Terms

Terms of use for the Friends of the National Liver Waiting List. Public information only. Not medical advice.

Informational only

This site provides public information and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No medical relationship

Use of this site does not create a clinician-patient relationship.

SMS Messaging Terms

By opting in to our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms:

Opt-In Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old to opt in
  • You must provide explicit consent to receive SMS messages
  • You must have a valid US mobile phone number
  • We use a double opt-in process to confirm your subscription

Message Frequency

  • We send up to 2 messages per week
  • Messages contain informational SMS updates about liver transplant options, patient rights, and public information resources
  • We do not send promotional messages for third-party products or services
  • Message frequency may vary based on relevant information availability

Costs

  • Our SMS service is free
  • Message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply
  • Check with your carrier for details about your messaging plan

Opt-Out Rights

  • You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
  • You may also opt out by visiting our opt-out page
  • Opt-out is immediate and effective upon receipt of your request
  • You can opt back in by texting START to +18333671886

Content and Use

  • Messages are for informational purposes only
  • We do not provide medical advice via SMS
  • Content is based on publicly available information from UNOS, SRTR, and other sources
  • You should always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions

Privacy and Data

  • We protect your phone number and personal information
  • We never sell or share your information with third parties
  • See our privacy policy for full details
  • You may request deletion of your data at any time

Technical Limitations

  • Message delivery depends on your mobile carrier and network
  • We are not responsible for failed or delayed messages due to carrier issues
  • Some carriers may block or filter messages
  • If you're not receiving messages, check with your carrier

Modifications to Terms

  • We may update these terms from time to time
  • Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms
  • We will notify subscribers of material changes via SMS

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