How people join Mazie

Mazie is a private, invitation-only text assistant for families. Nobody is added to a family's Mazie thread without agreeing first. This page explains exactly how that works.

1. A family member sets up Mazie and adds people, with their consent

The person setting up Mazie for their family (the account holder) signs up at textmazie.com/setup.html and lists the people who'll be in the family's thread. Before adding anyone's mobile number, the account holder asks that person, using this script:

"I'd like to add you to our family's private Mazie text thread. You'll get check-ins, reminders, and family updates by text — a few messages a day at most. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP any time to leave, or HELP for help. Is it okay to add your number?"

The sign-up form will not accept a mobile number unless the account holder confirms that person has agreed:

They've agreed to be added
Required before a number is added.

2. Each person gets a confirmation text first

Before Mazie sends a person anything else (whether they text Mazie first or a family member's message reaches them first), they receive this confirmation from their family's Mazie number:

Mazie: Dana added you to your family's private Mazie text thread, with your consent. Recurring msgs: reminders, check-ins & family updates. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Privacy: https://textmazie.com/privacy

"Dana" is replaced with the name of the family member who added them.

3. What people receive

Messages: messages from their own family members, passed along by Mazie; replies from Mazie; and the reminders and check-ins their family asked for.
Frequency: varies with the family's activity, typically a few messages a day. Families choose texting hours, and messages outside those hours wait until morning unless they're urgent.
Cost: message and data rates may apply. The subscription is paid by the account holder, not by the other people in the thread.
No marketing: Mazie never sends promotional or marketing messages, and we never share mobile numbers or consent with third parties for marketing.

4. Help and opting out

Reply STOP at any time to stop all messages from Mazie. You'll get one final message confirming it. To rejoin, reply START.
Reply HELP for help, or email hello@textmazie.com.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Read our Messaging Terms and Privacy Policy.