City of Avenal – Posting and Takedown Policy
Official Social Media Terms of Use
This is the official page (and/or applicable social media platform) for the City of Avenal. It is intended to provide updates, resources, and opportunities for engagement regarding City services, programs, initiatives, and events. This page is maintained by the City Manager’s Office or an authorized City repr
esentative. By posting or interacting on this page, you agree to the following terms:
• Public Use and Conduct: This page is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. The City encourages respectful and constructive dialogue but reserves the right to remove any content that violates the terms outlined below.
• Emergency or Service Requests: Do not use this page to report emergencies, service requests, or time-sensitive issues. Please contact City Hall directly at (559) 386-5766 or use appropriate departmental numbers or forms available at www.cityofavenal.com & www.cityofavenal.gov.
• No Endorsements: “Liking,” “sharing,” “following,” or other forms of social media interaction by the City do not constitute endorsement of individuals, organizations, or viewpoints.
• Third-Party Content: Comments or posts made by users are solely the opinions of those individuals and do not reflect the views or positions of the City of Avenal.
• Content Moderation: The City of Avenal reserves the right to remove or hide any content, comments, or messages that include:
• Personal attacks, hate speech, threats, or harassment
• Profanity, obscenity, or vulgar language
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected class
• Spam, advertising, or commercial promotions
• Personal information (e.g., phone numbers, addresses) or content that invades someone’s privacy
• Copyrighted or trademarked material without proper authorization
• Off-topic comments not related to the original post
• Links to malicious, misleading, or inappropriate content
• Media Submissions: Only the City of Avenal or its authorized representatives may post photos or videos on this page. If you have content you would like to share with the City, please contact us at [email protected] or call (559) 386-5766 for review.
• Violation and Blocking: Repeated violations of this policy may result in a user being blocked or banned from interacting with the City’s page. The City of Avenal appreciates your cooperation in helping us maintain a respectful and productive environment for civic engagement.
