Short Code Compliance Quick Reference Guide

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Short Code Quick Reference Guide

The information presented below is current as of November 2024


SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAMS

Call to Action (CTA):

  • User must consent to opt-in. Language needs to:

    • Be clear
    • Include product description
    • Message & data rates may apply
    • Message frequency
    • Opt-out instructions
    • Privacy policy or link to privacy policy
    • Link to complete terms & conditions (T&Cs)
  • Customer care instructionsReply HELP to [10DLC or toll-free #, website, or support email address]If displaying HELP keyword, include 10DLC with it


Opt-in Confirmation Prompt (Optional):

  • Program brand name and/or product description
  • Response command (Ex: Reply Y or PIN)

Welcome Message:

  • Program brand name and/or product description
  • Message frequency
  • Message & data rates may apply
  • Customer care contact info (Reply HELP for help, toll-free #, website, or support email address)

Ongoing Broadcast Copy:

  • Program brand name and/or product description
  • Opt out information

ONE-OFF PROGRAMS

Call to Action (CTA):

  • Product description
  • Msg & data rates may apply
  • Privacy policy or link to privacy policy
  • Link to complete terms & conditions (T&Cs) OR customer care instructions ​Reply HELP to [10DLC, toll-free #, website, or support email address]If displaying HELP keyword, include 10DLC with it

One-Off Reply:

  • Program brand name and/or product description

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms may be full on CTA if the HELP disclosure includes the 10DLC or a form of customer care (toll-free #, website, or support email address).

If terms are not in full on CTA, the following is required:

  • Program brand name and/or product description
  • Message frequency (only for subscription)
  • Msg & data rates may apply
  • Customer care contact info (Reply HELP for help, toll-free #, website, or support email address)

PRIVACY POLICY

  • Any language that hints or states personal info is shared or sold to third parties for marketing purposes is not allowed. ​No share–no disclose–no transfer.
  • “We respect your privacy” or “we do not share data” is not sufficient.
  • Must state that messaging application data will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

T-Mobile Notes

The following use cases require additional complexity and review:

  • Political campaigns
  • Shopping cart reminders
  • Donations

Consistency throughout the brief is required. The following must match in the messaging, the CTA, and the terms page:

  • Program description
  • Message frequency

Note: These (gray) marketing for financial institutions is not allowed (even at a direct lender).


Verizon Notes

  • For OTP/2FA, there must be an alternative way to receive the passcode (ex: email).

  • Content that must be avoided:

    • Abandoned cart
    • Financial incentives
    • Financial aid ​*(remove industry speak, loan type, link to secure instrument)*
  • Collections are not allowed

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