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Terms and Rules

Last updated May 14, 2026

Core rule · Legitimate use only

NumShip provides temporary phone numbers for lawful software testing, QA, development, and business verification. Fraud, spam, and policy circumvention are prohibited.

Purpose of the Service

NumShip provides temporary phone numbers for legitimate software testing, quality assurance, development, and business verification workflows.

The Service is intended for lawful and responsible use only.

Acceptable Use

You may use NumShip for purposes including:

  • Software testing and quality assurance
  • Development and integration testing
  • SMS delivery verification
  • Product demonstrations
  • Business onboarding and verification workflows
  • Protecting personal contact information where permitted by applicable laws and third-party policies

Prohibited Use

You must not use NumShip to:

  • Commit fraud or facilitate fraudulent activity
  • Send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Create or operate fake accounts
  • Circumvent identity verification requirements
  • Bypass the terms, security measures, or policies of any third-party platform
  • Impersonate another person or organization
  • Engage in harassment, abuse, or illegal activity
  • Violate applicable laws or regulations

Enforcement

NumShip reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts involved in prohibited activities without prior notice.

Third-Party Services

Users are solely responsible for complying with the terms, policies, and requirements of any third-party service they access using NumShip.

The availability of a temporary number does not imply authorization to use it with any particular website, application, or online service.

Service Availability

Temporary phone numbers, supported countries, carriers, and SMS delivery are subject to availability and may change without notice.

NumShip does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of any specific number, region, or SMS delivery.

User Responsibility

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Temporary phone numbers are not intended to serve as permanent contact information or long-term account recovery methods.

Compliance and Enforcement

To protect users, partners, and the integrity of the Service, NumShip may monitor usage patterns for abuse detection and may suspend, restrict, or terminate access where misuse, security risks, or legal compliance concerns are identified.

Limitation of Liability

NumShip is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee successful SMS delivery, continuous availability, or compatibility with any third-party platform.