ContestedSMS Consent Policy
This SMS Consent Policy describes how Contested uses mobile text messaging services to communicate with users
1. Program Description
Contested uses SMS messaging to deliver information and updates related to your use of the platform, including but not limited to:
- •Account registration and security alerts
- •Campaign opportunities, reminders, and confirmations
- •Compliance notifications required by law or school policy
- •Marketing, promotional, or educational content related to Contested services
Message frequency will vary based on your interactions with the platform.
2. Consent to Receive Messages
By entering your mobile phone number and selecting the opt-in checkbox during signup or campaign participation, you expressly consent to receive SMS communications from Contested.
- •Consent is not a condition of purchase or platform use.
- •Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier plan.
3. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP — to immediately unsubscribe from further messages.
After opting out, you may receive one final message confirming that your request has been processed.
4. Support Instructions
For assistance with SMS messages, reply:
HELP — to receive additional support information.
You may also contact us directly at: support@contested.com
5. Data Use & Privacy
We value your privacy. Mobile phone numbers provided to Contested will be used exclusively for SMS communications as described in this Policy.
- •We will not sell, rent, or share your phone number with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- •For more information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
6. Carrier Disclaimers
- •Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- •Availability of SMS services may vary depending on your carrier and device.
7. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to opt in to Contested SMS communications. If you are under 18, you may only participate with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update or modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued opt-in and use of our SMS services after changes are posted constitute acceptance of those changes.