SMS Terms & Opt-In

Who sends the messages

Text messages are sent by CausIO, a product operated by Ayka LLC ("we", "us"). Auction organizations use CausIO to run fundraising auctions; SMS is used for auction-related notices to bidders who opt in.

How you opt in

Bidders opt in on the web when they register for a nonprofit's auction on CausIO (at causio.org/{organization}/{auction}). Clicking Register to bid on an auction opens the form below. The mobile number is optional, and SMS is enabled only if the bidder checks the unchecked-by-default consent box before pressing Start bidding, the button that submits the form.

Quick setup — we'll email you a sign-in link to place bids.

First name

Sam

Last name

Rivera

Email (required to place bids)

[email protected]

Mobile number (optional)

(555) 555-5555

I agree to receive text messages from CausIO (operated by Ayka LLC) about this auction, including bid confirmations, outbid alerts, auction reminders, and payment links. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help.

Screenshot of the live registration form: causio.org/sms/opt-in-form.png

Providing a phone number without checking the box does not enroll you in SMS. We do not buy or rent consent lists for CausIO texts.

Message types

Bid confirmations and outbid alerts
Auction opening, closing, and reminder notices
Payment / invoice links for won items
Event updates from the organization running the auction
Help and opt-out confirmations (STOP / HELP)

These are messages about the auction you registered for, not unrelated marketing. Frequency varies with auction activity.

Sample messages

CausIO: Hi Sam! Spring Gala Auction is now open with 42 items. Your bidder #: 17. Bid at: [link] Reply STOP to opt out.
CausIO: You’ve been outbid on Weekend Getaway! Current bid: $175.00. Bid now: [link] Reply STOP to opt out.
CausIO: 1 hour left in Spring Gala Auction! You’re winning 2 items. Bid at: [link] Reply STOP to opt out.
CausIO: Congrats Sam! You won 2 items in Spring Gala Auction totaling $425.00. Pay your invoice: [link] Reply STOP to opt out.
CausIO: Message from Hope Fund: Thanks for joining Spring Gala! Won items can be picked up at the front desk until 9pm. Reply STOP to opt out.

How to opt out

Reply STOP to any CausIO text to cancel. Reply HELP for help, or email [email protected]. After opting out, reply START to opt back in. Carrier message and data rates may apply.

Privacy

Phone numbers collected for SMS are handled under our Privacy Policy. SMS delivery is provided by Twilio on behalf of Ayka LLC, DBA CausIO. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are never shared with any third party, except the service providers that deliver our messages.

Contact

Ayka LLC, DBA CausIO
Email: [email protected]