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GeneralWhat is text messaging (SMS)?Text messaging, or Short Message Service (SMS), is a service offered by most wireless service providers and available on the vast majority of today's mobile phones. You can use it to send and receive short messages (up to 125 characters) to communicate with friends or get information from services like TimeMap.us. The act of sending a text message can be referred to as texting.Because text messaging fees depend on your particular wireless plan, please contact your wireless service provider for more information on text messaging charges, service plans, and rules and regulations. What is a short code?A shortcode (officially called a Common Short Code) is a short number (generally 4-6 digits long) to which a text message (SMS) can be sent from a mobile phone. Shortcodes are useful because they save you from having to memorize an entire 10-digit number. For example, to send a text message to T2PRAY you just send that text message to 41411.What is the Mobile Web (WAP)?Mobile Web sites (also known as WAP sites) are similar to regular websites but formatted for better viewing on your mobile device. Many phones offer the capability of browsing these mobile sites, although it usually requires having a data plan offered by your wireless service provider. Accessing the mobile browser will vary from phone to phone, so please contact your wireless service provider or cell phone manufacturer for more information on getting to the Mobile Web on your phone.Because data fees depend on your particular wireless plan, please contact your wireless service provider for more information on Mobile Web charges, service plans, and rules and regulations. How do I use TimeMap.us?You can use TimeMap.us in several ways: you can send us a text message, you can browse to our Mobile Web site, you can find the best time to engage your desired activities and you can manage your account online at this website. For more detail on each of these options, read on.Text message searchSend a text message from your mobile phone to 41411 with the subject of your search. If you're wondering what kind of things you can text to TimeMap.us (and what kind of answers you'll get), go to TimeMap.us's proxy server www.TextMarks.com. Within a few seconds we'll send you back a text message (or two) with the results. Take a look at their online demo if you prefer a visual explanation of how to use the text message search.Mobile Web searchGo to http://www.timemap.us/help.php to read the applicable help information.Text alertsTimeMap.us can automatically send information to your mobile device via text messages that you can on a schedule or when interesting events occur. For example, you can get T2PRAY (Time to Pray) reports every day at a certain time or get your Rewarding Days when you send your text request to 41411.You can set up your alerts right here on TimeMap.us by going to our alerts creation page. If you have more questions about alerts, see our Alerts FAQ. How much does TimeMap.us cost?It's free to use TimeMap.us's search and basic alert services. Free? Yes! Unless otherwise noted. However, bear in mind that carrier charges apply. In other words, if you use our text message search the only cost to you is whatever your wireless provider charges you to send and receive text messages. Likewise, if you use our Mobile Web site, the only cost to you is whatever your provider charges you for data/web usage.We do offer a selection of premium alerts whose content we feel is worth the $4.99 or $9.99 monthly charge, billed directly to your cell phone. These alert categories clearly state that there is an associated price and you will not be able to subscribe to them without first agreeing to be billed for them. See our Alerts FAQ for more details on premium alerts. Do I need to register for TimeMap.us?Yes, registration is required to use our text message search, text alerts, or Mobile Web search. The main benefit of registering your phone is the ability to manage your TimeMap.us text alerts online: you can quickly turn them on or off or create new ones that are instantly active.Do I need to confirm my phone to use TimeMap.us?To ensure that we are not sending messages to anyone who didn't request them, you must confirm that you are the owner of the phone number you provide when you sign up for text alerts on our website. You will receive a confirmation code in a text message that we send during the signup process which you then enter on our site.What if I haven't received my confirmation code?If you are trying to register on TimeMap.us or are trying to create an alert as a new user (by providing your phone number instead of logging in) and haven't received your confirmation code, there are several reasons why this might be. If your carrier is not supported (see "Will TimeMap.us work with my service provider?" for a list of supported carriers), we can't guarantee that you'll be able to receive messages from TimeMap.us. If you are on a supported carrier, there may be delays in delivery caused by your wireless provider (see "How long does it take to get a result from TimeMap.us?"), so your message may arrive in a few minutes. If all else fails, contact us and we'll do our best to ensure you receive your confirmation code.Will TimeMap.us ever send me unwanted text messages?No. TimeMap.us will never send you any text messages that are not in response to a message you send us or as part of an alert that you have willfully signed up for. We take your privacy seriously and have created a strict policy for that reason.Will my phone number or account information be sold or used for other purposes?No. Any personal information you provide is kept strictly confidential and will never be released to third parties. Details are available in our privacy policy.Will TimeMap.us work with my service provider?TimeMap.us supports all major U.S. carriers and most small ones, too. The following is a list of carriers TimeMap.us currently supports:
