SMS TERMS & CONDITIONS
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Effective Date: November 10, 2026
These SMS Terms & Conditions (“SMS Terms”) govern participation in the Fort Lauderdale United FC text messaging program (the “Program”). By opting into the Program, you agree to these SMS Terms. These SMS Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these SMS Terms or the Program shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of and venue in those courts.
Fort Lauderdale Football Club, LLC, doing business as Fort Lauderdale United FC (“FTL UTD,” “Club,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), may provide text message communications relating to ticketing, match information, youth and adult sports programs, leagues, camps, clinics, and tournaments (including soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and any other programs the Club may offer now or in the future), events, promotions, customer support, and other Club-related activities. These Terms are intended to support the Club’s SMS programs and associated carrier registration requirements.
1. Program Description
By opting into the Program, you consent to receive recurring text messages from Fort Lauderdale United FC regarding:
- Match schedules and game-day information
- Ticketing updates and special offers
- Event announcements and reminders
- Youth and adult sports programs, leagues, camps, clinics, and tournaments (including soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and any other programs the Club may offer now or in the future)
- Community initiatives and Club news
- Merchandise and promotional offers
- Customer service communications
- Operational or account-related notifications
Message frequency may vary.
2. Consent to Receive Messages
By providing your mobile telephone number and opting into the Program, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated and non-automated text messages from or on behalf of Fort Lauderdale United FC.
How to opt in: You may join the Program by entering your mobile number and checking the SMS consent box (which is not pre-checked) on a Club website, landing page, registration, ticketing, or event form, or by texting a Club keyword to a Club phone number where offered. After you opt in, you will receive a confirmation text message with Program details and instructions to opt out (reply STOP) or get help (reply HELP).
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing tickets, merchandise, memberships, registrations, or any other products or services.
You represent that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided or have authority to provide consent for that number.
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies based on:
- Events attended
- Ticket purchases
- Program registrations
- Marketing preferences
- Customer service interactions
- Club announcements and promotions
You may receive multiple messages per month depending on your engagement with Club activities.
4. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply.
Your wireless carrier may charge fees for text messages or data usage. Charges are determined by your mobile service provider and are your sole responsibility.
Please contact your wireless carrier for information regarding your messaging plan.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of the Program at any time.
To stop receiving text messages, reply:
STOP
After submitting a STOP request, you may receive a one-time confirmation message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.
Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive text messages from that Program unless you subsequently opt back in.
6. Help Instructions
For assistance, reply:
HELP
You may also contact:
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Phone: 954-466-0052
Email: privacy@ftlutd.com
7. Rejoining the Program
If you previously opted out and wish to receive messages again, you may re-enroll through the original sign-up method or otherwise provide a new valid opt-in authorization.
8. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
Information collected through the Program is governed by the Fort Lauderdale United FC Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy at:
9. Mobile Information Privacy
No mobile information, phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or SMS consent information will be sold, rented, disclosed, transferred, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS opt-in information and consent records are used solely for administering and operating the Program and may be disclosed only to vendors, service providers, messaging aggregators, or platform providers necessary to provide SMS services.
10. Supported Carriers
The Program is available through participating wireless carriers.
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Carrier participation may change without notice.
11. Availability of Service
The Club does not guarantee that text messages will be delivered at all times or without interruption.
Message delivery depends on:
- Wireless carrier availability
- Device compatibility
- Network performance
- System maintenance
- Technical limitations
The Club is not responsible for delayed, failed, incomplete, misdirected, or undelivered messages.
12. User Responsibilities
You agree:
- To provide accurate and current information;
- To maintain authority over the mobile number used to enroll;
- Not to use the Program for unlawful purposes;
- Not to interfere with the operation of the Program;
- To notify the Club if your mobile number changes.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fort Lauderdale United FC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, vendors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to participation in the Program.
In no event shall the Club’s total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the Program exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
The Program is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, except as required by law.
14. Changes to These Terms
The Club reserves the right to modify these SMS Terms at any time.
Revised terms will become effective upon posting to the Club’s website.
For material changes, the Club will make reasonable efforts to notify active Program participants via text message or other direct communication.
Continued participation in the Program following publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Information
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd., 5th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Phone: 954-466-0052
Email: privacy@ftlutd.com
