fix husky git hooks (because it was complaining about those lines)

.env.development

@@ -18,6 +18,4 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=http://localhost:3000
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://test-image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=http://localhost:3000
 #VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER... can't be set up with localhost domain
-# Using shared test notify API (no local notify server by default).
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_PASSKEYS_ENABLED=true

.env.production

@@ -11,4 +11,3 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER=https://timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://notify-api.timesafari.app

.env.test

@@ -15,5 +15,4 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://test-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://test-image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://test-partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER=https://test.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_PASSKEYS_ENABLED=true

.husky/commit-msg

@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env bash
 #
 # Husky Commit Message Hook
 # Validates commit message format using commitlint
 #
-. "$(dirname -- "$0")/_/husky.sh"
 
 # Run commitlint but don't fail the commit (|| true)
 # This provides helpful feedback without blocking commits

.husky/pre-commit

@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env bash
 #
 # Husky Pre-commit Hook
 # Runs lint-fix and Build Architecture Guard on staged files
 #
-. "$(dirname -- "$0")/_/husky.sh"
 
 echo "🔍 Running pre-commit hooks..."
 

.husky/pre-push

@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env bash
 #
 # Husky Pre-push Hook  
 # Runs Build Architecture Guard to check commits being pushed
 #
-. "$(dirname -- "$0")/_/husky.sh"
 
 echo "🔍 Running Build Architecture Guard (pre-push)..."
 

BUILDING.md

@@ -164,7 +164,6 @@ cp .env.example .env.development
 # - VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER
 # - VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER
 # - VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER
-# - VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER
 ```
 
 #### Platform-Specific Development
@@ -1651,7 +1650,6 @@ The build system supports multiple environment file patterns for different scena
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://notify-api.timesafari.app
 
 # Platform Configuration
 VITE_PLATFORM=web|electron|capacitor
@@ -1671,7 +1669,6 @@ VITE_BVC_MEETUPS_PROJECT_CLAIM_ID=https://endorser.ch/entity/01HWE8FWHQ1YGP7GFZY
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=http://localhost:3000
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=http://localhost:3000
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://test-image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_APP_SERVER=http://localhost:8080
 ```
 
@@ -1682,7 +1679,6 @@ VITE_APP_SERVER=http://localhost:8080
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://test-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://test-partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://test-image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_APP_SERVER=https://test.timesafari.app
 ```
 
@@ -1693,7 +1689,6 @@ VITE_APP_SERVER=https://test.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_APP_SERVER=https://timesafari.app
 ```
 
@@ -1951,7 +1946,6 @@ The build system supports multiple environment file patterns:
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://notify-api.timesafari.app
 
 # Platform Configuration
 VITE_PLATFORM=web|electron|capacitor

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
 
+## [?] - 2026
+### Added
+- Full flow for setting up SMS notifications
+
+
 ## [1.3.8] - 2026
 ### Added
 - Device wake-up for notifications

