Terms of Service

**Terms of Service for SMS Communication - coldwatertownship.com**

Last Updated: [2-25-25]

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of coldwatertownship.com’s SMS communication services ("Service" or "SMS Service"). By subscribing to or engaging with our SMS service, you agree to comply with these Terms and acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by them.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By subscribing to or using the SMS Service provided by coldwatertownship.com, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and any other rules, policies, or guidelines that we may provide related to the SMS Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the SMS Service.

2. Description of Service

coldwatertownship.com provides SMS communication for various purposes, including but not limited to:

- Service updates, reminders, and alerts
- Promotional and marketing messages (if you have opted in for these)
- Customer support communication
- Other information relevant to coldwatertownship.com services

3. Eligibility

To use the SMS Service, you must:

- Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- Have a valid phone number capable of receiving SMS messages.
- Be the account holder or authorized user of the phone number you provide to us.

By providing your phone number and subscribing to the SMS Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Opting In

To receive SMS communications from coldwatertownship.com, you must opt in by providing your phone number through the designated subscription process. Once you subscribe, you consent to receive SMS messages related to our services.

5. Opting Out

If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from us, you may opt out at any time by following the instructions included in our messages, such as unsubscribe option in text update link on our homepage After opting out, you will no longer receive further SMS communications from us unless you opt back in.

6. Message Frequency

The frequency of messages you receive will vary depending on your interactions with coldwatertownship.com and the type of communications you’ve subscribed to (e.g., service alerts, promotions). You can opt-out at any time to stop receiving messages.

7. Message and Data Rates

You understand and agree that standard message and data rates may apply to any messages you send or receive through the SMS Service, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. You are solely responsible for any fees or charges associated with receiving SMS messages.

8. Use of Information

Your phone number and other provided information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By subscribing to our SMS service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Restrictions on Use

You agree not to:

- Use the SMS Service for any illegal, unauthorized, or harmful purposes.
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, alter, or interfere with the SMS Service or its associated systems.
- Use the SMS Service to harass, spam, or otherwise cause inconvenience or harm to others.
- Use the SMS Service to send any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or offensive.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the SMS Service at any time if we believe that you are in violation of these Terms.

10. No Guarantee of Availability

While we aim to provide reliable SMS services, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The availability of the Service may be affected by various factors, including but not limited to network issues, carrier restrictions, or technical problems. We are not responsible for any delays, interruptions, or failures in the SMS Service.

11. Compliance with Laws

We comply with all applicable laws, including the 10DLC regulations set forth by mobile carriers and telecommunications authorities. You agree that you will not use the SMS Service in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

12. Third-Party Services

coldwatertownship.com may partner with third-party service providers to deliver SMS messages. These third-party providers may collect or process data on our behalf. By using the SMS Service, you consent to the involvement of such third parties in providing the Service. We ensure that these third parties are compliant with data protection regulations, but we are not responsible for their actions or practices.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, coldwatertownship.com is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the SMS Service, including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption, or loss of profits.

14. Changes to the Terms of Service

coldwatertownship.com reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the SMS Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the SMS Service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

coldwatertownship.com
Email: [clerk@coldwatertownship.com]
Phone: [517-279-9388]

By subscribing to or using our SMS service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.