Terms of Use Agreement by User
The purpose of this site is to distribute information on matters of public interest and matters of public interest to the municipality as identified and raised by the municipality. The municipality may allow the general public to submit content, but it must address the specific topic(s) discussed. This is a forum limited to the specific topics identified and raised
by the municipality. Use of this social media platform is deemed acceptance by the User that they have read, understand, and agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. The content I post reflects my own original thoughts or work;
3. I understand the municipality has the right to re-post or share any content that I submit on this or other MSM;
4. I have read and understand the policy, and understand that use of this MSM site is deemed acceptance of this policy, including the right of the municipality to remove or archive content as described in this policy and as may be allowed by law;
5. I understand any content I provide will be considered a public record under
Vermont’s Public Records Law;
6. I understand and agree that, unless specifically identified as a resource for receiving
requests for information under Vermont’s Public Records Law, MSM are not proper vehicles for making requests for public information or public records under Vermont law, and any such requests must be made to the appropriate custodian of the record(s);
7. I understand and agree that my and others’ content is subject to removal, in whole or in part, from this site if my or their content violates the conditions of this policy;
8. I understand the views and content expressed on this site only reflect those of the content’s author, and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the municipality or its municipal officials;
9. I agree to the following waiver of liability: Because various laws exist that create liability for various actions, including but without limitation defamation, invasion of privacy, false light, breach of contract, procurement violations, violations of due process among many potential areas of exposure for which the municipality accepts no responsibility based on the actions of others or for creating this MSM, I, for myself, successors and assigns, release and hold harmless, defend and agree to indemnify the municipality, including its municipal officials, from any and all actions, claims, liabilities and damages of whatever kind and nature that arise out of or are in connection with my use of the MSM;
10. I agree to clearly identify myself and acknowledge that anonymous posting is not allowed and may be removed. By accessing, posting, sharing, distributing, or transmitting content, I acknowledge that I understand and accept these terms of use.
