Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website (blackberrybriar.com) and services operated by Blackberry Briar LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), including our SMS-based content submission program (the "SMS Program"). By accessing or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Note: The SMS Program sections below apply to Blackberry Briar's invite-only editorial submission service, not the public marketing website.
Please also review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. SMS Program: Blackberry Briar Content Submission Service
Program Name
Blackberry Briar Content Submission Service
Program Description
The Blackberry Briar Content Submission Service is an SMS-based system that allows pre-approved members of our editorial team to submit content — including article links, notes, and media attachments — via text message. The system processes incoming submissions and sends a single automated confirmation reply per inbound message. This is a closed, invite-only service and is not available to the general public.
2. Consent and Enrollment
The SMS Program is a closed system. There is no public registration or sign-up process. Users are enrolled only when the administrator manually adds their phone number to an authorized allowlist. Enrollment requires direct verbal or written consent from the individual before their number is added. By providing consent and sending messages to our SMS number, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
We do not send unsolicited outbound messages. The system only responds to inbound messages from authorized phone numbers.
3. Message Frequency
You will receive 1 automated reply per inbound message you send to the SMS Program. We do not send marketing messages, promotional content, or any other unsolicited communications. Message frequency depends entirely on how many messages you send.
4. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply. Charges for text messages and data usage are determined by your mobile carrier and your wireless plan. We are not responsible for any fees charged by your carrier. Please contact your carrier for details about your messaging plan.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out of the SMS Program at any time. To stop receiving messages, reply STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send STOP, you will receive one final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent to your number unless you are re-enrolled with your consent.
You may also contact us directly to request removal from the SMS Program (see "Contact Us" below).
6. Help and Support
For help with the SMS Program, reply HELP to any message you receive from us. You can also contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Carrier Compatibility
The SMS Program is compatible with most major U.S. mobile carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others. However, service availability is not guaranteed on all carriers or mobile devices. Carrier support and capabilities may vary.
8. Carrier Liability Disclaimer
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission from your mobile carrier and their network conditions. We are not responsible for messages that are lost, delayed, or otherwise fail to be delivered due to carrier or network issues.
9. Use of the Website
By accessing our website, you agree to use it in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You may not use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment.
All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Blackberry Briar LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services, including the website and SMS Program, are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Blackberry Briar LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Services.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blackberry Briar LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, need help with the SMS Program, or wish to opt out, please contact us at:
Use our contact form to reach us.