The City of Caribou recognizes the important role social media plays in openly communicating with residents, businesses, and visitors. Since our community includes people of all ages and backgrounds, this disclaimer is intended to ensure that all posted comments are appropriate for all ages; courteous and respectful of others; and related to matters, activities, programs, policies, or operations relevant to the City of Caribou, Maine. All public comments and postings on City of Caribou social media pages are subject to moderation as outlined below. By posting a comment to a City of Caribou social media site, you are agreeing to the following outlined terms of participation on our pages as well as all rules of the individual social media platforms. Social media network content or comments containing any of the following will not be allowed on any of the City of Caribou's social media channels (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube) and are subject to removal:
a. Comments or material not topically related to the site or article being commented upon;
b. Profane, obscene, violent, or pornographic content and/or language;
c. Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or s*xual orientation;
d. Personal attacks, insults, or threatening language;
e. Plagiarized material; private, personal material published without consent; or potentially libelous material;
f. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
g. Advertising or promotional announcements;
h. Event notifications that are not directly connected to the City of Caribou (we must be an official host or event affiliate/partner);
i. Content that violates a legal ownership interest, such as a copyright, of any party;
j. Encouragement of illegal activity;
k. Comments on topics or issues not within the jurisdictional purview of the City. The City reserves the right to restrict or remove any content deemed in violation of the terms outlined in this policy above. Any content removed based on these guidelines will be retained, including the time, date, screen shot and identity of the poster when available. Third-party comments and/or posts on this social media page do not reflect the opinions or positions of the City of Caribou, Maine or its officers, agents, affiliates, or employees nor does the City of Caribou guarantee the accuracy of such information posted by public social media users. The City of Caribou does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, s*x, age, or disability in its programs or activities. The City of Caribou does not discriminate on the basis of s*x in any education or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. To resolve any grievance of 40 CFR Part 5 or 7, please contact designated civil rights coordinator Michael Gahagan, Police Chief
25 High Street - Caribou, Maine 04736
Phone: (207) 493-3301
