SMS Terms & Conditions

Last updated: August 26, 2026

These SMS Terms & Conditions govern the Atherton & Associates, LLP text messaging program (the “Text Messaging Service”). The Text Messaging Service includes SMS, MMS, and any successor text-messaging technology used to send messages to your mobile telephone number. By opting in to or using the Text Messaging Service, you agree to these terms and our Privacy Policy.

  1. Program Description

Atherton & Associates offers conversational, person-to-person text messaging between prospective or existing clients and Atherton & Associates employees regarding business inquiries and professional services. Messages may include scheduling communications, appointment reminders, document requests, engagement updates, deadline reminders, client support, and responses to client-specific questions. We may send an initial message that identifies Atherton & Associates, provides information about the Text Messaging Service, and links to these SMS Terms & Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and help information.

SMS messages are intended for business communications. Do not send confidential financial, tax, identity, payment, or account information by text message. Use the secure client portals or other secure methods identified by Atherton & Associatees when transmitting sensitive information.

  1. Consent and Opt-In

You may opt in by providing your mobile telephone number to an Atherton & Associates representative or through an Atherton & Associates form and affirmatively consenting to receive SMS communications. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing or receiving Atherton & Associates’ professional services.

By opting in, you confirm that you are the subscriber or customary user of the mobile number provided and that you are authorized to consent to receive messages at that number.

By consenting to receive text messages, you also consent to the use of an electronic record to document your agreement. You may withdraw your consent to receive text messages and to the associated electronic record by following the opt-out instructions below.

  1. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with Atherton & Associates and the communication needs associated with your inquiry or professional engagement.

  1. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan. Atherton & Associates does not charge a separate fee for SMS messages. Contact your mobile carrier for information about your messaging and data plan.

  1. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP, QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to an Atherton & Associates text message. Because the Text Messaging Service supports person-to-person conversations with Atherton & Associates employees, an opt-out request may apply to the specific conversation and sending telephone number to which you reply. You may need to opt out separately from another Atherton & Associates employee or sending number.

After you opt out, you may receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. You will not receive additional text messages from that conversation or sending number unless you opt in again or otherwise reinitiate text communication with us.

  1. Help and Customer Support

For help, reply HELP to any Atherton & Associates text message. You may also call (209) 577-4800 or submit an inquiry through our Contact Us page.

  1. Carrier and Delivery Disclaimer

Mobile carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to your carrier’s network availability and is not guaranteed.

  1. Privacy and Mobile Information

Atherton & Associates uses information provided through the Text Messaging Service to transmit messages and respond to you. We may disclose information to messaging-platform providers, telephone companies, mobile carriers, and other vendors that help us deliver and operate the Text Messaging Service.

We do not sell or rent mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent information. We do not share mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may otherwise disclose mobile information only when required to provide the Text Messaging Service, comply with applicable law or a lawful government request, avoid liability, or protect our rights, property, or safety. These SMS privacy terms apply specifically to the Text Messaging Service and do not replace our general Privacy Policy, which governs personal information in other contexts.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these SMS Terms & Conditions periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued participation in the messaging program after revised terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those terms to the extent permitted by law.

  1. Contact Us

Questions about the Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Atherton & Associates, LLP
PO Box 4339
Modesto, CA 95352-4339
Phone: (209) 577-4800

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