Privacy Policy:

The University of Chicago Survey Lab has been collecting impactful, unbiased research for over 25 years to assist researchers from universities and nonprofits to advance knowledge, practice, and policy. Survey responses are confidential and responses are recorded such that the identity of respondents cannot be readily ascertained. We will never share your information or try to sell you anything. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law. Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Want to Participate in Research?

Your voice is important! We are looking for people like you to complete surveys.

Participating is easy and only takes a few minutes.

• Opt-in by completing a short form at rebrand.ly/SLPanel or email: surveylab@uchicago.edu.

Message frequency will vary based on the research opportunities available.

By requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages from UChicago Survey Lab (“Sender”, “we”, “us”, “our”) through Sender’s messaging platform (“Platform”), you accept these Terms & Conditions (“Opt-In”).

Opting In

• You authorize Sender to use non-auto dialer technology to send text messages to the cell phone number associated with your Opt-In (i.e., the number listed on the Opt-In form or instructions, or, if none, the number from which you send the Opt-In, or, if none, the number on file for the account associated with your Opt-In). You do not have to Opt-In or agree to Opt-In as a condition of research participation.
• You confirm that you are the subscriber to the relevant phone number or that you are the customary user of that number on a family or business plan and that you are authorized to Opt-In.
• You consent to the use of an electronic record to document your Opt-In.
• You agree that, in addition to the main messages that Sender may provide, you may receive one or more welcome messages or administrative messages, such as (in some cases) a request to confirm your Opt-In.

About the Text Message Services and Opting Out

• Message and data rates may apply. You must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text messaging instructions.
• Unless otherwise noted, Sender may send multiple, recurring messages and frequency may vary. Sender may terminate any messaging services or your participation in it at any time with or without notice, including, for example, before you have received any or all messages that you otherwise would have received, but these Terms & Conditions still will apply. Your opt-out request may generate either a confirmation text or a texted request to clarify the Text Message Service to which it applies (if you have more than one). To complete your opt-out, please provide the requested clarification.
• You consent to the handling of your information as described in our Privacy Policy (above). To contact Sender email us at surveylab.uchicago.edu.
• You may text STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to opt-out of messages or for additional help, text HELP. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out. You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. These Terms & Conditions still will apply if you withdraw the consent mentioned above.
• To request a free paper or email copy of the Opt-In, please contact us at surveylab@uchicago.edu. To update our records with your contact information, please visit rebrand.ly/SLPanel. To receive help with any messages, please contact us at surveylab@uchicago.edu. Minimum technology requirements may apply for electronic records.
• You may not use of engage with the Platform if you are under thirteen (13) years of age. If you use or engage with the Platform and are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age, you must have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to do so. By using or engaging with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you are not under the age of thirteen (13) years, are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) and have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to use or engage with the Platform, or are of adult age in your jurisdiction. By using or engaging with the Platform, you also acknowledge and agree that you are permitted by your jurisdiction’s applicable laws, rules, and regulations to use and/or engage with the Platform.