SMS/Text Messaging
Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 1/29/2024
Please read these SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions carefully. By completing the SMS/Text Messaging Opt-In Form, you expressly consent to receive non-marketing and marketing text messages from The Michigan Technology Conference Association, Inc. (“MITechCon”), at the mobile phone number(s) you provide.
You may opt-out of these communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message from MITechCon or by otherwise contacting the MITechCon as indicated below. You can receive help at any time by replying HELP to any text message from the MITechCon or by otherwise contacting MITechCon as indicated below. Consent to receive non-marketing or marketing text messages is not required to purchase any products or services from the MITechCon. Messaging and data rates may apply. By completing the SMS text Messaging Opt-In Form, you also accept and agree to be bound by these SMS Text Messaging Terms & Conditions and any other applicable terms and agreements related to your use of MITechCon services.
1. Program Description
MITechCon offers its text messaging program whereby MITechCon, and any applicable service providers, will text message you to provide you with information concerning activity with MITechCon and other MITechCon products, services, and promotions (all of the foregoing the "Program"). MITechCon and its service providers may, from time to time, use standard or an automatic telephone dialing system ("Auto dialer") to deliver text messages to you under the Program. You agree that you will not use the Program for any illegal or unlawful purposes. No coverage may be bound or amended via text message or the Program.
2. Message Frequency
Under the Program, the number of MITechCon text messages that you receive may vary depending upon your activity and your communication with MITechCon.
3. Cost
MITechCon does not impose a separate fee for sending MITechCon text messages under the Program. However, standard message and data rates may apply to each text message sent or received in connection with the Program, as provided in your mobile telephone service rate plan. Please contact your mobile telephone carrier for pricing plans and information.
4. Supported Carriers; Interruption
The Program should be available through your equipment or mobile device when the equipment or device is within the operating range of your wireless service provider. The Program may not be available on all equipment/mobile devices, or through all wireless carriers, and not all functionalities of the Program are available on all equipment/mobile devices, or through all wireless carriers. MITechCon may, from time to time, in its discretion and without notice to you, limit the carriers that support the Program. Certain other carriers may not support the Program.
Delivery of information and content to your equipment/mobile device may fail due to a variety of circumstances or conditions. The Program is subject to transmission limitation or interruption. You understand and acknowledge that mobile network services are outside of MITechCon’s control, and MITechCon is not responsible or liable for issues arising therefrom, or the failure thereof, including, without limitation, technical, hardware, software, electronic, network, telephone or other communications malfunctions, errors or failures of any kind, errors in transmission, traffic congestion, lost or unavailable network connections, telephone connections, wireless phone connections, website, Internet, or ISP availability, unauthorized human intervention, traffic congestion, incomplete or inaccurate capture of entry information (regardless of cause) or failed, incomplete, garbled, jumbled or delayed transmissions which may limit or restrict your ability to receive or send a message, including any injury or damage to your or any other person's equipment/wireless device relating to or resulting from participating in or using the Program. If the Program is not available within your intended location, you agree that your sole remedy is to cease using the Program.
5. How to Opt-In
To opt-in to receive text messages from MITechCon under the Program, complete the SMS/Text Messaging Opt-In Form and submit it to MITechCon. MITechCon will then send you a text message asking you to confirm your enrollment in the Program.
6. How to Opt-Out
To STOP receiving text messages from MITechCon, text STOP to the code from which the text messages are being sent. You will then receive confirmation of your opt-out of the MITechCon text- messaging program.
7. Your Mobile Telephone Number
You represent that you are the account holder for the mobile telephone number(s) that you provide or that you have the account holder's permission to enter the mobile telephone number(s) that you provide and that you will not initiate messages to the mobile phone of any other person or entity. You agree to maintain accurate, complete, and up-to date information with MITechCon regarding your use of the Program, including, without limitation, notifying MITechCon in writing immediately if you change, or cease being the regular user of, your mobile telephone number. You agree to indemnify MITechCon in full for all claims, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to or caused in whole or in part by your failure to notify MITechCon if you change your telephone number, or cease being the regular user of, including, but not limited to, all claims, expenses, damages, and costs related to or arising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227 et seq.
8. Privacy
MITechCon’s Privacy Policy is available on our website at https://www.mitechcon.org/privacy-policy
9. Support/Help
To request more information, text HELP to the code from which the text messages are being sent.
10. Eligibility
To receive MITechCon text messages or enroll in the Program, you must be a resident of the United States, eighteen (18) years of age or older, authorized to enroll the mobile phone number in the Program, and authorized to incur any mobile message or data charges incurred by participating. MITechCon reserves the right to require you to prove the foregoing to participate in the Program.
11. Changes to this SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions
MITechCon may revise, modify, or amend these Insurance SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions at any time. Any such revision, modification, or amendment shall take effect when it is posted to MITechCon’s website. You agree to review these MITechCon SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions periodically to ensure that you are aware of any changes. Your continued consent to receive text messages will indicate your acceptance of those changes.
12. Amendment; Termination of Text Messaging
MITechCon may suspend or terminate your receipt text messages if it believes you are in breach of these SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions. Your receipt of MITechCon text messages is also subject to termination in the event that your mobile telephone service terminates or lapses. MITechCon Insurance reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, all or any part of the Program, for any reason, with or without notice to you.
13. Release: No Warranties; Limitation of Liability
By participating in the Program, you agree to release and hold harmless MITechCon and its representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors, from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, attorneys' fees, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and death that may occur in connection with the MITechCon, or your use thereof, and for any claims, matters, or disputes based on violation of law or infringement or violation of any rights of any person or entity, including, without limitation, violation of publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, WRITTEN, ORAL OR ARISING UNDER CUSTOM OR TRADE. MITECHCON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSES AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
In no event shall MITechCon be liable to you, or to any third party, for any losses or damages whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the Program, or your use thereof, regardless of the theory of recovery, including, without limitation, direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages, lost profits, punitive damages, attorney's fees or any damages arising out of or resulting from a statutory or regulatory violation, negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, tortious conduct, willful misconduct or fraud, breach of contract, or breach of warranty. To the extent this damage waiver is contrary to applicable law, your or any third party's maximum recovery for any losses or damages whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the Program, or your use thereof, regardless of the theory of recovery, is $10.00.
14. Class Action Waiver
The resolution of any claims, matters, or disputes must proceed solely on an individual basis without the right for any claims, matters, or disputes to proceed on a class action or collective basis or on bases involving claims, matters, or disputes brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of others. Claims, matters, or disputes may not be joined or consolidated unless agreed to in writing by all parties. No award or decision will have any preclusive effect as to issues, claims, matters, or disputes with anyone who is not a named party.
15. Attorney Fees
In the event of any claim, matter, or dispute between you and MITechCon arising out of or relating in any way to these SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions, any text messages between you and MITechCon or anyone acting on your or MITechCon’s behalf, or the Program, MITechcon, if it prevails, must be awarded all costs of bringing or defending the claim, matter, or dispute, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and the ordinary costs and expenses incurred in resolving the claim, matter, or dispute, including, without limitation, all arbitration related fees and expenses.
16. Applicable Law
The law of the State of Michigan including its statutes of limitations and without reference to any conflict of laws principles, shall be applied to any claim, matter, or dispute between the parties or when governing, constraining, or enforcing these SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions, the Program, or any text messages between you and MITechCon or anyone acting on your or MITechCon's behalf, or any of the rights, duties, or obligations of the parties arising from or relating in any way to the subject matter of these Terms & Conditions.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions, you may reach us by by email at info@mitechcon.org.