SMS and Communications Terms of Service
By opting in to one or more of our text messaging programs or otherwise affirmatively requesting to receive text messages from or on behalf of TransForce (“SMS Messaging”), you agree to be bound by these SMS and Communications Terms of Service (“SMS Terms”). These SMS Terms supplement and incorporate by reference our Terms of Service. This includes, but is not limited to, your agreement to the arbitration provisions and class action waiver contained in our Terms of Service, to the extent applicable. Each time you use the SMS Messaging you will be deemed to have accepted these terms, and you should only use the SMS Messaging if you agree to these terms. We may change these terms at any time and recommend you check these terms each time you use the SMS Messaging.
GENERAL AGREEMENTS
By agreeing to and using the SMS Messaging, you (i) represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and (ii) agree that you are the authorized account holder of the carrier which issued your mobile telephone number.
In offering the SMS Messaging, we agree to: (i) comply with this section; and (ii) process unsubscribe or opt-out requests received from you in a timely manner.
CONSENT
If you provide express written consent to receive SMS Messaging services from us, we will send you such messages via an automatic telephone dialing system. Your consent may be provided by: (i) manually entering your phone number, (ii) clicking a checkbox, or (iii) otherwise indicating that you agree to receive such messages.
Your consent to receive marketing text messages is not required and is not a condition to purchase any products, goods or services or of employment opportunity. If you receive an unwanted text message from us, you may opt out of receiving future text messages from us by following the instructions outlined in the message.
We do not disclose your opt-in data and consent preferences with any third parties other than our text message provider.
DELIVERY OF MESSAGES
Delivery of text messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator and may vary depending on your network and cell phone carrier. We are not liable for any delays in the delivery and/or receipt of text messages.
ACTIVATION
When you opt-in to the SMS Messaging service, we will send you an SMS message with an activation code to verify your telephone number.
You will receive one (1) message with the activation code.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time, just reply "STOP" to the message. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If at any time you need assistance, just reply "HELP" to the message. After you send the SMS message "HELP" to us, we will respond with instructions on how to use our service as well as how to unsubscribe.
YOUR USE
You must not and must not attempt to or permit another person to:
- Use SMS Messaging or the information or content disclosed to you via SMS Messaging:
- in any way which is unlawful, offensive or results, or could result, in damage to property or injury to any person, including by harassing or threatening people;
- in a way which infringes our or any other person's rights (including intellectual property rights and moral rights); or
- knowingly transmit any virus, worm, Trojan horse or other disabling feature to or via SMS Messaging.
ACCEPTANCE NOT MANDATORY FOR EMPLOYMENT, PURCHASE OR RECEIPT OF SERVICES
Use of SMS Messaging is not required as a condition of any employment, purchase or receipt of services from us.
FEES
We do not charge you fees to receive text messages; however, standard message and data rates may apply to all user mobile usage from your telecommunications provider. You agree to be fully responsible for all such charges, fees and amounts.
SAFETY OF MESSAGES
You understand that text messages we send may be seen by anyone with access to your phone. Accordingly, you should take steps to safeguard your phone and your text messages if you want your messages to be secure.
NO GUARANTEE
TransForce, and our related entities and contractors, do not guarantee that SMS Messaging will operate on your mobile device or operate without causing damage to or disturbing the usual operation of your mobile device.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise indicated, we own, or use under license, copyright in the content made available via SMS Messaging and design of SMS Messaging. Except as set out in these terms, or as permitted by law, you must not reproduce, adapt, store in a retrieval system, transmit, print, display, perform, publish or create derivative works from any part of SMS Messaging or the content made available via SMS Messaging, including for commercial purposes or for commercial gain.
TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your right to use SMS Messaging at any time without notice and for any or no reason and without liability.
DATA AND PRIVACY
We may collect and process Personal Information in connection with SMS Messaging, including your cell phone number, content of the text message (including date, time and location) and any other information that is provided as a result of engaging in SMS Messaging service. For more information about how we collect, use, disclose, and retain Personal Information, please review our Privacy Policy.