SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions

Last updated October 2026

PROGRAM NAME

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., SMS/MMS MESSAGING PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., is a nonprofit organization that uses text messaging (SMS/MMS) to communicate with current members, prospective members, and individuals who have expressed interest in our mission, programs, activities, or services.

By opting in to receive text messages from GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., you agree to receive conversational messages related to your interactions with our organization. These messages may include but are not limited to membership inquiries and follow-ups, responses to questions, program information, event invitations and reminders, volunteer opportunities, organizational updates, and other relevant communications.

Our messaging program is designed to facilitate two-way conversations and help individuals connect with our organization.

BY OPTING IN TO OUR SMS/MMS MESSAGING PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE REVIEWED THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTAND HOW OUR ORGANIZATION USES TEXT MESSAGING TO COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS.

CONSENT TO RECEIVE MESSAGES

By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages from GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., you authorize us to send text messages to the number you provided.

Consent may be provided through our website, membership or inquiry forms, event registrations, other enrollment methods that clearly disclose the SMS/MMS Messaging Program, or by initiating a text conversation where we respond to your inquiry.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of membership, participation in our programs, or the purchase of any goods or services, where applicable.

You represent that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided or have permission to use that number.

MESSAGE FREQUENCY

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., your inquiries, and your engagement with our programs and activities. Because our messaging program supports conversational communication, the number of messages you receive may vary. We strive to send relevant, respectful communications and avoid unnecessary messages.

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES

Message and data rates may apply to text messages sent to you by us and to messages you send to us, depending on your mobile carrier and service plan. GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., is not responsible for charges imposed by your wireless carrier.

OPT-OUT INSTRUCTIONS

You may opt out of receiving text messages from GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us.

After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message, and we will stop sending further messages covered by that opt-out, except where permitted or required by applicable law.

If you wish to resume receiving messages, you may re-enroll by following our designated opt-in process, subject to applicable requirements.

PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

We respect your privacy. Information collected through our SMS/MMS Messaging Program may include your mobile phone number, name, message content, consent and opt-out records, and information you voluntarily provide during conversations with us. We use this information to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, coordinate membership and program activities, provide relevant organizational information, and administer our messaging program.

We do not sell your personal information or share your mobile number or SMS/MMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our messaging program, subject to appropriate safeguards, or when otherwise permitted or required by law.

(For additional information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.)

SUPPORTED CARRIERS AND DELIVERY

Message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your wireless carrier and other factors outside our control. We are not responsible for delayed, undelivered, or misdirected messages. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Availability of our messaging program may vary by carrier, device, and geographic location.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESPONSIBLE USE

You agree to provide accurate contact information and use our SMS/MMS Messaging Program for lawful purposes. Please do not use our messaging program to send unlawful, abusive, threatening, fraudulent, or otherwise inappropriate content. We reserve the right to restrict access to the messaging program where reasonably necessary to protect our organization, staff, volunteers, members, and other participants, subject to applicable law.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., may update these SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our messaging practices, programs, or applicable requirements. Updated terms will be posted on our website along with a revised effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain renewed consent.

HELP, SUPPORT AND HOW TO CONTACT OUR COUNCIL

For assistance with the GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS, INC., SMS/MMS MESSAGING PROGRAM, reply HELP to any message you receive from us.

If you have further questions, you can contact us via our customer service form or email your question to INFO@GSNYPENN.ORG.

You can also reach the council at:

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.
960 James Street
Floor 2
Syracuse, N.Y. 13203
Phone: 315.698.9400
Toll-free: 1.800.943.4414

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to questions and concerns.

Thank you for visiting our site.