SMS Opt-In & Compliance Verification

Method 1: Online Booking Form

When a client books an appointment through a barber's public booking page on OwnYourChair (e.g., ownyourchair.com/book/nickross), the booking form includes an explicit SMS consent checkbox at Step 3.

How it works:

• Client selects a service and time slot
• On Step 3 (“Your information”), they enter their name and phone number
• An unchecked SMS consent checkbox appears below the form fields
• The client must actively check the box to opt in — it is never pre-checked
• Checking the box is NOT required to complete the booking
• Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services

The checkbox reads:

“I agree to receive appointment-related text messages from [Business Name] via OwnYourChair. Message frequency varies, up to 16 msgs/mo. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Reply STOP to opt out.”

The form includes links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

To verify: visit ownyourchair.com/book/nickross → select any service → pick a date/time → this form appears on Step 3.

Method 2: Standalone Consent Form

Barbers can share a direct consent link with existing clients who didn't book through OwnYourChair. The link format is: ownyourchair.com/book/[username]/consent

How it works:

• Barber shares the consent link via text message, in-person QR code, or social media
• Client visits the page — it's branded with the barber's name and business
• Client enters their first name and phone number
• An unchecked SMS consent checkbox appears below the form fields
• The client must actively check the box to opt in — it is never pre-checked
• Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services

The checkbox reads:

“I agree to receive appointment-related text messages from [Business Name] via OwnYourChair. Message frequency varies, up to 16 msgs/mo. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Reply STOP to opt out. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.”

The form includes links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

To verify: visit ownyourchair.com/book/nickross/consent

Key Compliance Details

The following applies to both opt-in methods:

• Consent checkboxes are UNCHECKED by default — consent is always affirmative
• Consent is NEVER required to complete a booking or any other action
• Consent is NOT a condition of purchasing any goods or services
• Both forms are publicly accessible — no login required
• Both forms are mobile-responsive (most clients access via phone)

Consent Data We Store

When a client checks the SMS consent box, we store:

• Client phone number
• Consent timestamp (exact date and time)
• Consent IP address
• Consent boolean flag (true/false)
• Consent source (booking_form or consent_page)
• Associated barber account ID

These records are retained for compliance verification.

SMS Program Disclosures

• Message frequency varies based on appointment activity; up to 16 messages per month
• Message and data rates may apply
• Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
• No mobile information, including opt-in data and consent, will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes

To opt out: Reply STOP to any message. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages.

For help: Reply HELP to any message or contact support@ownyourchair.com.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and SMS Consent Policy.