Email & Mobile Messaging Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 2022

Franklin Associates, LLC ("Franklin") operates both email and mobile messaging programs (the “Program”) subject to these Terms and Conditions. The Program and our collection and use of your personal information is also subject to our Privacy Policy https://www.franklinassociates.com/privacy-policy. By enrolling, signing up, or otherwise agreeing to participate in the Program, you accept and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. Program Description

We may send promotional emails and mobile messages related to current projects in various formats through the Program. Promotional messages advertise and promote public meetings and other items of interest to the general public and stakeholders on projects. Emails and mobile messages may be sent using an automated technology, including an autodialer, automated system, or automatic telephone dialing system. Message frequency will vary [but will not exceed 3 messages per month]. You agree that we, our affiliates, and any third-party service providers may send you messages regarding the foregoing topics or any topic and that such messages and/or calls may be made or placed using different telephone numbers or short codes. We do not charge for mobile messages sent through the Program but you are responsible for any message and data rates imposed by your mobile provider, as standard data and message rates may apply for SMS and MMS alerts.

2. User Opt-In

By providing your email and/or mobile phone number to us, you are voluntarily opting in to the Program and you agree to receive recurring mobile messages from us at the mobile phone number associated with your opt-in, even if such number is registered on any state or federal “Do Not Call” list. You agree that any email or mobile phone number you provide to us is valid email or mobile phone number of which you are the owner or authorized user. Your participation in the Program is completely voluntary.

3. User Opt-Out & Support

You may opt-out of the Program at any time. If you wish to opt-out of the Program and stop receiving emails or mobile messages from us, or you no longer agree to these Terms, reply STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, and/or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message from us. Note that if you opt out of our system it will remove you from all project email and phone lists in our portfolio. You may continue to receive text messages for a short period while we process your request and you may receive a one-time opt-out confirmation message. You understand and agree that the foregoing is the only reasonable method of opting out. For support, reply Help to any mobile message from us.

Our mobile messaging platform may not recognize requests that modify the foregoing commands, and you agree that we and our service providers will not be liable for failing to honor requests that do not comply with the requirements in these Terms. We may also change the telephone number or short code we use to operate the Program and we will notify you of any such change. You acknowledge that any requests sent toa telephone number or short code that has been changed may not be received by us and we will not be responsible for failing to honor a request sent to a telephone number or shortcode that has been changed.

4. Disclaimer of Warranty & Liability

The Program is offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas, at all times, or on all mobile providers. You agree that neither we nor our service providers will be liable for any failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any mobile message or information sent through the Program.

5. Modifications

We may modify or cancel the Program or any of its features at any time, with or without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify these Terms at any time. Any such modification will take effect when it is posted to our website. You agree to review these Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any modifications. Your continued participation in the Program will constitute your acceptance of those modifications.