Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 29, 2025
SMSReceive.live provides free public inbox temporary phone numbers for testing and low-risk verification. By using the service, you accept these terms and understand the limitations of shared public numbers.
1. Service Description
SMSReceive.live offers temporary phone numbers with public web inboxes for receiving SMS messages online.
- Numbers from 20+ countries, real carrier networks
- SMS messages visible to all website visitors
- No registration, no personal data collection
- Intended for testing, disposable signups only
2. Public Nature (Important!)
All numbers and SMS messages are PUBLIC:
- Anyone visiting the same inbox page can see all messages
- No privacy or confidentiality guarantee
- Never use for banking, payments, recovery codes, or sensitive accounts
- Messages auto-delete when numbers expire
3. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use the service for:
- Fraud, scams, phishing, or illegal activities
- Spam, harassment, or bulk messaging
- Financial services, banking, cryptocurrency
- Government ID, healthcare, or legal services
- Any account you need to keep long-term
4. No Guarantees
The service is provided "AS IS". We don't guarantee:
- SMS delivery (depends on sender/carrier)
- Number acceptance (services may block public numbers)
- Uptime or availability
- Message retention (temporary only)
5. No Liability
SMSReceive.live is not liable for:
- Loss of accounts, funds, or data
- Third-party blocking of numbers
- Public visibility of your SMS messages
- Any damages from service use/misuse
6. Changes & Termination
We may:
- Change, suspend, or discontinue service anytime
- Block IP addresses or regions for abuse
- Update terms (continued use = acceptance)