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SMS regulation and fair usage policy

Updated over a week ago

Automated SMS reminders help reduce no-shows and keep your customers in the loop. Available only with Pro accounts*

Below, you’ll find what’s covered under our SMS regulation and fair usage policy. For text reminder setup instructions, check out our step-by-step guide >

*Depending on your region, local messaging rates and fair usage policy.


Supported countries for SMS reminders

Different countries have unique rules, carrier costs and requirements that depend on factors like sender type, use case, or local laws.

At this time, SMS reminders cannot be sent to your clients in the following countries and territories:

  • Serbia

  • Ghana

  • Honduras

  • Israel

  • Aruba

  • Bosnia And Herzegovina

  • Malta

  • Moldova

  • Georgia

  • Nepal

  • French Polynesia

  • Maldives

  • Vietnam

  • Nicaragua

  • Albania

  • Seychelles

  • Andorra

  • Guyana

  • Benin

Clients in unsupported countries will receive email reminders for their appointments. To customize your email reminders, click here.


SMS usage and compliance

SMS functionality is intended solely for appointment reminders for bookings made in Setmore.

Use of SMS for any other purpose, including but not limited to marketing or promotional content, messaging related to drugs, gambling, firearms, is strictly prohibited.

SMS are sent via Twilio and must adhere to their guidelines (which align with US carrier regulations). Note that we cannot guarantee deliverability, and all messages are subject to Twilio’s policies.

Please refer to the following Twilio links for more information:


Fair Usage Monitoring

While we do not impose a fixed limit on SMS usage, we actively monitor overall usage patterns to ensure compliance with this policy and to maintain service quality across our platform.

If your SMS usage is deemed to be excessive, inconsistent with appointment reminder use, or indicative of misuse (including marketing or bulk messaging), we reserve the right to:

  • Block your ability to send SMS messages

  • Reach out to review and better understand your SMS usage

  • Request adjustments to ensure SMS use meets Setmore guidelines


Policy Enforcement

Accounts deemed to violate this policy may result in temporary or permanent restrictions on SMS capabilities, in accordance with our Terms of Service.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a fair and effective SMS system for all Setmore customers.

If you have any questions on SMS fair usages, please reach out to our 24/7 support team.



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