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Terms for the Budgura Money Notes text program from Budgura: message types, frequency, STOP and HELP, carrier disclaimer, and privacy.
Quick summary: Program: Budgura Money Notes. Message frequency varies (up to about 8 msgs/month). Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
01Program name and description
The text-message program is called Budgura Money Notes (the "Program"). It is operated by Budgura, a brand of The Nelson M Group LLC. If you opt in, we send recurring automated text messages to the mobile number you provided with educational personal finance information, confirmations and service messages, and announcements about new guides and resources.
Budgura is not a bank, lender, credit service, investment firm, or financial adviser. How you manage your money is always your own decision.
02How to opt in
You can join by completing the form on our Get Started or SMS Notifications page and checking the separate, unchecked educational-texts consent box. You can also text START to join at 888-669-3919. We then send a confirmation text saying you’re enrolled in Budgura Money Notes. Message and data rates may apply and message frequency may vary. You are never required to agree to receive text messages in order to use the Services or to buy anything. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
03Types of messages and examples
- Educational: confirmation of your request, educational personal finance information, reminders about topics you asked about, and service notices.
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Welcome / opt-in confirmation (sent right after you opt in) | “Budgura: You're subscribed to Budgura Money Notes for recurring educational personal finance information and the guides you requested. Msg freq varies (up to 8/mo). Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Terms: budgura.com/sms-terms.html” |
| Educational message | “Budgura: Thanks for your request. Our plain-language guide is here: budgura.com/reading-a-bank-statement.html Budgura is not a bank, lender or financial adviser. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.” |
| Educational update (only if you opted in to educational texts) | “Budgura: New educational guide on the site: Common account fees, explained. Read it at budgura.com/account-fees.html Msg & data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.” |
We never ask you to reply with account numbers, card numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive information by text.
04Message frequency
Message frequency varies depending on the topics you chose and the guides we publish. Most subscribers receive no more than about 8 messages per month. You may receive additional messages when you reply to us or request information.
05Costs
The Program is free from Budgura, but message and data rates may apply according to your mobile plan. Contact your carrier for details.
06How to opt out (STOP)
You can cancel at any time. Reply STOP to any message (you may also use STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT). We will send a one-time confirmation that you have been unsubscribed and send no further messages unless you opt in again. Replying STOP ends your enrollment in Budgura Money Notes. You can also email us at [email protected].
07How to get help (HELP)
Reply HELP to any message for help, or contact us at [email protected] or 888-669-3919.
08Opting back in
If you stopped messages and want to rejoin, reply START to a previous Budgura message or complete the opt-in form again.
09Supported carriers and carrier disclaimer
The Program is available on most major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and many regional carriers. Carriers and their affiliates are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission from your carrier and your device's capabilities and coverage. Budgura does not guarantee that every message will be delivered or delivered on time. The Program is for U.S. numbers only.
10Privacy and mobile information
We respect your privacy. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. We may share information with service providers (such as our SMS platform and carriers) solely to deliver the messages and operate the Program. See our Privacy Policy.
11Your responsibilities
You confirm that you are the subscriber or customary user of the mobile number you provide and are authorized to consent to messages on it. Please tell us if your number changes. Text messages are not encrypted, so please do not include sensitive personal or account information in replies.
12Limitation of liability and disputes
The disclaimers, limitation of liability, and dispute-resolution provisions (including arbitration and class-action waiver) in our Terms & Conditions apply to the Program. To the extent permitted by law, Budgura, The Nelson M Group LLC, and our service providers are not liable for any delay, failure, or misdelivery of messages, or for any damages resulting from messages sent in accordance with your consent.
13Changes to these SMS Terms
We may modify these SMS Terms. We will post updates with a new "Last updated" date, and where required we will request your renewed consent.
14Contact
Budgura, a brand of The Nelson M Group LLCMail: 14210 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604
Email: [email protected]
Budgura support line: 888-669-3919
Budgura text line: 888-669-3919
Online: contact form
By text: reply HELP to any Budgura message