Last updated: September 19, 2024
Terms of Use for Short Code Service
Welcome to the Ebizfile Short Code Service (“Service”). By using our short code services, you agree to the following terms and conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before opting into or using our Service.
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://ebizfileonline.com website (the “Service”) operated by (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.
1. Service Description
The Service provides account updates, reminders, and promotional messages to users via SMS through short code messaging. The short code used for this Service is powered by Twilio Inc., a third-party telephony provider.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Service, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms, conditions, or agreements we may provide in relation to the Service.
3. User Consent
By subscribing to the Service, you provide express consent to receive SMS messages from Ebizfile on your mobile device. These messages may include, but are not limited to:
Account updates
Service reminders (e.g., annual report filings)
Promotional offers related to compliance services
You acknowledge that message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s policies. Message frequency will vary depending on user interactions with our Service.
4. Opting In
Users can opt into the service by submitting contact form on our website. When you opt-in, you will receive a confirmation message, and message frequency will be based on the service updates provided.
5. Opting Out
You can opt out of receiving messages from our Service at any time by replying STOP to the message received. Upon opting out, you will receive a final confirmation SMS, and you will no longer receive messages from us unless you opt back in.
6. Message Frequency
The Service will send periodic messages to the mobile number provided upon opt-in. The frequency of messages may vary based on service updates and promotional offers. Typically, you can expect to receive up to [5 messages per month].
7. Cost and Charges
We do not charge for the Service, but message and data rates may apply as per your carrier’s policy. Please contact your carrier to understand any applicable rates.
8. Content Ownership
All content provided via the Service, including but not limited to text, images, and links, is the property of Ebizfile and may not be copied, reproduced, or used without our express written consent.
9. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Service for:
Sending unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or spam.
Engaging in any illegal or fraudulent activities.
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating your affiliation with a person or entity.
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service for any misuse or breach of these Terms.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We may share your information with Twilio solely for the purposes of delivering SMS services. Twilio’s privacy policy may apply when using their platform for message delivery.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ebizfile shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:
Your use or inability to use the Service.
Any unauthorized access or alteration of your transmissions or data.
Any other matters related to the Service.
12. Disclaimers
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free. We are not responsible for the performance of the SMS network or your mobile carrier.
13. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us at info@ebizfile.com: