Which WhatsApp category does this template use?+
Marketing. A back-in-stock alert is promotional because its purpose is to drive a purchase, so it must be submitted under the Marketing category. Submitting it as Utility is the most common reason these templates get rejected.
Does this template require opt-in?+
Yes. Marketing messages on WhatsApp can only be sent to customers who have opted in — for example by requesting a restock notification, joining a waitlist, or agreeing to promotional messages at checkout. You must also give them a clear way to opt out, which is why the body includes a 'Reply STOP' line.
Can I edit the wording?+
Yes. You can change the copy, add or remove variables, and adjust the tone, as long as it stays within Marketing-category rules and carries no medical claims. Any edited version must be re-submitted to Meta for its own approval before you can send it.
How is it billed?+
WhatsApp bills per delivered message by category. As a Marketing template, each delivered message is charged at the marketing rate. The 24-hour service window is a free window for customer replies, not a billing unit. With InfiQ you pay transparent ₹ pricing, ex-GST.
How fast can I start sending?+
Template approval usually completes within a day. Once approved, you can send instantly and at scale through InfiQ the moment your product is restocked.
Is it safe to send for healthcare products?+
Yes, when used correctly. Keep the message free of cure claims, guaranteed outcomes, and prescription-drug promotion, name the exact product and strength so customers order the right item, and stay within ASCI and Meta health-content policy. Restrict broad promotion to OTC, wellness, device and consumable products.
Can I send it in Hindi or another regional language?+
Yes. Create a regional-language version of the template — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi or your customers' preferred language — and submit it for approval. Localised alerts feel more personal and typically convert better.
What happens if a customer replies STOP?+
Treat any opt-out — whether a STOP reply or the opt-out button — as an immediate, permanent removal from your marketing list. Honouring opt-outs promptly protects your sender quality rating and keeps you compliant with Meta and ASCI rules.