SMS Consent and Opt-In Disclosure
Effective Date:
March 19, 2026
Altus Industries Inc II (“Altus”) provides SMS messaging solely for the purpose of facilitating participation in VIDICI® Virtual Care sessions.
How Consent is Obtained
Consent to receive SMS messages is obtained through a third-party, user-initiated process:
- A patient or healthcare organization provides a phone number to a clinician
- The phone number is provided specifically for the purpose of inviting the individual to a virtual care session
- By providing their phone number for this purpose, the individual consents to receive a one-time SMS message containing a secure link to join the session
Nature of SMS Messages
- Messages are strictly transactional
- Messages include:
- A secure link to join a virtual care session
- The name of the sending organization and/or VIDICI® Virtual Care
- No marketing or promotional messages are sent
Message Frequency
- Messages are sent one time per invitation
- Recipients will only receive a message when they are explicitly invited to a session
- No recurring or automated messaging is used
Opt-Out Instructions
- Recipients may opt out at any time by replying STOP
- Once opted out, the phone number will be added to a suppression list and will not receive future messages
Help & Support
- Reply HELP for assistance
- Or contact: service@altus-inc.com
Fees
- Message and data rates may apply depending on the recipient’s mobile carrier and plan
Additional Information
- Phone numbers are not used for marketing purposes
- Phone numbers are not sold or shared for advertising
- Messages are sent only to fulfill the specific purpose of facilitating a virtual care session
By providing a phone number for the purpose of receiving a virtual care invitation, the user acknowledges and agrees to this consent process.
Contact Information
Altus Industries Inc II
VIDICI® Virtual Care
4460 44th St SE, Suite C
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Email: service@altus-inc.com
Website: https://www.altus-inc.com/