Stratics Networks products are fully legal and are compliant when used responsibly. There is a right way and wrong way to use telecommunications. Let us help you keep on the right path and stay compliant. Stratics Networks is a responsible use company and does not tolerate spam in any form. All rules and regulations must be followed when using our products.
Fines can be over $10,000 dollars. You MUST take compliance seriously!
DISCLAIMER: This list of legal call examples is a cursory summary only and could likely contain errors and omissions. This is not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information contained on this website without seeking the advice of an attorney.
Develop Your Compliance Team
You are 100% liable for compliance when using Stratics Networks’ products, services and account(s). Stratics Networks has built this compliance center to assist you with resources and information to help you stay compliant with all laws and regulations when using our services.
Choose a Reputable Attorney
We know you’re busy so for your convenience Stratics Networks has researched the following attorneys that practice compliance based telemarketing law.
Please ensure your company or non-profit organization stays up to date with changes in telemarketing & outbound calling regulations & laws by using a reputable attorney or compliancy solution.
Telecommunication Attorneys
Stratics does not officially endorse or make any claims about the following list of attorneys.
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Contact a Compliancy Agency
Compliancy assistance organizations have hands-on experience in dealing with industry and government authorities.
They are familiar with a wide range of U.S compliance laws and regulation and provide tools to help your form stay fully compliant.
Compliance Assistance Agencies
The following is a list of compliance organizations to assist you in staying fully compliant.
Government
There are several government organizations that that regulate the Do Not Call lists, telemarketers, Call Centers and ADAD laws, rules and regulations.
Get to know these government bodies and feel free to call them to get clarification and ask questions. They also want you to stay compliant and are very helpful.
Do Not Call Regulatory Bodies
Contact with Consent
Staying Compliant is very simple. You just need to start with consent. Of course there are rules surrounding content of messages but the number one thing you have to start with is prior written consent to send your messages.
We require all of our customers to have prior written consent when using our tools. By simply adding my disclaimer at your sign-up process you can ensure only people who want to hear from you are receiving your messages in a responsible manner.
Take a look at this simple example provided below.
State By State Compliance
State
Website
Keep in mind that when calling into the states that have State DNC lists, you are still required to scrub against the National DNC list as well. If you need assistance registering with a state DNC list, An experienced telemarketing attorney or telemarketing law firm may be able to help you find a telemarketing exemption, or perform a telemarketing audit of your company to ensure you are compliant.
DISCLAIMER: This site is a cursory summary only and likely contains errors and omissions. This is not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information contained on this website without seeking the advice of an attorney.
Dialing & Calling Canada
Canadian National Compliancy References
You and your organization are 100% responsible for making sure you are in compliance with all telemarketing and outbound regulations in Canada. You will be soley liable for calls originating from your account.
In Canada the CRTC regulates automated calling for both telemarketing calls and non telemarketing calls. View the following links for information on the Canadian NDNC list and other Canadian rules & regulations.
CMA Intro
DNC List
Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules
Ringless Voicemail Drops
Compliance & Best Practices
Are Ringless Voicemails Drops exempt from the FCC rules?
NO, they are not, and Stratics Networks takes the approach that Ringless Voicemail Drops must be used responsibly at ALL times. Although voicemail technology is much different then say, a robocall there are ALWAYS rules (legal and common sense) that must be followed when using RVM. The FCC also has several rules in place governing the content of voicemail messages.
DISCLAIMER: This site is a cursory summary only and likely contains errors and omissions. This is not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information contained on this website without seeking the advice of an attorney.
Compliance, common sense and best practices for Ringless Voicemail Drops.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] Always scrub marketing messages against the National and State DNC lists.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] Always be honest and upfront with your message. Misleading someone is fraud.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] Always have a mechanism allowing parties to call and opt out of future messages.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] You must always obtain permission prior to contacting someone with RVM.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] Always clearly identify yourself and company in the beginning of your voicemail message.
[icon color=”Accent-Color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-caret-right”] Always provide a local or toll free number in the beginning and end of your message where a person can call to opt out.
SMS Compliance is ALWAYS #1
SMS messages are a valuable tool and one that has changed the way we communicate. There are many rules and regulations when sending out SMS campaigns. We are not lawyers. We are software developers but we’ve listed a few MUSTS when running SMS campaigns.
Only send messages to people who have directly opted in to receive messages from you.
Always display opt-out language, e.g. “reply to opt out”.
NEVER send marketing SMS messages to someone who has not directly opted in to receive these message.
Always respect opt-outs and remove them immediately.
Caller ID Compliance
Truth In Caller Act – FCC Violations
Carry a $10,000 Per Number Fine.
Is spoofing illegal?
Is blocking a phone number the same thing as spoofing?
What are the FCC rules regarding caller ID for telemarketers?
Do I need to use a Caller ID for Ringless Voicemail Drops?
Do I need to transmit a caller identification for non marketing
non telemarketing Communications like political or informational calls or Communications?
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