SMS Compliance

Opt-in and opt-out procedures for Sitter AI text messaging service

IMPORTANT: SERVICE RESTRICTIONS

Sitter AI, a service of Signal Hedley, LLC, is exclusively for babysitting coordination between parents and their trusted babysitters. Our service is NOT associated with or permitted for use with any SHAFT content or activities:

  • Sex - No sexual content or services
  • Hate - No hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Alcohol - No alcohol-related activities or promotion
  • Firearms - No weapons or ammunition
  • Tobacco - No tobacco or vaping products

Any attempt to use our service for these prohibited purposes will result in immediate termination of service and possible reporting to relevant authorities.

1Parent Opt-In Flow

IMPORTANT: PARENT-INITIATED CONVERSATION

The parent must initiate the conversation by texting our number. We never send the first message to parents without prior consent.

1

Parent initiates by texting our number

Parent texts either:

START

Or something like:

I'd like to get started on Sitter AI

This is a parent-initiated action. The parent voluntarily texts our number to begin the service, demonstrating explicit opt-in consent.

2

System confirms opt-in

Sitter AI responds:

Hey [name], you're subscribed to Sitter AI, a service of Signal Hedley, LLC. Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.

Save this number as "Sitter AI," then text me your babysitters' contact card (vCards .VCF) in preference order (first is #1). Send the first one when you're ready! 😊

This confirmation message includes the mandatory opt-out instructions, clearly identifies Signal Hedley, LLC as the owner of Sitter AI, and guides the parent through the next steps of the setup process.

2Babysitter Opt-In Flow

1

System sends invitation

Sitter AI sends:

Hey [Name], this is Sitter AI, a service from Signal Hedley, LLC. I help parents and babysitters schedule more quickly. [Parent Name] wants to send you babysitting requests. Reply YES to opt in, or STOP to unsubscribe.

The initial message clearly identifies Signal Hedley, LLC as the owner of Sitter AI, requests explicit consent, and provides opt-out instructions.

2

Babysitter provides consent

Babysitter texts:

YES

This reply demonstrates explicit consent from the babysitter.

3

System confirms enrollment

Sitter AI responds:

Hey [name], you're subscribed to Sitter AI, a service of Signal Hedley, LLC. Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.

The confirmation includes clear identification of Signal Hedley, LLC as the owner of Sitter AI and instructions for opting out in the future.

Compliance Information

All inbound and outbound messages are timestamped and logged in our system for audit and compliance purposes. Our SMS messaging practices comply with all applicable regulations including TCPA requirements.

Service Limitations and Compliance

Sitter AI is designed exclusively for coordinating childcare services between parents and their trusted babysitters. Our service:

  • Is not intended for use by minors under the age of 18
  • Does not facilitate or promote any SHAFT-related activities (Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco)
  • Monitors message content for compliance with our terms of service
  • Reserves the right to terminate service for any user who attempts to use our platform for prohibited purposes

Signal Hedley, LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, family-friendly service that complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing SMS communications and content restrictions.