Clarify meaning of success in README and site. Fixes #44

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Ian Webster 2015-07-21 23:54:21 -07:00
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{"success":true} {"success":true}
``` ```
Note that success means that the message was sent to Textbelt's list of providers. We can't guarantee delivery on your network.
Sample failure: Sample failure:
``` ```
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### Notes and Limitations ### Notes and Limitations
* Some carriers are picky about which messages they deliver. A "success" response from Textbelt means that your message was given to the carrier.
* IP addresses are limited to 75 texts per day. Phone numbers are limited to 3 texts every 3 minutes. If you need increased limits, please contact admin@textbelt.com. * IP addresses are limited to 75 texts per day. Phone numbers are limited to 3 texts every 3 minutes. If you need increased limits, please contact admin@textbelt.com.
* Some carriers may deliver text messages from "txt@textbelt.com" * Some carriers may deliver text messages from "txt@textbelt.com"

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<pre><code>{"success":true} <pre><code>{"success":true}
</code></pre> </code></pre>
<p>Note that success means that the message was sent to Textbelt's list of providers. We can't guarantee delivery on your network.</p>
<p>Sample failure:</p> <p>Sample failure:</p>
<pre><code>{"success":false,"message":"Exceeded quota for this phone number."} <pre><code>{"success":false,"message":"Exceeded quota for this phone number."}
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<h3>Notes and Limitations</h3> <h3>Notes and Limitations</h3>
<ul> <ul>
<li><p>Some carriers are picky about which messages they deliver. A "success" response from Textbelt means that your message was given to the carrier.</p></li>
<li><p>IP addresses are limited to 75 texts per day. Phone numbers are limited to 3 texts every 3 minutes. To report abuse or request increased limits, please contact ianw_textbelt at ianww.com.</p></li> <li><p>IP addresses are limited to 75 texts per day. Phone numbers are limited to 3 texts every 3 minutes. To report abuse or request increased limits, please contact ianw_textbelt at ianww.com.</p></li>
<li><p>Some carriers may deliver text messages from "txt@textbelt.com"</p></li> <li><p>Some carriers may deliver text messages from "txt@textbelt.com"</p></li>
<li><p>Supported U.S. carriers: <span class="mute">Alltel, Ameritech, AT&T Wireless, Boost, CellularOne, Cingular, Edge Wireless, Sprint PCS, Telus Mobility, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Nextel, O2, Orange, Qwest, Rogers Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon, Virgin Mobile.</span></p></li> <li><p>Supported U.S. carriers: <span class="mute">Alltel, Ameritech, AT&T Wireless, Boost, CellularOne, Cingular, Edge Wireless, Sprint PCS, Telus Mobility, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Nextel, O2, Orange, Qwest, Rogers Wireless, US Cellular, Verizon, Virgin Mobile.</span></p></li>