Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 9.04.2025
Americans for Reliable and Affordable Energy (“ARAE”), also operating as Reliable Affordable Energy (“we,” “our,” or “us”), provides issue updates, educational content, and opportunities for you to contact your elected officials through recurring SMS, MMS, and email communications (“Programs”). By subscribing, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
1. Consent to Receive Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive recurring automated messages from ARAE/Reliable Affordable Energy, which may include:
- General issue and policy updates
- Informational resources on energy issues
- Requests to contact public officials
- Event notifications and opportunities
Messages may be sent using automated technology to the phone number and/or email address you provide. Your consent to receive messages is not a condition of purchase or service.
2. Message Frequency and Delivery
- The number of messages you receive may vary based on campaign activity and engagement.
- ARAE/Reliable Affordable Energy reserves the right to adjust message frequency at any time.
- Message delivery may be affected by device compatibility, network issues, or carrier limitations.
- Neither ARAE/Reliable Affordable Energy nor participating carriers are responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
3. Message and Data Rates
Standard messaging and data rates may apply. Please check with your mobile carrier for details.
4. How to Opt Out
- You may opt out of SMS/MMS messages at any time by replying to any Program message with:
STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT.
- After your request is processed, you may receive a final confirmation message.
- If you are subscribed to multiple Programs or short codes, you must opt out separately from each.
- Email communications include an unsubscribe link in the footer; you may also contact us directly to request removal.
5. Need Help?
For assistance:
- Reply HELP to any Program message, or
- Contact us at: information@ReliableAffordableEnergy.org
Using HELP or contacting support does not constitute a valid opt-out request.
6. Data Privacy and Information Sharing
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use personal information — such as your name, email address, and mobile phone number, to deliver updates, send alerts, and provide relevant advocacy opportunities.
Your data may be shared with Americans for Reliable and Affordable Energy, our national parent organization, solely for purposes consistent with these Terms, including:
Providing educational content and engagement opportunities that may be regional or national in scope
Sending relevant policy alerts
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data with trusted vendors and service providers (such as email and messaging platforms) to enable message delivery. Additionally, we may disclose information when required by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights.
7. Accuracy of Information
You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information when subscribing. Providing false or misleading information may result in suspension from our Programs.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
The Programs are provided on an “as-is” basis.” ARAE/Reliable Affordable Energy does not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free message delivery
- That content will always be available or accurate
We are not responsible for delays, failures, or undelivered messages caused by your device, carrier, or other circumstances beyond our control.
9. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted here, and the “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest revision. Continued participation in our Programs after changes take effect constitutes your agreement to the updated Terms.
10. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or your data:
Americans for Reliable and Affordable Energy