doc/android-physical-device-guide.md

@@ -135,7 +135,6 @@ Create or edit `.env.development` with your computer's IP:
 VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=http://192.168.1.100:3000
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=http://192.168.1.100:3000
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://test-image-api.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_APP_SERVER=http://192.168.1.100:8080
 ```
 

doc/local-android-testing-ngrok.md

@@ -275,9 +275,9 @@ Before ngrok end-to-end testing, confirm:
 
 ## 6. Configure the Notification Debug Panel backend override
 
-The app normally calls `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` (from `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`, falling back to `AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`). That is independent of `APP_SERVER`. For local wakeup testing, override the notification API base URL in the Debug Panel without rebuilding.
+The app normally calls `APP_SERVER` (from `VITE_APP_SERVER`). For local wakeup testing, override the notification API base URL without rebuilding.
 
-For a full panel reference (configuration, URL resolution order, authentication, and troubleshooting), see [notification-debug-panel.md](./notification-debug-panel.md).
+For a full panel reference (configuration, authentication, and troubleshooting), see [notification-debug-panel.md](./notification-debug-panel.md).
 
 ### Open the panel
 
@@ -578,7 +578,7 @@ curl -sS -w "\nHTTP %{http_code}\n" "$BASE/health"
 3. Confirm **Backend Status → URL** matches the saved ngrok host.
 4. Enable **Test Mode** if using dev backend behavior.
 
-**Expected outcome:** **Active** URL in the panel equals your ngrok `https://…` host. Subsequent app requests use that base (not `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`) for `/notifications/register` and `/notifications/refresh`.
+**Expected outcome:** **Active** URL in the panel equals your ngrok `https://…` host. Subsequent app requests use that base (not production `APP_SERVER`) for `/notifications/register` and `/notifications/refresh`.
 
 ---
 
@@ -893,7 +893,7 @@ Compare with panel **Backend Status** and Event Log error text.
 
 **Verification:** Compare panel URL to current `ngrok http` **Forwarding** line; `curl -sS "$NEW_URL/health"`.
 
-**Fixes:** Copy new HTTPS URL → **Save Backend URL** in panel; or clear override only if intentionally returning to `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`.
+**Fixes:** Copy new HTTPS URL → **Save Backend URL** in panel; or clear override only if intentionally returning to `APP_SERVER`.
 
 ---
 

doc/local-ios-testing-ngrok.md

@@ -281,9 +281,9 @@ Before ngrok end-to-end testing, confirm:
 
 ## 6. Configure the Notification Debug Panel backend override
 
-The app normally calls `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` (from `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`, falling back to `AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`). That is independent of `APP_SERVER`. For local wakeup testing, override the notification API base URL in the Debug Panel without rebuilding.
+The app normally calls `APP_SERVER` (from `VITE_APP_SERVER`). For local wakeup testing, override the notification API base URL without rebuilding.
 
-For a full panel reference (configuration, URL resolution order, authentication, and troubleshooting), see [notification-debug-panel.md](./notification-debug-panel.md).
+For a full panel reference (configuration, authentication, and troubleshooting), see [notification-debug-panel.md](./notification-debug-panel.md).
 
 ### Open the panel
 
@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ Confirm parameters (token vs deviceId, auth headers) in that repo’s README or
 ### Stale ngrok URL
 
 - After restarting ngrok, update **Notification Backend URL** in the panel and tap **Save**
-- Or clear override (empty field + Save) only if you intend to hit `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` again
+- Or clear override (empty field + Save) only if you intend to hit `APP_SERVER` again
 
 ### Plugin / JWT errors after refresh
 

doc/notification-debug-panel.md

@@ -1,50 +1,12 @@
 # Notification Debug Panel
 
 **Created:** 2026-07-07  
-**Updated:** 2026-07-22  
 **Audience:** Developers testing notification registration, refresh, and WAKEUP_PING flows on native (iOS/Android) dev builds.
 
 The **Notification Debug Panel** is a dev-only UI for exercising the same notification orchestration paths the production app uses: FCM token registration, backend refresh, wakeup handling, and local schedule inspection. It does not duplicate scheduling logic.
 
 ---
 
-## Notification API base URL
-
-Notification HTTP calls (`/notifications/register`, `/notifications/refresh`, `/debug/send-wakeup`, etc.) do **not** use `APP_SERVER`. They use a dedicated Notification API host, resolved at runtime by `getNotificationApiBaseUrl()` in `NotificationDebugConfig.ts`.
-
-### Configuration constants
-
-| Symbol | Location | Purpose |
-|--------|----------|---------|
-| `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` | `.env.development` / `.env.test` / `.env.production` | Build-time default Notification API URL for that Vite mode (same pattern as other `VITE_DEFAULT_*` backends) |
-| `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` | `src/constants/app.ts` | Runtime constant: `import.meta.env.VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER \|\| AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` |
-| `AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` | `src/constants/app.ts` | Hardcoded production fallback: `https://notify-api.timesafari.app` |
-| `AppString.TEST_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` | `src/constants/app.ts` | Hardcoded test host: `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app` (for explicit UI/debug use; not the automatic fallback) |
