SMS Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: November 4, 2026
These SMS Terms & Conditions apply to the optional text-messaging program operated by Chad Conner for orthopedic patient-reported outcome surveys.
Program Description
Patients who choose to participate may receive SMS text messages containing:
- Links to orthopedic patient-reported outcome surveys
- Reminders when an outcomes survey is due
- Other messages directly related to completion of orthopedic outcomes surveys
The SMS program is not used for advertising or promotional marketing.
Enrollment and Consent
Participation in SMS messaging is voluntary.
Patients are provided information about the SMS program and are asked whether they agree to receive text messages. Patients who provide consent may receive SMS survey links and reminders.
Declining SMS messaging does not affect your medical care or your ability to participate in the orthopedic outcomes program. Survey invitations may also be available by email.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your treatment and follow-up schedule.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply.
Your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data charges may apply to messages sent or received as part of this program.
Opting Out
Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving SMS messages.
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from this program unless you subsequently provide consent to enroll again.
Help
Reply HELP for assistance.
You may also contact the office at (254) 752-9638 for assistance.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how information associated with this SMS program is collected and used.
We do not sell or share SMS opt-in information or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Mobile Carriers
Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages.
Message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed.
Changes to These Terms
These SMS Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions regarding these SMS Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
Chad Conner, MDAscension Medical Group Providence Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
7125 Sanger Ave #516
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 752-9638