SMS messaging & consent

How GovernHOA users choose and control SMS messaging.

GovernHOA uses SMS for user-requested authentication and operational notifications. SMS enrollment is managed inside the authenticated GovernHOA portal and is not enabled simply because a mobile number is stored on an account.

Two separate consent paths

Authentication and notifications are controlled independently.

SMS-based two-factor authentication is enabled separately as an authentication method. Operational SMS notifications are configured by category in the user portal, so users can choose which types of messages they want to receive.

  • SMS 2FA / one-time verification codes
  • Account and security notifications
  • Assessment and payment reminders or confirmations
  • Community announcements and meeting notices
  • Violation, compliance, and architectural-request updates
  • Maintenance, work-order, reservation, and facility updates

Marketing or promotional SMS is not part of the GovernHOA messaging program.

Operational notification opt-in

Users choose SMS categories in onboarding or Notification Settings.

Notification categories are off unless the user affirmatively enables them. The consent disclosure is presented in the same workflow before preferences are saved.

Notification SettingsSMS preferences
(555) 555-1234
Payment & assessment notifications
Due dates, confirmations, and account-related notices.
Community & meeting announcements
Association announcements, events, and meeting notices.
Compliance & request updates
Violations, architectural requests, maintenance, and reservations.

Workflow

  1. The user signs in to GovernHOA or completes initial account setup.
  2. The user provides or confirms a mobile telephone number.
  3. The user chooses individual SMS notification categories. Categories are not preselected.
  4. The consent disclosure is shown before the user saves the preference.
  5. GovernHOA records the consent event and current preference state.
  6. The user can later change any category under Profile / Notification Settings or reply STOP to applicable messages.

View a hosted reference image of this notification opt-in workflow.

SMS authentication

2FA is enabled separately from notification preferences.

Users who choose SMS as an authentication method receive one-time verification codes used to complete sign-in or other security-sensitive account actions.

View a hosted reference image of the SMS authentication workflow.

Security SettingsTwo-factor authentication
SMS text message
(555) 555-1234
Enable SMS Authentication

Consent records

GovernHOA maintains evidence of messaging preferences.

Consent records support user control, troubleshooting, and messaging compliance. A dedicated public proof page documents the complete opt-in story and both authenticated workflows.

Consent event

The record includes the user/account identifier, association context, mobile number, date and time, consent method/workflow, and consent-language version.

Category preferences

The specific operational SMS categories selected by the user and the current opt-in/opt-out state are maintained separately.

Authentication state

SMS 2FA enrollment is tracked separately from recurring operational notification preferences.

View Public Proof of Consent

Message samples

Representative GovernHOA SMS content.

Two-factor authentication

GovernHOA: Your verification code is 482731. It expires in 10 minutes. Do not share this code with anyone.

Payment notification

GovernHOA / [Association Name]: Your association assessment of [amount] is due [date]. Sign in to GovernHOA for details. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help.

Maintenance update

GovernHOA / [Association Name]: Your maintenance request [request number] has been updated: [status]. Sign in to GovernHOA for details. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help.

HELP response

GovernHOA: For help with your account or text notifications, visit https://governhoa.com/contact. Support: Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM ET. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

Notification opt-in confirmation

GovernHOA: SMS notifications are now enabled for the categories you selected. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out.

STOP confirmation

GovernHOA: You have been unsubscribed from GovernHOA SMS notifications. No further notification messages will be sent. Visit https://governhoa.com/contact for help.

Opt-out & help

Users remain in control.

Users may reply STOP to an applicable recurring notification message to withdraw SMS consent for that messaging program. A final confirmation may be sent after processing the opt-out.

Users can also disable notification categories in Profile / Notification Settings. SMS authentication is configured separately under account security settings.

Reply HELP for messaging assistance or use the GovernHOA contact form.

Privacy

SMS consent is not sold or transferred.

GovernHOA and Logical Host, LLC do not sell, rent, or share mobile telephone numbers or SMS opt-in information and consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Messaging information may be provided to telecommunications providers, messaging providers, aggregators, carriers, and service providers only as reasonably necessary to deliver, secure, and support the messaging service.

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