I have a prepaid plan. Can I use TimeMap.us?TimeMap.us works with most prepaid plans.How do I get help on TimeMap.us from my cell phone?If you're using our text message search, send a message with the word help to 41411 (TimeMap.us). If you're looking for a list of search categories, you can send us a text message with the word GO2MENU to 41411. If you like, keep this list on your phone for future reference.Does my mobile device need to have any special features to use TimeMap.us?No. All you need is the ability to send and receive text messages (the majority of phones do) to use TimeMap.us. Just remember that your service provider may charge a fee for text message consumption.Can I use TimeMap.us outside of the United States?Our text message search is currently only available in the U.S. However, our Mobile Web site is accessible from any device with a connection to the Mobile Web.Is TimeMap.us a private or publicly traded company?TimeMap.us is a privately held company. Time Map, LLC's primary investors are private US Citizens.Text Message SearchHow do I send a text message to TimeMap.us?Sending a text message varies greatly from phone to phone. Whether you are familiar with sending text messages already or not, we have an online demo that will guide you through the process of getting information using TimeMap.us text message search.Why am I no longer receiving text messages from TimeMap.us?If you have been getting messages from TimeMap.us but they've suddenly stopped, this is likely an issue with your wireless provider. Please contact your carrier and inform them that you are no longer able to receive messages from TimeMap.us. If you have recently ported your phone from one carrier to another, or if you have activated a new device with your existing carrier, it is possible that TimeMap.us alert subscriptions were disrupted. In this case, please sign in and reactivate your alerts.How long does it take to get a result from TimeMap.us?Most of the time you should receive a text message back from us within seconds of sending your search request. TimeMap.us responds to your query instantly, but sometimes there may be a slow down in the wireless providers' networks, which might cause your results to be delayed.Are TimeMap.us searches case-sensitive?No. "Mercury" is the same as "mercury" which is the same as "MERCURY". Although we're all in favor of proper capitalization, we understand that changing cases is difficult on many mobile devices. So, there's no need to worry.We often use all-caps to illustrate the kinds of keywords you can use to search on TimeMap.us. For example, we might say "text HELP to get help." You don't need to use all-caps for the keyword to work. How should I format text messages I send to TimeMap.us?Here are the most important things keep in mind:
Does TimeMap.us offer any shortcuts?Absolutely. We're all about saving you time when you type on your mobile device. Most of our major keywords have shortcuts as do the names of planets, days of the week, zodiac signs, and more. For instance, "Mo" works just as well as "moon" and "AFT" can be used instead of "after", so this is how you may receive some of your text messages from TimeMap.us.Here's a list of shortcuts that we use:
What do (1/2) and (2/2) mean?Sometimes the results to your search contain more information than fits on a single text message. In these cases we'll send you two messages and we label each of them so you'll know what order to read them in: (1/2) indicates the first message and (2/2) indicates the second message.Why did I receive my result messages out of order?When we respond to your search with more than one text message, we send them in the correct order and we label each of them: (1/2) and (2/2), but there may be some occasion they are inadvertently shuffled. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.How can I get TimeMap.us to stop sending me messages?TimeMap.us has two ways of sending you messages. In the first, you send a text message to 41411 with a query and we respond with results in one or two text messages back to your phone. In this way, if you don't send us messages, we won't send you messages. The second way is through text alerts which you subscribe to and receive periodically via text message. If you want to cancel your alert subscriptions, see "How do I stop receiving alerts?".Text AlertsWhat are text alerts?Text alerts are a convenient way to automatically receive information on your mobile device via text messages that you can receive on a schedule or when interesting events occur. For example, you can get the Ruling Planetary-Angel sent to your phone every day at a certain time or get your Activated Astrological Aspects sent to your phone when your selected planet is activated.You can manage your alerts right here on TimeMap.us.: create new ones by going to our alerts creation page or modify your existing ones by logging in. What are premium alerts?Premium alerts are text alerts that have a monthly subscription cost. In this case, our pricing structure is simple: $4.99/month or $9.99/month. All premium charges will automatically be added to your monthly wireless bill. In order to subscribe to premium alerts, you must agree to the TimeMap.us Terms of Use. Currently, all of our text alerts are free. Currently, the following alert categories are active:
How do I create an alert?You can create alerts right here on TimeMap.us by visiting our alert creation page. It lists the various categories for which you can set alerts for your Rewarding Days, Challenging Days, Good Time to Gamble or a Good Time for Romance, just to name a few. Once you've chosen a category, you'll be prompted to provide information on how and when you wish to receive the alerts. Last, provide and confirm your phone number, and you're set! You can then continue creating alerts without re-confirming your phone.How do I receive an unscheduled alert?You can receive an unscheduled “ALERT” by texting the below written information to 41411:EXAMPLES:
[Keyword] [Month/Day/Year] [Time zone] The T2PRAY keyword also needs the hour of the day (0 - 23), signified by the '08' in the above example. How many alerts can I create?You can create as many alerts as you like. Go and create one now.How do I manage existing alerts on the web?In order to administer alerts you've already created, you will need to register at TimeMap.us. When you log in, you'll be taken to your alert summary page.If you want to turn an alert off, click the BOX next to the TURN OFF ALERT category and the alert will be turned off. You won't receive this alert again until you turn it back on, which you can do the same way, by clicking the applicable boxes. How do I manage existing alerts on my phone?After receiving an alert message on your phone, you can stop it by text messaging the word STOP to 41411. We will send you a text message confirming that you've unsubscribed from the alert. If you would like us to remove all your personal information from our system, please send an email to: How do I stop receiving alerts?To stop your alerts, you can do one of the following things:
I tried stopping my alerts, but I'm still receiving messages. What gives?If you already did one of the following things:
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How can I contact TimeMap.us about advertising?Please fill out our contact us form and we'll contact you about advertising opportunities. TimeMap.us does not charge for its search and basic alert services (unless otherwise noted). Your mobile carrier may charge fees for text or data usage. ©2007 Time Map, LLC.On November 12, 2007, we updated our privacy policy. Please see the policy for more information. Question or Comment?Question:
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