Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Welcome to WhutNext. These terms and conditions govern your use of our platform and services, including our SMS notification system. By using WhutNext, you agree to these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using WhutNext ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
2. WhutNext Service Description
WhutNext is a platform that provides political and activist scenario analysis, engagement tools, and action alerts to help users stay informed about important civic and social issues.
2.1 Core services
- Political and activist scenario presentations
- User engagement and polling systems
- Action alert notifications
- Educational content about civic engagement
- Community discussion forums
SMS notification terms
WhutNext offers optional SMS text message notifications to keep you informed about urgent political and activist scenarios requiring timely action.
Message types
- New scenarios: alerts when new political/activist scenarios are published
- Urgent alerts: time-sensitive notifications for scenarios requiring immediate action
- Platform updates: important service announcements and updates
Message frequency
Message frequency varies based on current events and urgent scenarios. You may receive up to 4–6 messages per month, with urgent alerts sent as needed for time-sensitive political/activist situations.
Consent and opt-in
SMS notifications are completely optional. You must explicitly opt in to receive text messages by:
- Visiting https://whutnext.com/receive-action-alerts.html
- Providing SMS consent by checking the consent agreement
- Entering your phone number in E.164 format
- Enabling SMS notifications in your account settings
Message and data rates
Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details about your messaging plan. WhutNext does not charge for SMS messages, but your carrier may charge standard text messaging rates.
Opt-out instructions
You can stop SMS notifications at any time by:
- Reply "STOP" to any SMS message from WhutNext
- Disabling SMS notifications in your account settings
- Emailing us at sms-optout@whutnext.com
Customer support
For SMS-related help:
- Reply "HELP" to any SMS message for assistance
- Email: support@whutnext.com
- Phone: available on our contact page
SMS service provider
WhutNext uses SimpleTexting as our SMS service provider. SimpleTexting processes your phone number and message delivery on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
3. User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of WhutNext, including SMS notifications, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.
3.1 Account requirements
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
- One account per person or organization
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use WhutNext responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws. Prohibited activities include:
- Harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior toward other users
- Spreading misinformation or deliberately false content
- Attempting to interfere with the platform's operation
- Using the service for commercial spam or unauthorized marketing
- Violating any applicable local, state, or federal laws
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information, including phone numbers and SMS preferences.
5.1 SMS data handling
- Phone numbers are stored securely and used only for opted-in SMS notifications
- We do not share phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes
- SMS delivery logs are retained for 12 months for compliance and troubleshooting
- You can request deletion of your SMS data at any time
6. Intellectual Property
WhutNext and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.
7. Disclaimers and Limitations
WhutNext is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy of user-generated content or external links
- SMS delivery failures due to carrier issues or device problems
- Decisions made based on information provided on our platform
- Technical issues or temporary service interruptions
8. Compliance and Legal Requirements
8.1 TCPA compliance
Our SMS program complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We:
- Obtain explicit consent before sending SMS messages
- Provide clear opt-out mechanisms
- Honor opt-out requests immediately
- Maintain records of consent and opt-outs
8.2 10DLC compliance
Our SMS services are registered through the 10DLC framework for Application-to-Person messaging in compliance with carrier requirements.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these terms. You may close your account at any time, which will also stop all SMS notifications.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or SMS notifications (if enabled). Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where WhutNext is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
WhutNext
SMS customer service:
- Reply "HELP" to any SMS message for immediate assistance
- Reply "STOP" to any SMS message to unsubscribe
These Terms & Conditions are effective as of the date listed above and govern your use of WhutNext and our SMS notification services.