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

Owner identity in AlwaysNear-owned messages uses the account owner's first name and last initial (for example, "Caleb B."). If only a first name is available, that first name is shown alone.

A) Invitation SMS (CTA) — AlwaysNear-owned

AlwaysNear App: [Owner FirstName L.] added you as a trusted contact so you can receive important status updates from them. Reply YES to opt in. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

B) Opt-in confirmation (sent immediately after YES) — AlwaysNear-owned

AlwaysNear App: You're all set. You'll now receive status updates from [Owner FirstName L.] when they're sent. Download AlwaysNear: https://www.alwaysnearapp.com/download. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

C) HELP — Twilio-managed

Reply HELP is handled by Twilio Opt-Out Management. Twilio sends the HELP response (including support@alwaysnearapp.com). AlwaysNear logs the inbound HELP message but does not send a second HELP SMS.

D) STOP — Twilio-managed

Reply STOP is handled by Twilio Opt-Out Management. Twilio sends the unsubscribe confirmation and blocks further outbound SMS to that number. AlwaysNear records the phone-level opt-out internally.

E) START / UNSTOP — Twilio-managed

Reply START or UNSTOP is handled by Twilio Opt-Out Management. Twilio sends the resubscribe confirmation. AlwaysNear records the phone-level opt-in internally.

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. AlwaysNear activates consent and sends the post-YES confirmation. You will not receive any status updates until you opt in.

How do I stop messages?

Reply STOP to opt out. Twilio sends the unsubscribe confirmation; AlwaysNear records the opt-out internally. No further messages will be sent.

How do I get help?

Reply HELP. Twilio sends the HELP response. AlwaysNear logs the inbound HELP message.

Is this marketing?

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