SMS Authorization and Consent Policy

House Bland-Friend blandfriend.house

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

Program Description

House Bland-Friend sends text messages (SMS) to members who opt in, for the purpose of providing timely information related to social events organized through the Platform. These messages are informational and transactional in nature — they are not promotional or marketing messages.

Types of Messages

By opting in to SMS notifications, you may receive the following types of text messages:

  • Event reminders: Notifications before an upcoming event you have RSVP’d to (for example, the day before or the morning of an event), including the event name, time, and location.
  • RSVP nudges: A reminder that you have not yet responded to an event invitation, asking if you plan to attend.
  • Last-minute updates: Time-sensitive changes to an event you are attending, such as a change of location, time, or cancellation.
  • Waitlist notifications: An alert that a spot has opened up at an event you were waitlisted for.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on the number of events scheduled. You can expect to receive approximately 2 to 8 text messages per month, depending on event activity. During weeks with no events, you may receive no messages at all.

Consent

By providing your phone number on House Bland-Friend and selecting “Email + Text” or “Text only” as your notification preference, you expressly consent to receive the types of informational and transactional text messages described above from House Bland-Friend at the phone number you provided.

Your consent is entirely voluntary. Providing your phone number and opting in to SMS notifications is not a condition of membership or participation in House Bland-Friend events. You may participate fully using email-only notifications.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time using any of the following methods:

  • Reply STOP: Reply STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, or CANCEL to any text message you receive from us. You will receive a single confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
  • Platform settings: Log in to House Bland-Friend, go to your profile settings, and change your notification preference to “Email only” or “None.”
  • Contact an administrator: Message any Platform owner or co-host and ask them to disable SMS notifications for your account.

Opting out of SMS will not affect your ability to receive email notifications or use any other features of the Platform.

Opting Back In

If you previously opted out and wish to receive text messages again, you can update your notification preferences in your Platform profile settings at any time.

Costs

Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply. House Bland-Friend does not charge any fees for SMS messages. Please contact your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.

Privacy

Your phone number is collected and stored securely in our database. It is used solely for the purpose of sending you the text messages described in this policy. Your phone number is not sold, shared, rented, or disclosed to any third party for marketing or advertising purposes.

Your phone number is visible only to Platform administrators (owners and co-hosts) for the purpose of managing event communications. It is not visible to other regular members of the Platform.

When you reply to a text message from House Bland-Friend, your reply may be forwarded to the Platform administrators’ personal phones for the purpose of responding to your message. Your reply will include your name (as listed in your Platform profile) or your phone number.

For more details about how we handle your personal information, please review our full Privacy Policy at blandfriend.house/privacy.

Carrier Information

Supported carriers include but are not limited to: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and all major U.S. wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Help

If you are experiencing issues with text messages from House Bland-Friend, or if you have questions about this SMS policy:

  • Reply HELP to any text message from us for assistance.
  • Contact us by email: [your email address]
  • Contact an administrator through the Platform.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this SMS Authorization and Consent Policy from time to time. If we make changes to the types or frequency of messages, we will notify you via the Platform or email and provide you the opportunity to update your preferences.

This SMS authorization and consent policy is provided for a private, non-commercial social platform operated for personal use among a friend group. It is not intended as legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CTIA guidelines, and all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.