Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to TextYourGroup. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TextYourGroup ("we," "our," or "us"). We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

TextYourGroup provides a group messaging platform that enables you to send text messages to multiple recipients simultaneously. Our service includes:

• One-way messaging capabilities (no reply-all functionality)
• Contact list management and organization
• Message scheduling and templates
• Delivery confirmation and analytics
• Multi-channel communication options (SMS and email)

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use our service, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate registration information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Be at least 13 years of age (or 18 in some jurisdictions)
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not create multiple accounts without authorization

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Use a strong, unique password
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

Our service is designed for legitimate group communication purposes, including but not limited to:

• Sports team and club announcements
• School and PTA communications
• Community and neighborhood alerts
• Business team coordination
• Event planning and updates
• Church and religious organization communications

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use our service to:

• Spam: Send unsolicited commercial messages or bulk marketing without proper consent
• Illegal Content: Transmit illegal, fraudulent, or harmful content
• Harassment: Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate any person
• Hate Speech: Promote violence, discrimination, or hate against individuals or groups
• Scams: Engage in phishing, fraud, or other deceptive practices
• Adult Content: Send sexually explicit or inappropriate content
• Infringement: Violate intellectual property rights or privacy rights
• System Abuse: Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
• Data Scraping: Use automated means to collect user data
• Resale: Resell or redistribute our service without authorization

5. Messaging Compliance and Consent

5.1 Recipient Consent

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper consent to message your contacts. You must:

• Obtain express written consent from recipients before adding them to your lists
• Provide clear opt-out instructions in your messages
• Honor opt-out requests immediately
• Maintain records of consent and opt-outs
• Comply with all applicable messaging laws and regulations (TCPA, CAN-SPAM, GDPR, etc.)

5.2 Message Content Standards

All messages sent through our service must:

• Clearly identify the sender
• Be truthful and not misleading
• Include opt-out instructions where required
• Comply with message frequency limits
• Respect quiet hours (typically 9 PM - 8 AM local time)

6. Pricing and Payment

6.1 Subscription Plans

TextYourGroup offers multiple subscription tiers with different features and message limits. Current pricing is available on our website and may change with notice.

6.2 Payment Terms

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• Payment is due immediately upon subscription or renewal
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees
• We may suspend service for non-payment

6.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months or unused message credits, except as required by law or at our sole discretion.

7. Message Delivery and Service Availability

7.1 Delivery Efforts

While we make commercially reasonable efforts to deliver your messages, we do not guarantee delivery. Message delivery may be affected by carrier restrictions, network issues, recipient settings, or other factors beyond our control.

7.2 Service Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or experience outages. We are not liable for any damages resulting from service unavailability.

7.3 Message Limits

Your subscription plan includes specific message limits. We may implement rate limits or usage restrictions to prevent abuse and ensure service quality for all users.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Rights

The TextYourGroup service, including all content, features, functionality, software, and design, is owned by us and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

8.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you submit to our service (contact lists, messages, etc.). By using our service, you grant us a limited license to process, transmit, and store your content solely to provide the service.

8.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our service, you grant us an unlimited, irrevocable license to use that feedback without compensation or attribution.

9. Data and Privacy

Your use of our service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect, use, and protect your data as described in that policy. By using our service, you consent to our data practices.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support or using account settings. Upon termination, your access to the service will cease at the end of the current billing period.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Fail to pay fees when due
• Damage our reputation or service
• Create risk of legal liability

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data within 30 days of termination. You should export any data you wish to retain before terminating your account.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The service will meet your requirements or be available uninterrupted
• Messages will be delivered successfully or on time
• The service will be secure, error-free, or virus-free
• Results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEXTYOURGROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TextYourGroup and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Content you submit or transmit through the service

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at support@textyourgroup.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration will take place in [Your Location]. You waive your right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

14.3 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TextYourGroup regarding the service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the service. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: