Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 6/23/2026
Welcome to Paine College. By accessing or using the College’s website, services, applications, communication systems, and text messaging programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.
Use of Services
Paine College provides educational, administrative, informational, and communication services to students, prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and visitors. Users agree to use these services in a lawful manner and in accordance with all applicable laws and College policies.
SMS Consent Communication
By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive SMS communications from Paine College, you agree to receive text messages related to College services and communications.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. The phone numbers collected as part of the SMS consent process will be used solely for communications from Paine College.
Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Paine College, you may receive messages related to:
- Admissions and application updates
- Enrollment and registration reminders
- Financial aid notifications
- Student account and billing inquiries
- Academic and advising reminders
- Housing and student services updates
- Campus safety and emergency notifications
- Event reminders and announcements
- Alumni engagement communications
- Employment-related notifications
- General account and administrative notifications
Example Message
“Hello, this is a reminder from Paine College regarding your upcoming registration deadline. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you need assistance. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your relationship with Paine College and the services you use.
Example: Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2–4 SMS messages per week regarding admissions, registration, account status, campus events, or other College-related matters.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s pricing plan. Charges may vary depending on whether messages are sent domestically or internationally.
Opt-In Method
You may opt in to receive SMS communications from Paine College through one or more of the following methods:
- Verbal consent
Opt-Out Method
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message received from Paine College.
You may also request removal from our messaging list by contacting the College directly.
Help
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging service, reply HELP to any SMS message.
You may also obtain assistance by visiting:
Website: https://www.paine.edu
Additional Options
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, do not provide consent through our forms or enrollment processes.
Standard Messaging Disclosures
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Message frequency may vary.
- You can opt out at any time by texting STOP.
- For assistance, text HELP or visit https://www.paine.edu.
- SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
Privacy
Your use of Paine College services is also governed by the College’s Privacy Policy. Personal information collected through our website and communication systems is handled in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Paine College website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other materials, is the property of Paine College or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Disclaimer
Paine College makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information provided through its website and services; however, the College does not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Information may be updated or modified without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Paine College shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the College’s website, services, or communications.
Modifications to Terms
Paine College reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the College website and become effective upon publication.
Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Paine College
1235 Fifteenth Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Phone: (706) 821-8200
Website: Paine College Official Website