Editing SMS (section)

== SMS Opt-in Best Practices ==
Below are best practices for obtaining opt-in consent for SMS marketing. Ensure to include the following information in your user opt-in flow:

* **Program Name and Description**: Clearly state the name of your program and provide a brief description of the types of messages that will be sent (e.g., "Weekly updates on our latest product offerings").
* **Organization Identification**: Identify the organization or individual represented in the initial message to help recipients understand who is contacting them.
* **Fee Disclosure**: Include a statement such as "Message and data rates may apply" to inform users of potential charges from their carrier.
* **Message Frequency Disclosure**: Specify the frequency of messages (e.g., "4 messages per month" or "Message frequency varies").
* **Customer Care Information**: Provide instructions for users to get help (e.g., "Text HELP for help" or a customer service phone number).
* **Opt-out Instructions**: Include clear instructions for opting out (e.g., "Text STOP to cancel").
* **Privacy Policy Link**: Provide a link to your Privacy Policy, detailing how the end-user's opt-in information will be used.
* **Terms and Conditions Link**: Include a link to your Terms and Conditions, outlining the terms of service for your messaging program.
* **Checkbox for Web Portal**: If collected via a web portal, include a checkbox that end-users must select to receive SMS messaging (this checkbox cannot be preselected).