SMS Terms & Conditions
Salt and Light Council
Effective Date: October 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Salt and Light Council SMS Messaging Program. These SMS Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your participation in text messaging communications provided by Salt and Light Council (“SLC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By voluntarily opting in to our SMS messaging program, you agree to receive text messages from Salt and Light Council in accordance with these Terms.
Participation in our SMS messaging program is entirely voluntary. You may opt out at any time.
2. Description of SMS Messaging Services
Salt and Light Council uses SMS messaging to communicate important information, educational resources, ministry activities, and organizational updates to individuals who have expressly consented to receive text messages.
Depending on your subscription preferences, messages may include:
- Ministry news and organizational announcements.
- Educational resources and informational updates.
- Upcoming events, conferences, and community gatherings.
- Event registration confirmations and reminders.
- Civic engagement and public policy educational information.
- Opportunities to participate in ministry initiatives.
- Fundraising campaigns and charitable giving opportunities.
- Other communications relevant to Salt and Light Council’s mission and activities.
The specific messages you receive may vary based on your interests, preferences, and interactions with Salt and Light Council.
3. Consent to Receive SMS Messages
By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively selecting an SMS consent checkbox on one of our registration or subscription forms, you expressly authorize Salt and Light Council to send recurring SMS text messages to the mobile number provided.
Your consent is not a condition of making a donation, purchasing goods or services, participating in an event, or accessing our educational resources.
Providing your telephone number alone does not constitute consent to receive marketing or promotional text messages.
We do not automatically enroll individuals in SMS communications based solely on their participation in our email newsletters, donation programs, or other ministry activities.
Where applicable, we maintain records of SMS consent to support compliance with relevant telecommunications regulations.
4. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on organizational activities, upcoming events, and the communications you have elected to receive.
Salt and Light Council may send periodic messages containing educational resources, ministry announcements, event reminders, and other relevant information.
The number of messages you receive may increase temporarily during special events, campaigns, or time-sensitive organizational initiatives.
5. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply to SMS messages sent to or received from Salt and Light Council.
These charges are determined by your wireless service provider and your individual mobile service plan.
Salt and Light Council is not responsible for charges imposed by your wireless carrier.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information regarding your messaging plan and any applicable fees.
6. How to Opt Out
You may unsubscribe from Salt and Light Council SMS communications at any time.
To stop receiving messages, reply:
STOP
After sending STOP, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed from our SMS messaging program.
Once your unsubscribe request has been processed, you will no longer receive messages from that program unless you provide new consent.
You may also contact Salt and Light Council directly to request removal from our SMS messaging list.
7. How to Get Help
If you need assistance with our SMS messaging program, reply:
HELP
You will receive a response providing additional information about our messaging program and available support options.
You may also visit our website:
Salt and Light Council: www.saltandlightcouncil.org
For additional assistance, please use the contact information published on our website.
8. Privacy and Protection of Personal Information
Salt and Light Council respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide.
When you subscribe to our SMS messaging program, we may collect information such as:
- Your name.
- Your mobile telephone number.
- Your communication preferences.
- The date, time, and method of your SMS consent.
- Information necessary to deliver messages and manage your subscription.
We use this information to administer our SMS messaging program, deliver requested communications, respond to inquiries, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers solely as necessary to operate our messaging services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
For additional information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy, available on our website.
9. Supported Wireless Carriers
Our SMS messaging services are intended for individuals using supported mobile carriers within the United States.
Delivery is subject to the capabilities, availability, and policies of participating wireless service providers.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
Salt and Light Council cannot guarantee that every message will be delivered successfully or within a specific timeframe.
10. Eligibility
To participate in our SMS messaging program, you must:
- Provide a valid mobile telephone number.
- Have authorization to use the mobile number provided.
- Affirmatively consent to receive SMS communications.
- Be at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, where applicable.
You are responsible for notifying Salt and Light Council if your mobile telephone number changes or is reassigned.
11. Message Delivery and Availability
Salt and Light Council makes reasonable efforts to provide timely and accurate SMS communications.
However, message delivery may be affected by circumstances beyond our control, including:
- Wireless carrier network availability.
- Device compatibility.
- Network congestion.
- Technical interruptions.
- Incorrect or outdated mobile telephone numbers.
- Carrier filtering or messaging restrictions.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free SMS messaging services.
12. Changes to Our SMS Messaging Program
Salt and Light Council reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue its SMS messaging program at any time.
We may also update these Terms to reflect changes in our services, applicable laws, or telecommunications requirements.
Updated Terms will be published on our website with a revised effective date.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain renewed consent before making material changes to our messaging practices.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Salt and Light Council shall not be liable for damages arising from delayed, failed, interrupted, or misdirected SMS communications caused by wireless carriers, network providers, technical failures, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
14. Compliance With Applicable Laws
Salt and Light Council intends to operate its SMS messaging program in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and industry requirements, including, where applicable:
- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
- Applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
- Relevant CTIA messaging guidelines.
- Applicable wireless carrier messaging policies.
- Applicable consumer privacy and data protection requirements.
Salt and Light Council seeks to ensure that individuals receive SMS communications only when appropriate consent has been obtained.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these SMS Terms & Conditions or our messaging practices, please contact:
Salt and Light Council
Website: www.saltandlightcouncil.org
Contact: Please visit the Contact page on our website.
For SMS assistance, reply HELP.
To unsubscribe from SMS communications, reply STOP.
16. Acceptance of Terms
By voluntarily subscribing to the Salt and Light Council SMS messaging program, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these SMS Terms & Conditions.
You understand that participation is voluntary, message frequency varies, message and data rates may apply, and you may unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP.
Your continued participation in the SMS messaging program constitutes acceptance of these Terms, subject to any additional consent requirements imposed by applicable law.
