Effective date: October 21, 2026 · Version: 1.0
These terms explain the text messages you may receive after you register for an auction on Nearbidly. Two separate senders may text you, and each runs its own messaging program.
1. The two messaging programs
| Nearbidly Auction Alerts | Business follow-up messages | |
|---|---|---|
| Sent by | Local Growth System LLC d/b/a Nearbidly, from Nearbidly's toll-free number +1 (888) 542-6037 | The business running the auction (named on the auction page and at sign-up), from that business's own phone number |
| What you receive | Account and auction notifications only: <br>• your one-time sign-up code <br>• registration confirmation <br>• outbid alerts <br>• closing-soon reminders (60 and 15 minutes before close) <br>• winner and runner-up notices with a payment link <br>• Dutch-auction price alerts <br>• forfeiture notices <br>• close-extension and cancellation notices <br>• auction results | Follow-up about the auction you joined and related offers from that business: <br>• your free participation gift <br>• thank-you messages <br>• winner next steps <br>• package offers <br>• scheduling and service messages |
| Marketing? | No. Nearbidly never sends promotions or third-party offers from its alert number. | Yes. These may include marketing messages from that business, possibly sent using automated technology. |
| Frequency | Up to 10 messages per auction, not counting sign-up codes. Message frequency varies with auction activity. | Varies. Typically a few messages around each auction. |
Messages are usually written as "Nearbidly: …" for Nearbidly Auction Alerts. Business messages identify the business by name.
2. How you opt in
You opt in on the auction registration page by ticking an unticked checkbox. The checkbox sits next to this statement (shown with the business's name):
"I agree to get auction texts & emails from Nearbidly and follow-up texts, calls & emails (incl. automated) from [Business name] about this offer. I'm 18+ and in the service area. Consent isn't a condition of purchase. Msg & data rates apply. Reply STOP or DELETE to opt out." ([Details] link shows the full text of each consent.)
Your consent is recorded only after you confirm your phone number with the one-time code we text you. We keep a record of the exact wording, date, time and confirmation.
Consent is not a condition of purchase. You are never required to agree to receive texts in order to buy any goods or services.
3. How to opt out
- Reply STOP to any message to stop texts from that sender. We also accept DELETE, STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT, REVOKE, OPTOUT, OPT OUT, and plain requests such as "please stop texting me."
- Confirmation: you'll receive one message confirming you've been unsubscribed, and no further texts from that sender.
- Each sender is separate. Opting out of Nearbidly Auction Alerts doesn't stop the business's messages, and the reverse is also true. Reply STOP to each sender, or manage both from your account page.
- Re-subscribing: reply START to the sender you want to hear from again.
- Other ways to opt out: email support@nearbidly.com or use your account page.
What still reaches you after a text opt-out:
- Email: if you opt out of Nearbidly texts during an active auction, important auction notices (such as a winner notice) will reach you by email instead.
- Your auction status: opting out doesn't cancel your bids, pledges or any obligation to pay if you win.
4. Help
Reply HELP to any message for help, or contact us:
- Email: support@nearbidly.com
- Help center: nearbidly.com/help
- Mail: 54 State Street, Ste 804 #16621, Albany, NY 12207
5. Costs
Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier's standard rates apply to messages you send and receive. Nearbidly does not charge for text messages.
6. Timing
- Quiet hours: we don't send Nearbidly Auction Alerts between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM your local time, except codes and confirmations you've just requested. Other alerts during that window are sent by email, or held until 8:00 AM for winner and runner-up notices.
- Business messages: these also follow quiet hours.
7. Supported numbers and carriers
- Where we text: Nearbidly Auction Alerts are sent to U.S. and Canadian mobile numbers. International participants receive codes and alerts by email.
- Supported carriers: messages are supported on major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and their affiliates.
- Carriers aren't liable: mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
8. Your privacy
We do not sell, rent or share your mobile phone number, or your consent to receive text messages, with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties, except service providers that help deliver the messages. The only business that receives your details for follow-up is the one named on the auction you registered for, as described at sign-up. See our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes
We may update these terms. If changes are material, we'll notify you before they apply.
10. Program contacts
- Nearbidly Auction Alerts: Local Growth System LLC d/b/a Nearbidly, 54 State Street, Ste 804 #16621, Albany, NY 12207, support@nearbidly.com
- Business follow-up messages: the business named on the auction page. Its contact details appear on the auction page and in its messages.