AlwaysNear App SMS Consent (CTA / Opt-in Proof)

What this program is

• Program/Brand name: AlwaysNear App
• Company: Zonafy LLC
• Use case: Transactional emergency/status updates only (non-marketing).
• Consent method: After an account owner adds a contact, the recipient must reply "YES" to opt in before receiving any status updates.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Message frequency varies.
• Reply HELP for help. Reply STOP to opt out.
• Terms: https://www.alwaysnearapp.com/terms
• Privacy: https://www.alwaysnearapp.com/privacy
• Opt-in proof (this page): https://www.alwaysnearapp.com/sms-consent
• Support: support@alwaysnearapp.com
• No marketing/promotional messages.

Exact message text used

A) Invitation SMS (CTA)

AlwaysNear App: You were added as an emergency contact for [User Name]. Reply YES to receive emergency/status updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

B) Opt-in confirmation (sent immediately after YES)

AlwaysNear App: You're opted in to receive emergency/status updates for [User Name]. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

C) HELP auto-reply

AlwaysNear App: For help, email support@alwaysnearapp.com. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

D) STOP confirmation

AlwaysNear App: You are unsubscribed and will no longer receive emergency/status updates. Reply START to resubscribe. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent checkbox requirement (in-app)

• The consent checkbox is unchecked by default.
• The user must manually check it.
• The "Add contact" / "Save" action is disabled until checked.
• Only after checking does the app send the one-time invitation SMS.

Twilio reviewers: this checkbox is required before an invitation SMS is sent.

In-app consent screenshot

When an account owner adds a contact, AlwaysNear App sends ONE invitation SMS asking for consent. The contact must reply YES to opt in.

Consent is requested before any status updates are sent.

FAQ

How do I opt in?

Reply YES to the invitation SMS from AlwaysNear App. You will not receive any status updates until you opt in.

How do I stop messages?

Reply STOP to opt out. You will receive a confirmation and no further messages will be sent.

Is this marketing?

No. AlwaysNear App sends only transactional emergency/status updates. No marketing/promotional messages.