-
-Production, test, and development builds get different Notification API URLs from their respective `.env.*` files. Runtime request code always goes through `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` (via `getNotificationApiBaseUrl()`), not by reading the env var directly at each call site.
-
-Typical values today:
-
-| Build / env file | `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` |
-|------------------|----------------------------------|
-| `.env.production` | `https://notify-api.timesafari.app` |
-| `.env.test` | `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app` |
-| `.env.development` | `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app` |
-
-### URL resolution order
-
-`getNotificationApiBaseUrl()` selects the base URL in this order:
-
-1. **Debug Panel backend override** — `localStorage` key `notificationDebug.backendBaseUrl` (set via **Save Backend URL** or `setBackendBaseUrl()`)
-2. **`VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`** — baked into the build as part of `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`
-3. **`AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`** — hardcoded fallback when the env var is unset (`https://notify-api.timesafari.app`)
-
-Clearing the Debug Panel override (empty field + Save) returns the app to step 2 / 3 (`DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`). The override never changes auth behavior by itself.
-
-`APP_SERVER` / `VITE_APP_SERVER` remain for deep links and the main app web host only — not for notification API traffic.
-
----
-
 ## Access
 
 1. Use a **non-production** build (for example `build:android:dev`, `build:ios:dev`, or `vite dev` with a non-`production` mode).
@@ -61,7 +23,7 @@ Settings persist in `localStorage` via `NotificationDebugConfig.ts`:
 
 | Key | Default | Purpose |
 |-----|---------|---------|
-| `notificationDebug.backendBaseUrl` | *(unset — use `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`)* | Override which notification server receives API calls |
+| `notificationDebug.backendBaseUrl` | *(unset — use `APP_SERVER`)* | Override which notification server receives API calls |
 | `notificationDebug.testMode` | `true` | Sent in JSON request bodies (`testMode: true/false`) |
 | `notificationDebug.bypassAuth` | `false` | When `true`, omit JWT `Authorization` headers on notification API calls |
 
@@ -71,7 +33,7 @@ All notification API requests (`/notifications/register`, `/notifications/refres
 
 Paste a base URL (no trailing slash) and tap **Save Backend URL**. This changes **only** which server the app calls (`getNotificationApiBaseUrl()`). It does **not** disable JWT authentication.
 
-Leave empty to use the configured build default (`DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`, from `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` or `AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`). The Debug Panel override still wins whenever a non-empty URL is saved.
+Leave empty to use the built-in default (`APP_SERVER` from `VITE_APP_SERVER`).
 
 ### Test Mode
 
@@ -97,11 +59,9 @@ The panel **Backend Status** section shows the active URL, `testMode`, and `bypa
 
 Example: `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app`
 
-On development and test builds, this host is already the default via `VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`. You can leave **Notification Backend URL** empty, or paste the same URL explicitly.
-
 | Setting | Value |
 |---------|-------|
-| **Notification Backend URL** | Empty (use default) or `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app` |
+| **Notification Backend URL** | `https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app` |
 | **Test Mode** | **ON** (if the server expects `testMode: true`) |
 | **Skip JWT Authentication** | **OFF** |
 
@@ -215,9 +175,8 @@ See platform-specific guides for extended ngrok and FCM workflows:
 
 | File | Purpose |
 |------|---------|
-| `src/constants/app.ts` | `DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`, `PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER`, `TEST_NOTIFY_API_SERVER` |
 | `src/components/dev/NotificationDebugPanel.vue` | Dev UI |
-| `src/services/notifications/NotificationDebugConfig.ts` | Base URL resolution, testMode, bypassAuth persistence |
+| `src/services/notifications/NotificationDebugConfig.ts` | Backend URL, testMode, bypassAuth persistence |
 | `src/services/notifications/notificationApiAuth.ts` | JWT vs unauthenticated headers |
 | `src/services/notifications/notificationApiDebugMode.ts` | Auth bypass gate |
 | `src/services/notifications/NotificationDebugService.ts` | Panel action handlers |

docker/README.md

@@ -133,7 +133,6 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://dev-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://dev-image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://dev-partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER=https://dev.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_PASSKEYS_ENABLED=true
 
 # .env.test
@@ -142,7 +141,6 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://staging-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://staging-image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://staging-partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER=https://staging.timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_PASSKEYS_ENABLED=true
 
 # .env.production
@@ -151,7 +149,6 @@ VITE_DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER=https://api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_IMAGE_API_SERVER=https://image-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER=https://partner-api.endorser.ch
 VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER=https://timesafari.app
-VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER=https://notify-api.timesafari.app
 VITE_PASSKEYS_ENABLED=true
 ```
 

