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FREE EDUCATION

Compliance Academy
Legal SMS Guide

All the essential rules for compliant SMS sending in Turkey: KVKK, Law No. 6563, IYS, and BTK regulations · 6 modules · approx. 24 minutes · free.

6 Modules
~24 min read
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COMPLIANCE ACADEMY · 6 MODULES
01
Quick Start
02
Opt-in Consent
03
Content Rules
04
OTP Exceptions
05
Complaint Management
06
Official Sources
KVKK · Law 6563 · IYS · BTK Compliant
Informational Notice: This page is prepared for educational and general guidance purposes only. It does not replace official legal advice. For specific situations, we recommend consulting a legal advisor or the relevant regulatory authority (BTK / IYS). Last updated: May 18, 2026.
Contents
01Quick Start · Which Message Type?02How to Obtain Legal Consent (Opt-in)03SMS Content Rules04OTP / Transaction Messages · Exceptions05Complaint & Violation Management06Official Sources & Regulations
Related Pages
→ API Documentation→ Report Violation→ KVKK Notice→ Contact Us

The first step in compliant SMS sending is correctly classifying the message type. Each type is subject to different rules: some require IYS consent, others do not · some have specific content restrictions.

The short flow below shows which category your message falls into and which modules you need to read.

1. What is the purpose of your SMS?

This flow is for general guidance only · for specific situations refer to the official sources in Module 6 or consult your legal advisor.

Downloadable Resources

Academy Materials

Two short documents to keep at hand during campaign preparation.

DOC1 page · printable
SMS Send Checklist
A 10-point quick audit checklist before sending a campaign. Printable.
Open & Print →
DOC2 pages · printable
Opt-in Consent Text Template
Sample consent text compliant with KVKK and Law 6563, adaptable for your own forms.
Open & Print →
Compliance Consultation

Not sure about your SMS content?

Before sending, evaluate whether your content complies with KVKK / IYS / BTK rules with our expert team.

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Did you receive a non-compliant message?

If you believe a message sent over TurkeySMS infrastructure conflicts with the rules in this guide, report it with an official reference number.

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KVKK
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USOM / SOME
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