VibeRides is a luxury party bus and transportation booking platform. We send SMS notifications to drivers and customers for:
1. Booking confirmations and updates
2. Driver assignment and real-time status updates
3. Contest winner announcements and giveaway entries
4. Marketing promotions and special offers
5. Important service updates

All recipients explicitly opt-in during signup or contest entry by checking a consent box that clearly states they agree to receive SMS messages. Users can reply STOP at any time to opt-out. Message frequency varies based on booking activity and user preferences.

Users provide explicit consent to receive SMS messages through multiple opt-in points:

  1. WEB FORM OPT-IN: Users can opt in directly via our dedicated SMS consent form at VibeRidesNYC.com/SmsOptIn. The form requires users to enter their name and phone number, then check TWO SEPARATE optional consent checkboxes:

     a) Transactional SMS: "I agree to receive transactional SMS messages from VibeRides NYC by LIONZMEN LLC at the phone number provided. These include booking confirmations, driver updates, trip status alerts, and payment notifications. Message frequency: Up to 5 messages per booking transaction. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for assistance. Reply STOP to opt out at any time."

     b) Marketing SMS: "I optionally agree to receive recurring marketing SMS messages from VibeRides NYC by LIONZMEN LLC, including promotional offers, event alerts, and special deals. Message frequency: Approx. 2-4 messages per month. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for assistance. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. This consent is optional and not required to use our service."

     The form includes links to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Both checkboxes are unchecked by default. Submission requires explicit checkbox selection.

  2. CONTEST ENTRY OPT-IN: When entering our giveaway contest at VibeRidesNYC.com/ContestGiveaway, users can opt in to receive messages by checking TWO SEPARATE optional checkboxes:
     
     a) Informational/Transactional SMS: "By providing my phone number and information, I agree to receive informational/transactional emails and SMS about this contest and future VibeRides updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out."
     
     b) Marketing SMS: "By providing my phone number and information, I agree to receive marketing emails and SMS about this contest and future VibeRides promotions. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out."
     
     Both checkboxes include a link to our Privacy Policy. The phone number field is optional, and users can enter the contest without providing a phone number or checking these boxes.

  3. DRIVER ONBOARDING OPT-IN: When drivers sign up at VibeRidesNYC.com/DriverOnboarding, they must check a required checkbox in the driver agreement that includes: "I consent to receive booking notifications and important updates via SMS text messages and email. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out." Additionally, drivers enter their phone number in a dedicated field labeled "For booking notifications" with clear indication they'll receive SMS alerts.

  4. PRIVACY POLICY: Our comprehensive privacy policy at VibeRidesNYC.com/PrivacyPolicy includes a dedicated "SMS Communications" section that details:
     - Types of messages users will receive
     - Message frequency (varies based on bookings)
     - How to opt-out (reply STOP)
     - How to get help (reply HELP)
     - Message and data rates disclosure
     - Supported carriers

  5. OPT-OUT MECHANISM: All SMS messages include "Reply STOP to opt out" and we honor opt-out requests immediately.

  Users explicitly consent by checking the opt-in checkboxes before receiving any SMS messages. Consent is completely voluntary and not required to use our service.