Messaging Services Terms & Conditions
The following Terms and Conditions apply to Messaging Services provided to you from UScellular® including but not limited to Text Messaging, Text Alerts, and Advanced Messaging Services, (collectively "Messaging Services").
Messaging Services allow consumers to message others at their telephone numbers. Messages go through UScellular and often other service providers (such as carriers and other messaging apps) to reach the telephone number. Text Messaging has a 150- character limit per message from wireless phone to wireless phone. Advanced Messaging Services, also known as Rich Communication Services ("RCS"), deliver a more interactive and advanced messaging experience. RCS supports features such as high-quality images and videos, read receipts, and enhanced group chats with longer videos and larger photos.
UScellular is not responsible for the content of any messages sent or received by consumers. UScellular is under no obligation to monitor the information or content transmitted through Messaging Services. However, anyone using the Messaging Services agrees that UScellular may monitor these messages periodically for reasonable business purposes, including but not limited to; (1) complying with any applicable laws, regulations or other governmental orders; and (2) operating the Messaging Services properly or protecting itself, its service providers, and its Users. UScellular reserves the right to delete, reject or eliminate in whole or in part any information available or transmitted through the Messaging Services that it, in its sole discretion, believes is unacceptable or in violation of these Terms and Conditions. Customers may elect to have messages blocked for specific numbers or entirely depending on the device or service. Blocking messages from specific numbers will disable the ability to send or receive messages.
When using Messaging Services, User agrees: (i) not to violate any applicable law, regulation or rule; and (2) not to harass, offend, threaten, embarrass, distress or invade the privacy of any individual or entity. Also, User agrees not to transmit any commercial, advertising or promotional materials, including without limitation, "spam" or mass distributions. User agrees not to transmit any material that infringes upon any third party's copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property right. Any violation of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a material breach of User's contract with UScellular and may lead to termination of User's contract or suspension of User's Messaging Services.
A digital phone and data services is required to use Messaging Services. Messaging Services are not available on all rate plans. Messaging Services features and functionality may depend on individual device capabilities and other service providers' or carrier's services or networks. Certain features and functionality may not be available on all devices.
UScellular does not guarantee message delivery, timeliness or that Messaging Services will be available at all times. UScellular is not responsible for messages that are lost or misdirected. Messages sent to other carriers' networks are subject to that carrier's message delivery policy. Certain variables could affect delivery of messages, including but not limited to restrictions on the recipient's account, the capabilities of other carriers' networks, or issues with other carrier's or service providers' messaging platforms or applications.
UScellular customers may occasionally receive promotional, informational or service related messages from UScellular at no cost to the customer. Customers that do not want to receive such messages may contact us for assistance. While you may elect to block marketing and promotional messages from UScellular via Messaging Services, you may continue to receive service-related notifications or other similar information.
UScellular will revise and update these Terms and Conditions from time to time as Messaging Services may change. If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions please contact us for assistance.