SMS Consent & Messaging Policy

Odyssey Events, LLC

1. Overview

Odyssey Events, LLC (“Odyssey Events,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses SMS (text messaging) to communicate with attendees, staff, volunteers, and participants regarding event-related information.

This page outlines how individuals provide consent to receive SMS messages and how that consent is managed.

2. How Consent is Collected

Individuals may opt in to receive SMS messages from Odyssey Events through one or more of the following methods:

A. Event Registration

During event registration (via our website, ticketing platform, or registration forms), individuals may provide their phone number and explicitly opt in to receive SMS communications.

Consent language included in registration forms typically states:

“By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Odyssey Events, LLC related to event updates, logistics, and important notifications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.”

B. Direct Opt-In (Manual or Verbal)

Participants may opt in by:

  • Providing their phone number directly to event staff
  • Requesting SMS updates during event check-in
  • Signing up through forms, QR codes, or digital signups

In all cases, consent is explicitly confirmed before messaging begins.

C. Keyword-Based Opt-In (if used)

If SMS keyword opt-in is used (e.g., texting a keyword to a number), users are presented with clear consent language before or immediately after opting in.

3. Types of Messages Sent

Odyssey Events may send SMS messages including but not limited to:

  • Event reminders and schedule updates
  • Important announcements (e.g., location changes, safety updates)
  • Check-in instructions and logistics
  • Staff and volunteer coordination messages
  • Optional promotional or future event notifications (only where consent is given)

4. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on:

  • Event participation
  • Timing relative to event dates
  • Operational needs during events

5. Opt-Out Instructions

Recipients may opt out at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to any message
  • Contacting us directly at: info@darkodyssey.com

    • After opting out, no further SMS messages will be sent unless the user opts in again.

    6. Help Instructions

    For assistance, users may:

    • Reply HELP to any message
    • Contact us at: info@darkodyssey.com

    7. Data Privacy

    Odyssey Events does not sell or share phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.

    Phone numbers are used solely for:

    • Event-related communications
    • Operational messaging
    • Communications explicitly consented to by the user

    8. Contact Information

    Odyssey Events, LLC 1832 Delaware St Berkeley, CA 94703 info@darkodyssey.com https://darkodyssey.com