SMS/Text Messaging Terms of Service

 

1. SMS Communications

Massachusetts Maritime Academy may send SMS (Short Message Service) or text messages to students and other authorized individuals who have provided prior express consent to receive such communications.

SMS messages may include, but are not limited to:

  • Enrollment and registration reminders.
  • Academic notifications.
  • Billing and financial reminders.
  • Event notifications.
  • Campus operational updates.
  • Emergency notifications.
  • Other essential institutional communications.

SMS messages will not be used for unrelated third-party marketing.

2. Consent to Receive SMS Messages

By providing your mobile phone number through an Academy form, portal, or other enrollment process and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

  • Message frequency may vary.
  • Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.
  • Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or academic participation.

Opt-in consent will be documented and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary based on your relationship with the Academy, applicable institutional communications, and the services for which you have opted in.

4. Customer Care

Reply HELP for help.
For additional assistance, contact Massachusetts Maritime Academy through official contact channels listed on the Academy website.
Website: https://www.maritime.edu/

5. Opt-Out Instructions

Students and other authorized individuals may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP

After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from the applicable Academy messaging service, except as permitted or required by applicable law.

Withdrawal of SMS/text messaging consent does not affect your ability to receive services or participate in Academy programs through other available communication methods.

6. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy does not charge a fee for opting in to SMS communications. However, your mobile carrier may charge fees for receiving or sending text messages according to your mobile plan.

7. Eligibility and Authorized Use

SMS communications are intended for students and other authorized individuals who have provided prior express consent to receive Academy communications.

By opting in, you represent that the mobile telephone number provided is associated with you or that you are authorized to provide it for SMS communications.

8. Changes to SMS Communications

Massachusetts Maritime Academy may modify, suspend, or discontinue SMS communications or particular messaging services as necessary.
These Terms of Service may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding these SMS/Text Messaging Terms of Service, please contact Massachusetts Maritime Academy through the official contact information listed on the Academy website.
Website: https://www.maritime.edu/