These SMS Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern the text messages sent by the Circles mobile app, operated by Circles Messaging and Media LLC, a limited liability company registered in Ohio, United States. By signing up for Circles and requesting a verification code, you agree to these Terms.
Program description
The Circles SMS program sends one-time account verification codes (OTP) to the mobile number you enter during sign-up or sign-in. These messages are strictly transactional. Circles does not send marketing, promotional, or recurring broadcast messages on this program.
How you opt in
You opt in at the point of sign-up: you enter your mobile phone number on the in-app sign-up screen and tap Send Code. A consent notice is shown directly beneath the Send Code button at the moment of opt-in:
Consent to receive verification messages is given directly to Circles. It is not bundled into any other agreement and is not a condition of any purchase.
Message frequency
Message frequency is one message per sign-in attempt. A message is sent only when you initiate a sign-up or sign-in. If you do not initiate sign-in, you will not receive a message.
Cost
Message and data rates may apply. Circles does not charge for verification messages, but your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data rates may apply depending on your plan.
HELP — getting support
Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us at circlesmessagingmedia@gmail.com. Our HELP auto-reply is:
STOP — opting out
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP (or STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT) to any message. After you opt out, Circles will send a single confirmation message and will not send further verification codes to that number. To opt back in, reply START or request a new code from within the app.
Your mobile information is not shared
Circles does not sell, rent, or share mobile opt-in information or SMS consent data with any third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile information collected through the SMS opt-in is shared with third parties for marketing. We share data only with the service providers strictly necessary to deliver the verification message and operate the app (for example, our SMS delivery provider). These providers act on our behalf and are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
Carrier liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Changes
If we change these Terms in a meaningful way, we will update the effective date above and, where reasonable, notify users in the app.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: circlesmessagingmedia@gmail.com