These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of services provided by Animal Friends Pet Care ("we," "us," or "our"), including our website at animalfriendspc.com and our SMS text messaging program. By scheduling services or opting in to SMS communications, you agree to these Terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By using any service offered by Animal Friends Pet Care, visiting our website, or consenting to receive SMS messages from us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services or opt in to our SMS program.
SMS Messaging Program
Program Name: Animal Friends Pet Care SMS Notifications
Operator: Animal Friends Pet Care, Panama City, Florida
Contact: (850) 257-5776 |
staff@animalfriendspc.com
Website:
animalfriendspc.com
If you consent to receive SMS from Animal Friends Pet Care, you agree to receive customer care and appointment notification SMS from us including booking confirmations, appointment reminders, check-in/check-out notifications, pickup alerts, schedule changes, and two-way staff service communications. Messaging frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by texting STOP. For assistance, text HELP or call (850) 257-5776. Visit https://api.afpc.pet/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and https://api.afpc.pet/terms for our Terms of Service.
Animal Friends Pet Care operates an SMS notification program to keep you informed about your pet's appointments, care status, and service updates. This program is operated in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the CTIA's Messaging Principles and Best Practices, and all applicable carrier guidelines.
How to Opt In
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Animal Friends Pet Care through either of the following methods:
Check the SMS consent checkbox presented during account registration or appointment booking at animalfriendspc.com. The checkbox is unchecked by default. Checking it and submitting the form constitutes your explicit written consent to receive text messages from us.
Tell any Animal Friends Pet Care staff member that you would like to receive SMS updates about your pet's appointments and care. Your consent will be recorded in our system.
Consent is never a condition of purchase. You may use our services without opting in to SMS communications.
How to Opt Out — STOP
To stop receiving SMS messages from us at any time, reply STOP to any message we send you.
After you reply STOP, you will receive one final confirmation message acknowledging your opt-out, and no further SMS messages will be sent to your number unless you re-consent.
You may also opt out by:
- Calling us at (850) 257-5776
- Emailing us at staff@animalfriendspc.com
- Informing any staff member at our location in Panama City, Florida
Opt-out requests are honored immediately. If you continue to receive messages after opting out, please contact us so we can investigate.
Help & Support — HELP
To receive help information, reply HELP to any message from us. You will receive a response with our contact information and instructions for managing your SMS preferences.
You can also reach us directly:
Message Types & Frequency
By opting in, you may receive the following types of text messages from Animal Friends Pet Care:
- Appointment booking confirmations
- Day-before and same-day appointment reminders
- Pet check-in notifications
- Pet check-out and ready-for-pickup alerts
- Grooming progress updates
- Schedule changes or rescheduling requests
- Two-way staff-to-client service communications (e.g., questions about your pet's care)
Message frequency varies based on the number and frequency of your pet's appointments and service activity. On average, you may receive 2–6 messages per service visit. You will not receive unsolicited marketing messages — all messages are directly related to your pet's active appointments and care.
Costs & Carrier Fees
Message and data rates may apply. Standard SMS and data rates charged by your mobile carrier may apply to messages you receive from us. Animal Friends Pet Care does not charge you for SMS messages directly.
Please consult your mobile carrier for details about your messaging plan and any applicable charges. Most standard US carrier plans include unlimited messaging that covers these messages at no additional cost.
Supported carriers include but are not limited to: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Boost Mobile, and other major US carriers. Carrier availability may vary.
Data Sharing Restrictions
No mobile information — including phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent data — collected through this messaging program will be shared with, sold to, or provided to any third party or affiliate for marketing, promotional, or lead generation purposes. This restriction applies unconditionally and without exception.
SMS consent and opt-in data is used exclusively to deliver the service notifications described in Section 6 of these Terms. For full details on how we handle your personal information, see our Privacy Policy.
Pet Care Services
Animal Friends Pet Care provides professional pet grooming, boarding, and daycare services in Panama City, Florida. All services are provided by trained staff in a safe and caring environment.
You represent and warrant that all information you provide about your pet, including vaccination records and health status, is accurate and current. We reserve the right to decline service to animals that pose a health or safety risk to staff or other animals.
Bookings & Cancellations
Appointments may be scheduled online at animalfriendspc.com or by calling (850) 257-5776. We request that cancellations be made at least 24 hours in advance to allow us to serve other clients.
Animal Friends Pet Care reserves the right to modify or cancel appointments when necessary due to staff availability, facility capacity, or health and safety concerns. We will notify you by SMS and/or phone as promptly as possible if this occurs.
Payments
Payment is due at the time of service. We accept major credit and debit cards. Payment information is processed securely through our payment processors. We do not store raw card data on our servers.
FurPlan membership subscribers authorize recurring monthly charges as described in their FurPlan enrollment agreement. Membership terms and cancellation policies are detailed in the FurPlan enrollment documentation.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Animal Friends Pet Care shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of our services or SMS communications.
Our total liability for any claim arising from services provided shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
We are not responsible for SMS messages that are delayed, undelivered, or blocked by your mobile carrier. Carrier delays and delivery failures are outside our control.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bay County, Florida.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services or SMS program following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you object to any changes, you may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP and discontinue use of our services.
Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, our SMS program, or to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
SMS Quick Reference
Privacy Policy: https://api.afpc.pet/privacy-policy