src/components/ChoiceButtonDialog.vue

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
                 <p :class="textClasses">{{ text }}</p>
 
                 <button
+                  v-if="option1Text"
                   :class="option1ButtonClasses"
                   @click="handleOption1(close)"
                 >
@@ -32,6 +33,7 @@
                 </button>
 
                 <button
+                  v-if="option2Text"
                   :class="option2ButtonClasses"
                   @click="handleOption2(close)"
                 >
@@ -39,6 +41,7 @@
                 </button>
 
                 <button
+                  v-if="option3Text"
                   :class="option3ButtonClasses"
                   @click="handleOption3(close)"
                 >

src/components/SmsVerificationDialog.vue

@@ -0,0 +1,284 @@
+<template>
+  <div v-if="visible" class="dialog-overlay">
+    <div class="dialog">
+      <!-- Step 1: enter phone number -->
+      <div v-if="step === 'phone'">
+        <h1 class="text-xl font-bold text-center mb-2">Verify Your Phone</h1>
+        <p class="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-4">
+          Enter the mobile number where you want to receive New Activity text
+          messages. We'll send a one-time code to confirm it's yours. Standard
+          message and data rates may apply.
+        </p>
+
+        <label for="sms-phone" class="text-slate-500 text-sm font-bold">
+          Mobile number
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="sms-phone"
+          v-model="phoneNumber"
+          type="tel"
+          inputmode="tel"
+          autocomplete="tel"
+          placeholder="+1 555 123 4567"
+          class="block w-full rounded border border-slate-400 mt-1 mb-1 px-3 py-2"
+          :disabled="sending"
+          @keyup.enter="sendCode()"
+        />
+        <p v-if="errorMessage" class="text-sm text-red-600 mb-2">
+          {{ errorMessage }}
+        </p>
+
+        <div class="mt-6">
+          <div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              :class="primaryButtonClasses"
+              :disabled="sending"
+              @click="sendCode()"
+            >
+              <font-awesome v-if="sending" icon="spinner" spin class="mr-1" />
+              {{ sending ? "Sending…" : "Send Code" }}
+            </button>
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              :class="cancelButtonClasses"
+              :disabled="sending"
+              @click="onClickCancel()"
+            >
+              Cancel
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Step 2: enter the code -->
+      <div v-else-if="step === 'code'">
+        <h1 class="text-xl font-bold text-center mb-2">Enter the Code</h1>
+        <p class="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-4">
+          We sent a 6-digit code to
+          <b>{{ sentTo }}</b
+          >. Enter it below to finish verifying your number.
+        </p>
+
+        <label for="sms-code" class="text-slate-500 text-sm font-bold">
+          Verification code
+        </label>
+        <input
+          id="sms-code"
+          v-model="code"
+          type="text"
+          inputmode="numeric"
+          autocomplete="one-time-code"
+          maxlength="6"
+          placeholder="123456"
+          class="block w-full tracking-[0.4em] text-center text-lg rounded border border-slate-400 mt-1 mb-1 px-3 py-2"
+          :disabled="verifying"
+          @keyup.enter="verifyCode()"
+        />
+        <p v-if="errorMessage" class="text-sm text-red-600 mb-2">
+          {{ errorMessage }}
+        </p>
+
+        <div class="text-center mb-2">
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            class="text-sm text-blue-500"
+            :disabled="sending || verifying"
+            @click="resendCode()"
+          >
+            {{ sending ? "Resending…" : "Resend code" }}
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="mt-4">
+          <div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              :class="primaryButtonClasses"
+              :disabled="verifying"
+              @click="verifyCode()"
+            >
+              <font-awesome v-if="verifying" icon="spinner" spin class="mr-1" />
+              {{ verifying ? "Verifying…" : "Verify" }}
+            </button>
+            <button
+              type="button"
+              :class="cancelButtonClasses"
+              :disabled="verifying"
+              @click="onClickCancel()"
+            >
+              Cancel
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script lang="ts">
+import { Vue, Component } from "vue-facing-decorator";
+
+import { PlatformServiceMixin } from "@/utils/PlatformServiceMixin";
+import { logger } from "@/utils/logger";
+
+/**
+ * SmsVerificationDialog Component
+ *
+ * A two-step modal that walks the user through verifying a mobile number so
+ * they can opt in to SMS "New Activity" notifications:
+ *   1. Enter phone number  -> service texts a one-time code
+ *   2. Enter the code       -> service confirms the number belongs to them
+ *
+ * On successful verification the callback fires with (true, phoneNumber) so the
+ * caller can then let the user turn the SMS notification on. Cancelling fires
+ * the callback with (false).
+ *
+ * MOCK-UP NOTE: every back-end interaction here is stubbed. The send-code and
+ * verify-code steps only simulate the round-trips locally so the screens can be
+ * exercised end-to-end. See the TODO markers for where the notify-api calls go.
+ */
+@Component({
+  mixins: [PlatformServiceMixin],
+})
+export default class SmsVerificationDialog extends Vue {
+  visible = false;
+  step: "phone" | "code" = "phone";
+  phoneNumber = "";
+  sentTo = "";
+  code = "";
+  sending = false;
+  verifying = false;
+  errorMessage = "";
+
+  callback: (success: boolean, phoneNumber?: string) => void = () => {};
+
+  /**
+   * Opens the dialog at the phone-entry step.
+   * @param aCallback - fired with (true, phoneNumber) on success, (false) on cancel
+   * @param prefillPhone - optional number to pre-populate (e.g. re-verifying)
+   */
+  open(
+    aCallback?: (success: boolean, phoneNumber?: string) => void,
+    prefillPhone = "",
+  ) {
+    this.callback = aCallback || this.callback;
+    this.step = "phone";
+    this.phoneNumber = prefillPhone;
+    this.sentTo = "";
+    this.code = "";
+    this.sending = false;
+    this.verifying = false;
+    this.errorMessage = "";
+    this.visible = true;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Validate the phone number and (STUB) ask the service to text a code.
+   */
+  async sendCode(): Promise<void> {
+    this.errorMessage = "";
+    const normalized = this.normalizePhone(this.phoneNumber);
+    if (!normalized) {
+      this.errorMessage = "Please enter a valid mobile number.";
+      return;
+    }
+
+    this.sending = true;
+    try {
+      // TODO(notify-api): POST /api/sms/register { phoneNumber } -> triggers
+      // the verification SMS. Handle rate-limit / invalid-number responses.
+      await this.stubBackendCall();
+
+      this.phoneNumber = normalized;
+      this.sentTo = normalized;
+      this.code = "";
+      this.step = "code";
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[SmsVerificationDialog] sendCode failed:", error);
+      this.errorMessage = "Could not send the code. Please try again.";
+    } finally {
+      this.sending = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * (STUB) Ask the service to send a fresh code to the same number.
+   */
+  async resendCode(): Promise<void> {
+    this.errorMessage = "";
+    this.sending = true;
+    try {
+      // TODO(notify-api): POST /api/sms/register again to re-send the code.
+      await this.stubBackendCall();
+      this.code = "";
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[SmsVerificationDialog] resendCode failed:", error);
+      this.errorMessage = "Could not resend the code. Please try again.";
+    } finally {
+      this.sending = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Validate the entered code and (STUB) confirm it with the service.
+   */
+  async verifyCode(): Promise<void> {
+    this.errorMessage = "";
+    if (!/^\d{6}$/.test(this.code.trim())) {
+      this.errorMessage = "Enter the 6-digit code we texted you.";
+      return;
+    }
+
+    this.verifying = true;
+    try {
+      // TODO(notify-api): POST /api/sms/verify { phoneNumber, code }. On a
+      // mismatch, show an "incorrect code" error instead of succeeding. For
+      // this mock any 6-digit code is accepted.
+      await this.stubBackendCall();
+
+      this.visible = false;
+      this.callback(true, this.phoneNumber);
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[SmsVerificationDialog] verifyCode failed:", error);
+      this.errorMessage = "Could not verify the code. Please try again.";
+    } finally {
+      this.verifying = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  onClickCancel(): void {
+    this.visible = false;
+    this.callback(false);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Loosely normalize a phone number for display. Real E.164 validation and
+   * formatting will happen server-side once the notify-api is wired in.
+   */
+  private normalizePhone(raw: string): string {
+    const trimmed = (raw || "").trim();
+    const digits = trimmed.replace(/[^\d]/g, "");
+    if (digits.length < 7) {
+      return "";
+    }
+    return trimmed;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * MOCK-UP helper standing in for a notify-api round-trip. Resolves on the
+   * next tick so the loading states are exercised without a real network call.
+   */
+  private stubBackendCall(): Promise<void> {
+    return new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 400));
+  }
+
+  get primaryButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-full text-center text-lg font-bold uppercase bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-2 py-3 rounded-md disabled:opacity-50";
+  }
+
+  get cancelButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-full text-center text-md uppercase bg-gradient-to-b from-slate-400 to-slate-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-2 py-3 rounded-md disabled:opacity-50";
+  }
+}
+</script>

src/components/dev/NotificationDebugPanel.vue

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
         v-model="backendUrlDraft"
         type="url"
         class="w-full text-sm px-3 py-2 rounded border border-slate-300 bg-white mb-1"
-        placeholder="Leave empty for default (DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER)"
+        placeholder="Leave empty for default (APP_SERVER)"
         :disabled="busy"
         @keydown.enter="onSaveBackendUrl"
       />

