The intended purpose of the account is to serve as a mechanism for communication between the City and members of the public. All comments are reviewed after posting. Comments will not be edited by the City or its staff, but the City reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this policy or any applicable law. A copy of all restricted or removed content will be preserved pursuant to applicable state record-retention and public-disclosure laws. Posting Guidelines. Posts and comments containing any of the following forms of content are deemed inappropriate and in violation of this policy:
1. Comments that clearly violate the site’s terms of service
2. Comments deemed potentially libelous
3. Comments not topically related to the particular social media post or article being commented upon
4. Comments inciting violence or directing hatred or harassment toward any individual or group
5. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures
6. Profane language or content
7. Obscene or explicit comments
8. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or status with regard to public assistance or physical or mental disability
9. Sexual content or links to sexual content
10. Advertisements, business solicitations, commercial promotions, or spam
11. Personal attacks, insults, or threatening language
12. Private, personal information published without consent
13. Conduct that suggests or encourages illegal activity
14. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public system
15. Comments that embed images from external sources
16. Plagiarized material, or material that violates intellectual property rights
17. Comments that violate any law
Please be advised that if you post materials, you participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided. Any content removed based on these guidelines will be retained, including the time, date, and identity of the poster, if available. The City will approach the use of social media tools as consistently as possible and without favor. The appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the City of Black Diamond. Communications made or directed through social media will in no way constitute a legal or official notice or comment to the City or any official or employee of the City for any purpose. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact [email protected]. Copyright Policy. All information and materials generated by the City of Black Diamond and provided through City social media accounts are the property of the City. The City retains exclusive copyright on all text, graphic images, and other content that was produced by or for the City of Black Diamond and found on its website or social media accounts. Using text, photos, videos, or other content from City social media accounts and websites is prohibited without the express written permission of the City of Black Diamond. If you are a copyright holder and you feel that your copyrighted material has been improperly used or posted on a City social media account, please notify the City at [email protected] with detailed information about the circumstances, so that your concerns may be reviewed and action taken, if appropriate.
