ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC

SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: June 20, 2026

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC ("ForgeMD," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to these SMS Terms & Conditions.

1. SMS Consent

Your mobile phone number and SMS consent information will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

SMS consent applies solely to communications from ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC regarding your healthcare services, appointments, account information, and practice-related communications.

2. Types of SMS Communications

By opting in, you may receive text messages regarding:

  • Appointment confirmations and reminders
  • Scheduling updates and cancellations
  • Intake forms and patient paperwork reminders
  • Follow-up care communications
  • Billing and payment notifications
  • Telehealth appointment updates
  • Customer support communications
  • Practice announcements relevant to your care
  • Account and service-related notifications

SMS communications are intended to facilitate patient care and operational coordination.

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with ForgeMD.

Most patients can expect to receive up to 5 messages per week; however, message frequency may increase temporarily during active treatment, scheduling coordination, or customer support interactions.

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier and service plan.

ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC is not responsible for any fees charged by your mobile carrier.

5. How to Opt In

You may consent to receive SMS communications by:

  • Completing an online contact, intake, or appointment request form
  • Selecting an SMS consent checkbox on a website or digital form
  • Providing verbal consent during scheduling or patient registration
  • Becoming an active patient and providing consent for communication

By opting in, you confirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided.

6. Age Requirement

SMS services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

If the patient is a minor, consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian authorized to make healthcare decisions on the patient's behalf.

7. How to Opt Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications unless you subsequently provide new consent.

8. Help and Support

For assistance, reply HELP to any text message.

ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (843) 618-1187

9. Standard SMS Disclosures

  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Message frequency may vary
  • Reply STOP to opt out
  • Reply HELP for assistance
  • Consent is not a condition of receiving medical treatment or purchasing services

10. Carrier Disclaimer

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed, undelivered, or misdirected messages.

SMS delivery depends on your wireless carrier and network availability. ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC does not guarantee delivery of any text message and is not responsible for transmission failures beyond our control.

11. Privacy

Information collected through SMS communications is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

View Privacy Policy

12. Medical Communication Disclaimer

SMS messaging is intended for non-emergency communications only.

Do not use text messaging to report urgent symptoms, medical emergencies, or time-sensitive health concerns.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or seek emergency medical care.

SMS communications do not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice from a licensed healthcare provider.

13. Changes to These Terms

ForgeMD Medical Group, LLC reserves the right to modify these SMS Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and become effective upon posting.