The Mobile Voting Project’s Texting Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

1. Overview

The Mobile Voting Project (“Mobile Voting Project,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) offers mobile messaging programs (the “Messaging Program”) that provide users with informational, civic engagement, reminder, fundraising, and/or other mobile communications related to voting participation and civic engagement activities.

By opting into the Messaging Program, you agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms & Conditions (“Terms”)

2. Program Description

The Messaging Program may include:

  • Voting reminders

  • Election updates

  • Civic engagement alerts

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Event notifications

  • Advocacy updates

  • Donation or fundraising requests

  • Other informational or promotional communications related to the Mobile Voting Project mission

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on:

  • User activity

  • Election cycles

  • Geographic location

  • Program participation

  • Alerts or campaign activity

We anticipate there will be no more than 4 texts per month.

Automated Technology Disclosure

Messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system or other automated technology.

3. Consent to Receive Messages

By opting into the Messaging Program, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from or on behalf of Mobile Voting Project at the mobile phone number you provided.

Consent may be obtained by:

  • Texting a keyword to a designated short code or phone number

  • Completing an online form

  • Checking an opt-in box

  • Registering for Mobile Voting Project communications

  • Other affirmative consent methods

You understand that:

  • Consent is not required as a condition of any purchase, donation, or participation.

  • Your consent applies even if your number is registered on any state or federal Do Not Call list.

  • You are responsible for notifying us if your mobile number changes.

Opt-In Keywords

Users may opt in using the following keywords:

  • “VOTE,” “JOIN,”, “MOBILE”, “ALERTS”

4. Eligibility

You must:

  • Be a resident of the United States

  • Own or be authorized to use the mobile device associated with the enrolled number

The Messaging Program may not be available in all areas or supported by all carriers.

5. Participating Carriers

Participating carriers may include:

  • AT&T

  • Verizon Wireless

  • T-Mobile

  • Sprint

  • U.S. Cellular

  • Other participating carriers

Not all mobile devices or handsets may be supported, and our messages may not be deliverable in all areas.

Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

6. Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply to any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Charges are billed and payable to your mobile service provider.

Please contact your wireless provider for information about your messaging or data plan.

7. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of the Messaging Program at any time.

To stop receiving messages, reply:

  • STOP

After opting out, you may receive one additional confirmation message confirming your removal from the program.

Rejoining

To rejoin the Messaging Program after opting out, you must complete the opt-in process again.

8. Help Instructions

For help with the Messaging Program:

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

We may collect:

  • Mobile phone numbers

  • Carrier information

  • Message interaction data

  • Device information

  • Message content and responses

  • Other information you voluntarily provide

We use this information to:

  • Deliver messages

  • Maintain and improve the Messaging Program

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide support

  • Conduct analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your mobile phone number or SMS consent information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Please review our full Privacy Policy here:

PRIVACY POLICY

10. User Responsibilities

You agree:

  • To provide accurate and current information

  • Not to use the Messaging Program unlawfully

  • Not to interfere with the operation of the Messaging Program

  • To notify us promptly if your phone number changes

11. Service Availability

The Messaging Program is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.

We do not guarantee:

  • Message delivery

  • Message accuracy

  • Uninterrupted service

  • Availability at all times

Delivery may be delayed or impacted by:

  • Carrier outages

  • Network conditions

  • Device limitations

  • Government restrictions

  • Technical failures

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mobile Voting Project and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, partners, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Delayed or undelivered messages

  • Errors in message content

  • Interruptions in service

  • Unauthorized access

  • Technical failures

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Messaging Program is to stop using it and opt out.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mobile Voting Project, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any third party claim, demand or action arising out of (i) your failure to notify us of a change in the information you have provided, including any claim or liability under the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227, et seq., or similar state and federal laws, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, which damages result from us attempting to contact you at the mobile telephone number you provided to us, including but not limited to your provision of a telephone number that is not owned by you and/or your failure to notify us of any changes to your telephone number;(ii) your breach of these Terms; (iii) your violation of the law or any third-party right; or (iv) any activity otherwise related to your participation in mobile texting (including your negligent or wrongful conduct).

14. Changes to the Messaging Program or Terms

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify these Terms

  • Suspend or terminate the Messaging Program

  • Change message frequency

  • Change short codes, phone numbers, or keywords

Changes become effective upon posting updated Terms or otherwise communicating the changes to users.

Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Compliance with Law

The Messaging Program is intended to comply with applicable laws, including:

  • The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

  • CAN-SPAM Act (where applicable)

  • CTIA Messaging Principles & Best Practices

  • Applicable state privacy and consumer protection laws

16. Governing Law

All matters relating to these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the Federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of New York, in each case located in New York, NY, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.


17. Arbitration; Waiver of Class Action; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY, AS IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT. IT CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR A BINDING ARBITRATION, A JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

Arbitration

Mobile Voting Project Media reserves the right to invoke the jurisdiction of any competent court to remedy or prevent violation of these Terms, including disputes arising from or concerning their interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, termination, or to otherwise protect our interest. Any dispute with you in connection with these Terms may, at Mobile Voting Project’s sole discretion, be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of New York, pursuant to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (“Arbitration”) applying New York law. Absent Mobile Voting Project’s express written authorization, in the exercise of its sole discretion, in favor of a judicial forum for dispute resolution, your only forum is Arbitration. The results of Arbitration shall be final, binding and non-appealable, except as allowed by law.


Waiver of Class Action

YOU AND MOBILE VOTING PROJECT EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER IN ANY DISPUTE OR PROCEEDING (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY). ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT SOLELY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

Waiver of Jury Trial

YOU AND MOBILE VOTING PROJECT EACH HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING THESE TERMS, THE TEXT MESSAGING PROGRAM, AND/OR FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM.


18. Contact Information

Mobile Voting Project
251 Park Ave South - 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Marla Tusk, Chief Legal
info@mobilevoting.org