Terms & Conditions for SMS Compliance
Benchmark CPA
Effective Date: 2-1-25
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of Benchmark CPA’s SMS communication services ("Service"). By opting into our SMS services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our SMS services.
1. SMS Service Description
Benchmark CPA provides SMS notifications for:
- Appointment reminders
- Important account updates
- Marketing promotions (if explicitly opted in)
- Customer support responses
2. Consent and Opt-In
By providing your mobile number and opting into our SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from Benchmark CPA. Your consent is voluntary and not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
3. Opt-Out and Cancellation
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a final confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.
For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at accounting@benchmark.cpa or call 260-665-1342.
4. Message Frequency and Charges
- Messages will be sent periodically in line with tax and filing deadlines to identify the need for services.
- Messages will be sent periodically to receive information related to accounting and tax services in process.
- Message frequency may vary depending on services currently in process, and could be daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Standard message and data rates may apply per your carrier’s terms.
- Benchmark CPA is not responsible for any charges incurred from receiving our SMS messages.
- Message frequency may vary.
- Standard message and data rates may apply per your carrier’s terms.
- Benchmark CPA is not responsible for any charges incurred from receiving our SMS messages.
5. User Responsibilities
You agree not to:
- Use our SMS service for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
- Share, resell, or distribute our messages without permission.
- Interfere with or disrupt our SMS services.
6. Data Security and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information: https://www.benchmark.cpa/privacy-policy
We take your privacy seriously and ensure that your mobile information is protected. We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes. We commit not to transfer consumer data to any external organizations except trusted service providers for SMS delivery and legal authorities if required by law.
To prevent unauthorized sharing of user data, we implement strict access controls, encryption measures, and conduct regular security audits to safeguard your personal information. Unauthorized access, sharing, or disclosure of consumer data is strictly prohibited and monitored within our security framework. Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We take your privacy seriously and ensure that your mobile information is protected. We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes. We commit not to transfer consumer data to any external organizations except trusted service providers for SMS delivery and legal authorities if required by law.
To prevent unauthorized sharing of user data, we implement strict access controls, encryption measures, and conduct regular security audits to safeguard your personal information. Unauthorized access, sharing, or disclosure of consumer data is strictly prohibited and monitored within our security framework. Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We take your privacy seriously and ensure that your mobile information is protected. We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes. We commit not to transfer consumer data to any external organizations except trusted service providers for SMS delivery and legal authorities if required by law.
To prevent unauthorized sharing of user data, we implement strict access controls, encryption measures, and conduct regular security audits to safeguard your personal information. Unauthorized access, sharing, or disclosure of consumer data is strictly prohibited and monitored within our security framework. Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We take your privacy seriously and ensure that your mobile information is protected. We do not share your mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes. We commit not to transfer consumer data to any external organizations except trusted service providers for SMS delivery and legal authorities if required by law. We implement strict access controls and conduct regular audits to prevent unauthorized sharing of user data. Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
7. Limitation of Liability
Benchmark CPA is not liable for:
- SMS delivery failures or delays.
- Any damages resulting from the use of our SMS services.
- Technical issues outside of our control.
8. Service Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate our SMS services at any time without prior notice.
Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Indiana/United States.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, you can contact us at:
Benchmark CPA
200 Hoosier Drive Suite D
Angola, IN 46703
Email: accounting@benchmark.cpa
Phone: 260-665-1342
SMS Messages Opt-in Disclosure
How Users Opt-in to Receive SMS Messages:
Benchmark CPA collects user consent through the following methods:
1. Website Opt-in Form:
- Users can opt in via our website at https://www.benchmark.cpa/privacy-policy.
- The form includes a required checkbox where users agree to receive SMS messages.
2. Accounting Registration:
- During account setup, users check a box to confirm their consent to receive text messages.
3. Text Message Opt-in:
- Users can opt in by texting START to (260) 665-1342
- They receive an automated confirmation message: "Thank you for opting in to Benchmark CPA SMS notifications. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out."
4. Verbal or Paper Form Consent:
- For in-person interactions, users provide verbal or written consent.
- A record is maintained with the date and method of opt-in.
Opt-in Disclosure Statement
When a user opts in, they receive the following disclosure:
- Brand Name: Benchmark CPA
- Types of Messages: Appointment reminders, tax and filing updates, order notifications, and general accounting updates.
- Message Frequency: Typically 2-5 messages per month (varies by service status).
- Cost Disclosure: "Message and data rates may apply."
- Help Command: "Reply HELP for assistance."
- Opt-out Command: "Reply STOP to unsubscribe."
- Privacy Policy & Terms Available at https://www.benchmark.cpa/privacy-policy