Verbal Consent for Research Project Text Messages
Representative script
“[Participant Name], would you like to receive text messages from The Book of Jason at the mobile number you provided?
These messages will be limited to operational information about the research projects you work on or support. They may include project status updates, experiment progress, system telemetry, milestone notifications, service interruptions, and alerts that may require your attention.
Message frequency will vary based on project activity, but you may receive approximately [estimated number or range] messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.
Your participation is optional and is not a condition of employment, project participation, or receiving any product or service. You may stop receiving messages at any time by replying STOP. You may reply HELP for assistance.
Do you expressly agree to receive these text messages from The Book of Jason at [phone number]?”
Required response
The participant must clearly respond “Yes,” “I agree,” or provide another unambiguous affirmative response.
Silence, failure to object, or a previously existing relationship will not be treated as consent.
Consent record
- Participant name:
- Mobile telephone number:
- Research project or team:
- Date and time consent was obtained:
- Method: Verbal
- Name of representative obtaining consent:
- Participant’s affirmative response:
- Consent recorded in:
- Notes:
Confirmation message
“The Book of Jason: You are subscribed to research project status and telemetry messages. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.”