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Learn about SMS/MMS compliance requirements and best practices.
Compliance requirements
Consent
- Express written consent: Obtain written consent before sending
- Clear opt-in: Use clear opt-in mechanisms
- Documentation: Keep records of consent
- Revocable: Consent must be revocable
Opt-out
- Easy unsubscribe: Provide easy opt-out options
- STOP keyword: Support STOP keyword for opt-out
- Immediate processing: Process opt-outs immediately
- Confirmation: Confirm opt-out requests
Message identification
- Business name: Include your business name
- Contact information: Provide contact details
- Opt-out instructions: Include unsubscribe instructions
- Clear purpose: State the purpose of messages
Best practices
Before sending
- Obtain proper consent
- Verify phone numbers
- Respect Do Not Call Registry
- Check time restrictions
While sending
- Include opt-out instructions
- Identify your business
- Use appropriate timing
- Monitor delivery rates
After sending
- Process opt-outs immediately
- Maintain records
- Monitor complaints
- Review compliance regularly
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