Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents Text (SMS) Message Consent Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2024

Informed Consent for Text (SMS) Messaging:

With your consent, The Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents (OSEA) would like to send text (SMS) messages to the mobile number you have provided in our records.

By providing your informed consent where indicated, you acknowledge that you have understood the information below and agree to participate in our text (SMS) messaging service.

Purpose and Description: OSEA’s text (SMS) messaging service is designed to provide you with helpful information, reminders, and notifications via text messages sent to your mobile phone. We may use text (SMS) messages to communicate with you for a variety of purposes, including:

• announcements and reminders of upcoming events
• reminders about membership renewal
• surveys and polls

Voluntary Participation: Participation in our text (SMS) messaging service is entirely voluntary. You have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent at any time.

Benefits and Risks: Benefits: The text (SMS) messaging service aims to keep you informed about OSEA by providing an additional method of convenient and timely communication.

Risks: While every effort will be made to protect the security and confidentiality of information transmitted through text (SMS) messages, there are inherent risks associated with all electronic communication. These risks include unauthorized access, loss of privacy, and potential breach of sensitive information. It is important to be aware that text (SMS) messages may not be entirely secure and could be intercepted or accessed by unintended recipients.

Potential Costs: Participation in the text (SMS) messaging service may involve standard text messaging charges applied by your mobile service provider. Please consult your mobile service provider regarding any applicable fees or charges.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Consent to Receive Text Messages
   You consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents to the phone number you provided. These messages may include updates, promotional offers, order notifications, account alerts, or other communications related to our services.

2. Message Frequency
   Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents.

3. Opt-Out
   You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by editing your profile with the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents on the eaok.org website.  Upon opting out, you will no longer receive messages from the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents. If you experience issues with opting out, please contact EYRtax@gmail.com for assistance.

4. Carrier Charges
   Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details on text messaging fees. The Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents is not responsible for any charges incurred for text messages sent or received.

5. Privacy
   Your phone number and personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://eaok.org/Privacy-Policy. We will not sell, share, or disclose your SMS phone number without your consent, except as required by law.

6. Eligibility
   By opting in, you confirm that you are the owner of the mobile phone number provided or have permission to use it for this purpose. You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to participate.

7. Service Availability
   Text messaging services may not be available in all areas or through all carriers. The Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

8. Amendments
   The Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents reserves the right to modify or terminate this text messaging service or these terms at any time. Updates to this policy will be posted on our website.

For additional help or inquiries, contact us at EYRtax@gmail.com.

By providing your phone number and confirming your opt-in, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Text Messaging Consent Policy.