Texting terms

Alongside circle texting

Last updated October 22, 2026

Each Alongside circle can have its own phone number. Members who choose to can text updates, photos and plans to that number, and get texts about their circle. Texting is optional: everything also works on the website and by email.

How you sign up

Signed-in members add their mobile number under My choices in their circle, and confirm it with a one-time code we text to them. Alongside doesn’t text anyone who hasn’t done this. Agreeing to texts isn’t a condition of joining a circle or of any purchase.

Sample screen · Adding your phone under My choices

Your mobile number

By selecting “Text me a code”, you agree to get texts from Gran’s circle’s Alongside number: a code now, then replies to your texts and any notifications you choose. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to stop, HELP for help. Texting is optional. See the texting terms and privacy policy.

After entering the code, members get this text: “Alongside circle texting: you’re set up to text Gran’s circle. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.”

What texts you may get

A one-time code to confirm your number, then one text confirming you’re set up.
Replies to texts you send, such as asking who should see something or confirming it was shared.
Notifications that someone shared something with you, if you choose texts for notifications. They say who shared something, never what it says.
An occasional idea for something to share, only if you turn this on.

Message frequency varies with how you and your circle use Alongside. Alongside doesn’t send marketing texts.

Costs

Msg & data rates may apply, according to your mobile plan.

Stopping and getting help

Reply STOP to stop all texts from your circle’s number. You’ll get one text confirming it, and no more after that.
Reply START to receive texts again.
Reply HELP for help, or email hello@alongsideassist.com.
You can also remove your number at any time under My choices.

Good to know

Texting is available for US mobile numbers.
Carriers aren’t liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Texts aren’t monitored around the clock. In an emergency, call 911.

Privacy

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties. See our privacy policy.