SMS Terms and Conditions

1. Program Description

The Salish Kootenai College (“SKC” or “College”) operates an SMS messaging program to communicate institutional notifications, event updates, emergency alerts, administrative announcements, and other college-related information to students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and other community members who have opted in to receive such messages.

SMS messages are sent from Salish Kootenai College Calling Plan phone numbers managed through Twilio and are classified as Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging subject to 10DLC carrier regulations.

2. Opt-In and Consent

By opting in to the Salish Kootenai College SMS program, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from Salish Kootenai College. Consent is not a condition of enrollment, employment, or any other college service.

You may opt in through the following methods:

By opting in, you confirm that you are the account holder or authorized user of the mobile number provided.

3. Message Frequency and Content

Message frequency varies depending on the nature of your relationship with the College and the types of notifications you have opted into. Categories of messages may include:

  • Emergency alerts and campus safety notifications
  • Academic and enrollment reminders (registration windows, deadlines, holds)
  • Campus event announcements and reminders
  • Admissions and prospective student communications
  • Administrative notifications from university departments

The College does not guarantee delivery of SMS messages and is not responsible for delays or failures caused by wireless carrier networks or device limitations.

4. Messaging Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your plan’s messaging rates

5. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of the Salish Kootenai College SMS program at any time by replying STOP to any message received. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.

You may re-subscribe at any time by replying START to a message from a SKC number, or by re-submitting your opt-in through an official SKC channel.

6. Help and Support

For assistance with the SMS program, you may also contact the College directly:

  • Phone: Call IT technical support at 406-275-4357
  • Email: Send a message to IT technical support at tech_support@skc.edu

7. Privacy and Data Use

Salish Kootenai College is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. Your mobile phone number and related data will be collected, stored, and used in accordance with the Salish Kootenai College Privacy Policy.

The College does not sell, rent, or lease your mobile phone number or personal information to third parties. Your phone number will not be shared except as required by law or to fulfill the SMS service through authorized third-party service providers.

8. Program Changes and Termination

Salish Kootenai College reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the SMS messaging program at any time, with or without notice. These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically. Continued use of the SMS program following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Compliance

This SMS program complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices, and applicable 10DLC carrier regulations. All messages are sent from registered Salish Kootenai College phone numbers through Twilio Calling Plans.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions or the Salish Kootenai College SMS program, please contact:

Salish Kootenai College

PO Box 70
Pablo, Montana 59855
Phone: 406-275-4357
skc.edu

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Salish Kootenai College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Salish Kootenai College | PO Box 70 | 58138 US Highway 93 | Pablo, MT 59855 | 406.275.4800.