src/constants/accountView.ts

@@ -57,11 +57,20 @@ export const ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS = {
   // Notification messages
   NOTIFICATIONS: {
     NEW_ACTIVITY_INFO: `
-      This will only notify you when there is new relevant activity for you personally.
+      This will notify you with an app message when there is new relevant activity for you personally.
-      Note that it runs on your device and many factors may affect delivery,
-      so if you want a reliable but simple daily notification then choose a 'Reminder'.
       Do you want more details?
     `,
+    NEW_ACTIVITY_SMS_INFO: `
+      This is opt-in: by turning it on you agree to receive text messages when there is new relevant activity for you personally.
+      Standard message and data rates may apply, and you can turn it off at any time.
+      Do you want more details?
+    `,
+    SMS_OPT_IN_CHOICE: `
+      This is opt-in: by entering your phone number you agree to receive text messages when there is new relevant activity for you personally.
+      Standard message and data rates may apply, and you can turn it off at any time.
+    `,
+    SMS_FORGET_PHONE_CONFIRM:
+      "This will remove your phone number and turn off all text messages. You will have to verify a number again to re-enable them. Are you sure?",
     REMINDER_INFO: `
       This will notify you at a specific time each day.
       Note that it does not give you personalized notifications,

src/constants/app.ts

@@ -26,9 +26,6 @@ export enum AppString {
   TEST1_PUSH_SERVER = "https://test.timesafari.app",
   TEST2_PUSH_SERVER = "https://timesafari-pwa.anomalistlabs.com",
 
-  PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER = "https://notify-api.timesafari.app",
-  TEST_NOTIFY_API_SERVER = "https://test-notify-api.timesafari.app",
-
   NO_CONTACT_NAME = "(no name)",
 }
 
@@ -50,10 +47,6 @@ export const DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER =
 export const DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER =
   import.meta.env.VITE_DEFAULT_PUSH_SERVER || AppString.PROD_PUSH_SERVER;
 
-export const DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER =
-  import.meta.env.VITE_DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER ||
-  AppString.PROD_NOTIFY_API_SERVER;
-
 export const IMAGE_TYPE_PROFILE = "profile";
 
 /**

src/services/notifications/NotificationDebugConfig.ts

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Persists overrides in localStorage; production defaults apply when unset.
  */
 
-import { DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER } from "@/constants/app";
+import { APP_SERVER } from "@/constants/app";
 
 const LOG = "[NotificationDebug]";
 const STORAGE_KEY_BACKEND_URL = "notificationDebug.backendBaseUrl";
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ function writeStorage(key: string, value: string | null): void {
   }
 }
 
-/** Backend URL override, or null when using the default Notification API. */
+/** Backend URL override, or null when using the default app server. */
 export function getBackendBaseUrl(): string | null {
   const raw = readStorage(STORAGE_KEY_BACKEND_URL);
   if (raw === null) {
@@ -101,15 +101,12 @@ export function setBypassAuth(enabled: boolean): void {
 
 /**
  * Base URL for `/notifications/*` API calls.
- * Uses debug override when set; otherwise DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER.
+ * Uses debug override when set; otherwise the built-in app server (production default).
  */
 export function getNotificationApiBaseUrl(): string {
   const override = getBackendBaseUrl();
   if (override) {
     return override;
   }
-  return (
+  return normalizeNotificationBackendUrl(APP_SERVER) ?? APP_SERVER;
-    normalizeNotificationBackendUrl(DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER) ??
-    DEFAULT_NOTIFY_API_SERVER
-  );
 }

