Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP)
SMS Mobile Terms of Service
1. Purpose of SMS Communications
BHARP may use SMS (text messaging) to communicate with external contacts for legitimate business purposes, including coordinating services, scheduling discussions, requesting or providing operational information, and other work related communications.
BHARP does not use SMS messaging for promotional or marketing purposes.
2. Your Consent
By providing your mobile number to BHARP staff and agreeing to communicate via SMS, you consent to receive text messages related to ongoing business coordination. Message frequency will vary based on the nature of the communication.
3. Message & Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan. BHARP is not responsible for any charges you may incur as a result of SMS communications.
4. Privacy & Confidentiality
BHARP will not request or transmit protected health information (PHI), confidential data, or sensitive personal details via SMS.
Because SMS is not guaranteed to be secure, you should avoid sending confidential or sensitive information through text messaging.
5. Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages from BHARP at any time by notifying the BHARP staff member you are communicating with. After opting out, you may still receive messages as needed to confirm your request or complete required business processes.
6. Delivery of Messages
BHARP is not responsible for delayed or undelivered SMS messages, as delivery depends on your mobile carrier and network coverage.
7. Supported Carriers
SMS messages may be delivered through standard U.S. mobile carriers. BHARP is not responsible for carrier limitations or restrictions.
8. Mobile Number Accuracy
You are responsible for ensuring that the mobile phone number you provide to BHARP is accurate and up to date. If your number changes, please notify BHARP to avoid misdirected communications.
9. Use Restrictions
SMS messaging with BHARP staff is intended solely for business coordination. It may not be used for solicitation, harassment, or any purpose unrelated to BHARP operations.
10. Changes to These Terms
BHARP may update these SMS Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of SMS communications after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Information
For questions regarding these SMS Terms of Service or to update your communication preferences, please contact BHARP at theruraldifference@bharp.org