SMS Terms & Conditions

Management for SMA Emergency Text Alerts · operated by Jaiya Seibert on behalf of Shree Muktananda Ashram management
Effective date: September 25, 2026

1. Program description

Management for SMA Emergency Text Alerts (the “Program”) is a one-way emergency notification service operated by Jaiya Seibert on behalf of Shree Muktananda Ashram management (“we”, “us”). It sends text-message (SMS) alerts from +1 (855) 618-0733 to members of the SYDA / Shree Muktananda Ashram community who have signed up to receive them.

Management for Shree Muktananda Ashram will utilize this text system to communicate with you when there are emergencies that require timely communication, such as Tornado Warnings.

This program is currently in a limited testing phase. The Program is not used for marketing, advertising or fundraising.

2. Types of messages

• Emergency alerts — sent only during in-the-moment emergencies, for example a Tornado Warning, a fire or evacuation, a gas leak, a security emergency on the ashram grounds, or a safety check-in during an emergency, and the “all clear” when the situation ends. Non-urgent notices are sent by email, not by text.
• Sign-up confirmation — one automatic text when your enrollment is accepted, confirming your enrollment and repeating how to get help (HELP) and opt out (STOP). If your sign-up matches our community recipient list, you are enrolled and receive it immediately. If it cannot be safely matched, it is held for review: you are not enrolled or sent Program messages until Jaiya Seibert approves it, and you then receive the confirmation.
• Test messages — occasional tests to confirm the system works.
• Acknowledgement requests and confirmations — an alert may ask you to reply YES to confirm you received it or to let us know you are safe; if you do, you will get one short confirmation text.
• Service replies — responses to HELP, STOP and START requests.

Every alert begins with “EMERGENCY - Jaiya Seibert:”, “URGENT JAIYA SEIBERT ALERT:” or “Jaiya Seibert Alert:” (the name of the person who sends them on behalf of Shree Muktananda Ashram management), for example:

EMERGENCY - Jaiya Seibert: Tornado Warning for our area until 7:45 PM. Go to the basement of your building now. If there is no basement, go to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Stay there until the all-clear text.

Reply YES to confirm you received this alert.

3. Message frequency

Message frequency varies. Messages are sent only during in-the-moment emergencies, and for occasional tests; non-urgent notices go by email. We expect this to be a few alerts per year plus occasional tests, but during an ongoing emergency you may receive several messages in a short time (for example, an alert, updates, and an all-clear).

4. How to opt in

You join the Program only by completing the online sign-up form (Microsoft Forms) at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NLRgJGkqHkWtnIidYgs6zpzx0PbwIeJPl2GvENVyY2VUNlNPTENEVEg0MVA2OVZZMjRESFJHUUVRQi4u. On the form you enter your name and mobile number and answer a required consent question by selecting its single “Yes, I agree…” option, which is unselected until you choose it. Once your enrollment is accepted (immediately if your sign-up matches our community recipient list, or after Jaiya Seibert approves it if it is held for review), you will receive one confirmation text. You must be 18 or older to sign up. By signing up you confirm that you are 18 or older and that you are the owner or authorized user of that mobile number. Participation is voluntary. Your consent is not a condition of anything, including employment, residence, volunteering, or taking part in any SYDA or ashram activity. Your consent applies only to this Program and is not transferred to anyone else. If you have trouble with the form, contact us (section 9) and we will help you.

5. Costs

Message and data rates may apply for messages you receive from and send to the Program, depending on your mobile plan. We do not charge for the Program. Contact your wireless provider with questions about your plan.

6. How to opt out (STOP)

You can cancel at any time. Text STOP to +1 (855) 618-0733 (or reply STOP to any Program message). Other standard words such as UNSUBSCRIBE, END, QUIT, CANCEL or STOPALL also work. STOP is honored immediately by the toll-free network, which blocks further Program messages to that number. The internal recipient record is updated separately. You will receive one message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After you opt out you will not receive Program messages, including emergency alerts. You may also opt out by contacting us (section 9).

To rejoin, text START (or UNSTOP) to +1 (855) 618-0733 and let us know so we can update your consent record.

7. How to get help (HELP)

Text HELP to +1 (855) 618-0733 (or reply HELP to any Program message) for help, or email Jaiya Seibert at jaiya.seibert@syda.org.

8. Delivery and important limitations

• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
• Text messages can be delayed or fail because of network congestion, coverage, device settings, or events outside our control. We cannot guarantee that any message will be delivered or delivered on time.
• This Program does not replace 911 or official public warnings. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 and follow instructions from emergency services and on-site staff. Do not rely on text alerts as your only source of emergency information.
• The Program supports mobile numbers on U.S. wireless carriers. Not every device or carrier may be supported.
• Please keep your mobile number up to date with us. If you change or give up your number, tell us so alerts are not sent to someone else.

9. Contact

Jaiya Seibert, on behalf of Shree Muktananda Ashram management
371 Brickman Road
Hurleyville, New York 12747
Email: jaiya.seibert@syda.org

10. Privacy

Your information is handled as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell, rent or share your mobile number or opt-in data and consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

11. Changes to the Program or these terms

We may change these terms or change, suspend or end the Program at any time. The current version will always be posted at this address with its effective date. If we make a material change, we will notify enrolled recipients. If Shree Muktananda Ashram management later sends alerts directly under its own name or messaging account, we will tell enrolled recipients before that happens and ask for your consent again.