src/views/AccountViewView.vue

@@ -143,24 +143,48 @@
           </button>
         </div>
       </div>
-      <div class="flex items-center justify-between mt-4 mb-2">
+
-        <!-- label -->
+      <!--
-        <div>
+        New Activity Notification: two delivery channels for the same alert.
+        Both let the user pick a time; they differ only in how the alert is
+        delivered (and therefore in the parameters passed to the notify-api):
+          - In-App: on-device notification via the daily-notification-plugin.
+          - SMS:    text message sent by the notify-api (opt-in).
+      -->
+      <div class="mt-4 mb-1">
+        <div class="font-semibold">
           New Activity Notification
           <button
             class="text-slate-400 fa-fw cursor-pointer"
             aria-label="Learn more about New Activity notifications"
-            @click.stop="showNewActivityNotificationInfo"
+            @click.stop="showNewActivityNotificationInfo(false)"
           >
             <font-awesome icon="question-circle" aria-hidden="true" />
           </button>
         </div>
+        <p class="text-xs text-slate-500">
+          Get told about new relevant activity for you. Choose a delivery
+          channel below -- you can turn on either one, or both.
+        </p>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Channel 1: In-App notification -->
+      <div class="flex items-center justify-between mt-3 mb-2 pl-1">
+        <!-- label -->
+        <div>
+          <font-awesome
+            icon="comment"
+            class="fa-fw text-slate-400"
+            aria-hidden="true"
+          />
+          In-App Notification
+        </div>
         <!-- toggle -->
         <div
           class="relative ml-2 cursor-pointer"
           role="switch"
           :aria-checked="notifyingNewActivity"
-          aria-label="Toggle New Activity notifications"
+          aria-label="Toggle New Activity notifications in app"
           tabindex="0"
           @click.stop.prevent="showNewActivityNotificationChoice()"
         >
@@ -178,7 +202,7 @@
           ></div>
         </div>
       </div>
-      <div v-if="notifyingNewActivity" class="w-full">
+      <div v-if="notifyingNewActivity" class="w-full pl-1">
         <div
           class="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-2 bg-white rounded px-3 py-2 border border-slate-200"
         >
@@ -191,10 +215,125 @@
             class="w-full text-md bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-md"
             @click="editNewActivityNotification"
           >
-            Edit New Activity Notification…
+            Edit In-App Time…
           </button>
         </div>
       </div>
+
+      <!-- Channel 2: SMS text messages (opt-in; gated on a verified phone) -->
+      <div class="flex items-center justify-between mt-3 mb-2 pl-1">
+        <!-- label -->
+        <div>
+          <font-awesome
+            icon="message"
+            class="fa-fw text-slate-400"
+            aria-hidden="true"
+          />
+          {{
+            notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone
+              ? "SMS Text Message"
+              : "Enable Text Messages"
+          }}
+        </div>
+        <!-- master toggle: enables the SMS channel (verifies phone on first use) -->
+        <div
+          class="relative ml-2 cursor-pointer"
+          role="switch"
+          :aria-checked="smsEnabled"
+          aria-label="Toggle text message delivery"
+          tabindex="0"
+          @click.stop.prevent="toggleSmsEnabled()"
+        >
+          <input
+            :checked="smsEnabled"
+            type="checkbox"
+            class="sr-only"
+            readonly
+            @click.stop.prevent
+            @change.stop.prevent
+          />
+          <div class="block bg-slate-500 w-14 h-8 rounded-full"></div>
+          <div
+            class="dot absolute left-1 top-1 bg-slate-400 w-6 h-6 rounded-full transition"
+          ></div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      <div v-if="notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone" class="w-full pl-1">
+        <div
+          class="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-2 bg-white rounded px-3 py-2 border border-slate-200 flex items-center justify-between gap-2 flex-wrap"
+        >
+          <!-- Label and value must share one line: Vue's whitespace
+               condensing deletes a newline-only text node between elements,
+               which would glue "Texting:" to the number. -->
+          <div>
+            <b>Texting:</b> <i>{{ notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone }}</i>
+          </div>
+          <button
+            class="text-red-600"
+            aria-label="Forget phone number and disable text messages"
+            @click="forgetSmsPhoneNumber()"
+          >
+            <font-awesome icon="trash-can" class="fa-fw" aria-hidden="true" />
+            Forget Phone Number
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      <!-- Per-notification SMS toggles: only available while SMS is enabled -->
+      <div v-if="smsEnabled" class="w-full pl-4">
+        <div class="flex items-center justify-between mt-1 mb-2">
+          <div>
+            New Activity Text
+            <button
+              class="text-slate-400 fa-fw cursor-pointer"
+              aria-label="Learn more about New Activity text messages"
+              @click.stop="showNewActivityNotificationInfo(true)"
+            >
+              <font-awesome icon="question-circle" aria-hidden="true" />
+            </button>
+          </div>
+          <!-- toggle -->
+          <div
+            class="relative ml-2 cursor-pointer"
+            role="switch"
+            :aria-checked="notifyingNewActivitySms"
+            aria-label="Toggle New Activity text messages"
+            tabindex="0"
+            @click.stop.prevent="showNewActivitySmsNotificationChoice()"
+          >
+            <input
+              :checked="notifyingNewActivitySms"
+              type="checkbox"
+              class="sr-only"
+              readonly
+              @click.stop.prevent
+              @change.stop.prevent
+            />
+            <div class="block bg-slate-500 w-14 h-8 rounded-full"></div>
+            <div
+              class="dot absolute left-1 top-1 bg-slate-400 w-6 h-6 rounded-full transition"
+            ></div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <div v-if="notifyingNewActivitySms" class="w-full">
+          <div
+            class="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-2 bg-white rounded px-3 py-2 border border-slate-200"
+          >
+            <div>
+              <b>Time:</b>
+              {{ notifyingNewActivitySmsTime.replace(" ", "&nbsp;") }}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div class="mt-2 text-center">
+            <button
+              class="w-full text-md bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-4 py-2 rounded-md"
+              @click="editNewActivitySmsNotification"
+            >
+              Edit SMS Time…
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
       <div class="mt-2 text-center">
         <router-link class="text-sm text-blue-500" to="/help-notifications">
           Troubleshoot your notifications&hellip;
@@ -202,6 +341,8 @@
       </div>
     </section>
     <PushNotificationPermission ref="pushNotificationPermission" />
+    <SmsVerificationDialog ref="smsVerificationDialog" />
+    <ChoiceButtonDialog ref="smsOptInChoiceDialog" />
 
     <!-- User Profile -->
     <section
@@ -546,7 +687,8 @@
       </div>
 
       <!-- Notification Push Server setting - only show on web platforms -->
-      <div v-if="!isNativePlatform">
+      <!-- This will be removed because we're no longer using PWA notifications. -->
+      <div v-if="false">
         <h2 class="text-slate-500 text-sm font-bold mb-2">
           Notification Push Server
         </h2>
@@ -792,10 +934,12 @@ import { copyToClipboard } from "../services/ClipboardService";
 import { LMap, LMarker, LTileLayer } from "@vue-leaflet/vue-leaflet";
 import { Capacitor } from "@capacitor/core";
 
+import ChoiceButtonDialog from "../components/ChoiceButtonDialog.vue";
 import EntityIcon from "../components/EntityIcon.vue";
 import ImageMethodDialog from "../components/ImageMethodDialog.vue";
 import PushNotificationPermission from "../components/PushNotificationPermission.vue";
 import QuickNav from "../components/QuickNav.vue";
+import SmsVerificationDialog from "../components/SmsVerificationDialog.vue";
 import TopMessage from "../components/TopMessage.vue";
 import UserNameDialog from "../components/UserNameDialog.vue";
 import DataExportSection from "../components/DataExportSection.vue";
@@ -870,6 +1014,7 @@ interface PushNotificationPermissionRef {
 
