SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Quick Reference

Organization

American Civic Action

Program Name

American Civic Action Alerts

Message Frequency

Varies (multiple per week during campaigns)

Cost

Msg & data rates may apply

To Opt Out

Text STOP to any message

For Help

Text HELP or call (307) 314-9408

Program Description

American Civic Action offers a text messaging program ("American Civic Action Alerts") to keep you informed about civic engagement opportunities, upcoming elections, voter registration deadlines, advocacy campaigns, and calls to action. By opting in to our text messaging program, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages from American Civic Action at the mobile phone number you provided.

Consent and Opt-In

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in (by checking an opt-in checkbox on our website, texting a keyword to join, or other explicit consent mechanism), you expressly consent to receive recurring automated promotional and informational text messages from American Civic Action.

By opting in, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Consent is not required to make any purchase, donation, or obtain any goods or services from American Civic Action.
  • You are the subscriber or customary user of the mobile telephone number provided.
  • You are authorized to consent to receive text messages at this number.
  • You have read and agree to these SMS Terms, our Terms of Service, and our Privacy Policy.
  • You are at least 18 years of age.

Message Types and Content

Text messages from American Civic Action may include:

  • Alerts about upcoming elections and voting deadlines
  • Voter registration information and reminders
  • Information about civic engagement opportunities
  • Calls to action on political issues and advocacy campaigns
  • Event notifications and organizational updates
  • Requests for grassroots participation and volunteer opportunities
  • Donation requests to support our civic engagement work

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies. You may receive multiple messages per week during active advocacy campaigns or election periods, and fewer messages during other times. The number of messages you receive depends on current civic engagement activities and election cycles.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. American Civic Action does not charge for text messages, but your mobile carrier may charge you for each text message you send or receive based on your mobile plan. Check with your mobile carrier for details about your text messaging plan and any charges that may apply.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages from American Civic Action at any time. To stop receiving messages, simply text any of the following keywords to any message you receive from us:

STOPSTOPALLUNSUBSCRIBECANCELENDQUIT

After you send an opt-out keyword, you will receive a one-time confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive text messages from American Civic Action unless you opt in again.

You may also opt out by contacting us directly at info@americancivicaction.org or calling (307) 314-9408.

How to Get Help

If you are experiencing issues with our text messaging program or have questions:

Supported Carriers

Our text messaging program is compatible with most major US mobile carriers, including but not limited to:

AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile, and other regional carriers.

Carrier Disclaimer: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your wireless carrier and may vary.

Privacy and Data Protection

We Do Not Sell or Share Your Mobile Phone Number

American Civic Action will not sell, rent, lease, or share your mobile phone number or any personal information collected in connection with our text messaging program with any third parties for their promotional or marketing purposes.

Your mobile phone number and text messaging opt-in consent data will only be used by American Civic Action to send you the text messages you have consented to receive.

For complete details on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Age Requirement

Our text messaging program is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. By opting in, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

Changes to These Terms

We may modify these SMS Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by text message or by posting updated terms on our website. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last updated. Your continued participation in our text messaging program after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these SMS Terms or our text messaging program, please contact us:

American Civic Action
Email: info@americancivicaction.org
Phone: (307) 314-9408
14 Rosy Finch Pl.
The Woodlands, TX 77389

Related Policies

These SMS Terms are part of and subject to our overall legal agreements: