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HELP FOR
CONSUMER'S
What is SMS or text
messaging?
SMS stand for Short message service. SMS or text messaging allow you to receive short
messages on your cell phone as long as you are in a digital
coverage area and have SMS service set up on your phone.
What do I need to get text messages?
A digital cell phone with at least one-way text messaging,
sometimes called SMS. If you have a color screen your phone
should be up to date to send and receive text messages.
Check with your phone carrier if you're not sure.
How do I know if my phone/carrier supports text messaging?
Call your provider or visit their web site to see if you have
it set up.
Is there a charge
to receive SMS or text messaging?
i2go.net does not charge consumers to receive text messages. However, some
carriers do charge a small fee to send or receive a text
message. Please check with your carrier to find out what they
charge. In most cases you will have so many text messages included with
your cell phone plan.
i2go.net
get permission to send text alerts!
For our mobile services to
be mutually beneficial to the consumer and to the vendor. All mobile text
messages must be acceptable and be desired information that can provide
convenience and value to the consumer.
OUR SERVICE IS 100% PERMISSION-BASED
We will only send our clients text message or alert to a consumer's mobile phone
after that person's voluntary respond, request or opt-in. When consumers enter
their mobile number and carrier on a registration form or by sending a text
message from the cell phone, they are in effect granting i2go.net, Houston
Market Place, and Vendor on-the-spot permission to send them text messages or
text alerts.
VERIFICATION PROCESS
All text services at i2go.net are monitored by Houston Market Place the
developer to avoid the risk of anyone misusing the service. When
requesting to receive text alert or text message, consumers will receive a
automatic verification message. This is one way the consumer may choose only
the current promotion they opt-in for or to opt out by replying with s for
stop. Only the consumer is in control of what they want and don't
want. Our verification process improves quality service, provides our
client detail results, and no worries about future abuse. i2go.net will be
known for best customer satisfaction with no spam or unwanted messages as our guarantee.
PROMOTIONAL OFFERS
Promotional incentives, discounts, premiums, and all other offerings
represented by any advertisement that uses i2go.net are offered and promised solely by the advertiser. Under no circumstances
shall i2go.net, Houston Market Place, Marketing Agents, or anyone else involved in administering, distributing, or
providing i2go.net text messaging services or any other services provided in connection therewith,
be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages,
including, without limitation, any financial loss or damages that may result
from the use of or inability to use i2go.net, or an advertiser's failure to
deliver all or any portion of its offerings that the advertiser or client represented
with the use of a i2go.net text messaging service.
Is it Ok-To-Forward?
Forwarding is Strictly Prohibit!
Any text alert offers delivered via
i2go.net are Licensed to the persons who opt in for it only.
No forwards or changes to text messages are allowed, including the headers,
subject, body of the message, and vendors name. Our text messaging service are
effective and must account for each person whom responded or has opt-in.
i2go.net text alerts unless other wise stated, should not be forward to other
people, family or friends either directly or indirectly. If you wish
to share text message tell your family or friend how to opt-in according to
offer. All text messages or alerts from vendors or promoters will be check at
time of purchase or use for the authenticity from the original sender i2go.net.
If i2go.net is not the sender the text message is not valid and may deemed as an
infringement of our and vendor copyrights, which is unlawful and subject to
criminal prosecution.
HELP FOR BUSINESS
Terms
of Service
Clients
of
Houston Market Place
& i2go.net agree to the following. All sales are final.
All advertisement, wap content or text alerts must be truthful
and correct. We do not send spam or sell consumer contact
information. Any interactions with consumers are for the
purpose of service and for consumers who opt in database to
accept content or who have visited wap site. For best results
use mobile marketing with current advertisement, radio
commercials and other media. Use of our services constitute
that the user and client agree to the terms of service and
disclaimer.
Disclaimer
Houston Market Place and
i2go.net sponsors, partners, investors or advertisers are not
liable or responsible for bad connections, cell errors, cell
phone problems, cell fees or downtime of cell phone carriers.
Houston Market Place and i2go.net are not responsible
for the results of advertisements, texts alert campaigns, wap
content or text messages including links to other sites,
images, logos, or slogans, untruthful content or changes made
after content was published. We are not affiliated with any
cell phone carrier. Client and customer information are kept
privately and for company use only. Under no circumstances
shall i2go.net, Houston
Market Place, Marketing Agents, or anyone else involved in administering, distributing, or
providing i2go.net text messaging services or any other services provided in connection therewith,
be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages,
including, without limitation, any financial loss or damages that may result
from the use of or inability to use i2go.net, or an advertiser's failure to
deliver all or any portion of its offerings that the advertiser or client represented
with the use of a i2go.net text messaging service.
All logos, images,
trademarks or content are property of their respectful owner.
All rights reserved.
© Copyright 2006 Houston Market Place. © Copyright 2006
i2go.net (Intellectual Property)
Privacy
Policy
Collecting
Information
We collect the information as a service to clients and consumers. We log
each entry to measuring usage, and to oversee quality service. Houston
Market Place and i2go.net
does not rent, sell, or share personal information to any company or any other
entities. All customers must opt-in or join or participate in text alert
campaigns. All consumers information whom opt-in to our clients database
is reviewed and used for client use only.
i2go.net
takes great pride in providing quality- spam free services therefore anything
coming from i2go.net will be from clients to consumers who opt-in or registered
to receive text alerts. If you don't see i2go.net
as the origin than its contents aren't from i2go.net
or Houston Market Place.
Disclosures
We may disclose consumer information if necessary to protect our legal rights
or if the information relates to actual or threatened harmful conduct or
potential threats to the physical safety of any person either between client or
consumer. Disclosure may be
required by law or if we receive legal process. Proof of registration,
subscription or un-subscribe of text messaging services may be reviewed for
quality service.
Is it Ok-To-Forward?
Forwarding is Strictly Prohibit
Any promotional offers delivered via i2go.net are Licensed to the persons
who opt in for it only. No forwards or changes to text messages are
allowed, including the headers, subject, body of the message, and vendors name.
Our text messaging service must be effective and must account for each person
whom respond or has opt-in. i2go.net text alerts unless other wise stated,
should not be forward to other people, family or friends either directly or
indirectly. All text messages or alerts from vendors or promoters
will be check at time of purchase or use for the authenticity from the original
sender i2go.net. If i2go.net is not the sender the text message is not valid
and may deemed as an infringement of our and vendor copyrights, which is
unlawful and subject to criminal prosecution.
If you're going to send
a text alert or setup a text campaign please purchase it 5 - 10 days in
advance. Thank You!
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service details?
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SMALL
BUSINESS - RATES |
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Type of Service Package: |
SMALL
BUSINESS
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Text
Messaging Services
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| New
Account (for
creating a keyword and database) |
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One-Time Charge Registration setup 24-72 hours |
$150.00 |
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Monthly Maintenance/Service Charge |
$45.00 |
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Text Responses to database |
unlimited |
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Text Alert or Messages to Send |
unlimited |
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Exchange keyword for another campaign |
Yes |
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Run 2 or more campaigns under one account |
Extra
$75.00 for ea. keyword |
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Length of Message (# of characters) |
160 |
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Receive a detail report and stats with phone numbers
of members every month by email. |
included
in monthly fee |
| *Special
Offer:
Automated Text Service (for
new customers) |
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Automated Text on Demand Service |
$75.00ea. |
| (Consumer
receive your automated message after sending a text
message.) |
*Expires
after one month with option to renew for same rate. |
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Length of Main Message (# of characters) |
160 |
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Setup fee – Payment due before service |
No
Setup Fee |
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Monthly fee
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Unlimited replies |
No
Monthly Fee |
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Monthly
Report fee
(Report sent by email with phone numbers) |
No
Monthly Report Fee |
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Run
Multiple Automated Text Campaigns |
$75.00
ea - optional |
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Send
text alerts to all members within 24hr-72hr |
$45.00
- optional |
| Sign-Up
Page (online
permission form where customers sign up to join your
mobile campaign.) |
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Customizable with Advertiser Information |
Yes. |
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Service Available with monthly fee service |
Yes. |
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Use your Custom Banner AD |
Yes. |
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Hosted at our Website while Account is Active |
Yes. |
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Redirect Link to any URL you specify |
Yes. |
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Change/ Modify Redirect Link Anytime |
Yes. |
| Graphic
Design |
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Sample Template of Flyers & Registration form |
Yes. |
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Graphic Design of marketing materials |
Available
for a fee |
CORPORATE
- RATES |
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Type of Service Package: |
CORPORATE
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Text
Messaging Services
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| New
Account (for
creating a keyword and database) |
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One-Time Charge Registration setup 24-72 hours |
$1,500 |
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Monthly Maintenance/Service Charge |
$175.00 |
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Text Responses to database |
unlimited |
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Text Alert or Messages to Send |
unlimited |
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Exchange keyword for another campaign |
Yes |
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Run 2 or more campaigns under one account |
Extra
$399.00 for ea. keyword |
| •
Length of Message (# of characters) |
160 |
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Receive a detail report and stats with phone numbers
of members every month by email. |
included
in monthly fee |
| *Special
Offer:
Automated Text Service (for
new customers) |
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Automated Text on Demand Service |
$399.00ea. |
| (Consumer
receive your automated message after sending a text
message.) |
*Expires
within 3 months with option to renew for same rate. |
| •
Length of Main Message (# of characters) |
160 |
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Setup fee – Payment due before service |
No
Setup Fee |
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Monthly fee
-
Unlimited replies |
No
Monthly Fee |
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Monthly
Report fee
(Report sent by email with phone numbers) |
No
Monthly Report Fee |
| •
Run
Multiple Automated Text Campaigns |
$399.00
ea - optional |
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Send
text alerts to all members within 24hr-72hr |
$175.00
- optional |
| Sign-Up
Page (online
permission form where customers sign up to join your
mobile campaign.) |
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Customizable with Advertiser Information |
Yes. |
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Service Available with monthly fee service |
Yes. |
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Use your Custom Banner AD |
Yes. |
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Hosted at our Website while Account is Active |
Yes. |
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Redirect Link to any URL you specify |
Yes. |
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Change/ Modify Redirect Link Anytime |
Yes. |
| Graphic
Design |
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Sample Template of Flyers & Registration form |
Yes. |
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Graphic Design of marketing materials |
Available
for a fee |
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RATES
& FEATURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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*
Campaign Reports
by Email Includes:
Phone number, date & time of response, a member or
new-subscriber, un-subscriber, campaign topic and phone
carriers. Report will be sent via email.
* Send unlimited text
alerts & receive unlimited replies.) Account stays active
after campaign as long as monthly fee is paid.
*All Text
Campaigns expires after 30 days from purchase with the option
to renew for small businesses. Text Campaigns for
corporations expires 3 months after purchase based by
volume.
* When you want to send an text alert, just logon your Text
Account to broadcast your message to all those who
opt-in. Simply type your messages choose your group or
campaign type and press send.
It's that simple.
* After customers register on-line,
they will go to a Thank You page which
contains a link to
your website or to any URL you want. You can
modify/change this link any time you want by
emailing us or filling our contact form. We will call to
confirm request.
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