 @Component({
   components: {
+    ChoiceButtonDialog,
     EntityIcon,
     ImageMethodDialog,
     LMap,
@@ -877,6 +1022,7 @@ interface PushNotificationPermissionRef {
     LTileLayer,
     PushNotificationPermission,
     QuickNav,
+    SmsVerificationDialog,
     TopMessage,
     UserNameDialog,
     DataExportSection,
@@ -931,6 +1077,15 @@ export default class AccountViewView extends Vue {
   // Notification properties
   notifyingNewActivity: boolean = false;
   notifyingNewActivityTime: string = "";
+  // SMS channel (opt-in). MOCK-UP: state is component-local fake data so the
+  // flow can be walked through on an emulator; nothing is persisted. TODO:
+  // register/verify/forget the number and preferences with the notify-api.
+  /** Master switch: the SMS channel is on (requires a verified phone). */
+  smsEnabled: boolean = false;
+  /** Verified phone number; kept when smsEnabled turns off, cleared by Forget. */
+  notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone: string = "";
+  notifyingNewActivitySms: boolean = false;
+  notifyingNewActivitySmsTime: string = "";
   notifyingReminder: boolean = false;
   notifyingReminderMessage: string = "";
   notifyingReminderTime: string = "";
@@ -1216,9 +1371,11 @@ export default class AccountViewView extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
-  async showNewActivityNotificationInfo(): Promise<void> {
+  async showNewActivityNotificationInfo(isSms: boolean): Promise<void> {
     this.notify.confirm(
-      ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS.NOTIFICATIONS.NEW_ACTIVITY_INFO,
+      isSms
+        ? ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS.NOTIFICATIONS.NEW_ACTIVITY_SMS_INFO
+        : ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS.NOTIFICATIONS.NEW_ACTIVITY_INFO,
       async () => {
         await (this.$router as Router).push({
           name: "help-notification-types",
@@ -1266,6 +1423,166 @@ export default class AccountViewView extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Toggle the SMS channel as a whole ("Enable Text Messages" / "SMS Text
+   * Message" master switch).
+   *
+   * Enabling first shows an opt-in choice (see more info / enter phone
+   * number / cancel) before any phone number is requested. Only "Enter
+   * Phone Number" proceeds to SmsVerificationDialog, where the toggle turns
+   * on once the texted code is confirmed. Turning the toggle off pauses the
+   * channel but keeps the verified number, so re-enabling skips
+   * re-verification; "Forget Phone Number" is the destructive path that
+   * forces a full opt-in + re-verification next time.
+   *
+   * MOCK-UP: the verification round-trips are stubbed in
+   * SmsVerificationDialog and all state is component-local.
+   */
+  async toggleSmsEnabled(): Promise<void> {
+    if (this.smsEnabled) {
+      // Pause the channel; the verified number stays for easy re-enable.
+      // TODO(notify-api): disable all SMS preferences server-side.
+      this.smsEnabled = false;
+      this.notifyingNewActivitySms = false;
+      this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = "";
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (this.notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone) {
+      // Number already verified: just switch the channel back on.
+      this.smsEnabled = true;
+      return;
+    }
+
+    (this.$refs.smsOptInChoiceDialog as ChoiceButtonDialog).open({
+      title: "Enable Text Messages",
+      text: ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS.NOTIFICATIONS.SMS_OPT_IN_CHOICE,
+      option1Text: "See More Info",
+      option2Text: "Enter Phone Number",
+      onOption1: async () => {
+        await (this.$router as Router).push({
+          name: "help-notification-types",
+        });
+      },
+      onOption2: () => {
+        (this.$refs.smsVerificationDialog as SmsVerificationDialog).open(
+          async (success: boolean, phoneNumber?: string) => {
+            if (success && phoneNumber) {
+              this.notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone = phoneNumber;
+              this.smsEnabled = true;
+            }
+          },
+        );
+      },
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Forget the verified phone number entirely: the master toggle turns off
+   * and every SMS notification becomes unavailable until a number is
+   * verified again.
+   */
+  async forgetSmsPhoneNumber(): Promise<void> {
+    this.notify.confirm(
+      ACCOUNT_VIEW_CONSTANTS.NOTIFICATIONS.SMS_FORGET_PHONE_CONFIRM,
+      async () => {
+        // TODO(notify-api): DELETE /api/sms/register to remove the number
+        // and all SMS preferences server-side.
+        this.notifyingNewActivitySmsPhone = "";
+        this.smsEnabled = false;
+        this.notifyingNewActivitySms = false;
+        this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = "";
+      },
+    );
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Toggle the "New Activity Text" notification (only reachable while the
+   * SMS channel is enabled).
+   *
+   * TODO (notify-api wiring): on enable, POST the SMS-notification preference
+   * with SMS-specific params (channel="sms", phoneNumber, sendTime) -- the
+   * same alert as the in-app channel, delivered by a different transport. On
+   * disable, tell the notify-api to remove it.
+   */
+  async showNewActivitySmsNotificationChoice(): Promise<void> {
+    if (this.notifyingNewActivitySms) {
+      this.notifyingNewActivitySms = false;
+      this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = "";
+      return;
+    }
+    await this.promptSmsTimeAndEnable();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Prompt for the SMS send time (reusing the time-picker dialog) and enable
+   * the SMS channel on success.
+   *
+   * MOCK-UP: the chosen time is held in component state only.
+   */
+  async promptSmsTimeAndEnable(): Promise<void> {
+    (this.$refs.pushNotificationPermission as PushNotificationPermission).open(
+      DAILY_CHECK_TITLE,
+      async (success: boolean, timeText: string) => {
+        if (success) {
+          // TODO: register SMS preference with notify-api (phone + time)
+          this.notifyingNewActivitySms = true;
+          this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = timeText;
+        }
+      },
+      { skipSchedule: true },
+    );
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Edit the time for the SMS delivery channel.
+   *
+   * MOCK-UP: updates component state only. TODO: PUT the updated sendTime to
+   * the notify-api SMS preference.
+   */
+  async editNewActivitySmsNotification(): Promise<void> {
+    const dialog = this.$refs
+      .pushNotificationPermission as PushNotificationPermission;
+
+    dialog.open(
+      DAILY_CHECK_TITLE,
+      async (success: boolean, timeText: string) => {
+        if (!success) return;
+        // TODO: PUT updated sendTime to notify-api SMS preference
+        this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = timeText;
+        this.notify.success(
+          "New Activity SMS time updated.",
+          TIMEOUTS.STANDARD,
+        );
+      },
+      { skipSchedule: true },
+    );
+
+    // Pre-populate the dialog with the current SMS time
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      const timeMatch = this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime.match(
+        /(\d+):(\d+)\s*(AM|PM)/i,
+      );
+      if (timeMatch) {
+        let hour = parseInt(timeMatch[1], 10);
+        const minute = timeMatch[2];
+        const isAm = timeMatch[3].toUpperCase() === "AM";
+        if (hour === 12) {
+          hour = 12;
+        } else if (hour > 12) {
+          hour = hour - 12;
+        }
+        const dialogComponent =
+          dialog as unknown as PushNotificationPermissionRef;
+        if (dialogComponent) {
+          dialogComponent.hourInput = hour.toString();
+          dialogComponent.minuteInput = minute;
+          dialogComponent.hourAm = isAm;
+        }
+      }
+    }, 150);
+  }
+
   /**
    * Configure native fetcher, sync starred plans, and schedule API-driven dual notification.
    */
@@ -1741,6 +2058,10 @@ export default class AccountViewView extends Vue {
     this.notifyingReminder = false;
     this.notifyingReminderMessage = "";
     this.notifyingReminderTime = "";
+    // SMS channel (mock-up, component-local). TODO: also tell the notify-api.
+    // Leaves the verified phone number in place intentionally.
+    this.notifyingNewActivitySms = false;
+    this.notifyingNewActivitySmsTime = "";
   }
 
