary beverage, we do not use our SMS marketing to directly promote the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. If any age-restricted products or experiences were ever contemplated (which is not our primary focus), robust age-gating procedures would be strictly implemented.

• Firearms: We do not promote or depict firearms, explosives, or related accessories.

• Tobacco: We do not promote tobacco products, vaping products, e-cigarettes, or cannabis/CBD products via SMS.

Our commitment is to send you valuable, relevant, and appropriate messages that enhance your experience with Beauty MD, always in compliance with legal and industry standards.

If you have any questions about our SMS program or these guidelines, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Link to our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions: https://www.beautymd.fit/t-c-and-privacy-policy