TERMS AND CONDITIONS (SMS TERMS OF SERVICE)
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
COVERED ENTITY IDENTIFICATION
The “Terms and Conditions (SMS Terms of Service) Privacy Policy” applies to Ali O.D. and Patel O.D., Professional Optometric Corporation” (“the practice”), a California professional optometric corporation. The practice also conducts business under the name Ali & Patel Doctors of Optometry, and may, in documents, contracts, or communications, be referred to as Ali O.D. and Patel O.D., P.O.C., Ali OD and Patel OD POC, Ali O.D. and Patel O.D., Professional Optometric Corporation (without punctuation), or similar variations with or without punctuation. For clarity “P.O.C.” or “POC” is simply an abbreviation for Professional Optometric Corporation. All such names and variations refer to the same legal entity, Ali O.D. and Patel O.D., Professional Optometric Corporation, which is the covered entity as it pertains to the text message policy. Throughout these Terms and Conditions, the terms “we,” “us,” “practice,” “the practice” and “our practice” refer to this entity.
By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to the following terms:
SMS MESSAGING SERVICE
By providing my phone number, I consent to receive SMS text messages from us from the following practice location:
1700 S Bradley Road Santa Maria, California 93454
Informational Messages: Receive updates on appointments, service reminders, and essential announcements regarding our operations.
Promotional Messages: Get exclusive offers, special events notifications, and eye care-related promotions.
Service Reminders: Timely notifications to help you stay on track with scheduled services or follow-up care tips.
MESSAGE FREQUENCY
You may receive up to 5 messages per month per person per appointment. For recall or other notices you may receive up to 4 messages per month.
MESSAGE AND DATA RATES
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s terms.
PRIVACY POLICY
Your information will be handled in accordance with our SMS OR Text Message Privacy Policy and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
OPT-OUT INSTRUCTIONS
You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message. Reply HELP for support. You may also contact us directly at SYED ALI via mail at 1700 S Bradley Road Santa Maria, CA, 93454 or phone at 805-925-1092.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
The SMS service is provided “as is” and without warranties. We are not responsible for: Carrier delays, errors, or failures in message delivery, charges incurred through your mobile carrier, messages sent to numbers incorrectly provided by you.
By opting in, you confirm that you: Are the owner or authorized user of the phone number provided and are at least 18 years of age.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You may contact the practice for any questions or concerns at:
Ali O.D. and Patel O.D., Professional Optometric Corporation
Attn: Privacy Officer – Syed Ali
1700 S Bradley Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-925-1092