   /**

src/views/HelpNotificationTypesView.vue

@@ -39,31 +39,70 @@
           something, so you can record thanks in here.
         </p>
         <p>
-          This is a reliable message, but it doesn't contain any details about
+          This is your own message activated in the app, but it doesn't contain any details about
           activity that might be especially interesting to you.
+          Note that the timing is not precise: the device may deliver it a bit later than scheduled.
         </p>
       </div>
 
-      <h2 class="text-xl font-semibold mt-4">New Activity Notifications</h2>
+      <h2 class="text-xl font-semibold mt-4">New Activity Notifications -- In App</h2>
       <div>
         <p>
-          The New Activity Notification will be sent to you when there is new, relevant activity 
+          The New Activity Notification will be activated in your app when there is new, relevant activity 
           for you. 
           It will only trigger if something involves you or a project of interest; it will not
           bug you for other, general activity.
         </p>
-        <p>
-          This type is not as reliable as a Reminder Notification because mobile devices often 
-          suppress such notifications to save battery. (If you want to quickly check for relevant 
-          activity daily, use the Reminder Notification and open the app and look for a large green 
-          button that points out new activity that is personal to you. We are working on other 
-          ways to notify you more reliably. 
-          <router-link class="text-blue-500" to="/help">
-            go here to follow us or contact us
-            <font-awesome icon="chevron-right" class="fa-fw"></font-awesome>
-          </router-link>.)
-        </p>
       </div>
+
+      <h2 class="text-xl font-semibold mt-4">New Activity Notifications -- Texts From A Server</h2>
+      <div>
+        <p>
+          This New Activity Notification SMS will be sent to you when there is new, relevant activity
+          for you.
+          It will only trigger if something involves you or a project of interest; it will not
+          bug you for other, general activity.
+        </p>
+        <p class="mt-2">Notes and caveats for text messages:</p>
+        <ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-5 mt-1">
+          <li>
+            Text messages are opt-in: they are only sent after you enter your
+            phone number and confirm it with a verification code.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            Standard message and data rates from your carrier may apply.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            Message frequency is at most one New Activity text per day, at the
+            time you choose.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            You can stop at any time: turn off the toggle in your settings, use
+            "Forget Phone Number" to remove your number entirely, or reply STOP
+            to any message. Reply HELP for help.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            Delivery is not guaranteed or precisely timed; carriers may delay
+            or drop messages, and neither we nor the carriers are liable for
+            late or undelivered texts.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            Only US phone numbers are currently supported.
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            Your phone number is used only to send you these notifications; it
+            is stored on the notification server and is deleted when you choose
+            "Forget Phone Number".
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            See our
+            <a href="https://timesafari.app/help-terms" target="_blank" class="text-blue-500">
+              Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy docs here.
+            </a>
+          </li>
+        </ul>
+      </div>
+
     </div>
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